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jmonhollen · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 04:44 AM

I work for a Field Artillery battalion based out of Fort Lewis, WA. I grew up in the military, too, so I have a special love for the Army. For a year and a half, I tried to get a good shot of the guys praying while they were in formation, but I just wasn't able to get in the right place for some of the ceremonies.

They deployed this past July to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The day I took this shot, they were casing their colors. In this particular battery, only a few people were deploying, and I managed to get this shot. I love how SGT Ursitti's hat is different from the rest of the group, so it pulls your eyes to him (and it doesn't hurt that he's a very good looking guy). In the group shown in this picture, he was the one that left for Afghanistan that day. Enjoy!

butch3r · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 05:09 AM

Nice moment! Well done!

leonaashlee · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 06:24 AM

Very nice shot...glad you finally got one.

Fred flyfisher · #4 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 07:01 AM

Very nice and very special too. May their prayers for safety, success in their mission and a speedy return be answered.

thomasfolkeandersen · #5 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 07:16 AM

I agree the one different hat makes this image stand out and draws attention. I love images with mood and emotion and this image has just that! Could maybe also work as a B&W?

kgb224 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 08:51 AM

Wonderful capture focusing on the soldier with the odd hat out.

angeleyes216 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:37 PM

A very touching photo..my prayers are with these men and women who sacrifice so much for our freedom...God be with them and bring them home safetly.

martha36 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:43 PM

You've captured a moment that is both very private and very universal. The hat makes it. Nice job.

SoxAddict · #9 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:47 PM

An awe-inspiring shot. I too have a special place in my heart for the military. I really love your photograph, it's very simple, yet so very thought-provoking. Thanks to our military, ex-military & their families who sacrifice so much. Special thoughts for Sgt Ursitti during his deployment & wishing him a safe return.

jmonhollen · #10 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasfolkeandersen

I agree the one different hat makes this image stand out and draws attention. I love images with mood and emotion and this image has just that! Could maybe also work as a B&W?

I actually played around with that, but with the way their uniforms are, it just looked better in color.

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