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11-SEP-2015 Dale R. Palmer

Flags in a Field of Valor
by Dale R. Palmer

Here we set up 351 American flags, one for each of our Florida service members who were killed in Iraq or Afghanistan since 9/11/2001. Each flag pole stands over 6 feet high and each has a plastic tag that identifies the name of the military member and how he or she died. I walked through the flags last year and the 351 this year. Last year there were fewer flags as several more Floridians have died this year in the two locations.

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
1/250s f/5.6 at 110.3mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Rosemary Woods13-Sep-2015 14:51
Very well shot, Dale. Your composition of having the flags fill the frame makes the image all the more powerful.
Breezanemom12-Sep-2015 10:49
What a beautiful shot of our flag. There is no symbol that I cherish more. The story that goes along with the picture makes it even more special and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Laura Milholland12-Sep-2015 00:17
Beautifully shot, Dale, and what a wonderful and meaningful thing to do! I like your choice to have this "fill the frame" too. Very nice indeed.
Liz Bickel11-Sep-2015 22:40
Very moving and nicely composed. Appropriate for the day.
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