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Jim, here is the original shot.  Sorry it took so long.

It was at the sub's commissioning ceremony.

Thanks Maurizio for the comments.

Volker

Thanks for the comments...I need to revisit the image.

Thanks!

Well done... love the mood it evokes.

Thanks Jim!

Thanks Xavier!!

Thanks Mark...it was a toss up, I chose poorly.  Thanks again for commenting!

It has all been said previously...utterly fantastic job, congrats!!

Well done...love the color pop! 

Excellent composition and camera placement.   This really works on every level.  Congrats!!

Awesome!  Well done indeed!

These shots are from New Orleans where the graves are above ground.   I like the textures, patterns and the shear starkness of the location.  The clouds just add an interesting sense of eeriness.  I hope that explains why the graveyard.

Thank you both!

Awesome WOW factor!!

I agree with previous...jaw dropping!!!

Your sense of timing is awesome! 

Great composition...perfect timing!   Excellent shot!

Thanks Pierre!

Thanks MJ and you would be correct on the location.

Thanks so much Gail!

All comments welcome.

Excellent work! Nice pose, good lighting and nice overall tones but the eyes are what makes the image pop! Great job!

Nice exposure, great background (interesting but not distracting), awesome pose all come together in a perfect image! I would drop the frame though........otherwise 7/7. My hat is off to you!