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A New Chapter

© Ken Smith

A New Chapter

Uploaded: February 05, 2013 03:48:55

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Two young people at the World War 2 Memorial in Washington, DC. So many people gave so much, that we could enjoy the freedoms we do today. Special thanks to Gail Vitikacs for being host to my sister and I when we visited Washington, DC!

F5.6, 0.3 sec, ISO 250, 60mm focal length

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 05, 2013

Wonderful capture and great silhouette, Ken. #1512957

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 05, 2013

Beautiful capture Ken, lovely comp #10554477

Colette M. Metcalf February 05, 2013

Wonderful capture, Ken!!! #10554485

Michael Frazier level-classic February 05, 2013

Great night shot Sr. #10554651

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 05, 2013

Beautiful MT capture, Ken. #10554679

Michelle Alton February 05, 2013

Absolutely magnificent image, Ken. I'm voting for it! #10554738

Debra R. Harder February 05, 2013

I agree with Michelle! This is absolutely brilliant, Ken! Perfect timing, lighting and comp. I know we'll see this beauty again!!! #10554790

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 05, 2013

Love your version, this was a a fun photo opportunity that evening...beautifully captured! #10554893

David Phalen February 05, 2013

Beautifully seen and captured!! #10554916

John Connolly February 05, 2013

A wonderful night shot and capture Ken! What a superb story telling image! #10555039

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 13, 2013

What a special capture Ken, the lighting, the silhouette, love it!

jo ann c. #10566305

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2013

And now a well deserved finalist, and then....a well deserved Gold, no doubt about it Ken!

jo ann c. #10626809

Irene Colling level-classic March 27, 2013

Exceptional lighting, dynamic composition and compelling subject.

Great work Ken. Congratulations on your loving Finalist. #10626864

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 28, 2013

We knew this was a great photo opportunity when we saw it! CONGRATS! #10629758

March 28, 2013

superb! huge congrats Ken! #10630423

Emile Abbott level-classic March 28, 2013

Beautiful tones and congrats Ken. #10630642

Sharon Sawyer March 28, 2013

WOW!!! It was very hard to pick one of your 12 outstanding finalists to choose from to comment on. I would love to comment on each one but I just don't have that much time. :)

Your images are all brilliant and I look forward to seeing which ones receive GOLD.

HUGE congratulations, Ken. Your work is truly exceptional and inspiring!!! #10631454

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 29, 2013

gorgeous Ken! congratulations on your winner! #10631784

Renee Doyle March 29, 2013

I was trying to get around to ALLLLLL of your finalists but the winners came out before I could :)
BIG congrats to you Ken on this Excellent winner!! WTG CB :) #10631807

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 29, 2013

Beatifully done Ken! My heartiest Congratulations on your Gold! #10631849

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 29, 2013

How did I miss your trip to DC?? I'm glad you made it; and we're all in great hands with Gail as host! Nicely done on this winner! #10632229

Danny B. Head March 29, 2013

Beautiful silhouette! Congrats! #10632263

March 29, 2013

Congrats to you Ken On This Outstanding 2nd Place Finish.. This is a great image from you #10632270

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 29, 2013

No surprise here, Ken! :) A big congrats to you on this wonderful 2nd place winner! #10632584

Debra R. Harder March 29, 2013

I'm not surprised to see this amazing image with GOLD, Ken! Huge congratulations on your outstanding GOLD WINNER!!! #10632759

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 29, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS Ken on this wonderful finalist, WTG!! <>< #10632780

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 29, 2013

Congrats on the GOLD Ken, it definitely was one of my favorites!

Of cours, I could see many of them getting GOLD in my opinion!

jo ann c. #10632825

Emile Abbott level-classic March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your Gold winner, Ken. #10633384

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 29, 2013

Congrats on your fantastic win, Ken!! #10633572

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 29, 2013

Beautiful winning capture. Congrats, Ken. #10633617

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 29, 2013

A wonderful capture Ken, congratulations! #10633671

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 30, 2013

Congratulations on your win!!! Pure magic Ken! #10634244

Phyllis H. Burchett March 31, 2013

Congrats on this wonderful winner Ken! #10636251

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 31, 2013

An incredible monthly theme winner Ken! Congratulations! #10636491

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 01, 2013

YEAH! It had gold written all over it! #10637631

Eivor Kuchta April 02, 2013

Wonderful! Congratulations on your winner, Ken! #10638687

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 04, 2013

CONGRATZ Ken, wonderful exposure!!!

UB. #10641630

Kathy Cline April 06, 2013

SO pretty Ken! Very creative. I just keep staring at it.
Congratulations on a very well deserved award! Have a blessed weekend.
ps
Just got home from Fort Walton. #10643767

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