With Him At the Wall

Uploaded: September 18, 2011 07:33:48

Description

f/5, 1/60 sec., ISO-400, 35mm focal length, 18-200mm lens.
~Taken as a Vietnam Vet pays homage to his fallen brother at the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall.~

Comments

Robert R. Goodman September 18, 2011

Hi R.J.Beautiful capture my friend.One of these day I need to make it to the wall and visit some old friends.Outstanding image!!! #1409106

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic September 18, 2011

A very touching tribute, Becky. You can feel the emotion in this. #9677609

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 18, 2011

Beautifully, and tenderly captured, RJ!
~♥~ #9677655

Marilyn Cornwell September 18, 2011

Beautifully portrayed, Becky! #9677683

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 18, 2011

Outstanding, Becky. So well presented. #9677804

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 18, 2011

fantastic tribute and capture #9677921

Dayna Cain level-classic September 18, 2011

You captured the emotion perfectly. Great job. #9677984

Michelle Alton September 18, 2011

I felt a tear well up as I looked at this image Becky. Now I can barely see. #9678116

Danny B. Head September 18, 2011

Touching! #9678395

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 18, 2011

A very beautiful and emotive image, my friend. #9678406

Mary Timman October 18, 2011

Wow..what an image ! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #9743916

Amy M. Wilson October 18, 2011

Huge congratulations on your AWESOME Finalist, Becky!!! WTG #9743926

Chris Schofield October 18, 2011

Huge congratulations on this finalist. Awesome capture and a site to remember... Good luck in the next round. #9743982

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 18, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Becky. #9744072

Ruth Grimm October 18, 2011

Congrats on your finalist, Becky! This image brought me to tears. Teh silent emotion it evokes is astounding. WTG, girl!! #9744353

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 18, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist, Doris! #9744369

Danny B. Head October 18, 2011

Very touching. Congrats! #9744484

October 18, 2011

Very evocative! #9744531

Robert R. Goodman October 18, 2011

Hi R.J.A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #9744720

Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011

A sad, but beautiful image, Becky. Congratulations on your finalist! #9744981

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 18, 2011

Big Congratulations R.J.! I love this!

jo ann c. #9745069

Nadia Paul October 18, 2011

Congrats on your poignant finalist RJ! #9745080

Rona L. Schwarz October 18, 2011

A very emotional image, Becky, and so skillfully presented. CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9745173

Lucy Abrao level-classic October 18, 2011

Emotional image. Congratulations of this finalist. Lucy #9745314

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 18, 2011

congratulations on your touching finalist!!! #9745606

Julie Burnett October 19, 2011

A very emotional capture, Becky. Congratulations, and best of luck!! #9746173

Bill Johnson October 19, 2011

Becky, Very touching indeed. Congrats on your finalist and good luck! #9746290

Renata Gusciora October 19, 2011

Big congratulations on your fabulous finalist,R.J.!!!:-) #9746454

John Rivera level-deluxe October 19, 2011

Congratulations Becky on your great finalist! #9746611

Carol Eade level-classic October 19, 2011

Emotional and beautiful, Becky, congratulations on your finalist! #9746634

Carol Flisak level-classic October 19, 2011

A beautiful moment beautifully captured, RJ... congratulations on your finalist! #9746683

Jack Ryan October 19, 2011

Very deserving...congratulations. #9746802

Patricia Seidler October 19, 2011

Well deserved finalist RJ! #9746818

Richard B. Hallick October 19, 2011

Congratulations on this touching finalist, Becky. It is quite an emotional image. #9746958

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 19, 2011

An outstanding finalist!
Fingers crossed for the next round.
~♥~Lisa #9747323

Karen Celella October 19, 2011

Congratulations on your moving finalist, Becky. #9747813

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 19, 2011

Thank you all so much for all of your wonderful comments as they always mean so much to me. Also thank you to the judge for picking this image and for your comments. When I took this shot...not only did the Vet leave a piece of his heart at the wall with his brother, but I left a piece of my heart with this vet. It riped my heart out and by the time I was leaving...I could barely see where I was going. #9748659

Val Feldman level-classic October 20, 2011

Ah, Becky...you caught this very sad and poignant moment with tears in your own eyes to match his. The Wall is full of such unbearably heart-wrenching moments. The pain and sadness is achingly palpable and so very easily transferred to sympathetic and sensitive bystanders. Despite the emotion of the moment on both your parts, you've captured a remarkable and touching image. Congratulations on a fine Finalist. #9750285

Debra R. Harder October 20, 2011

This is a very powerful image, Becky! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9750326

Marilyn Cornwell October 21, 2011

Congratulations, Becky! An amazing finalist! #9751939

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 21, 2011

Congratulations, RJ! #9753075

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 21, 2011

Very touching.....But beautiful. Congrats on the win!! #9753130

David M. Montero October 23, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist selection on this touching moment R.J.!!! #9756873

Merna L. Nobile October 31, 2011

May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#9775135

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 06, 2011

Indeed a heartfelt moment and beautifully captured.....
#9787229

Marilyn Cornwell November 16, 2011

Congratulations on this poignant Finalist! #9808765

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