Gently into the Grave by Cora Wandel
Photographed in Arlington National Cemetery.
Thank you to RedBubble for featuring this photograph on its homepage on January 26, 2009.
Thank you to the groups “100%”, “Art by Bubble Hosts”, “Canon DSLR”, “Images and Ideas”, “Neighborhoods”, “That One Great Shot”, “The Human Condition” and “United States” for featuring this photograph.
This photograph won first place in the Canon DSLR group challenge “Images That Speak Without Words”.
I would like to thank Christine Till for nominating this photograph for the “Pay It Forward” group.
This is what Christine wrote about the photograph:
”I would like to nominate Cora Wandel’s powerful and intense image Gently into the Grave as a reminder, that Christmas time is not a time of joy for everyone.
We can go on about politics, but at this time so close to Christmas: Let’s take a moment and think about the families that have somebody they love missing this Christmas and send our heartfelt condolences to the children, parents, grandparents, spouses and friends of soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice. All they have left is the memories of Christmases past. It must be heart wrenching.
Christmas is an especially difficult time for all soldiers of the world and the families they left at home. We owe these people more than we can ever re-pay."
Thank you Christine!
Cora
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D
Comments
Great shot Cora. Is this recent?
Hi, I took this photo a few months ago. I live in Washington, D.C., and one of my favorite places is Arlington National Cemetery. Thank you for appreciating this photo. – Cora
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One of your best, you catch the feeling and the moment in this shot. Down turned heads in honor. Lovely.
Ellen
Thank you Ellen, I am having trouble with this site in that I think I reply to reviews only to find that I did not. So forgive me for this reply being so late. – Cora
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SOooooo moving…thank you for sharing this….Mekea
Thank you Mekea, I am having trouble with this site in that I think I reply to reviews only to find that I did not. So forgive me for this reply being so late. – Cora
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YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS SHOT.
Thank you, Michael. Yes, I do know how you feel. – Cora
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A touching moment. It took me a few seconds to work out what the airman (?) had on the back of his head. Was it really that cold?
I think the muffs and head pieces were more for show than necessity, this shot was taken in April, and I am the first one to put on gloves if it is chilly, but I did not have gloves with me that day. Thank you for appreciating this photo, it is one of my favorites, as a resident of Washington, D.C., my favorite place in the area is Arlington National Cemetery. – Cora
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Cora, this is such a sad shot however you really captured a touching moment. A image that doesn’t need word.
Thank you Kathy! – Cora
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Beautiful, tender and evocative. These kind of shots fulfil the “tells a thousand words” category. I don’t know who this poor soul was but the photograph represents a tribute to every soldier fallen in battle. Well done and good on you for having the courage to take the photo and share it with us.
Simon, thank you for appreciating this photo, I live near this cemetery and have great respect for what I see there, even if it is through the lens of my camera. People have made great sacrifices for this country, and I do everything I can to keep people aware of this. I really do appreciate your comment. – Cora
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A ver moving and sad image so well photographed.
Carol, thank you for appreciating this photograph. Yes, it is sad. – Cora
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Congratulations on your feature in That One Great Shot, Well deserved. This is a very emotive photo!
This is an amazing shot! Captivating and emotional … stunning work!