Memorial Day & Iwo Jima

[Marc]

While I recognize this as a rather uninspired composition and a techincal nightmare, I thought it might be enjoyed by some of the fine readers of RFF who may have spent younger days in the Green Machine. Here it is: Old Glory and the US Marine Corps Monument on Mt Suribachi. The photo was taken a week ago on 26 May right before we left Iwo Jima. Equipment was a Bessa L w/ CV 15mm. I don't recall which Kodak product I had in the camera.

Be on the look out for a Clint Eastwood movie being released in October. It is said to be inspired by James Bradley's Book, Flags of our Fathers. Mr Eastwood was a big hit on Iwo when he came out with Ken Watanabe to get some location shots.

 

[RayPA]

That's a great shot. The fact that it is such a humble looking monument is inspirational in itself. Good work. Thanks for posting it.

🙂

 

[wlewisiii]

That's actually far more interesting than the monument in DC...

If the Eastwood movie can capture the feel of Mr. Brady's book, then we'll all be better off for it.

William