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Tomb of the unknown soldier.

Walking back to my car and heard this man making a racket by the tomb in the park. So I took a turn and headed over to see what he was about.

He looked like he had combat boots on at first. I realized that they were black loafers with black socks which he had tucked his pant cuffs into.

He was saluting each flag very dramatically. Stepping aside to each one. And crying.

I wonder what this unknown soldier's life story is.

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AE-1 ~ 50mm ~ HP5+ @ 800

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Given 2006-04-22

Unknown soldier by *MyPrivateParty I love how this deviant framed the subject ... saluting ... he seems so alone. The story which went along with the photo is just as important. Well done. (Suggested by ~xxPaperflowersxx and Featured by `cweeks)

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:iconanavelle:
He was crying? That's so sad. =( It really does make you wonder what he must have been/went through. And he's so... in the zone. I mean, he's the only one there. No one else is around him. What I'm trying to say is, is that he'd probably do what he was doing in that photo even if there were people bustling about. Did he even notice you taking a picture of him?

Yeah, but... anyhoo, it's a great shot. It represents and shows a lot (of emotion, especially).

I wish I could see the person a little closer, though. It would've taken me a long ass time to figure out he was saluting from the distance you shot it at. It's almost as if he's shielding his eyes, you know?

But, still, I'm slow; I don't realize the things around him and the stance he's in to come up with the fact that he's actually saluting.

Wow, this is long. Sorry about that. To reiterate, I really like this shot. So well done. :aww:

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:iconexen:
now you are using your brain. One problem I see with it. The man is saluting. Saluting what we dont know, the artist has to tell us. Next time I suggest making it clear to the viewer. :thumbsup:

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:icongreylagoon:
that's sad, but definitly a photo to take...
:iconinfinitym:
I love the composition man. It's really powerful, I'm glad you captured it so well. :)
:iconphotonerdz:
I really like the meaning, but if u ask me, I feel that there is just a little to much going on in the picture....

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:iconmyprivateparty:
I might agree with you on that...

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:iconmyprivateparty:
Hey, thanks man.... I really appreciate it. :)

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:iconmyprivateparty:
yes yes. hmmm I know what you mean. what is he saluting? I say he's saluting somehtin gthat does not exist. ....

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:iconmyprivateparty:
You and your long comments. I love them.

right right.... He didn't see me..... And Im glad, cause the next people he noticed after he was done saluting, he harrassed for cigarettes...

I know what you mean, not as claer as you'd like it to be....

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:iconanavelle:
You take a picture and dash out of there like a ninja. Good technique. :aww:

Feel special. I don't usually write such long comments. :o

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