Lest We Forget

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• lousat (19621)
• [2007-11-11 2:52]

Another great work for ours writer-photographer,have a nice Sunday,Luciano

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• Kathleen (232)
• [2007-11-11 3:16]

Hi Silke.
Beautifully done and framed, wonderful notes to go with your image. Excellent exposure and detail on the poppy to make it stand out against the lovely soft BG.

Kathleen

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• martic (1315)
• [2007-11-11 3:22]

Hi Silke,
Fine composition with this beautiful flower, great colors an superb presentation
very well done
cheers
Jean-Michel

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• erve (580)
• [2007-11-11 3:29]

very poignant post, and very well done the red of the poppy petals really stands out against the background.

TFS

ewan

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• pierrefonds (4855)
• [2007-11-11 4:25]

Hi Silke,

A nice image of the poppy which is used for Remembrance Day in Canada, a fine composition and nice colors. Have a nice sunday.

Pierre

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• rdfoto (3295)
• [2007-11-11 6:10]
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Bonjour Silke
Très belle composition et couleurs que tu as réalisé tout près de chez moi.
Amicalement Robi

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• eqshannon (27899)
• [2007-11-11 6:54]

How clever of you. I have often wondered at the poppies that are sold each year...as to their meaning..I did so serve in the 1960's for a bit until I disagreed with the war....and bought a paper one yesterday from a Vet who was wheelchair bound... It is indeed a day of remembrance. Very good dedication.
Bob

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-11-11 7:16]

Hello Silke

A beautiful and fitting tribute for Remembrance Day.The coincidence tells me it was meant to be.
You have composed the shot well,and your usual presentation is excellent.
I like the DOF,and POV.The focus on the poppy is wonderful.
I heard that in the last 10 years ,Legion membership has dropped from 500,000 to just over 300,000 ,age is catching up with our vets.I hope new people will make their way into the ranks to continue on with the poppy campaigns of the future.
TFS

Rob

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• uleko (2735)
• [2007-11-11 7:56]

Hello Silke,
This Poppy is a perfect post for Remembrance Day. I like the way it is bowing its head! When I first came to England in 1961 it used to be a "big thing" in Cambridge with collections and various events to raise money, I wonder if that custom remains today.
I like your note and the beautiful poem!
Many thanks, Ulla

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• Argus (34871)
• [2007-11-11 8:09]

This is the most appropriate Poppy that I have seen for Remembrance Day!
The colour, the way it hangs and the shaded centre give it an air of solemnity.
An excellent shot for the purpose and a superb shot technically and esthetically.
Well done, Silke!
TFS,
Ivan

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2007-11-11 8:40]

Hi Silke,

A beautiful poppy and wonderful notes. A wonderful tribute to Remembrance Day in Canada. Also fitting for Veterans Day which we are celebrating in the US.

Jane

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• joey (24727)
• [2007-11-11 9:40]

Lovely photo Silke.
You've marked this day beautifully with this wonderful photo of the historical poppy.
+++ The sharpness and definition is amazing!
Vivid colours that stand out very well.
Great contrast.
Well composed.
--- Absolutely nothing :)
Fine work.
Well done,
Joe

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-11-11 10:49]

Hello Silke,
Great composition of this beautiful red Poppy!
great DOF in good exposure and focus also in good clarity!
good shot and thanks for the wonderful notes
all the best
Tony

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• MMM (8905)
• [2007-11-11 12:13]

Hi Silke
Very nice presentation.Good POV and sharp image.Very well composed whit lovely colors.
TFS Michel

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2007-11-11 12:32]

What a lovely tribute Silke. I remember traveling through that area and was so moved by the reverence paid by the local citizens to those who fell during both great wars. I don't think we have forgotten but I wonder sometimes if we learned anything from it.

Thank you,

Evelynn : )

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• John_F_Kennedy (3554)
• [2007-11-12 6:20]

Very sharp with very nice details. Great composition with beautiful colors and a nice POV.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• angybone (7672)
• [2007-11-12 8:35]

Very moving...thank you for this tribute. It's beautiful and moving.

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• nglen (32056)
• [2007-11-12 10:02]

Hi Silke. You have taken a fine picture and posted it on a special day. I will not say why but this means a lot to me so a big thanks .TFS. some very special notes too.
Nick.

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• writerscrawlz (2961)
• [2007-11-12 10:21]

I love the black frame because it makes the red really pop. The exposure is excellent and I love how stark the poppy is against a soft background. I also love your notes. Fantastic all the way around.

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• marhowie (302)
• [2007-11-12 13:33]
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Hi Silke,
May I apply this to Veteran's Day here in the U.S.?
The passionate red color makes the perfect card of remembrance. Excellent presentation and message my dear :)
Howard

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• rousettus (12789)
• [2007-11-12 19:12]

Hi Silke,
I visited your last post. All of them very nice. this is also very nice. Red flower may be simple, but great as an object. It looks like a beautiful postcard. perfect composition and frames. I like your frame style. good notes. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes
Ahmet

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• marieproue (3672)
• [2007-11-12 21:18]

Encore magnifique, quelle belel compositrion avec des couleurs exquises et de beaux détails.
Merci
Marie

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• nainnain (6259)
• [2007-11-13 0:58]

hello SILKE
félicitations pour cette magnifique présentation
ce coquelicot est parfaitement bien nettes et de jolies couleurs
bravo pour cette encadrement pas ordinaire
bien vu, merci a toi
edith

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2007-11-13 4:10]

Hi Silke,
A beautiful tribute from you to the vets. Just a great all around presentation. Many young men, go off to war, the lucky ones return, like my Dad, but it forever changes alot of them.
Bless them all. Thanks Silke.
Rick

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• Silvio2006 (41158)
• [2007-11-13 5:46]

Hi Silke, great end for your lovely serie, splendid poppy with wonderful color, excellent sharpness and elegant presentation, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• juanjo (1142)
• [2007-11-13 12:27]

hello Silke

magnificient and studied composition and frame to stand the poppy out of the picture

lovely POV and good blurred BG

regards

jjo

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• milas (173)
• [2007-11-14 7:30]

merhaba myfriend Silke..
superb colors and shot..bravo...selamlar