Mateship, a photo from Queensland, East

Photographer's Note

Two mates catch up at yesterday's Anzac Day Parade in Brisbane. I am guessing that they are Vietnam veterans.

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries.

Mateship is an Australian cultural idiom that embodies equality, loyalty and friendship. Mateship derives from mate, meaning friend, commonly used in Australia as an amicable form of address.

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colibriav (2208) 2010-04-25 14:36

Hola:

Bonita composicion, interesante los gestos de los dos personajes.

Un saludo desde Espaсa:

Pablo

burraburra (1219) 2010-04-25 19:33

Hi MF
They certainly look Vietnam Vets to me.
Great capture. I love the DOF here.
Colours & sharpness are very well achieved.
Cheers.
GM

ifege (49539) 2010-04-25 21:14

A nicely captured one for ANZAC Day Marlene. The light shining on the guy in the foreground highlights him beautifully and the face and beard only of the rear one is perfect.
cheers
Ian

Taralee (103) 2010-04-25 21:37 [Comment]

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wolf38 (30) 2010-04-25 22:59

Hi Marlene. Two men. One with a bar and the other decorated with order. What a fantastic double-portrait. It is perfect and has masterful quality. My compliments for this stunning photo. Regards, Wolfgang.

saxo042 (38078) 2010-04-25 23:09

Hi Marlene,
Very good portraits of both men here and the row of medals adds fine colours to the picture. Would be interesting to know what he did to receive all these rewards.
Kind regards
Gunnar

CLODO (45118) 2010-04-26 1:12

hello Marlene
Nice contrasting double portrait: one sharp and lighted, the other blurred and in the shadow. Good framing and backlight!
Congratulations
CLODO

BennyV (34780) 2010-04-26 2:19

Hello Marlene,

Excellent light on the medals in this great smiling double portrait. I like how the beard in the background makes a symmetry with the coat in the foreground. Great pov. Lovely note too.

Benny

holmertz (103694) 2010-04-26 2:57

Hello Marlene,
Some get so much while others get nothing...
Apart from those medals shining brightly on the man's chest, it's the contrast between the long beard and the bald head that attracts me to this photo. It's a bit sad to realize that most soldiers fighting in Vietnam were my age or younger, and now they have become old men...
Like so many young Europeans I was strongly againt that war and am a bit curious of what qualified him for all these medals.
Kind regards,
Gert

peppe59 (14555) 2010-04-26 9:22

Ciao Marlene,
beautifulst image of these veterans, beautifulst effect lights shadows. Optimal job.
peppe

Jeppo (17645) 2010-04-26 12:31

ciao Marlene,

it was trekearth that let me know 25th April is also a National Holiday in Australia.
In Italy 25th April stands for the end of II WW and for the end of Nazi Occupation

tfs
silvio

eldancer1 (36343) 2010-04-27 18:32

Excellent photograph, good use of available light. Great details and you capture their expression well.

delpeoples (60342) 2010-04-30 3:30

Hi Marlene, fantastic shot here with enviable light magaement. You have captured so well the spirit of our Aussie soldiers and the day on which we remember them. TFS, have a good weekend, Lisa

korbee (6619) 2010-04-30 13:54

The man on the left looks a bit like a bikie,and totally different then his fellow,but they but have shared the same history.
Very interesting shot Marlene.

jan

Disabled_A (0) 2010-05-01 17:24

Hello Marlene,

what an unusual photo (I wouldn't expect such a photo from you, don't know why!)
It reminds me of older-times painters' portraits... of noble men! (Middle Ages) :)
Very good shot. It conveys a good mood :)
And an interesting Note!
Warm regards
and wishes of a good Sunday,
Elena

windosil (1158) 2010-05-02 14:58

Hi, Marlene,
I am lost in admiration of your skill. The sharpness of the nearer head, and the light on his shoulder, create depth, but what I like most is the little touch of grey at the top left taking the eye away from the curve linking grey medals, grey beard, and grey hair above the ear. Good colours, too.
Winifred

skippy007 (12510) 2010-05-26 2:34

This is a very nice capture Marlene, not only do I like the quality but also that mateship spirit you so well captured, judging by their age I would agree with you, both Viet veterans. Excellent contrast, colour, light & bokeh. Thanks
Regards
Santo

Juzo (2151) 2010-07-22 4:37

Hi Marlene,
This is a lovely portrait. ANZAC day is always dear to many diggers and I like this shot alot. There is a lovely vignetting effect here as well.
Very nice,
Regards
Justin