Sunday

Concentration

“It is one thing to photograph people. It is another to make others care about them by revealing the core of their humanness.” ~Paul Strand

As many of you know - I don't do "People Pictures" very well. But sometimes I get lucky. This was one of the shots from the Beret Ceremony last weekend at Fort Benning, GA where my son is at OSUT Training - which combines Basic and AIT together. After this training he goes to Airborne school. I am a very proud Mama Bear!
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19 comments:

  1. Country GirlJune 5, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    As a fellow person who doesn't do "people picture" photos that much, I can understand the surprise at having them turn out well. However, I am not as surprised as you are, my friend.

    You have every right to be proud. Rock on, girl.

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  2. DawnJune 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Wow. Congratulations to (both).of you! A great capture for sure....and an even more wonderful memory!

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  3. KathyJune 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    And who said you didn't do people pictures well? Just tell them to talk to me and I'll set them straight!

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  4. TexWisGirlJune 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    awesome - photo and accomplishment!

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  5. Muffy's MarksJune 5, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow, you surely did capture the moment and emotions. Good shot.

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  6. ReenaJune 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Amazing how those boys mask any expression! One great picture there mama!

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  7. BarbaraJune 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Each of these three young men looks deeply thoughtful.

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  8. Honey from the BeeJune 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Destined to be a family favorite. What a handsome son and proud moment for both of you. Congrats!

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  9. Dawning InspirationJune 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    You did fabulously here...
    What a capture - fantastic.
    Congrats on your son - sending prayers his way (and yours!)

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  10. the wild magnoliaJune 5, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    This is a winner, great capture, all the more so for the love of Mama Bear!

    Happy Sunday!

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  11. MarcieJune 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    What a wonderfully...beautifully..expressive portrait of these men. Excellent!!!

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  12. happyoneJune 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    and so you should be. He's quite handsome too!!

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  13. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I don't think it was 'luck' Kerri. Your spirit shines through every photograph you make!

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  14. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    You have every right to be a proud mama!

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  15. MichelleJune 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    You did a wonderful job. My heart goes out to everyone in the service...I'll be praying for your son.

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  16. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    You've captured a serious, contemplative mood wonderfully Kerri. I think you can photograph just about anything!

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  17. JayneJune 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Wonder what was going on in his head at that moment?Wonderful capture Kerri. I know you are one proud mama. :c)

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  18. HilaryJune 6, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    This is a wonderful photograph Kerri. You must be so proud of your boy. I hope you'll frame this moment in time.

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  19. sharonJune 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    great photo, you captured the essence of that day. I remember my son going through basic training at Ft. Benning. Now he will be leaving any day for Afghanistan. hold on to that day and that memory! :)

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