Soldier Shoes
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
Update:: Favorite Picture of March
I still love this picture I took in DC. It is my favorite for the month of March hands down.
This is one of my favorite pictures from my D.C. trip. These are the feet/shoes of one of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. These guys spend 8 hours shining their shoes so I had to take a picture.
Settings: f/5, ss 1/125 sec., ISO-200
I have so many pictures from the trip. If you want to see more check out the set I created on my flickr account.
DC Set on Flickr
The last picture here is of Kermit, my favorite frog. Totally opposite ends of the spectrum right? A somber soldier picture and Kermit, but that's what we saw Monday. Kermit is at the Smithsonian. He is is a glass case so this was as good as it got with a picture. But I couldn't walk past Kermit without a quick shot.
Settings: f/5.6, ss 1/3 sec., ISO-400
They are spoon cured, takes about thirty hours over five days, then maybe 20 minutes a day to maintain. But he did a good job as there is no cracking evident and he has marched onto point.
ReplyDeleteNow that is one great perspective (and definitely not the usual picture of this soldier) - love your unique take and those CLEAN shoes! It is always good to do a cheerful picture after a somber one so that you brighten the mood before going to the next blog LOL I LOVE Kermit and I would have never guessed he was in glass! Great take w/ no glares!
ReplyDeleteWhat a combo...I think this pair fits the theme of "unexpected".
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great trip!
I love the different ends of the spectrum here. The legs of the soldier is an awesome shot. Great depth and clarity. Kermit is a favorite of mine, and you would never know you were shooting through glass! Great job. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteGreat image...
ReplyDeleteI thought for sure you were going to photography kermit's 'feet'....
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting combination!
I love your shot of the soldier's shoes. I found Arlington and its history fascinating. Kermit is always a fav!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for your facorite. Love the composition of this!
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