Comment from dalebraatz
A wonderful an sad story of war, love the pictures, looks like a big crowed, very nice that you added the closeup image, has great details on how this was showed,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Dale,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Haunting Soldier.
It was a sad & moving occasion.
Susan

reply by dalebraatz on 26-Nov-2018

Your welcome, I'm sure it was,

Comment from alaskapat
Very interesting artists notes, this is a beautiful statue, it's a beautiful memorial tribute to honor those who served, this is well photographed to show two views of this statue and the people who come to see it every day. Well focused , the images are clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones appear natural. Well composed, arranged and presented!

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Pat,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Haunting WW One Soldier in St Stephens Green on loan from a foundry in Somerset in England for the few weeks leading up to the 100year anniversary of the end of World War One. To honour the many young Irishmen that joined up & lost their lives in the War & those that survived & returned to an unwelcoming Ireland...Thankfully these men are NOW receiving the long won respect they deserved....at least their grandchildren are now able to show what they've always felt.
I understand some of the US returning Vietnam Veterans were meet with similar reactions on their returned home after serving in Vietnam.
I took this picture after the closing cermonies in the Green when a Piper played the Last Post as the sun was setting. It had just set when I took the pictures.
Susan

Comment from michiganmike
When shooting birds I almost always strive to get closer and show the subject in more detail, however I prefer the wider view on the left in this pair. I think all those disembodied heads make a great foreground.

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Mike
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Hauntings Soldier. It was an impressive sight.
It's being taken down today & returned to the foundry where it was made Somerset in the West of England.
Susan

Comment from Robert Plain
Wonderful photos and an even more wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this, Susan. I'm sure it was very enjoyable and also emotional to attend this ceremony.

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 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Robert,
Thanks a million for your review on the Haunting Soldier.
I spoke to several retired soldiers their chests arrayed with medals their own their father;s & grandfather's.
My grandfather & his brother were both lost the First World War.
Susan

Comment from Gina_me
I like this picture. I like the history of it. Nothing is a real as visiting a statue or a gave of someone that fought for his country. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Gina,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Hauntings Soldier.
Susan