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Look To The Stars

© Melissa L. Zavadil

Look To The Stars

Uploaded: August 03, 2005

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Due to the unforeseen sensitive nature of the photos. I will not be posting the poem that I have written. This series is a reflection of many of talks with my children. We live very close to Fort Logan National cemetery and we have seen a rise in deaths. My sons have taken notice and have asked many many questions that have broke my heart trying to explain. This series was brought about by our numerous discussions about real life heroes. It is not my intensions to deceive, (my husband is not in the military), or to validate war. But, to honor those that have paid the price for freedom.

Comments

Dr Silly level-classic August 03, 2005

Well done. Don't apologize for this photo. You have done a great job in honoring those that have paid the price.

Dr Silly
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Joy Rector August 03, 2005

Gorgeous image. Thank goodness my son came home but he was "over there" for a year a few months ago. #1672492

Lynn Crawford August 03, 2005

This is so beautiful, I really love the effects you added, great tribute, no apology necessary, beautiful work on these photos :) #1672628

Kerby Pfrangle August 03, 2005

Melissa.

Beautiful.

You done a super job honoring real life heros.

WOnderful series.

Don't apologize for these beautiful images.

Kerby #1672653

Julie Gamicchia August 03, 2005

Beautiful image Melissa, nicely done. Julie #1672671

Melissa L. Zavadil August 03, 2005



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member since: 3/20/2004 This is so beautiful and touching Melissa, I just went to your site, read the poem and now can barely see my computer for the tears in my eyes!
I am awed by your talents in both photography and writing!
What a outstanding and loving tribute to all of those who fight to keep us free. This is just superb! Thank you for this wonderful series.
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LJ Corliss level-classic August 03, 2005

Beautiful work...and tribute. Very touching. #1672768

Melissa L. Zavadil August 03, 2005

Thank you all for your very kind words. I really toyed with even continuing this series but I just felt I needed to. I have read each and every comment and really appreciate the feedback. Thank you so much.
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Ermanno Radice August 03, 2005

Wonderful image, Melissa!! #1673021

Christy L. Densmore August 03, 2005

Just breath taking series. I am with the rest, no need to appologize for a job very respectfully done. #1673043

Marsha S. Smith August 03, 2005

Another really well thought out and moving image, Melissa. This series is a wonderful idea. #1673133

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 03, 2005

I'm with everyone else.....very moving and thoughtfulness put into this! You are an awesome person...and getting your son to pose like this and the others are awesome. I'm on my way to your site to read the poem! Beautiful shot! #1673197

Bobbie Davis August 03, 2005

I'm with everyone as well........I think it's a wonderful tribute to the men and women of the armed forces. No matter what you believe in or what opinion some hold......our thoughts and prayers should be for those who serve our country. And I'm heading to your website as well! #1673334

Terry R. Hatfield August 03, 2005

Excellent Image Melissa,And A Fine Tribute,Your Such A Creative Person:-) #1673540

Bobbie Davis August 03, 2005

Great poem Melissa!!!!! #1673588

Tammy Scott August 03, 2005

WOW! What a touching image and beautiful poem, Melissa! #1673675

Stephen Zacker August 03, 2005

Everyone honors in their own way. It is important to explain to our kids why brave men and women are dying for this Great Country. It is just too bad the mainstream media only reports one side of the story.

Really wonderful image by the way. #1673839

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 03, 2005

Another well done photo Melissa. Loved the poem. Keep up the good work. I am with everyone else on these also with what they have said. #1673922

Gail Vitikacs level-classic August 03, 2005

B E A U T I F U L...and heartwarming!!! Love this.... #1674005

Olivia Navarro August 03, 2005

Melissa, this is an incredible image. Off to read the poem now. #1674205

Barbara Helgason August 07, 2005


Very touching, a great photo Melissa! #1688214

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 09, 2005

I LOVE LOVE this Melissa!!! This is an absolute FANTASTIC image & your carrying heart is as big as the universe!!!!:):) #1696219

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