For Love Of Country

© Melissa Olsen

For Love Of Country

Uploaded: November 11, 2012

Description

This photograph of a soldier holding a wounded soldier was sculptured totally from sand on a beach in California. My friend took me to a wonderful memorial when I visited her some years back. I can’t remember the particulars but it touched me deeply and I continue to admire the care and talent each artist had when forming his work of appreciation.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~John F Kennedy


Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 11, 2012

Amazing tribute and excellent quote Melissa! #1497834

Melissa Olsen November 11, 2012

Thank you Joannie! #10414684

Douglas Pignet November 13, 2012

wonderful capture for the day well done #10416604

Jeffrey R. Bange December 07, 2012

Outstanding capture Melissa of this beautiful tribute, the detail captured in the sand is truly amazing. #10455264

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