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The Vet

© R. J. Laudenbacher

The Vet

Uploaded: May 26, 2015 | Entered: May 26, 2015 17:58:14

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~This gentlemen, who was at the 150th Re-Enactment of Lincoln's Funeral brought a crowd of 30,000 people to their feet as he passed. His companion that was pushing his wheelchair was announcing that he was a Vet that had been involved with helping during the Nuremberg Trials. The people came to their feet and applauded as he passed. This vet become overcome with emotion and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd as he broke down and cried in gratitude to the crowds response.~

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 2000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 160.00 mm, Model: NIKON D4S

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 26, 2015

Wonderful capture and story. Love this! #1619070

Gayle Lucci May 26, 2015

R.J., Such a heartwarming story that comes through in the photograph. #11309095

Mary K. Robison May 26, 2015

Heart-warming story and a tender portrait, Becky. Nice to know the crowd honored him and his years of service. #11309096

Douglas Pignet May 27, 2015

the image says it all...very well done #11309167

Gord MacEachern May 27, 2015

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful moment Becky, your story, and portrait are heart warming!!! #11309188

Joy Rector May 27, 2015

beautiful capture #11309212

Debbie Bray May 27, 2015

What a wonderful story to go with a fabulous portrait, Bec! I can understand the emotion! #11309226

Jeff Sielski May 27, 2015

Excellent capture Becky! #11309271

Karen E. Gold level-classic May 27, 2015

What a wonderful capture. #11309518

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 29, 2015

The beauty of the man and his story converge in this wonderful capture, Becky. The tribute to him can never be surpassed. A gorgeous gorgeous photo. Love it. #11310036

Becky LeMaster May 29, 2015

Love this RJ! Thank God for our veterans!! Thank you for sharing! #11310107

Nadia Paul May 29, 2015

A stunning portrait with beautiful light and a wonderful heartwarming story RJ! #11310344

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