A Prayer for my Son in Army

[Eia]

After months of doing his research, signing up and preparing - - the morning finally came for my Son to leave for the Army. During the early hour morning the Army car pulled into our driveway. Just minutes before, my husband said a prayer over our son. It was dark and I was shaking and teary eyed so this was the best I could get - still, CC appreciated!


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[adbsgicom]

eia, a great capture.
May he return home to you, safely.
Thanks to your son for serving.

-a

[rhondavid]

My family will pray for both your son and your family as he leaves and completes his tour of duty.

I appreciate his willingness to serve this great country.

[FlyNavy]

Godspeed to your son. I know he will be in good hands.

[promoguy]

A very mature and brave young man. He will be fine amongst the finest young men today. A big thanks for him taking on this task.

[Hackbone]

Thank him for me, for his service and a prayer for his safe return. Thanks for sharing this most intimate moment. It means alot to me to know that there are still folks out there who believe.

[LarryP]

Our prayers are with your son and your family. We appreciate what both your son and your family are doing for our country!

[nightpixels]

Incredibly powerful picture. Thank you for sharing and may he return home safely.

[snapsbypoteat]

As he is gone during his tour of duty - always remember that prayer your husband said, and that prayer is so much more powerful than any weapons or warfare our meager humans hands could ever create. God bless him on his journey! Powerful picture!

[dlscott56]

You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

[rainbow]

Beautiful capture. You captured all the love and emotion.

On the photo processing, perhaps adding contrast will improve it. All looks to be grey, even the white wall (I think) in the background.

Wish your son and your family well. Thanks for sharing this moment.

[Dogdots]

I'll be praying for you, your family and son. Powerful photo....

[Scott_Quier]

From one parent of a GI to another - I know just how you feel/felt. Please thank you son for me.

[Eia]

Thanks All for your kind comments; its good to know our servicemen are still honored and remembered. Nothing like a stark reminder of that when it hits home!

[Eia]

Beautiful capture. You captured all the love and emotion.

On the photo processing, perhaps adding contrast will improve it. All looks to be grey, even the white wall (I think) in the background.

Wish your son and your family well. Thanks for sharing this moment.
I'm working on the contrast - thanks much for the kind critique; I would like it to be as good as I can get it considering...

[Eia]

From one parent of a GI to another - I know just how you feel/felt. Please thank you son for me.

Yes - I remember well your posts!!! Thank you very much!!!

[dlplumer]

:bow

[Eia]

Thank him for me, for his service and a prayer for his safe return. Thanks for sharing this most intimate moment. It means alot to me to know that there are still folks out there who believe.

Thank you very much for these words! They are very edifying!

[rwells]

Eia,

I will pray for a wall of protection to be placed around your son, and for your family the peace that he is being looked over.

Thank you for sharing such an intimate family moment.

Your son has my thanks and respect, and your family for supporting his commitment.

[Eia]

Eia,

I will pray for a wall of protection to be placed around your son, and for your family the peace that he is being looked over.

Thank you for sharing such an intimate family moment.

Your son has my thanks and respect, and your family for supporting his commitment.

Thank you Randy & Dan; we truly appreciate it!

[mercphoto]

After months of doing his research, signing up and preparing - - the morning finally came for my Son to leave for the Army. During the early hour morning the Army car pulled into our driveway. Just minutes before, my husband said a prayer over our son. It was dark and I was shaking and teary eyed so this was the best I could get - still, CC appreciated!


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I'll echo that it needs a bit more contrast -- too many greys without any strong blacks or whites. I also wish your son's face was better in-focus, or perhaps the dad's face, one or the other. Not sure I see any really strong focus point, come to think of it. Where do you want the eye to draw to?

[Eia]

Reworked twice. I don't think my pp skills are enough to fix iso set passed 1000!

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