mortar

Phillip French

mortar

firing mortars in delaram, afghanistan. the shockwave blew up the dust on everything

mortar belongs to the following groups:

Kairos, Technical Photography and War Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

mortar by Phillip French
  • Cain Doherty

    Cain Doherty

    incredible…

  • craigpeers9

    craigpeers9

    wow great capture

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Great capture

  • Jennifer Vickers

    Jennifer Vickers

    wow the dust rising off of everything a cool capture.

  • johnr

    johnr

    i love this phillip especially the wheels of smoke. well done you”ll make a don mc”cullin yet *

  • Phillip French

    Phillip French

    thanks alot,. (he says grining madly,...lol)

  • Michael  Bermingham

    Michael Bermi...

    UN – Friggin – Believable.
    What an awesome image!!!!
    Brilliant!

  • dogbreath

    dogbreath

    amazing capture!... you have some really fantastic images!

  • Chris  Willis

    Chris Willis

    I can see that if you ever leave the army…you’ll make a wonderful war photographer…having said that…I take it back. You already are a wonderful war photographer! This is amazingly well caught. As John says….love the wheels of smoke and also the cover of the truck.

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    the reality of life in other countrys, how blind some people are that don’t know things like this is happening in the world, superb capture, love your series

  • Alistair Wilson

    Alistair Wilson

    wow mate love the feel of this shot, are you a freelance photographer?

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    sick showckwave

  • Phillip French

    Phillip French

    no,. im a soldier who just about afforded a canon 30d,...but im getting out soon, see what happens,...

  • Marnie Kirkness

    Marnie Kirkness

    thought provoking work in your folio…stunning framing and moments you have captured.

  • Ian Tilly

    Ian Tilly

    Exceptional captures and portfolio. You have great talent. As someone who has woken up to the crump and crack of mortars and incoming gunfire you bring back the memories, to my girlfriend who I don’t talk to about such things you show her what it looks like, with sympathy and without trying to glamorize it. Congratulations! I wish you all the best.

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore

    excellent picture Phillip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Damien Taylor

    Damien Taylor

    Great timing Phillip, like everyone else I like the dust being blown off the tyres, shows the impact and power of the mortar. My Father would like this shot as he was in a mortar platoon in WWII with the Coldstream Guards. By the way the crop works well on this too.

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    Your images are so powerful! This shot is incredibly amazing.

  • Simon Mears

    Simon Mears

    Michael said it best for me…. this is way out there, you just nailed it here, but the dust coming off your wagon.. wow.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    S**T amazing work my friend

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    excellent image great work

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Brilliant shot! Love the light catching the dust!

  • Leah Highland

    Leah Highland

    Excellent action capture.
    The dust and dirt in the air really makes this one.

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    A truly unique image i’ve never seen one like it before and because of that it must surely belong in a book of some description. The dust is unbelievable and really does make this picture stand out!

  • steen

    steen

    can feel it…awesome

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    excellent capture

  • EnVee

    EnVee

    wow, amazing capture of the shockwave results!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Outstanding capture!!

  • James Nielsen

    James Nielsen

    Phillip, I just went through all of your photos and they are just awesome. Outstanding work. I admire anyone who can be a career soldier – especially an infantryman. You have my utmost respect, my friend.

  • Lovesmusic

    Lovesmusic

    This is amazing Phillip. I can almost feel it.

  • Mark Weaver

    Mark Weaver

    awesome capture

  • ScottH711

    ScottH711

    This is one bad ass photo!! Your entire portfolio is very powerful indeed. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thanks for your service…I salute you!

  • silvercloud

    silvercloud

    How can you find time to take shots, also it is dusty as hell how do you protect your camera?

  • Phillip French replied

    i have ‘camera armor’(www.camerarmor.com) moulded for canon 30d,.also never change your lens. i obviousley dont grab my camera when i should be grabbing my rifle,..but there are times when it is possible,.cheers for taking the time to look at my phots guys

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    wow!!! great shot!!
    xx

  • MarissaBillings

    MarissaBillings

    amazing photo! its VERY powerful!

  • lucin

    lucin

    Your work is so important. Never has a “war” gone so unsung in America. It curdles the spine. How have Americans become so dissentized? Thank you for using your talent to tell the tale. Art is nothing if it doesn’t tell a tale.

  • lucin

    lucin

    And thank you.

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    totally brilliant.. well timed and well captured.. If I had a chance of going out there to only take pictures I would at an instance..

  • Jennifer Barclay

    Jennifer Barclay

    What a great capture

  • Maria Hall

    Maria Hall

    This is amazing, I was deployed in Kandahar last year, so I know what this looks like in person as well, you captured this so well. Lovely.

  • Joshua  Myers

    Joshua Myers

    Absolutely phenomenal! Your work shows some great emotion as well as dedication! Keep up the good work and keep safe on tour!
    Best wishes
    Joshua Myers

  • Mango

    Mango

    Awesome! Conveys so much.

  • russell lee klika

    russell lee klika

    Great photos…

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    your images have so much to say….thank you for sharing them..anna ; )

  • Alateia

    Alateia

    photo journalist in the action

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Awesome!!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Wonderful timing and composition

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