On this day, when we remember those that gave some or all for our freedoms, we also note that those that were sent to the lines were our young, our finest heroes of the day. They are directed to go by those who sit home and in many cases are too old to fight, but find reasons to. So it is up to the young to find the reasons for standing in battle to face the enemy. They often stand alone and contemplate the coming battle as this soldier, wondering if they will ever leave the foreign soil again to return home to families they left behind. We need to remember their sacrifices and think of them as we enjoy the blessings that we have this day and every day due to their willingness to be there for us.
This image was taken at the Crystal River Civil War reenactment and previously processed in DAP Aquarelle and shown. But I have reworked it for this posting.
Additional modifications in Photoshop and Topaz included; Topaz Simplify Oil Painting; Oil Painting Colorful; Topaz B&W Sepia Tone; PS Oil Paint; and PS Filter Paint Dabs.







(I think he's in the middle because it's a theme entry).

I just go for the feeling that comes from the image and see where it takes me. Sometimes it works and sometimes ...

