Walter Hamler wrote:
Yes, I agree about Maya.
I think she had so many things against her back then. She was a young
woman, Asian, and relatively unknown in the field. There were probably
others.
I remember one of the strongest objections was the fact that it was
essentially underground.
Interesting. In many ways I guess the reaction mimicks what I have
encountered many times as a photographer. There are times that I
simply hold the camera at my side and watch. Some things are not meant
to be photographed, at least by me.
Thanks for the link!
Walt
Odd how we were just talking
From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/PatrickOFordweb.jpg
Technically excellent and a very emotive image. Thanks for sharing this with
us.
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Wonderful shot Walt.
The reflection is supurb
Dave
On Jan 11, 2008 4:02 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him
On Jan 11, 2008, at 1:02 PM, Walter Hamler wrote:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/PatrickOFordweb.jpg
Excellent photo.
I cannot look at that wall without something happening in my head.
Too much emotion tied up there, a pain that 40 years has not diluted.
Godfrey
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PDML
In a message dated 1/11/2008 1:06:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him the Navy Cross.
In the
Walter Hamler wrote:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him the Navy Cross.
In the early 80's the Navy was building FFG's, a fast destroyer type
with a
Yes, I agree about Maya.
I think she had so many things against her back then. She was a young
woman, Asian, and relatively unknown in the field. There were probably
others.
I remember one of the strongest objections was the fact that it was
essentially underground. Folks were used to the imposing
Walt,
That's a wonderful photo. I'm sure anybody who suffered a loss in
Vietman would be proud to have such a photo.
The Wall at night with the Washington Monument in back establishes the
place for us who have been there.
The second exposure of the names seals the deal.
Wow! Powerful emotions
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him the Navy Cross.
In the early 80's the Navy was building FFG's, a fast destroyer type
with a bunch of weapon
You seem to have nailed all of the requirements.
Walter Hamler wrote:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him the Navy Cross.
In the early 80's the Navy
What Cotty said. Great work. Congratulations!
Paul
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From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 11/01/08, Walter Hamler, discombobulated, unleashed:
For the commissioning ceremony the ship needed a pic of the Vietnam
Memorial. The criteria was a
Thanks Bob and P.J.
I too remembered the emotions when I came across the folder with the
negs and prints. I don't remember why I had it seperated from all my
other pics from that era.
Had almost forgotten about the shoot and everything that led up to it
and following.
I actually met the family a
Thanks Cotty! It is a shot I am proud of, but mostly because of what
it really represents!
I get choked up when I think about all the very close friends I lost
over there. Although I never spent any time in country, I have a lot
of time aboard ships and squadrons deployed over there and heavily
Hi Walter,
Beautiful shot... Just beautiful.
Regards
Patrick
On Jan 11, 2008 10:02 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic
Beautiful!
Jack
--- Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him the Navy Cross.
In the early 80's the Navy was
Excellent work. You managed to convey exactly whey they were looking
for. I like it.
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Bruce
Friday, January 11, 2008, 1:02:58 PM, you wrote:
WH Ran across this the other day.
WH I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
WH Gunners Mate who was killed in action
Walter Hamler wrote:
For the commissioning ceremony the ship needed a pic of the Vietnam
Memorial. The criteria was a single pic that depicted the memorial,
Washington DC, and his name.
I scanned the neg and made a print. It actually looks better than the
origonal C prints I made back then.
Walter Hamler wrote:
Ran across this the other day.
I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy
Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions
won him the Navy Cross.
In the early 80's the Navy was building FFG's, a fast destroyer type
with a
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