Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (not 56k friendly)

JonMikal · Nov 9, 2004

Nothing special in images...just wanted to share the changing of the guard that occurs 24 hours a day 365 days a year here in DC at the Arlington National Cemetery. Quite an emotional event!

the crowd gathers:

the constant watch:

the replacement assends from his barracks located underground:

the replacement is inspected by his sgt. prior to taking post:

all meet to exchange orders:

duty is over for a few hours:

watch resumes:

misc:

Nikon Fan · Nov 9, 2004

Wow those are really great jonmikal. Something I've never seen before. I really like the 3rd to last shot, that looks more like a silouhette (SP?) I think you really captured the event well!!!!

Trig · Nov 9, 2004

Nothing special! Some of them are great! Last 3 are the best.

Nytmair · Nov 9, 2004

i love the "watch resumes" pic.... VERY NICE!!!!!

Picksure · Nov 9, 2004

Wonderful photos, thank-you for sharing them with us.

Karalee · Nov 9, 2004

Damn thats one hot sergant!

I mean... lovely photos!!! I like the "watch resumes" one the best.

Niki · Nov 9, 2004

Was nice to follow the guard changing.

Really good photos, but can I ask why are they all bold?

#10 pic is definately my favourite. Very beautiful!

hobbes28 · Nov 9, 2004

Great series Jonmikal! Those are some dedicated service members.

usayit · Nov 9, 2004

Wonderful pictures of a very important moment.

#4 is really nice. I'd crop off the people to the left and right.

#5 is composed very well. A shallower depth would blur out the audience more and tone down the distractions in the background

#6, #7 Nice. The feet of one of the soldiers got cut off. I am guilty of the same thing... I do that all the time whenever I get caught up in the moment.

#8 I like.

#10 I love silhouettes.... feet cut off a bit. Nice and dark figure with enough exposure to bring in the shiny medals.

#12 I like. One of the best things about the camera is that you capture the little details that casual observers would normally miss....

Thanks for sharing.... In another life.. long ago... I was preparing myself for service by entering JROTC with plans into ROTC. Performing armed military ceremonies was something I enjoyed....

Nan C · Nov 9, 2004

Great Shots JonMikal. :cheer: I like number 10 the best.

JonMikal · Nov 9, 2004

Niki said:
Was nice to follow the guard changing.
Really good photos, but can I ask why are they all bold?

hey niki. im not sure what you mean by "bold"??? do you mean bald?

thanks all for your kind remarks.

Geronimo · Nov 9, 2004

nice photos.
What these service men have to go thru is truely amazing. I need to find all the items these people have to perform and follow to perform this duty.