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Uploaded: June 29, 2010
A buddy of mine retired at Mount Rushmore. He presented his mother with a flag for all of her support and after I snapped this I instantly knew I wanted to make a painting of it. Corel Painter X and CS3.
Jeff Robinson June 29, 2010
Family is such an important part of a military career - Great job capturing the moment Steve - Excellent treatment too! Jeff #1283385Steve Reffey June 29, 2010
Thank you Jeff, I knew how much it meant to me when I retired from the Air Force and now my buddies get me to take the pics for them LOL #8724659Vickie J. Jenkins June 30, 2010
Beautiful portrait. I know they will treasure this. #8725302Dianna Murphy July 21, 2010
Congratulations on your DD feature this this weeks newsletter. #8778374Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2010
Beautiful effects Steve, congratulations on your feature! #8779563Steve Reffey July 25, 2010
Gosh thanks everybody, what an honor to be featured in the digital darkroom. They absolutely love the painting. #8785972Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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