greglynch

This was a little tricky for me, exposure wise, because of the snow and

the darker trees in the shade behind the subject. Exposure Comp +1

and custom white balance of 6500. Comments and suggestions would

be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I love the selection of black & white with the black background for your presentation. Someone else said it was angelic - they hit it dead on. Congratulations on a wonderful composition.

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Michael - thanks for commenting. First of all, she was part of approximately 20-25 members of Iraq Veterans Against The War that were performing a re-enactment of a patrol on the streets of Baghdad. This was at about noon on the second day of the DNC in Denver. The hand position is simulating carrying a weapon. I know the face is a little dark - I did struggle with that. I shot RAW and I can go back and play with it some more, but I found that if I got her face right her right shoulder and the brick wall behind her were blown.

I have since found through Google a little bit about this young lady. Her name is Wendy Barranco, and she is the president of the LA chapter of IVAW. She was a field medic and anesthesia assistant in Iraq. If you Google her you will find a couple of You Tube segments that are pretty deep. I would love to be able to sit down with her over coffee and just talk. I originally googled her because I wanted to send her this photo and a couple of others that include her together with her fellow veterans. Maybe I can still figure out how to do that.

Part of the Irag Veterans Against The War protest demonstration at the

DNC in Denver - I know something of this young lady and she has truly

has been through the wringer. Please, comments welcomed.

One of many images made during the Democratic National Convention

in Denver. Comments on this photo, or any of the other 61 in the 2008

DNC portfolio, are welcomed and appreciated.

Lights from the Embarcadero in San Francisco, below the Coit Tower.

Comments are welcomed.

Took this on a roof garden in Manhattan about a half hour before sunset

just using available light. Any suggestions or comments would be

appreciated.

This is a portrait taken the day she left us. I think it captures her soul,

but I would appreciate opinions pro or con. Trying to learn....

Constructive criticism desired, please - I'm working on my learning

curve.