This was taken this year in August to honor the 812 Military Police returning from Iraq. The parade was held in Tappan, NY in Rockland County. It was quite a nice time and also very moving during the ceremony. It makes you really appreciate what these men and women are asked to do. Have a great day everyone.
Living in suburban Maryland, I'm only a short trip to Washington DC and the many memorials to our Veterans of all wars. I'm not able to go down there today but I've been there many times in the past. Here are a few photos from the past years visits.
The military remembers it's own at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetary. Dedicated to those soldiers who's remains couldn't be identified. Known only to God.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24/7/365 by one of their own. The Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb is meticulous in its execution, and compelling in its meaning.
With a precision only the military can achieve, the gravesites can be seen in any direction. Together forever.
It took far too long for the country to honor those veterans from WWII with their own Memorial. Many of the veterans never got the chance to see how the country chose to honor their huge accomplishment to humanity. Every day you can see the last of the generation sitting on stone benchs with their memories.
Too bad the "War To End All Wars," didn't.
The Memorial consists of two large, identical, pavillions. One dedicated to the war in the Atlantic, and the mirror image to the war in the Pacific. Smaller memorials dedicated to each State and Territory who sent their own to fight for freedom.
The wall of stars in front of a small reflecting pool. I was told by a park employee that each star represents 100 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. There are 4,000 stars on the wall. Far too many.
Korea, the forgotten war. Statues of soldiers on patrol, thousands of miles from home. Its seems like that's always the case.
Large numbers that many of us have forgotten.
No truer words were ever written, especially on Veterans Day.
Reflecting wall with the ghostly images of veterans of the Korean War.
There is no more compelling Memorial than the Vietnam Memorial. The start black granite, with the names of soldiers who never returned can't adequately be described. When you experience it, you will never be the same.
The reflections of the crowd on this day was a very surreal effect. The mixing of the reflections of the living with the names of the dead.
Nothing needs to be said here.
The contribution of the nurses who served in Vietnam can never be diminished.
These pictures belong to the nation and you're free to use them with the respect that they deserve.
On Wednesday we remember our brave serviceman, "Veterans Day"
I would like to extend a personal Thank You to all the men and women who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your service, dedication, and sacrifice are greatly appreciated, for we know that freedom isn't free. Also I extend a special note of sympathy to the families of Fort Hood. May God uphold you and comfort you in your time of grief.
From Scott Larson of Towne Square Realty in Monroe, Wisconsin
It is snowing again... our winter has arrived and there is no turning back... it is snowing right now... but Winter in Alaska is beautiful ... and with the snow comes the snow machines and the cross country skiing and the dark winter nights with stars and northern lights... it is peaceful in the winter... there are plenty of things to do in the winter... and with the snow we get more and more guests thru the yard.... Peacefully grazing all the way......I don't need a zoom lens today!
This is a time of year when people are preparing for the cold and FLu season, getting their shots of the maybe strain that might occur or this year the swine flu. I have been doing something to prevent colds and increase my immunity and overall health for the past 3 months and I have never felt better. I use a system of natural herbs and supplements that have increased my energy levels, decreased my stress levels and have regulated my system as well as detox my system. I feel great. I just had my yearly physical and my doctor asked what I was doing different because all of my labs came back much better than usual and I showed her what I'm doing, her response was keep doing it. I use Qivana Stabilze, Vitalize and Optimize... And soon Defense. I feel great. If you want to learn more about these products , ( less costly than the vitamins I used to take) check out this website and get more information at www.myqivana.com/daley I'm not worried about the flu this year... I feel great!
We are looking for 100+ acres, Water-frontage, and views of the mountains and ski slopes...and would prefer if it abutted conservation land as well.
This 114 acre property is beautiful has spectacular views and will require a bridge to be built to gain access - a small bridge for a single home will do but if developed a bridge large enough for a firetruck will be required.
We are looking for a rustic camp...post and beam possibly, it doesn't have to be on a lot of land but it has to be close to town services, closing to recreation and have a fantastic view.
1966 post and beam...built into a hill side no yard 0.60 acre site walk to town, 3 miles from ski resort...needs work...dirt roads and rustic: asking price 1/2 million dollars....But this is the view from the living room.
Digital cameras, whether it is a point and shoot, or a DSLR produce inherently 'soft' photos. Sharpening your photos can make a big difference.
When we use a resizing program to make our photos smaller for our blogs, the problem of 'softness' increases.
Here are a couple examples - notice how much more detail is visible:
Unsharpened Photoshop High Pass Filter at 2.0
Unsharpened
The photo below was sharpened using FocusFixer V2 at 1.7, threshold at 60%. Look at the difference in this wolf's eyes.
Just about any photo editing program will offer a sharpening tool. And there are many ways to do it - ask 10 people what method they use, and you might expect to get 10 different answers! How much sharpening to use, and which sharpening tool to use, are all a matter of taste. I really like FocusFixer.
If you have a favorite sharpening method or software, would you share it with us?
For a tutorial on using the high pass filter in Photoshop- click here
Then, make an action for it so it can be done in seconds anytime you need it!
'Soft', dreamy shots can be fun too. Just depends on the effect you want :)
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"Real Estate Showcase" Slideshow and Web Presentations, more captivating than a virtual tour!
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Do I really have to say anything more?...Yes one thing...THANK YOU
Steve Loynd-Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert
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