Somber Remembrance
Signal Hill Sunrise Ceremony, St. John’s Newfoundland.
This was taken on Canada Day. Many Newfoundlanders mark the date of July 1st not as Canada Day, but as Memorial Day, the date of remembrance for the Beaumont-Hamel battle.
On July 1, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme in World War I, 801 soldiers of the 1st Newfoundland Regiment rose from the British trenches and went into battle at Beaumont-Hamel, nine kilometers north of Albert in France. After only 30 minutes the regiment was devastated. Only 68 men stood to answer the regimental role call the next morning.
In November of 1916 His Majesty King George V granted the title “Royal” to the Newfoundland Regiment. No other regiment in the British Empire was awarded this signal honours. Today the site of the battle is known as Newfoundland Memorial Park.
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elliewinds
fantastic image! well done.
midzing
brilliant image Colin, and the history to go with it is so sad…..least we forget.
Gregory Ewanowich
Gorgeous image Colin! Love the old stonework on the fortress!
RichardV
Nice image Colin.
I have visited Albert and the Somme area, and visited all the commonwealth war memorials in the area. Even today, the ground is dangerous, and farmers have a steel sheet behind the cab on their tractor. We went to the NZ memorial, and on the way back, there was an unexploded shell put on the side of the road. I did ask my wife to get out of the car and put her foot on it and pose, but she said no. I dont know why.
Deborah Parkin
powerful image – it’s wierd because i dreamt about Rememberance Sunday last night, right up until i woke up this morning (no idea why) and here i am looking at this – this is outstanding work Colin.
Karen Martin IPA
Beautiful shot – the colours are just spot on…
Von McKnelly
Emotional image and commentary. Kudos!
BuddyH
Love the mood of the shot.
Kevin Kroeker
Love this image Colin… Superb work!
Heather Rivet...
fantastic
Stephen Ryan
This image is awesome. Well done. Good Job Colin.
helene ruiz
very nice and moving image…..excellent
Colin Tobin
Thanks everyone!
Tina monroe
what a great shot! it really tells a story.
Steven Agius
Excellent image and capture !
Craig Mitchell
Wonderful feel. Love the muted tones.
Dan Cahill
Incredible work. You definitely rock
Birgitta
This is terrific, Colin! HDR?
Beautiful!!
Colin Tobin
No HDR just an old fashion good exposure. :)
Sharon Perrett
Wow Colin, stunning image and combined with your info I was moved to tears at the sad loss of all those men, wonderful and powerful work.
Ravenor
Superb image, great work, well taken!
Chris Kuck
simply awesome !!!!!!!!!
Heather Loster
i like this a lot. feels as though you were taking pictures from the sidelines of an ancient war!
phillip wise
great shot and theme !
Corey Williams
Nice shot Colin
PhotoAmbiance
This looks great, love the way you adjusted the colors.
Keegan Wong
Beautifully taken.
Tony Fallon
....mmm…..Newfoundaland National Park…..bless those men
Robxavier
Wow nice shot Colin
BLYTHART
I’ve just favourited three of your photos .. I’d better Watchlist you to see what the future brings us from Mr Tobin :)
Kim Cinnamon
Excellent shot Colin. It is even more powerful in the fact that I was there last summer and stood in this very spot. Great job
Luka Skracic
The toning is absolutely fantastic, a great image!
Nicholas Averre
Excellent image Colin, wonderful tone and feel.
Frank Legault
Excellent capture!!!
Fiona MacNab
Excellent image, the sombre tones give it a real feeling of power and sadness.
Simon Mears
poignant and moving historical documentary.. and a superb work along with it.. i have to visit Newfoundland some day soon.. excellent stuff!
CanDuCreations
Splendid work Colin
beatricereeves
thats the stuff[[
PgPphotography
Hi Colin, I just wanted you to know that I have worked with Historic Sites for 12 years. In that time I have seen thousands of photos of Cabot Tower and I think yours is one of the very best that I have ever seen. I feel it depicts the history through your use of colors and composition. Great Job!
JayneLogan
This is wonderful and interesting ~ great work, cheers