Remembrance Day 6

First of all, I wasn't sure which category to put this picture in....

But second of all, I wanted to know about the colour and composition

of this photo. I wish the white building in the background behind the

trees wasn't visible. I personally find it very distracting, but

wanted to know what others thought.

Thanks!

Hi Jennifer:

Remember when the Minister of Defense was given an exit ceremony behind the parliament buildings where the dumpsters were? Now that was distracting! The white building in your photo is not, to me anyway.

The colours, contrast and clarity are fantastic. The positioning of these soldiers creates diagonal height lines with both their shoulders and heads that are visually appealing.

By the way, thank you for sharing this. Makes me proud, just like Wynnie is. Though that, you could even put a dumpster in the background and I would not criticize.

Regards, John

It was my favourite shot of the day. I just love the stance and the colours with the sky - I think it all really works well. Then, later on I noticed the white building - and then I thought "Oh no!" But it isn't like I could take the building out - and shooting from a different angle would have ruined the stance of the men (which I really liked). You might be interested to know that this shot was taken in Israel - at the Remembrance Day ceremony that was held there....neat hey? There were officers from all over the world - but I was so proud (as a fellow Canuck) to get this shot....