Guard Duty Station by Richard Calmes

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29-JUN-2007

This shot was taken just before dark. Guard duty is a necessary and lonely job filled with apprehension and fear of those sounds "out there".

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Guest		30-Mar-2022 02:57
Our guard duty stations were sand-bag bunkers... overlooking a long valley. Had several bunkers positioned...with some armor back-ups on both sides. Only M16s in the bunker.... One night... flares went off... guns started shooting...and in the AM...they found a dead tiger just outside the wire.

George Chaput		25-Jan-2012 16:27
Your comment is every bit as powerful as your photo. Thank you

Bryan Ramsay		03-Jul-2007 14:51
Superb shot, you can really feel the mood! -BJ V

Guest		02-Jul-2007 20:36
Really a deeply unnnerving shot. The vagueness of the background and darkness upfron give a palpable sense of fear. V.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		02-Jul-2007 17:04
I could only imagine. Thanks for sharing, Richard. V

QUERIDO		02-Jul-2007 06:55
Excellent shot Vote

Paco López		02-Jul-2007 05:56
Good work, Richard!! VOTE!!

Debbie Blackburn Beierle		02-Jul-2007 05:42
Well done. I appreciate Gus R's comment! v

Gus Rosenfeld		02-Jul-2007 03:34
That pretty well spells it out. This image is severe. Regarding the fear aspect, it reminds me of the saying: "When the only tool you have been given is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail." Priceless image, and the grain adds a haunting quality. g

CM Kwan		01-Jul-2007 22:40
Wonderful mood! V

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