Taps

Uploaded: May 23, 2009 05:10:17

Description

For our Memorial Day Holiday, which commemorates the United States men and women who have died while in military service.

This is a composite of two images..the first is the Offutt Air Force Base cemetary, photographed from where I work. The 2nd was from the Heartland of America Band's tribute to our fallen soldiers.


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 23, 2009

This is an amazing composite image, Ken, so patriotic.


Dominick #1131653

Ken Smith level-classic May 23, 2009

Taps



Claudia Kuhn
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member since: 3/14/2003 Wonderful tribute and composite Ken... Glad its a composite and you don't have snow at the end of May!

#7549956

Kim Kleinschmidt May 23, 2009

Fabulous Image and tribute, Ken!
The composite certainly works to evoke the remembrance of those who served. #7549988

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 23, 2009

Works perfectly. Well done, Ken. #7549992

Michelle Alton May 23, 2009


This is wonderful, Ken. #7550050

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 23, 2009

Awesome.....great dedication and wonderful work!!! #7550052

Eivor Kuchta May 23, 2009

Wonderful tribute, Ken! #7550207

Dianna Murphy May 23, 2009

Artfully done, a nice tribute! #7550515

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 23, 2009

Wonderful tribute Ken and beautifully done

jo ann c. #7550567

Jeana Clark May 23, 2009


Beautifully done Ken!!
Excellent work!!!

~J~ #7550697

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 23, 2009

Amazing! Beautiful image and work, Ken! #7550813

Gina Cormier May 23, 2009

Outstanding and fitting for this wonderful weekend to pay tribute to all the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday and who have passed before us to give us the freedom we enjoy today. This weekend is for them and their families!! We salute you!! Our prayers go to our troops stationed everywhere! #7550909

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 23, 2009

Awesome results in this wonderful image, Ken!!! :-) k #7550948

Renee Doyle May 23, 2009

Excellent work Ken!!! Wonderful dedication!!! #7551091

Christie R. Bielss May 23, 2009

Wow! A really fantastic image, Ken! And what a beautiful dedication! #7551504

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 24, 2009

Outstanding work, Ken!
A beautiful tribute!
~Lisa #7552495

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic May 24, 2009

Beautiful photos and dedication Ken - I love the way you've combined the two photos - #7552546

Tammy Scott May 24, 2009

Beautiful image for this weekend! #7552723

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 24, 2009

What an outstanding tribute image Ken, incredible! #7552926

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 24, 2009

beautiful tribute... :) #7553242

Joy Rector May 25, 2009

perfect for today #7554885

A P May 25, 2009

Awesome composite and dedication to the day, Ken. Very well done! #7555739

Kathy Cline May 25, 2009

Hi Ken, May God Bless you and your family and thank you for this wonderful image which touches our hearts. #7556092

Mary L. Graham May 26, 2009

Beautiful Work & dedication Ken!! =) #7557688

Beverly A. Wright May 27, 2009

WOW Ken this really grabbed my attention
at first glance! This is wonderful work
with these two images. you really outdid
yourself here! Absolutely stunning
tribute! #7565704

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 28, 2009

Happy this made EP! Excellent choice! Awesome photo Ken...beautifully done. #7572018

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 25, 2012

Very well done and a wonderful tribute, Ken. Congratulations on your Finalist. #10054199

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 25, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #10054920

Zita A. Strother level-addict March 25, 2012

Great concept...well done. Congrats! #10055363

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe March 25, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #10055531

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 26, 2012

well done... congratulations Ken! #10056608

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 26, 2012

Beautiful, Ken. Congrats. #10057136

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 26, 2012

Terrific finalist Mr. Smith.....heartfelt.... #10057378

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 26, 2012

Beautifully done, Ken! Congratulations! #10057435

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 26, 2012

Congrats again Ken...beautifully done!

jo ann c. #10057653

Mary Timman March 26, 2012

Once again..congratulations Ken. #10057979

Tammy Espino March 26, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful finalist!! :) #10058267

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 26, 2012

Great work, Ken; Congratulations! #10058454

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 26, 2012

Congrats again Ken. #10058616

Carol Eade level-addict March 26, 2012

Another congratulations, Ken! #10058629

Renee Doyle March 26, 2012

Cool dd work Ken!! Congratulations! #10059549

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 26, 2012

Outstanding, Ken!
So happy to see this again... now, wearing a BIGGER, well-deserved badge!
~♥~Lisa #10059879

Shawn Jennings March 29, 2012

Nice Ken! Congratulations on your finalist! #10065634

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Congratulations! Merna #10067204

Lori Carlson May 01, 2012

Very moving work, Ken! Your heart was in your vision for this. Well done! Congrats on your recognition! =) #10115795

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