Arlington National Cemetery Photo Gallery by Paul Guttenberg at pbase.com

Arlington National Cemetery

ROADS LESS TRAVELED - Arlington National Cemetery; Veterans Day 2007
This Veterans Day weekend I traveled to Arlington National Cemetery. I wanted to walk and reflect on the grounds where so many veterans from throughout our nations history are interred and memorialized. It is not my style to visit such places on a tour-mobile, although I do not cast dispersions on those that do. I chose this day to deliberately walk the grounds away from the more heavily trafficked areas of the site. I entered the cemetery by a little used entrance on the north side only open to foot traffic. I was immediately rewarded as I walked alone in the gently rolling landscape, with not another sole in sight, as a group of 5 deer presented themselves to me. It was a crisp and beautiful mid Atlantic fall day. I will keep my reflections from this walk to myself but I do want to share what I feel are unique views from that walk inside Arlington National Cemetery this Veterans Day weekend. Please look and feel free to comment.

To all that have served, Thank You.

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Linda Gill		24-May-2011 16:50
Thank you for sharing these photographs, Paul. My father is buried at Arlington, 1960, as a young 46 year old Navy doctor. This cemetery has so many memories for me, and will hold more when we return one day to bury our mother with him. She is 97 now. Thank you for capturing the grace-filled beauty of this place. Linda

Barry Rosenberg		26-Jan-2008 13:24
A beautiful and touching gallery. You took great advantage of the deer that were kind enough to share some of their day with you.

Steve Morris		13-Jan-2008 15:03
Paul. you've done a great job on this cemetery, the lines, compositions, colour and deer captures make superb shots. Big vote!

Guest		13-Jan-2008 05:19
A very nice Gallery indeed. My father is buried here. I make the pilgrimage from NH each year to visit with him and remember. I find it to be a most peaceful and dignified place. My gallery is not complete - I have more to add - just haven't had the time. Take a look http://www.pbase.com/mariaob/arlington_national_cemetery

Judi Hastings		19-Dec-2007 05:34
Very well done....I had the honor of going to visit this place once myself. It is very special place indeed. I remember they told us the average age of the soldiers, so young. Voted. Beautiful.

Dave Berry		19-Dec-2007 03:37
Some of the guys from my unit in Vietnam are buried at Arlington and some others will be when the time comes. It is a special place and you have captured it beautifully. Thank you for sharing these photos. They are a treasure. Dave Berry

Richard Calmes		22-Nov-2007 12:44
Many touching and powerful images! V

Guest		18-Nov-2007 19:02
A magnificent tribute to those who have kept America, and indeed the world, safe. V!

Bob Patton		18-Nov-2007 06:16
Wonderfully well done. Thanks.

Guest		17-Nov-2007 03:42
A wonderful collection of images celebrating the dignity and sanctity of these grounds. Well done Voted.

Harry David Horning		16-Nov-2007 01:58
Paul, thank you. You did a fantastic job of capturing this hallowed piece of ground. I salute you and all who gave their all to ensure freedom for the rest of us. Big vote from me.

Guest		12-Nov-2007 15:57
Thank you Paul, a splendid gallery.

Jennifer Rodgers		12-Nov-2007 13:32
I have to agree with the above comments. This gallery is very tasteful and should make us all pause and reflect on the great members of our military, past and present. Very well done.

selinab		12-Nov-2007 06:21
Very nice gallery Paul. So moving.

Tom Briggs		11-Nov-2007 23:03
An exceptionally well done gallery ... done with taste and reverence. Arlington is a mystical place which everyone should visit at least once ... a great tribute, Paul ... and a large vote from me.

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