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Jul 28, 2011 09:33 |  #1

Ok, I don't normally post this sort of stuff, but this is another reason to keep your camera around when you least expect it.

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Jul 28, 2011 09:43 |  #2

"Shot of a Lifetime" is an understatement. Great shot, wonderful article. Thanks for posting.


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Jul 28, 2011 09:45 |  #3

Way cool!


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Jul 28, 2011 09:49 |  #4

Story brought a tear to my eye; thank you very much for posting the link.


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Jul 28, 2011 09:58 |  #5

Wow! Just wow!!! Excellent shot and an emotional story to go along with it.


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Jul 28, 2011 09:58 |  #6

Definitely a touching story, thanks for sharing.


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Jul 28, 2011 09:59 |  #7

You just never know when you might take the best shot of your life.




  
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Jul 28, 2011 10:48 |  #8

shot of a lifetime indeed!


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Jul 28, 2011 11:10 |  #9

Awesome shot.
And right down the road from my home..


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Jul 28, 2011 11:23 |  #10

Great catch for both of them!


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Jul 28, 2011 11:34 |  #11

It means a lot to the deceased especially meaningful to it's culture and meaning behind


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Jul 28, 2011 11:48 |  #12

Loved the photo and story, thanks


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Jul 28, 2011 14:18 as a reply to  @ rjc1's post |  #13

That's an excellent story - thanks for sharing!


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Jul 28, 2011 14:28 |  #14

Amazing story, great find!


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Jul 28, 2011 15:04 |  #15

Wow, awesome shot! Being new to photography, this definitely urges me to take the camera everywhere :)




  
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