Time, Please Pass Me Faster Than I Realize

[MatchlessArts]

I have not been on here in awhile due to the fact my Mission has changed and I had to send my camera home No more Canon DSLR over here for me for the next 4 months till I get to come home for good.

I have a Cheap $50-$70 Insignia camera to take pics with so I am going to make due. Here is one I took while In a guard tower. We do 8 hour shifts and you start to go crazy up there sometimes.

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[Diddy2theJJ]

Great pic. I love the lighting and the emotion that's captured in this. I wish you a safe and happy return home!

 

[MatchlessArts]

Thanks Diddy, Only 4 more months...I cannot wait.

 

[bazooka]

Pretty cool shot man. You'll be home before you know it.

 

[MatchlessArts]

Ya I hope so, This new mission we took on is driving me insane with boredom hahaha.

My Squad leader says every soldier does a guard tower at least once in his life...good things its not all the time.

I just really miss my canon, When I get home I am going to get the 50mm 1.4, I cannot WAIT IM SO EXCITED

 

[PhotoTish]

This is an evocative photo - there is a real sense of sadness. I like the lighting too. Wishing you a safe journey home :thumbup:

 

[MatchlessArts]

thanks a ton PhotoTish, Awesome to hear great things about my photos.

This was a self portrait to lol, I was super depressed that day. Working 7 days in a row and moving around really wears on you.

 

[Desi]

Thanks for your posts and for the job you are doing.

Your photos always bring back memories and emotions for me from my time in the service. I feel camaraderie and at the same time a profound loneliness and a desire to connect with the people back home. There is a sense of adventure balanced by a sense of boredom. You do a great job of capturing these emotions.

For me, I was stuck deep inside an aircraft carrier. No guns or fear, just lots of noise and boredom. During desert shield I kept the engineering office floor shiny and the Chief Engineer well caffeinated. I spent an 8 hours of everyday out to sea sitting in a chair in central control just waiting for something to happen.

I hope these 4 months go fast. Keep taking photos.

 

[Derrel]

I am so proud of the work you and your entire outfit are doing over there. I like the photo too--very evocative, and a good title too.

 

[PhotoTish]

Only four months to go - keep taking those photos :thumbup:

 

[MatchlessArts]

Thanks Derrel, Means alot to know we got you guys behind us.

And Desi I know how you felt sitting there in that chair. Sometimes you just go insane haha, I thank you for your past service.

If you guys wanna follow me and more of my photos I will be posting hit me up on my fb page Benjamin Vilina.Matchless Arts Photography | Facebook

Thanks again everyone

 

[CMfromIL]

Love it. Great light, nice focus. Without knowing the location I would have guessed a ship. Stay safe.

 

[SCraig]

Love the shot. Lots of emotion and feeling in it. I do wonder what the 60 is pointing at though

Boredom and depression aren't limited to the military. They are a fact of life no matter what we are doing sometimes. Being a long way from most everything that matters to you makes a helluva difference though.

Thanks for being there. A lot of us do care and appreciate what you guys do over there.

 

[Scuba]

I am so proud of the work you and your entire outfit are doing over there. I like the photo too--very evocative, and a good title too.

+1

Be Safe over there!

 

[PrestonS]

One of my favorite shots you've taken. Funny how even with a P&S you can get some good shots once you understand the photog principles. Nicely done. I bet that canon will feel real nice once you get it back.