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We Will Remember Them

We Will Remember Them
EDIT: 11/112014

This was originally produced for a Sunday Challenge a few months ago. I had hoped to revisit this theme in time for Armistice Day, but sadly haven't managed it.

So I hope folks will forgive me for moving this to the front of my photostream to help mark this special date.

The original description can be found below:

Those that follow the efforts of the Sunday Challenge crew will know that a recent topic was ground level.

Whilst this shot was not taken until after the challenge closed, and so wasn't a likely entry, it was certainly inspired by that particular challenge.

It also enabled me to capture an image that I could use to produce something to commemorate the start of The Great War back in 1914.

The subject is the war memorial at Romanby on the outskirts of Northallerton. I've tried to process the image sympathetically to give emphasis to the monument and the poppy wreath place on it. I also took out a few more modern features which were visible on the horizon that I felt detracted from th scene such as various TV ariels and a 30mph speed limit sign.

The words are from Laurence Binyon's poem entitled "For the Fallen" and seem just as apt today as they did all those years ago when he first wrote them.

So sad though that whilst people across the world look for ways to commemorate that particular war and all those who served on both sides, many millions of whom lost their lives, the news is full of stories of conflict still happening today.

Seems whilst many of us will always remember there are still thousands who are either unwilling or incapable of learning from the past and coming together to make the world a better place.

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, Jeanne chevillard, Gillian Everett, and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
perfect words Paul.. and I also like that you took out the 'modern' stuff.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
Glad you like it Wendi and thanks for adding it into your faves! :)

Oh, and in case anyone is wondering the bottom of the camera was about an inch off the ground for this one ... the path slopes up towards the monument ever so slightly.
10 years ago. Edited 10 years ago.
Shuttering Yukon has replied to autofantasia club
you can tell it's the bugs eye view and uphill... the roofs (or small part of them) is what gave the hill away for me.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
;)
10 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
You couldn't have captured this subject more appropriately. Your words are so true. We wouldn't need these war memorials at all if one generation learned the hard lessons from past generations...
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Valfal club
Thanks for sharing that Valerie and for adding this into your faves! :)
10 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Beautiful photo and thought Paul! Love it!
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) club
Thanks Norm for that and the fave ... must say I'm happy with how it came together! :)
10 years ago.
 H C
H C
You've got the memorial ver well focused and I like the way it is framed by the tree and the poem.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to H C
Thanks Harriet ... pleased you like it! :)
10 years ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Amazing composition.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thanks for the positive feedback Don and for adding one of my shots into your faves! :)
10 years ago.
 Clickity Click
Clickity Click
Paul,you have presented a meaningful tribute and have done so in a touching way (with that poem) while remembering those who gave there lives in The Great War.

I have always hoped that people would learn that war only kills and continues the bitterness over the generations but it seems we may always have those who want to overcome another country or people because they don't conform to what they believe in, giving no consideration to the differences in our cultures.

So many have died in the name of God throughout our history. I can't give the precise quote but someone once said that most wars are fought with the belief that their God is better than someone else's God. I found that to be very thought provoking.

Nice photograph Paul. :)
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clickity Click
Yes, I'd heard a similar phrase Chris ... does make you think!
10 years ago.
 Clickity Click
Clickity Click
Congratulations on Explore :)
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clickity Click
Thanks Chris, didn't know it had made Explore! :)
10 years ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
respect
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Simone Maurel club
Thanks Simone. :)
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Excellent sentiments.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Esther club
Thanks Esther! :)
10 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
I had hoped to revisit this theme in time for Armistice Day, but sadly haven't managed it.

So I hope folks will forgive me for moving this to the front of my photostream to help mark this special date.
10 years ago. Edited 10 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Cool photo and thought!
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) club
Thanks again Norm! :)
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
I am enjoying this for the second time. Very moving.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Esther club
Thanks Esther! :)
10 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
good to see this again..
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
Thanks for having another look Wendi! :)
10 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
A fitting tribute.
10 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thanks for that and the fave Gillian! :)
10 years ago.

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