Different Photos...

Thanks Starbuck, but I didn't actaully take the photo. Credit for the photo goes to Associated Press. I've edited my post to reflect such. I don't want anyone to think that I'm trying to take credit for something that I didn't shoot

It is a nice photo. All of the photos that I've done of wounded soldiers have been released only to the soldier, so I can't post any of them. I'll have to check into it now that I'm thinking of it, as I think they might be able to be released after a certain time frame, it's either 1 or 10 years, I can't remember! I swear, I have a memory like a screen door on a submarine.....

Stevealmighty,

My hobby years ago was photography. I know the feeling you get when you come up with a good shot and I know the overwhelming excitement you feel when you come up with a fantastic shot..........
I have followed this thread of yours and the others with your pics in them and you truly are a gifted and honest photographer - giving credit where credits due. Well done my friend. Keep posting when you can and keep that finger on the button, for as all photographers know - it's a once in a lifetime chance when the next fantastic shot is going to present it's self.

Nige

Wow, thanks for the compliments everyone! And, yes JackTheHack, a photographer never knows when that perfect shot is going to happen. With me, I tell everyone that pictures happen in 1/60th of a second.....either you capture the moment or you miss it completely.

I've talked with our PAO (Public Affairs Officer) here, and he's given me the "OK" to post welcome home/redeployment photos, so here goes.

This one is simple, as I had it online already from when I sent it to an Army Magazine. It's a Soldier seeing his 2 small children for the first time in almost 15 months. This was the first time that he had seen the baby, and the little girl (older sister) was telling Daddy all about her new baby brother.

You certainly have a knack for capturing 'the moment'
Nice one stevealmighty

Thanks Starbuck!

I was attempting to "tell a story without words" in these next photos. In lieu of a frame, I put them on a background. I'm not sure if I like it set up like this or not, so let me know what you think. The idea behind shooting like this is to be able to put them in one of the multi-picture frames (a single picture frame that holds 4 or 5 photos) for display at home at a unit.



The photos look better larger, but I'm limited by photobucket for width...

Edited by stevealmighty, 03 November 2006 - 08:27 AM.

Thanks for showing us these wonderful shots,Stevealmighty.
Like they say,1 picture is worth a thousand words.I only wished
I had the know how to do the same as you. WELL DONE.

DSTM.

Stevealmighty: This is a HOMERUN!! keep them coming. All these photos merits to be on the frontpage of all newspapers!! They speaks volumes of the American men and women in the honorable tradition of their forefathers in the frontline fighting for liberty!! They are patriots of America!! They deserves our unceasing support in keeping America safe, free, and prosperous!! I am very touched by all of these powerful images of courage, particular post#28 & #1., it precipitated sense of pride and respect(being from a family with military officers). Steve: I sure have a lot of respect in what you do. In this turbulent time in history that we live in, these are history in the making and you are doing a vital job of safe keeping them for future generations. Thank you for sharing these inspiring pictures of our warriors. You are doing a great job. KUDOs. Warmly. YOYO.

Edited by MGBY, 04 November 2006 - 02:11 AM.

I agree completely with the other members here - you are doing an incredible job and how lucky the future generations will be to see these!

And that little girl in the multi-pictures - imagine what a treasure these pictures you took will be to her when she's old enough to know was the first time her daddy saw her - and all through her life! You are honestly creating family heirlooms with each click of your camera, Steve.

Thanks for the compliments everyone! I do sincerely appreciate them all!

Now for a little change of pace. This shot here I was lucky. Ok, it's because I was listening to the TC (Tank Commander) giving the "FIRE!" order over the radio. This was the only shot like this that I got (with the barrel flash) out of maybe 20 shots I took! It's a few years old, and the camera I was using was only 6 mega pixels (@300ppi), and only captured 2.5 frames per second....so I had to try to snap the photo when I heard "FIRE!". I must say that I even impressed myself with this shot! Good combo of a lot of luck and a little bit of skill! LOL!

If I recall correctly, this is an M1 Abram tank (I could be wrong, but I'm like 99.9% sure!)

Excellent action shot,Stevealmighty IMHO.You sure captured the moment.Once again,Well Done.

Yes, DSTM is right - a truly great shot, Stevealmighty! Well done!!! You know, I look at your photos here and am more convinced than ever that taking great photos is a 'gift' rather than just something learned. Yup, am quite sure it's right up there with some people having the gift of being math wizards and others being natural born marathon runners - and to have the gift to 'speak' to people without using words, as you do with your photos - well, a true gift indeed!

Cool pic... I Love muzzle flash

Here's a nice shot that I got last night at about 0200 (2:00 AM) at a welcome home ceremony. Look closely at the soldiers face...you can see his tears going down his cheeks.

I hope that everyone isn't getting "bored" with these shots

Oh dear, another one to make my heart smile and to bring tears to my eyes - a beautiful shot, Stevealmighty!!
(And another family treasure to be passed on from one generation to the next all because of you and your wonderful gift )

No need to say a word.
The Photo says it all.
You sure captured the moment.
Well Done again,Stevealmighty.