A Funeral in Arlington

Cora Wandel

A Funeral in Arlington

A horse-drawn caisson carries an American veteran to his grave in Arlington National Cemetery. For a caisson funeral seven horses are used—three teams of two plus a lead horse to the left of the first team. The three teams together pull the flag draped casket on a black artillery caisson. All six horses pulling the caisson are saddled, but only the three horses on the left side carry riders, while the horses on the right are riderless as a symbolic gesture to the fallen soldier.

Thank you to the groups ”#1 Artists of Redbubble”, “American Patriot” and “A Place To Call Home” for featuring this photograph.

Camera: Canon XTi 400D
(ISO: 400; Shutter Speed: 1/500; Lens: 17-85mm)

This photograph is “as is” from the camera, there was no post processing.

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A Funeral in Arlington by Cora Wandel
  • Randall Scholten

    Randall Scholten

    What a moving image and description! Excellent!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Randall!

  • Mike Griffiths

    Mike Griffiths

    Wow Cora, this is so awesome!! I love your photography!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you my good friend!

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Powerful image Cora, very nice work…gina

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Gina!

  • Bradley Shawn Rabon

    Bradley Shawn ...

    I agree with Virginia. Very powerful and moving. It is a beautiful capture of a very solum moment.

  • Bradley Shawn Rabon

    Bradley Shawn ...

    I hate it when misspell words. I meant solemn moment.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Shawn, we all misspell words (did I spell that right?!), but here you are among friends who understand. Thank you again for your wonderful comment.

  • Cindirelli

    Cindirelli

    Very moving capture, makes me sad though and reminds me of when JFK was assassinated. ~:I

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you for your comment, and yes, it does remind me of that sad occasion as well, which will be 46 years ago later this month.

  • pat gamwell

    pat gamwell

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you very much Pat!

  • Gary Kelly

    Gary Kelly

    Very moving, and beautifully shot.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Gary!

  • Shelagh Linton

    Shelagh Linton

    Powerful shot, congrats on feature :)

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Shelagh!

  • BarbL

    BarbL

    Sad…and beautiful at the same time. Congratulations on being Featured…very well-deserved.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Barb!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Talk about emotion…this image brings up tons of it. The price of freedom is very, very high. A favorite, Cora!

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    Beautiful & Very Heartbreaking at the same time : ( : ).....A Powerful reminder…... My 19 year old nephew was a United States Marine & was killed in ‘07’ in Iraq.”The Fallen Soldiers & All Veterans will not ever be Fortgotten!!...... You captured this Amazingly!! Well Done Cora!!! : ) peace, syl

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Sylvia, I am so sorry to hear of your nephew’s death in Iraq. It has to be very hard on your family. I will always honor our fallen soldiers and do my part to see that they never be forgotten.

  • LarryH

    LarryH

    Thanks for showing this image really brings to light as to what a beautful memorial service happens here well done.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Larry!

  • Sara Wood

    Sara Wood

    Beautiful shot!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Sara!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Wow, that is a strong image!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Andy!

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    powerfull

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    This is a great image and commentary !!!! Thank you so much for sharing this…
    this is an important in our countries history…. we need reminders such as this!!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Brenda!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Lori!

  • thomasroessler

    thomasroessler

    When I saw your photo published in our group “places to call home” I thaught,
    it showed the funeral of a young man coming home from war…

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Thomas!

  • Peaches1950

    Peaches1950

    Congratulations on a very moving tribute … we salute all the fallen soldiers … you have shown us all how moving a final day can be …..

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    A very moving tribute, I was in Arlington Cemetery myself in September and I found the whole place very moving indeed,

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Ann!

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers 28 days ago

    CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’RE WONDERFUL ART HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE “AMERICAN PATRIOT” GROUP.

    So sad isn’t it Cora. Your description and image are so touching.

  • Cora Wandel replied 28 days ago

    Nancy, this is a very poignant photo and I appreciate your comment and feature of it very much! (-:

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