Update Number Twelve from my Afghan Deployment

Heie · 09-13-2012, 05:48 PM - **4 Likes**

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Lupine · 09-13-2012, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the update and congratulations again on being published. Stay safe!

**paulh** · 09-13-2012, 06:34 PM

Another great update & another fantastic set of "real" photos. That little W90 seems to be doing a nice job! Til next time, stay safe & we appreciate all you do!

causey · 09-13-2012, 06:44 PM

Heie, another excellent set--a few shots are superb, but the series as a whole is extremely interesting (as always). Feels real, authentic...
You're not an idealist. Your "idealism" is truthful understanding. You are more mature than your friends. In any case, your thinking is mature.
Take care, be safe!

Last edited by causey; 09-13-2012 at 07:16 PM.

imtheguy · 09-13-2012, 06:50 PM

Your posts are great for those of us looking for a little bit of what is actually happening day to day. Interesting as well as educational. I thank you for the effort you are putting into this.

**jeffshaddix** · 09-13-2012, 07:02 PM

Thanks Heie, this post was a blessing to read. It's an honor to have read stories and seen images from your deployment. You do us a great service, and we will not forget it. Keep the great attitude, keep safe, and God bless you and all of your fellow soldiers!

ihasa · 09-13-2012, 10:49 PM

Heie, thanks for sharing your images and, in particular, your thoughts on the recent protests.

pcarfan · 09-14-2012, 03:02 AM

images r gone

JanG · 09-14-2012, 05:37 AM

Unfortunately, your photos are gone. Yet, I feel urged to say thanks for your clear, reasonable, and human position in the discussion cited at the top of your post. So few mad people can harm and destroy the lives of so many so easily and on all sides. I very much appreciate your attitude. We'd rather look at each other recognizing the fellow human - more than anything else.
Looking forward to the reappearance of your photos. :-)

Best wishes,
Jan

Update: Images are back. Great shots, Heie, and very interesting, giving an impression of your daily job. Thanks for the effort of this series!

Heie · 09-14-2012, 08:10 AM

A lot of great compliments for which I am humbled, however there are a few comments that I'd like to specifically address.

Originally posted by causey

Heie, another excellent set--a few shots are superb, but the series as a whole is extremely interesting (as always). Feels real, authentic...
You're not an idealist. Your "idealism" is truthful understanding. You are more mature than your friends. In any case, your thinking is mature.
Take care, be safe!

Causey, in this set I am particularly proud of the sunset prayer photo. But thank you very much for the compliments.

Originally posted by paulh

Another great update & another fantastic set of "real" photos. That little W90 seems to be doing a nice job! Til next time, stay safe & we appreciate all you do!

Thanks Paul! I love the Pentax rugged Optio series because not only are they a great rugged camera, but more importantly they have a carabineer - that camera has been attached to my gear with rock climbing, and now doesn't leave my vest. While the IQ of some of the other rugged cameras are very compeititive, and maybe even a bit better, having that carabineer is absolutely critical, and in my opinion, is what truly makes it the ultimate "outdoorsman" P&S.

Originally posted by Lupine

Thanks for the update and congratulations again on being published. Stay safe!

Thanks again Lupine! I really am honored to be able to say that now

Thanks!

Originally posted by JanG

Unfortunately, your photos are gone. Yet, I feel urged to say thanks for your clear, reasonable, and human position in the discussion cited at the top of your post. So few mad people can harm and destroy the lives of so many so easily and on all sides. I very much appreciate your attitude. We'd rather look at each other recognizing the fellow human - more than anything else.
Looking forward to the reappearance of your photos. :-)
Best wishes,
Jan

Jan, thank you for your comments. Like I said it had been something that was bothering me and needed to be written down, and it occurred to me that maybe this update was a good place to do so. It really is a shame that such a few can wreak havoc on such an overwhelming majority, however with the advent of technology it is becoming easier and easier. And in tow, smaller and smaller becomes our capacity to see through the sensational headlines and remain objective and analytical. At least that's my observation anyway.

Lastly, regarding the photos not being there - they are there I promise. I have been having issues with my Firefox displaying the images, so I switch to I.E. when I know there are pictures to display (which they are show right now). I haven't done so myself, but I recommend re-installing Firefox and maybe even using a different browser, i.e. Safari and/or Opera. Firefox has not been displaying approximately 75% of all photos for me, but I can assure you, they are there. I hope this helps.

Again, thank you all very much for your kind words.

-Heie

Lupine · 09-14-2012, 03:13 PM

FWIW, I've heard that it's a recent Flash update has been causing these intermittent problems. IIRC, it forces Firefox into protected mode. I turned off protected mode and have not had any problems since.

pickles · 09-14-2012, 04:46 PM

Hello from Australia.
As usual,...THE TRUTH.
Unfortunately, we lost five of our boys over there recently, 3 killed by a rogue Afghan soldier, and another two in a helicopter accident.
Thank You,and keep safe.
Cheers, Pickles.

bigted · 09-14-2012, 07:34 PM

Thanks for your update. Glad to hear you are safe, albeit a little gritty sometimes. I was surprised when you revealed how young you are, as your posts have a maturity about them that goes well beyond your chronological age. You are considerably more mature than your peers and your thinking clearly shows that. Have faith that your peers will catch up with you, but I suspect you will need some patience.
Stay safe and thanks again for the photos and update. I look forward to the next one.

Alliecat · 09-15-2012, 07:18 PM

I really enjoy the combination of reporting on what you're doing, the insights into the Afghan culture, & then the comments that show a corner of your mind is also always thinking about photographic technique. In another era, I imagine you might have been one of the pioneers of war correspondence.
My favourite of this bunch is #9. Somehow the 'soldiers in a sunflower garden' seems to sum up the things you've been reporting.
May your maturity rub off on those around you.
Take care, be safe, & all that

mtansley · 09-16-2012, 12:27 AM

Thank you once again for the images and your thoughts.

I always look forward to each. Much better and more sensible than anything we get from the media.

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09-13-2012, 05:49 PM	#2
Lupine Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 93	Thanks for the update and congratulations again on being published. Stay safe!

09-13-2012, 06:44 PM	#4
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Heie, another excellent set--a few shots are superb, but the series as a whole is extremely interesting (as always). Feels real, authentic... You're not an idealist. Your "idealism" is truthful understanding. You are more mature than your friends. In any case, your thinking is mature. Take care, be safe! Last edited by causey; 09-13-2012 at 07:16 PM.

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imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Your posts are great for those of us looking for a little bit of what is actually happening day to day. Interesting as well as educational. I thank you for the effort you are putting into this.

09-13-2012, 07:02 PM	#6
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Thanks Heie, this post was a blessing to read. It's an honor to have read stories and seen images from your deployment. You do us a great service, and we will not forget it. Keep the great attitude, keep safe, and God bless you and all of your fellow soldiers!

09-13-2012, 10:49 PM	#7
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Heie, thanks for sharing your images and, in particular, your thoughts on the recent protests.

09-14-2012, 03:02 AM	#8
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	images r gone

09-14-2012, 05:37 AM	#9
JanG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	Unfortunately, your photos are gone. Yet, I feel urged to say thanks for your clear, reasonable, and human position in the discussion cited at the top of your post. So few mad people can harm and destroy the lives of so many so easily and on all sides. I very much appreciate your attitude. We'd rather look at each other recognizing the fellow human - more than anything else. Looking forward to the reappearance of your photos. :-) Best wishes, Jan Update: Images are back. Great shots, Heie, and very interesting, giving an impression of your daily job. Thanks for the effort of this series! Last edited by JanG; 09-14-2012 at 07:33 AM.

09-14-2012, 08:10 AM	#10
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968 Original Poster	A lot of great compliments for which I am humbled, however there are a few comments that I'd like to specifically address. Originally posted by causey Heie, another excellent set--a few shots are superb, but the series as a whole is extremely interesting (as always). Feels real, authentic... You're not an idealist. Your "idealism" is truthful understanding. You are more mature than your friends. In any case, your thinking is mature. Take care, be safe! Causey, in this set I am particularly proud of the sunset prayer photo. But thank you very much for the compliments. Originally posted by paulh Another great update & another fantastic set of "real" photos. That little W90 seems to be doing a nice job! Til next time, stay safe & we appreciate all you do! Thanks Paul! I love the Pentax rugged Optio series because not only are they a great rugged camera, but more importantly they have a carabineer - that camera has been attached to my gear with rock climbing, and now doesn't leave my vest. While the IQ of some of the other rugged cameras are very compeititive, and maybe even a bit better, having that carabineer is absolutely critical, and in my opinion, is what truly makes it the ultimate "outdoorsman" P&S. Originally posted by Lupine Thanks for the update and congratulations again on being published. Stay safe! Thanks again Lupine! I really am honored to be able to say that now Thanks! Originally posted by JanG Unfortunately, your photos are gone. Yet, I feel urged to say thanks for your clear, reasonable, and human position in the discussion cited at the top of your post. So few mad people can harm and destroy the lives of so many so easily and on all sides. I very much appreciate your attitude. We'd rather look at each other recognizing the fellow human - more than anything else. Looking forward to the reappearance of your photos. :-) Best wishes, Jan Jan, thank you for your comments. Like I said it had been something that was bothering me and needed to be written down, and it occurred to me that maybe this update was a good place to do so. It really is a shame that such a few can wreak havoc on such an overwhelming majority, however with the advent of technology it is becoming easier and easier. And in tow, smaller and smaller becomes our capacity to see through the sensational headlines and remain objective and analytical. At least that's my observation anyway. Lastly, regarding the photos not being there - they are there I promise. I have been having issues with my Firefox displaying the images, so I switch to I.E. when I know there are pictures to display (which they are show right now). I haven't done so myself, but I recommend re-installing Firefox and maybe even using a different browser, i.e. Safari and/or Opera. Firefox has not been displaying approximately 75% of all photos for me, but I can assure you, they are there. I hope this helps. Again, thank you all very much for your kind words. -Heie

09-14-2012, 03:13 PM	#11
Lupine Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 93	FWIW, I've heard that it's a recent Flash update has been causing these intermittent problems. IIRC, it forces Firefox into protected mode. I turned off protected mode and have not had any problems since.

09-14-2012, 04:46 PM	#12
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	Hello from Australia. As usual,...THE TRUTH. Unfortunately, we lost five of our boys over there recently, 3 killed by a rogue Afghan soldier, and another two in a helicopter accident. Thank You,and keep safe. Cheers, Pickles.

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09-14-2012, 07:34 PM	#13
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,592	Thanks for your update. Glad to hear you are safe, albeit a little gritty sometimes. I was surprised when you revealed how young you are, as your posts have a maturity about them that goes well beyond your chronological age. You are considerably more mature than your peers and your thinking clearly shows that. Have faith that your peers will catch up with you, but I suspect you will need some patience. Stay safe and thanks again for the photos and update. I look forward to the next one.

09-15-2012, 07:18 PM	#14
Alliecat Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East of Everywhere, Canada Posts: 740	I really enjoy the combination of reporting on what you're doing, the insights into the Afghan culture, & then the comments that show a corner of your mind is also always thinking about photographic technique. In another era, I imagine you might have been one of the pioneers of war correspondence. My favourite of this bunch is #9. Somehow the 'soldiers in a sunflower garden' seems to sum up the things you've been reporting. May your maturity rub off on those around you. Take care, be safe, & all that

09-16-2012, 12:27 AM	#15
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Thank you once again for the images and your thoughts. I always look forward to each. Much better and more sensible than anything we get from the media.

Update Number *Twelve* from my Afghan Deployment

Update Number Twelve from my Afghan Deployment