It is to date, the most moving and inspirational shot I've ever taken.
It was at the 2008 Adelaide, South Australia, ANZAC Day Dawn Service commemorating the Australian and New Zealand losses of WWI and the subsequent losses of Aussie troops in all wars and conflicts Australia has been involved in since.
It was taken during the playing of the Last Post and I had turned to see if I could get a shot of the crowd and there was this Digger* saluting, sillouhetted against the red sky of the rising sun.
It evokes the emotion and sombreness of the day and I just couldn't believe the shot that I had.
A close look even reveals the soldiers eyelashes and hairs on his arms.
It's one of those "Oh Yeah" moments and I'll probably never get a shot like this again, no matter how many Dawn Services I attend.
Every time I look at this pic I still get the hairs on the back of my neck standing to attention and goosebumps all over.
With ANZAC Day (April 25) upon us once again, this is my tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning we will remember them
Lest We Forget
*Digger: Coloquial term used to describe an Australian soldier.
Regards
Phil
I'm sure you'll have more from today aswell.
