Monday, March 29, 2010

Pearl Harbor - Remembered

This is my entry to this week's IHeartFaces photo challenge entitled "Dramatic B&W." At first I was hesitant to enter, because I haven't taken any new stuff, but I just remembered that I took this particular one at the Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial, and to this day it still gives me goosebumps, and my heart drops everytime I see this photo.

Many soldiers lost their lives on December 7th, 1941 during the attack at Pearl Harbor, and I took this particular photo at the USS Arizona Memorial, which was one of many the battleships that was hit during the attacks. Over 2,000 people (military & civilians) lost their lives on that day.

This photo is my personal tribute to those who serve/served in the Armed Forces, past & present...



The inscription reads: "To the Memory of the Gallant Men Here Entombed and their shipmates who gave their lives in action on December 7, 1941, on the U.S.S. Arizona"


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12 comments:

Mrs Mar said...

Thanks for your coment.

I love the effect of the light between the wall and the person. Gives it a grate feeling.

Morgan said...

So much emotion packed in one picture...

Arabelle said...

This perfectly suits "dramatic B&W" there is so much emotion going on, as Morgan said. Great entry!

Heather said...

Now THAT is dramatic. Thanks so much for sharing.

Berlynn said...

my MY! Now that is a heartfelt, emotionally charged, epic photo! Great job :)

Ocean Lotus said...

this looks great in b/w! i especially love the words here in bw

Crystal Rae said...

this is amazing. I love this. It's very touching.

Tonkamom said...

brought a tear to my eye. Wow.

shauna said...

Dramatic and emotional. Great job!

Katie Smith said...

I love this.

jamilah said...

this picture made me say "whoa"! beautiful image!

Anonymous said...

Just a simple "thank you" from me. I am the daughter of a Pearl Harbor survivor; my father was at Wheeler Field on Dec 7, 1941. It changed his life forever. May we never forget. Thank you for your beautiful testimonial ...