2009 the daily post - photo journal
Thank to all you great folks on the Dailies. Your consistant work and comments are an ispiration to me.
Watermarking in place
05.25.09 = HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Today's post is of one of my peony blooms just on verge of opening. The peony has always been a traditional gravesite flower here in the States for Memorial Day. My GG Grandfather, John L. Dunlap, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a farmer and Union soldier from Illinois and fought for more than 3 years in many battles through Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Missouri. My parents have his original discharge along with his photograph framed and hanging in their home. I remember staring at the photograph as kid and wondering about him. Several years ago, my father and I started on our genealogy journey. A process that is very rewarding and frustrating at the same time. In 2007, 100 years after John L. Dunlap's death, my father had a stone marker made and placed on his grave, in recognition of his service in the Civil War. It's never too late to thank those who have sacrificed and served for our freedom. So Thank You to all service men and woman out there, past, present and future. We remember.
Stephonie
on June 2, 2009Stunning flower image, the lighting is very dramatic and beautiful. A terrific tribute.
306887Verbeast
on May 31, 2009Nicely done and sharp indeed!
Lavanya
on May 30, 2009lovely shot !
fotoeffects
on May 29, 2009Wonderful composition and lighting!
Tatiana (travelways)
on May 28, 2009Wow.... this is a BEAUTY!
agilitypics
on May 27, 2009Superb shot! Perfect composition and light!
138999Jimbo34
on May 26, 2009Great tribute!
krista
on May 26, 2009wonderful remembrance. lovely shot!
MichaelSullivan
on May 26, 2009Touching tribute!
Dianne M. Ward
on May 26, 2009This is beautiful, love the comp on it! Wonderful tribute to your GG Grandfather!