Monday, May 25, 2009

We Remember

Today we honor the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. I am forever indebted. Thank you.

Gateway to the Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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800 of the 58,000 fallen soldiers of Vietnam were from Oregon.
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Oregon has the largest Vietnam Memorial by land mass in the United States with 11 acres.
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Amen. And Thank you.
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One of the six walls listing the names of the fallen. The most were lost between 1966 and 1969.
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Generations now and in the future will remember...
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If these boots could speak...
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I am a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during peace time. There is a brotherhood among service men and women that cannot be explained. I was moved to tears over and over again during the ceremony because of the band of brothers and sisters who gave their lives for this country. I'm honored to be a member of their brotherhood, but am not deserved of the honor bestowed upon those who were touched to the core by casualty.
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Taps
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We will always...Remember
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Friday, May 22, 2009

Inspiration

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Before and After

I've often bounced back and forth between before and after edited pictures. Photoshop rocks. And really...I don't even scratch the surface of what it is capable of. Thought I'd post a few before and afters for fun...

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Rust

I kinda like rusty things. My Dad has inspired me to appreciate the old since he has an antique shop and has tinkered with old vehicles my entire life. I couldn't tell you what they are, what year and all that. But I CAN tell you how cool they look. ;) And my best friend and photographer has done a series on Cars in the Field that has inspired me to capture a few shots, myself.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tulip Fields

May Day I went to the Tulip Fields in Woodburn, OR for the first time for a little photoshoot. UNBELIEVABLE! Pictures really don't do it justice. Y'just gotta see with your own eyes what a bazillion tulips in as many shapes, colors and sizes as you can imagine look like in on place. WOW!

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