Veterans Day - A time to Remember

© Ken Smith

Veterans Day - A time to Remember

Uploaded: November 11, 2016 05:21:14 | Entered: November 11, 2016 05:21:14

Description

This photo was from several years ago, at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. It was a rainy day and I saw this guy wiping away the water on the wall, looking for the name of one of his friends that served with him in the Vietnam War. I asked if I could take his picture.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Harvey A. Ravitch November 11, 2016

An Amazing & Beautiful, Important Capture! Thank You! #1673287

Thomas L Willis November 11, 2016

It is a moving experience as one stands there looking at names of those you knew. Thank you, Ken. #11536502

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 11, 2016

Very touching and God Bless our Vet's! A fave friend!! #11536553

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 12, 2016

Very moving and touching. Thanks for your service, Ken. #11536864

Chuck Green level-classic November 13, 2016

Excellent Veterans Day shot, Ken! Thanks for your service! #11537216

Linda Estes level-classic November 14, 2016

Simple yet powerfully poignant. Nice capture. #11537315

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