356 - Holiday Honors

From 365 Project
2500 wreaths adorn the graves of fallen veterans at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton Virginia. The wreaths were placed as part of the Wreaths Across America project and honor veterans from the Civil War to the present who rest at the historic and beautiful Hampton National. Canon G10, 1/200 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 200.

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Janet, The Queen of Seaford said…
Great shot David. It is so nice that these wreaths are placed on the gravesites. The angle of your shot is different than most you see. Well done.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.
December 22, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Unknown said…
Truly amazing and beautiful.
December 23, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Sharon said…
Lest we not forget those who died for our freedom.
December 24, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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