Black & White Sacrificed

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I spend as much time (not enough though) as I can in the Ypres Salient in Belgium. This shot, of a group of British WW1 graves, was taken at Perth (China Wall) Cemetery. I wanted the end result to look like some of the photos of the cemeteries I've seen than had been taken in the late 20's and early 30's; not sure if I got the look but whatever look I did achieve I'm happy with it.
Of the 5 graves here only 2 are to men who've been identified.

dorian_gray · 09-26-2011, 04:46 AM

love the mood

**baro-nite** · 09-26-2011, 05:09 AM

Very moving image.

Oscar1 · 09-26-2011, 05:23 AM

Well done.

**dcmsox2004** · 09-26-2011, 05:48 AM

creatively composed.... somber and poignant shot.... dave m

DonRak · 09-26-2011, 08:49 AM

Thank you all very much. The Great War has been a passion for me for about 30 years (for the wife, about 10). Like many other families mine 'did their bit'. I lost 2 great uncles (brothers) whilst my paternal grandfather was riddled with sharpnel; 2 gt. grandfathers discharged due to ill-health and injuries and a host of others suffered mentally from what they went through.
When I go to the Ypres Salient (where 1 great uncle is buried) I always try to make my pictures do justice to those who served and fell.

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09-26-2011, 04:46 AM	#2
dorian_gray Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 39	love the mood

09-26-2011, 05:09 AM	#3
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,882	Very moving image.

09-26-2011, 05:23 AM	#4
Oscar1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231	Well done.

09-26-2011, 05:48 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,499	creatively composed.... somber and poignant shot.... dave m

09-26-2011, 08:49 AM	#6
DonRak Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 88 Original Poster	Thank you all very much. The Great War has been a passion for me for about 30 years (for the wife, about 10). Like many other families mine 'did their bit'. I lost 2 great uncles (brothers) whilst my paternal grandfather was riddled with sharpnel; 2 gt. grandfathers discharged due to ill-health and injuries and a host of others suffered mentally from what they went through. When I go to the Ypres Salient (where 1 great uncle is buried) I always try to make my pictures do justice to those who served and fell.

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