2019 Veteran 1944, a photo from Oost-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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EVENT in the rain (showers)

Adegem Cemetery

I have asked permission from the guides from Canada to be allowed to photograph this man

Among other things, this man Cidney Cole, (100 year old) my parents freed me from the enemy, being the German army.
They came to liberate us on 13 and 14 September 1944.

On Sunday 8 September, Maldegem Adegem paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Second World War, who are buried in the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery.

The ceremony with flower tribute started at 10 a.m. and took place in the presence of a representative of the King, the Canadian, Polish and British ambassadors or their representatives, various former combatants and patriotic associations. “On the occasion of 75 years of liberation, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the Formation team The Victors flew over the cemetery at the start of the ceremony.
In addition, in the context of the commemoration of the Battle of the Scheldt, a Canadian delegation attended part of the ceremony in Maldegem. Then those people travel on to the ceremony in Antwerp.
A large audience had come up

I hope that you enjoy it

Camera Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time
8/09/2019 9:05:51
Owner's Name
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/80
Av(Aperture Value)
2.8
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length
100.0mm
Image Size
5616x3744
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Portrait.

pajaran, Fis2, PaulVDV, PiotrF, COSTANTINO, papagolf21, johnjmoe, worldcitizen, mcmtanyel, alvaraalto, ikeharel, maloutim has marked this note useful

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pajaran (114845) 2019-09-10 9:32

Pozdrav.
Lepa uniforma i odlokovanja na veteranu.
Lep portret.
Lepo pokazano, dobro uhavcen trenutak.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

BennyV (34734) 2019-09-10 9:32

Een heel sterk portret, John.
Het is de man waardig! Het doet hem recht.

Een dikke proficiat met deze belangrijke foto.

Benny

holmertz (101946) 2019-09-10 9:35

Hello John,
It's an excellent portrait of this veteran who travelled all the way to Belgium at the respectable age of 100 to take part in the memorial ceremony. We can see from the persons in the background what a solemn occasion it was. You managed a razor sharp photo with perfectly handled light.
Regards,
Gert

mesutilgim (0) 2019-09-10 10:01

Hello dear John,
Another interesting capture/entry in your gallery.
Very good sharpness and ligth management.
Those 100 years old blue eyes tells so many stories...
Many interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pierrefonds (113534) 2019-09-10 10:26

Hi John,

You have captured well the concentration of the WWII canadian veteran Sydney Cole. The point of view is showing the details of the popy and of his medals. The light has agood effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Fis2 (169659) 2019-09-10 10:27

Witaj John!
Excellent portrait.
I like framing, colors and light.
Veteran makes impression.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2019-09-10 11:10

Hello John

The memories filled with comradery, patriotism, horrors, Honor, service, blood and sweat, and most of all.... sincere loyalty to there fellow brothers and sisters in arms. Your capture is a rarity here. They are walking history books in the purest form. Our Honor flights out of Orlando to Washington D.C. are having fewer participants due to many of our vets are passing on. A wonderful image of Honor. Thank you.

Jimmy
A veteran of the U.S. Navy

Silvio1953 (220525) 2019-09-10 11:13

Ciao John, great portrait of old man, beautiful expression, wonderful colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (85606) 2019-09-10 11:19

Hello John,

I have been interested to see quite a number of old soldiers who were involved in the Second World War and what memories they have to share!
This photograph of Sidney Cole, in full uniform, proudly wearing his decorations and travelling all the way from Canada for the tribute, just confirms how important this ceremony was for him.
You have captured this special moment in his life with a very sharp and very moving photograph.
The b/g, though suitably blurred, is very important in portraying the mood of the occasion.

I know how important this photograph is to you, too, John.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

PaulVDV (62790) 2019-09-10 12:41

Hallo John,
Indien je nog contact hebt met iemand van de Canadese delegatie zou ik deze foto doorsturen ... of hen laten weten waar hij op internet te vinden is.
Tweemaal heel moedig van die man: vooreerst om in 1944 zo ver van huis de vrijheid te gaan verdedigen en een tweede maal om op zijn 100 jaar nog een verre reis te maken.
Je presenteert de man uiterst scherp met een achtergrond die licht wazig is.
Erg goed gedaan!
Vele groeten, Paul

GyurMaster (24668) 2019-09-10 13:13

Dear John,

Its a fine portrait of this man, who participated in this important historic event. By the way did you observe that those, who survived WW II as soldiers tend to live long? Or its only my conclusion.

Best Wishes,
Gy

Gerrit (62042) 2019-09-10 15:30

Dag John,
Mooi hoe u deze veteraan met all zijn medailles en zijn vermoeide blik heeft weten te vangen.
Groet, Gerrit

PiotrF (54246) 2019-09-10 16:53

Hello John,
A very nice portrait of this veteran.
Photo with great composition and good sharpness.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

Nicou (193806) 2019-09-10 20:57

Hello

Quel portrait de cet homme fantastique très bel hommage à ces derniers vétéran de la guerre il a cent ans quel bel âge il est venu du Canada nous libérer quel visage et attitude cet ce médailles de décorations bien mérités cette fleurs rouge quelle vue et compo superbe portrait de ce grand homme
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

COSTANTINO (115477) 2019-09-10 22:22

Hello dear John and have a nice time
and a happy new day
sometimes one shot is one thousand words
honor to these veterans
regards
Costantino

Tue (91526) 2019-09-10 22:41

Hallo John,
Wat geweldig dat deze gedecoreerde veteraan afgelopen weekend nog bij de herdenking kon zijn. Een uitstekend portret met goed licht en scherpte. Zijn vele onderscheidingen steken kleurrijk af tegen zijn jasje. Ook de klaproos en de Canadese Maple Leaf op zijn stropdas zijn mooie details.
Lars

papagolf21 (152605) 2019-09-10 23:34

Bonjour, cher ami John
Il ne faut pas oublier les vétérans, même si certains jeunes trouvent cela un peu "ringard".
Il faut connaître son histoire, le passé de ses ancêtres, c'est important.
Amitiés.
Philippe

worldcitizen (15956) 2019-09-11 9:45

Hello John,
It's amazing that this gentleman was able to travel so far at the age of 100. This is a lovely portrait. His eyes and face have so many stories to tell. He proudly displays his medals while wrapping up to keep warm. As the years pass, there are fewer veterans alive who actually served during World War II, so it's great to honor them.

mcmtanyel (67583) 2019-09-11 22:02

Hello John,
Great portrait of a great man! Well done! 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2019-09-12 13:00

Hi John,
Very attractive veteran portrait. I like the way you've taken this, great job.
Best regards
Janusz

ifege (46869) 2019-09-12 23:21

Hi John
A brilliant portrait of this old veteran.
But as importantly I've just heard about your accident.
I hope you are doing well and make a full recovery.
Cheers
Ian

emka (157280) 2019-09-12 23:29

hello John Amazing portrait of this hundred years old soldier. An interesting note about this celebration. It must have been very touching.
I have just read about your accident. I wish you a speedy recovery. Take care.

All the best MAlgo

alvaraalto (42804) 2019-09-15 1:06

Dag John,
Het wordt steeds lastiger om onze bevrijders te laten deelnemen aan de herdenkingen. Velen zijn inmiddels te oud om nog zo ver te reizen.
Prachtig portret van de rijk gedecoreerd Sidney Cole.
Ik hoop dat je spoedig herstelt van het nare ongeluk en ons weer volop kunt laten genieten van je prachtige foto’s.
Groet Rob

ChrisJ (171172) 2019-09-15 6:17

Hello John

A superb head and shoulders portrait of the aged Canadian veteran from WWII. His impressive collection of medals are authentic too, unlike a certain President in the Western Hemisphere! Get well soon if you can read this.

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2019-09-16 1:27

Hi dear John

Very interesting note for WWⅡ and so impressive portrait image. This man is so old but so pround of his life I am sure. your intentional cropping is so effcetive and impressive too.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

drt100 (4038) 2019-09-16 19:56

This is an amazing man. His works and honors show proudly on his chest. May Sidney Cole, from Canada, live long and healthy. Thanks John

drt100 David United States Military Retired 1967-1987

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-09-17 13:13

Hallo John, that veteran from the world war II commands respect, i see he has received many medals. A journalistic photo report with fine colors, good image quality and excellent light, instructive photo note, regards.

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-09-18 4:41

Hi John
An interesting write up.
Deep in thought, compliments from a hundred year old veteran who serves as a constant reminder of the debt we owe to such people. Just being close to one of these guys makes you feel humble and proud, a good one to remember them by. Indeed a strong imagery, poignant tribute, very sharp and detailed. This is a brill image, Congrats
Best regards

macjake (98260) 2019-09-19 10:40

Hi John
wonderful post here John. So much respect for this man and other like him, we cannot even begin to imagine what that experience must have been like and how it affected him moving forward in his life. sharp and clear shot all the way. cheers
Craig

maloutim (13617) 2019-11-18 23:45

Remembrance day is not so fae away, so I have chosen to stop by these valuable pictures of yours on the subject !
What an interesting post ! This hero of the 2nd World War looks so great , and you were very lucky to have met him ! I am glad he had a ceremony in accordance with his tremendous deeds. 100 years old ! I am sure it’s the greatness of his soul that kept him alive after so long !
Thanks for sharing and warmest regards.
Marie-Louise.