He Remembers

© Michelle Alton

He Remembers

Uploaded: December 12, 2012 03:34:14

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Walter Straus, Pearl Harbor Day veteran and Keynote Speaker at the Remembrance Ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey--just after laying the ceremonial wreath into the murky Delaware River.
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Mr. Straus told Congressman Rob Andrews (who hosted the event) that the thick, eerie fog seemed apt and appropriate for the day.
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Several veterans who had been present at last year's ceremony had "gone home" during the passing of the year. Hence, the hauntingly beautiful singing of "Bring Them Home" by William Mead, Executive Director of AMVETS of South Jersey.

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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 129.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Jack Gaskin December 12, 2012

GREAT SHOT & INFO

Jack #1503164

Michelle Alton December 12, 2012

The wreath, and singer Bill Mead. #10461378

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 12, 2012

Beautiful shot of this cool old gentleman. He's a great looking fellow. #10461382

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 12, 2012

A wonderful portrait Mickey

He has wonderful eyes, they appear to be still on Alert

Love it!! #10461417

Robert R. Goodman December 12, 2012

Hi Michelle,Beautiful and a very moving image!!!! #10461421

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 12, 2012

Outstanding!! #10461455

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 12, 2012

Many, many emotions emit from this fabulous image Michelle! My dad was on the resurreted, from Pearl Harbor, USS California and he loved wearing his cap, I have it! #10461474

Tiia Vissak December 12, 2012

a great capture! #10461487

Colette M. Metcalf December 12, 2012

You've captured a great moment!!! #10461503

Jyri Vissak December 12, 2012

Beautiful portrait here! Great timing! #10461537

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 12, 2012

GREAT documentary and capture of the moment Melissa,!!!
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David Hurt December 12, 2012

Well done, great portrait #10461785

Mike Clime December 12, 2012

Nice portrait and tones, Michelle! Looks about the same age as my father-in-law and all he likes to talk about is WWII. #10461899

John Connolly December 12, 2012

An excellent candid capture Michelle! You have captured the moment beautifully! #10461960

Paul E. Earl December 12, 2012

Wonderful image. Well done. #10462028

Phillip R. Connolly December 12, 2012

What a great journalistic capture, Michelle! I love the detail and expression in this excellent B&W!

Phil #10462142

Barbara Waldoch December 12, 2012

It's a beauty, MIchelle!

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Rona L. Schwarz December 12, 2012

Wonderful capture of this Pearl Harbor veteran, Michelle! Great tones and perfect in B&W. He looks like he is quite a guy! #10462365

Ann Coates level-classic December 12, 2012

What a moving image, especially when you know the story behind it. Absolutely fantastic Michelle. #10462397

David Phalen December 12, 2012

Fabulous!! So great that we don't forget them!! #10462404

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 12, 2012

Outstanding portrait, Michelle!! #10462543

Kathy Reeves December 13, 2012

Oh that gives me chills just think about it! Wonderful image and treatment! #10463126

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 14, 2012

This is SO well done Michelle, so very moving and thought provoking. It is so very sad that we are losing more and more of this great generation each day and with them the values and life lessons that made them great!!! <>< #10464129

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 15, 2012

I was too emotional that day to have my camera. Glad you have taken these emotional compositions, Michelle. #10465602

Liz blahh December 15, 2012

This is wonderful! #10465652

Lyn Darlington December 16, 2012

Outstanding moving image! #10466807

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 18, 2012

An exceptional capture of this wonderful moment, Michelle...love the tones and the POV. #10469713

Karen Bacon December 19, 2012

excellent capture michelle! very moving! #10470607

LeAnn Wood January 20, 2013

What a perfect capture. The expression in his eyes says it all. #10524751

Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2013

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,my friend!!! #10530566

Julianne Bradford January 23, 2013

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #10531010

Phyllis A. Houghton January 23, 2013

A huge Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, that is full of expression. #10531238

Lyn Darlington January 23, 2013

Huge congrats on your finalist! #10531289

Ann Coates level-classic January 23, 2013

Congratulations on another superb finalist Michelle. #10531334

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 24, 2013

congratulations on another fantastic finalist Michelle! #10531496

Barbara Mason January 24, 2013

Again congratulations Michelle - another fine b/w image capturing feelings and emotions #10531617

Danny B. Head January 24, 2013

Beautiful B&W capture! Congrats! #10532361

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 24, 2013

So glad to see this as a finalist, Michelle - it's a wonderful image! #10533017

Nadia Paul January 24, 2013

Congrats on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #10533855

frank w. degenhardt January 24, 2013

Very touching. Congrats on another Finalist Michelle. #10533931

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 24, 2013

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10534216

Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2013

Congrats Michelle on this wonderful finalist! #10534793

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 24, 2013

Congratulations on another great finalist, Michelle #10534800

Ken Smith level-classic January 24, 2013

You're on a roll. Congrats again, Michelle! #10534979

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 24, 2013

Congrats on another excellent finalist, Michelle!

Debby #10535021

Linda L. Ruiz January 24, 2013

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Lucy Abrao level-classic January 24, 2013

Great image, Michelle. Congratsulations on this finalist.
Lucy #10535236

Lucy Abrao level-classic January 24, 2013

Great image, Michelle. Congratsulations on this finalist.
Lucy #10535238

Rona L. Schwarz January 24, 2013

Oh Boy, I remember this one, Michelle! Such a moving portrait and so deserving of this Finalist. Huge Congrats again! #10535381

Robert K. Bemus level-classic January 24, 2013

Congratulations on a great Finalist, Michelle!! #10535661

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 24, 2013

You have such a unique style Michelle. I love the way you capture ordinary people. This is a wonderful finalist image. Good luck. #10535733

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 25, 2013

CONGRATS, my friend! Good luck!
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Carol Eade level-addict January 25, 2013

Excellent work, Michelle, congratulations on your finalist. #10537284

Colette M. Metcalf January 26, 2013

I hope to see this wonderful moment you captured in the gold! Congratulations!!! #10538406

Lydia Williams level-classic January 26, 2013

Great capture, Michelle...congratulations! #10538611

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 26, 2013

Yeah, congrats on your "vet" finalist Michelle! #10538834

Ellen Hodges January 26, 2013

Huge congrats and very best luck with this awesome finalist, Michelle!! #10539182

LeAnn Wood January 28, 2013

Congratulations, Michelle. This is one of those rare photos that stays with me long after I click off and move on. To say this photo is touching is an understatement. #10542083

Merna L. Nobile January 28, 2013

Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna #10542191

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 30, 2013

Another fine journalism image Michelle!!! The sepia tone is great and the details in Mr. Straus's face are excellent!!! #10546314

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