Find the cost of freedom - salute

Find the cost of freedom - salute

Documenting my friends fathers funeral. I wasn't sure about intruding with a camera, but later my friend said he was going to ask me to bring it but thought it would be presumptuous. His father was a Marine and so I expected the usual fat old guys from the VFW to be there. I didn't know he was a retired full colonel and would be receiving full military honors.

It was an f-22 day and the yellow filter was quite unnecessary, rendering the light blue trousers very close to the navy blue tunics. Contrast lowered and slightly lightened for posting. I have eliminated any family, etc.

The family reaction has been gratifying, but I really am unable to judge my own work. Your criticism is desired.

There are 7 shots. With APUG limit of 5 uploads per day, the series will be completed tomorrow
Location
For tLogan National Cemetary
Equipment Used
Minolta X-570, 50mm f1.7
Exposure
various
Film & Developer
tmax 400 with tmax developer of unknown strength
Paper & Developer
neg scan
Lens Filter
yellow
"the usual fat old guys from the VFW". Your post is rude, crude, and insulting.
 
I like the photo, and, it shows the dignity and grief of the event. It's wonderful that you are creating a record for the family. I was recently present during the last rites of a WWII hero - a combat medic who served during the Battle of the Bulge, and recalled being straffed by German planes. Yes, you can have PTSD after half a century. Another "fat old guy from the VFW".
 

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