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Most Solemn Moment

© Michelle Alton

Most Solemn Moment

Uploaded: December 12, 2013

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From the rear deck of the USS New Jersey, Pearl Harbor survivor (L) Alex Horanzy and Congressman Rob Andrews (host of the ceremony) have just laid (tossed into the Delaware river) the memorial wreath for those lost during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. (see additional photo in the discussion area).

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton December 12, 2013

The Memorial wreath lain on the Delaware River from the deck of the USS New Jersey; Echo Taps with first bugelist isolated in a space curtained off on the deck; elderly veterans in the audience of the ceremonial service. #1555691

Douglas Pignet December 12, 2013

very nice capture and very moving...nicely done #10920144

Gord MacEachern December 12, 2013

Wonderful job on covering this solemn event Michelle, the info and images are most respectful and really well done!! #10920165

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 12, 2013

I think you have found your niche. This kind of a shot, many of us wouldn't do so well as you. #10920178

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 12, 2013

All are fantastic Mickey

Each gives us pause #10920212

Michael Frazier level-classic December 12, 2013

Wonderful Shots Michelle. I would say you definitely captured the moment. #10920218

Monnie Ryan December 12, 2013

Very well done, Michelle! #10920226

Tiia Vissak December 12, 2013

great story-telling images! #10920244

David Phalen December 12, 2013

Excellent captures of the emotions of the celebration of one of the darkest days in our country's history. #10920323

Mitch Spence level-classic December 12, 2013

It's quite amazing what you've caught, from the back, that gives clearly the emotions of the moment. I saw some images on TV from the White House photographer of the candids of those on Air Force One on the way to Mandela's funeral and thought of you and the immediacy of the images you've captured. I also thought about what an extraordinary thing that would be to have an opportunity to shoot such special moments in history. Wow, wouldn't that be something to be part of?? #10920342

Barbara Waldoch December 12, 2013

Beautifully captured, Michelle! #10920520

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 12, 2013

Beautiful and very moving photojournalism, Michelle! #10920580

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 13, 2013

Love the clarity, focus & mood of the image, Michelle. Extremely well done, my friend.
#10920599

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic December 13, 2013

A very story telling image, Michelle. Wonderful work. #10920625

Gail Sullivan level-classic December 13, 2013

Michelle…you have a talent for capturing and conveying the emotion in your images! #10920781

Lana Arcemont December 15, 2013

Wonderful capture emotions!
Great Job! #10922775

Stephen Zacker December 17, 2013

A very touching image. #10923808

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 17, 2013

A beautiful and very moving capture, Michelle! #10923960

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