The price of Freedom..... by Adri  Padmos
Adri  Padmos

The price of Freedom..... by

THINK NOT ONLY UPON THEIR PASSING
REMEMBER THE GLORY OF THEIR SPIRIT

That text you can read on the monument at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer near Omaha Beach (France).

Over 65 years later we have to conclude that mankind has learned nothing from this……

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Camera Maker=NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model=NIKON D80
Lens=Nikkor 18-135mm
Exposure Time=1/200 sec
F-Number=F8,0
ExposureProgram=Shutter priority
ISO=100
Date Time Original=2009:09:14 17:32:27
Metering Mode=MultiSegment
Focal Length=24,00 mm
User Comment=©ADRI PADMOS
ExposureMode=Auto
WhiteBalance=Auto

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Comments

  • Gerry Danen
    Gerry Danenover 2 years ago

    Isn’t is said that such a high price is paid, and wars continue…

  • You’re right Gerry; thanks!

    – Adri Padmos

  • Jan Fijolek
    Jan Fijolekover 2 years ago

    Love simplicity and suitable b&w!

  • Thanks for this support Jan!

    – Adri Padmos

  • BCImages
    BCImagesover 2 years ago

    great moving image

  • Many thanks Steve!

    – Adri Padmos

  • John44
    John44over 2 years ago

    Sad.. but good you posted this Adri !
    We shall not forget those who sat us free.
    Compliments
    John

  • Thanks for your support John.
    Als je daar tussen die duizenden kruisen loopt word je wel heel erg stil……
    Groet,
    Adri

    – Adri Padmos

  • JayneLogan
    JayneLoganover 2 years ago

    amen. bless them all. very moving and superb image Adri

  • Many thanks for your moving comment, dear Jayne!

    – Adri Padmos

  • Audrey Clarke
    Audrey Clarkeover 1 year ago

  • sarnia2
    sarnia2over 1 year ago

  • Thanks so much for this wonderful message!

    – Adri Padmos

  • AndreaEL
    AndreaELover 1 year ago

    Congratulations on your wonderful feature, great WORK and well earned.

  • Thank you friendly, Andrea.

    – Adri Padmos

  • Monica M. Scanlan
    Monica M. Scanlanover 1 year ago

  • Johan  Nijenhuis
    Johan Nijenhuisover 1 year ago