My best photo ever?

[Hooligan Dan]

It is according to the my editor and city editor of the paper I work for. I personally think it's strong, but not my "best shot ever."
Anyway, here's the story behind it. Rookie highway patrol officer raised in a nearby town was killed while on duty, and the funeral was the other day. An interesting note, last month I shot the funeral of a veteran sheriffs department officer with about 500 uniform police, sheriffs, highway patrol officers, horse mounted division, and 100 motorcycle units, as well as more than one hundred plain clothes officers with a full bagpipe line. The rookie had about 100 officers from his area office and that was it.

The day was mostly overcast with the occasional sun peaking through. She was under a canopy and the officers in back were in the open. Anyway, C&C always welcomed. And Merry Christmas, folks.

 

[eyeye]

I dont know all your work, but it could be most people's best shot ever. It really is wonderful. Great job

 

[PatrickHMS]

^^^^^

But so sad for it to happen to someone so young...

 

[Hooligan Dan]

^^^^^

But so sad for it to happen to someone so young...

Yeah. He was 29. He'd been on the force for only 14 months after having served in Iraq. And his wife was pregnant with their fourth child(his fifth child).

 

[amkphotography]

It is a very touching, emotion filled, photo. Nicely shot, too.

 

[Do'Urden's Eyes]

It definitely captures a moment, but.. ive seen some of your work and i wouldnt put it at the very top.

 

[jnichols]

Fully captures the heartfelt moment, may god be with her and thier children.

 

[kundalini]

Beauty of a shot Dan. I'll leave it at that..... nuff said.

 

[Hooligan Dan]

Thank you, everyone!

 

[Ockie]

very good photo indeed, since someone else in this thread mentioned it wasn't your top work... could you share a link on where we can see more of your stuff?

 

[eyeye]

I said I didnt know if it was his best work (I dont know all his work and only he could say that I think), but that it would be the best for many people.

 

[Ockie]

It definitely captures a moment, but.. ive seen some of your work and i wouldnt put it at the very top.

I said I didnt know if it was his best work (I dont know all his work and only he could say that I think), but that it would be the best for many people.

I was refering to what "Do'UDren's Eyes" said

 

[RauschPhotography]

That's beautiful and very touching. Very nice work!

 

[eyeye]

sorry Ockie, missed that

 

[Hooligan Dan]

very good photo indeed, since someone else in this thread mentioned it wasn't your top work... could you share a link on where we can see more of your stuff?

Will flickr suffice?

Flickr: hlpr_mnke's Photostream