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Tribute to Valour

© Carolyn McIntosh

Tribute to Valour

Uploaded: December 09, 2011

Description

HD TV covers this well, but there is nothing like seeing things in person. The sculpting is absolutely magnificent, even capturing the texture of the jackets. The story behind it is profound.

December is a fitting month to post this photo, even though I am a Canadian and not American, both of our countries were hugely impacted by the War in the Pacific.

Mt Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb 1945

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 38.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carolyn McIntosh December 09, 2011

Sooo, after listening and reading to all your critiques and comments, this is what I have ended up with. I cloned out evidence of the tree and left the broad black base just looking into the sky for the full frame . . I don't think cropping it would enhance it now. #1428973

Dale Hardin December 09, 2011

I like what what you've done Carolyn. It is very clean and gives the impression that it is not in a park but is on the hill. The dark gradient on the bottom helps draw attention to the men and especially the flag. Well done. #9856306

Carolyn McIntosh December 09, 2011

Thanks Dale . .. I am much happier with it now . .. it was tough getting rid of the trees that were between the legs of the statue, but think it is a better photo now.
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Jeff E Jensen December 09, 2011

Yes, this is pretty fantastic now. Nice work! #9856544

Carolyn McIntosh December 09, 2011

Thanks Jeff . . I think I will submit this one for judging now. #9856593

Debbra Bailey December 10, 2011

I would not have known there was cloning out involved until I read the posts, so you must have done a great job! Love the light on the men :) #9857084

Carolyn McIntosh December 10, 2011

Thanks heaps Debbra . . . . the lighting on the men was God's work . . . it was getting late in the day and the sun was starting to cast its golden rays. So glad we got to visit this. It is truly an exquisite sculpture and an amazing tribute to valour. #9857275

Peter W. Marks December 10, 2011

Mt Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb 1945 and this is a nice reminder of that original iconic WW2 image. Semper Fi! #9858088

Carolyn McIntosh December 10, 2011

Thank you Peter . . we spent a good deal of time there . . . I found the experience visceral. Thank you for the details . . will add that to my posting. #9858105

Beth Spencer December 10, 2011

I like what you have done with this!! Looks awesome and is very moving! #9858123

Joan E. Hoffman December 10, 2011

I shots the original moulds for this in Harlingon Tx. Not near as successfully... Great work Carolyn! #9858132

Carolyn McIntosh December 10, 2011

Thanks so much Joan.
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Rita K. Connell level-classic December 11, 2011

looks really good Carolyn it has a must better feel to it. nice cloning!! #9858984

Debbie E. Payne December 12, 2011

Nice work, Carolyn. The lighting is wonderful and I think I "see" that more than I did in your original image. Another place I would like to see. #9861805

Carolyn McIntosh December 12, 2011

Thanks Rita and Debbie . . I muchly appreciate everyone's input and believe it is a better piece for the reworking. Have submitted it for judging and received an EP. We will see what the future holds. #9861854

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic December 12, 2011

Your work is always of stellar quality Carolyn. This is a very moving image. #9862100

Michael Kelly level-deluxe January 02, 2012

Great job on this. Carolyn. Until I read the comments I could not tell that there was any editing involved in the shot. That means you get an absolutely fantastic job. The shot itself is great. I like the coloring and the feeling that it presents. The sky really adds to the shot as well. #9898632

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