LCPL Terrance Mecalf and his fiancee Jamie Tigner share an embrace. LCPL Mecalf of Orlando Marine Transport Company just recently returned from service in Iraq.
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I love this photo. In addition to the things that others have been saying, I think it illustrates that the stereotypical notion of muscle-bound Rambos is nonsense and that freedom requires a contribution from everyone.
One of the things I love about this shot is the contrast of his young face and his old hands. His hands look like those of a warrior while if you just look at his face you expect him to be in a school baseball uniform more than fatigues.
very nice shot - you captured the emotion VERY well. The dof is nice too. I can't tell if you used G. blur or not - but either way its very cool. nice work.
I really like this shot, something about it keeps drawing me back. The young soldier returning to that which he fights to protect. Very nice depection of freedom. I find the uniform and civillian clothes to make a nice contrast as well.
Great photo, brings home the reality of those who are fighting to bring us freedom and what their loved ones must go through in parting with them in order to bring us this freedom.
They are just babies. What a wonderful capture. His dirty hands really make it look like he just came back from battle. Excellent in every way. The expressions on their faces is priceless.
A Welcome and Safe Home
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