Memorial Light ~ by Lee McLaughlin

During this ceremony the foggy mist poured through the trees and made

this military graveyard quite striking. Shot at the Presidio Cemetery in San

Francisco on assignment. comments welcome.

A very powerful image...  It speaks for itself, I cannot add anything... Excellent... Mike

PDE

Thanks so much for expressing your feelings. I was struck by the visual  of seemingly 'endless graves' of service men and women. I often wander through here when I ride my bike.  The cemetery is quite striking in of itself and frequently the San Francisco fog does this around late afternoon.  I've noticed as I pass by. It is very close to the Golden Gate Bridge. 

This scene took my breath away.

Very touching and very somber! The lighting of the photo adds a marvelous surreal quality to the scene. I can't help wondering what is going through the little girl's mind and yet, I don't want to intrude on her thoughts. A powerful photo here!!

My nomination for Photo of the Week.

What a great photo and title.  My dad died when I was 8 so I can really empathize with the girl.  That was 42 years ago and I still bring flowers to his grave. 

I like the setting and position of the sun-streams through the trees, it kind brings the heavens into the scene.  

Hey thanks for the sweet comment Bob,

You described the light bringing the heavens to Earth perfectly. I will have to add that phrase to my conscious description. Very heavenly indeed. Sorry you lost your dad at so young an age. That is a big wallop to digest at 8 yrs old. It teaches us to give as much love as possible like every day might be the last. Hope you always find the light with your camera, too.

Fantastic emotional image with heart touching subject. Amazing use of light. I am move to tears by this gorgeous image!  Warm regards.

An image meant to be captured. Perfect.