Such a poignant presentation Mimi, you have composed this shot to be very serene and thoughtful......well done you, for the opportunity to show this..........

What a beatiful shot to have in your collection. Thanks for presenting it.

What an awesome photo Mimi. It looks like a statue guarding over our soldiers. It's a beautiful photo and thanks for sharing it with us.

Excellent capture!

What a great shot, lovely and clear Mimi, great colours too... very nice work

Hi Mimi, this is indeed a marvelous and softly expressed presentation and tribute to those who served our great nation! Your message is so dear and so precious to many! On this day we express our special appreciation, for those who rendered sevice to America and her causes! With this image you and your talent did it so well! This is a very beautiful and sweet depiction of what it really means to give!! I also wish to offer my heartfelt thanks to the families of those who were lost! A loving reminder that FREEDOM is never free! Sincerely, Marilyn

This is tremendous Mimi...we must never forget the sacrifice of soldiers for our freedom...very nice...gerry..

Marvelific Mimi!! Outstanding overall comp and control!! Dynamic detail and perfect placement on the shot!! Super duper!!

AWWWWWWWWW!! thats so sweet Mimi. Great shot!

Wow! What an amazing image. You were lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
Russ

My, my, it seems nature and circumstance are aware of the great relationship you and your camera are currently having so presented this wonderful and timely scene to capture...beautifully done, Mimi, and what a striking pose from your 'partner' here...on my desktop to enjoy...thanks for sharing and Happy July 4th from Canada.:Pat.

It may be a "Silent Sentry", but it says a LOT! Great capture!

Bautifully touching shot and dedication.

Wonderful shot Mimi.

I had to come back again...I was looking at this image on my desktop today and suddenly noticed the date on the stone nearest the deer...is that not highly ironic in view of today's date?...either that or you have some pretty smart deer down there OR you have quite a way with them, lol...that's amazing to me.:Pat.

Wow: what Pat said { above}....yeah....it is weird.....!
But this is a very precious, special, and incredibly beautiful shot! Congratulations!

This shot is absolutely priceless Mimi! A once in a lifetime! Beautiful! Vicky

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS on a day where we celebrate our freedom. It absolutely floored me when I saw it. What a magnificient approach to remind us all the price that was paid for that freedom. Bless you dear lady ... now excuse me while I place this in my favorites.

Very nice! I love this picture, especially that not only humans but animals can be free from everything this country has worked for. great shot!

Guardian Angel....
God Bless America!!!

I looked at this piece yesterday but didn't have the time to comment. Anyhow. There is some artefacts from sharpening I believe (could be heavy cropping too, but this usually looks slightly different) but this is usually only an issue for me personally. I find many use sharpening (on-camera or in post-processing) much more then I would think proper. My issue with this is that it creates an effect that almost makes the piece put together by retouching, like a cut and paste collage. I.e. the contrast between different element of the photo gets too sharp and makes it "more 2D" if you know what I mean.

This small issue put aside it's a super shot. The exposure makes the most of the lighting settings, the subject is perfectly placed and the foreground and background is so well composed that it is close to perfect.

Great capture and how did you get so close to the deer. Great work
Jason

Magnificent and stunning!!! Well done.

A one in a million shot Mimi. How unreal is it that the fawn is lying in front of a headstone with the same date on it?. This went straight into my favs and I thank you so much for posting this .

Fabulous!

Hi there, this is magical!
You know that there was a lady in this week who is the mother in law of a friend at work. Her son, my friend's husband passed away this winter. She was in and bought a polyresin deer to lay at the gravestone! I will certainly have to tell her about this picture that you have captured. I thought at first that it was a polyresin you have there until I took a closer look at the hairs on his chinny chin chin, lol.
JuneBug

Mimi, my husband is a veteran of not one but three wars..Korean, WW2 and Viet Nam. I was looking at this picture when he walked into the room. I said, "Come here honey, ya gotta see this." As soon as he had studied it a few seconds, he began to cry.
Want a better indorsement? You won't find one.
Pat

Incredibly moving. My first thought was that if I were Mr Snyders family I would be overjoyed at this testement to tender life. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm glad you were there to catch it so beautifully.

You certainly seized the moment!

The softness and color of the fawn makes and excellent contrast with the hard vertical lines of the stones. An wonderful addition to your gallery, and my collection, too. Well done, Mimi!

WOW, what a capture Mimi! so, so impressive is the subject, and such amazing clarity to this whole shot. Simply amazing! Carol

A good picture can tell a story without a single word being written. Thanks for sharing this wonderful composition with us. It is a powerful image that was well composed.

great shot!!, and what a moment capture, it seems a vigilant of these graves...really cool!

How DID you get so close? Those are timid little creatures. He makes the scene so peaceful the way he's sitting on the grave like that. Good one!

So sweet how he's sitting there like he's watching over everyone,such a close clear shot of this beautiful animal! Great capture of this little visitor! :)

Yes ... wow.

The editorial appeal alone of this image speaks volumes. This shot really needs to be shown on a larger stage than our beloved site. I would strongly urge you to look into the prospects of getting ... and forgive the unintended pun here ... more exposure for this image Mimi.

It does indeed tell a story. And allows, as all great photos do, the viewer to add their own meaning and interpretation.

Wow, I get chills looking at this ... and that ... is definitely a good thing. My mind races when I look at this full screen. Evocative, emotive and thought provoking. Powerful stuff.

I am more than willing to give some credence to Pats' (mesmerized) observations that 'other' forces were at work to conspire to present you with this photographic opportunity.

And again ... add your narrative ... most excellent. Most excellent, indeed.

Wow, lucky you to get such a shot. I love this picture very much. It pays to be in the right place at the right time. Bravo!
Peace and love always

This is just beautiful, Mimi, and on so many different levels. What stikes me the most is the new, fresh, vibrant life set amongst the dead. Life goes on, constantly renewing our world. What a wonderful image -

tee

This is such a special picture, Mimi. It says more than a thousand words. Thanks for posting this one. Greetings Hannie

How bea-U-ti-ful :) And even more so with the innocence of a deer in comparison to the cruelty of war- it certainly brings tears to my eyes. Bravo :)

Another one I found browsing through your gallery. What a nice shot. It really gives you the feeling everyone is finally at peace. Great capture.

Ron

Stunning and so very serene.

Oh my gosh this photo gave me chills. Such a wonderful picture to have been able to take. Great job, Beth

Gr8 capture Mimi. For each life taken, God gives new lives. This one just happens to be a deer. :) This is such a lovely image, in so many ways.

It is soooooooooooooooooooooooo cute :-)

Hello Mimi....We will remember them......Having served 36 years in the Royal Navy and attended many Remembrance Services This beautiful picture has brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye.....I can't say anymore...THANKYOU Mimi....All the best to you....Mick.

Beautiful, Mimi. Cute and yet a little somber.

Did I ever tell you I think this is the best photo on the site, outstanding work.

Oh how cute this is and is a wonderful way to tribute the lost lives who died for us. Love it Mimi & right into my favs

Not being able to see the year on that headstone, I'd be willing to bet Walter Snyder died at Gettysburg and was buried here by his family instead of at the battle site. The "July 3" on the stone is the giveaway. By the way, catching this fawn placidly sitting in front of the headstones makes for a massively unique and beautiful shot, Meems. I realize it was four years ago but this photo is perfect for supporting the idea that Art Council photos shouldn't be new ones only... that some older ones merit the same treatment.

-Nik

WOW. What a great photo - and you were so lucky to be able to capture this moment!! Thank you for sharing :)

i really like this photo! capturing a picture of a deer is a very hard task to me, good job!

Just saw this on the front page Mimi - what a great shot!