Mr. T

By Mr. T

On 29 February 2008

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Mr. T

I was a gunner some of the time. I took this while we waited at a check point.
Iraq 2004

In the One long day photo essay.

18 Responses

  • Mrs T

    On 29 February 2008 Mrs T gave props:

    one of my favorites from your series. Very cool perspective.

  • Cc

    On 29 February 2008 Cc said:

    agreed! super cool perspective. Larger than life feel to this as well. Well done.

  • Charles Rushton

    On 29 February 2008 Charles Rushton said:

    Excellent portrait, and a strong composition, all the way to the clouds overhead.

  • Glenn Brandenburg

    On 29 February 2008 Glenn Brandenburg said:

    Powerful shot very good

  • Amanda Means

    On 29 February 2008 Amanda Means gave props:

    Wow, Mr. T what a powerful series. I can't imagine. Thanks for sharing such an emotional story.

  • Alvarez Sal

    On 1 March 2008 Alvarez Sal gave props:

    Awsome shot!

  • Frederic Frognier

    On 1 March 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:

    I didn't know you were a soldier. Great shot and photo essay.

  • Dan Darroch

    On 1 March 2008 Dan Darroch said:

    Thank you for your service, and the intensely personal post.

  • Michael Van Der Tol

    On 1 March 2008 Michael Van Der Tol gave props:

    Only you truly realize the sacrifice you made - others who were not there may take a lifetime to understand - powerful words & images. Thanks for sharing.

  • Lori Andrews

    On 3 March 2008 Lori Andrews said:

    wow I had no idea! you seemed so young when I met you.

  • Mandolin Davis

    On 3 March 2008 Mandolin Davis gave props:

    great perspective. i enjoyed your photo essay/story.

  • maria tizon

    On 4 March 2008 maria tizon gave props:

    Wow! Ur tuff, Mr. T. I like the angle on this one. And I'm glad you made it home safely.

  • Bruce Hall

    On 4 March 2008 Bruce Hall said:

    Great shot! And ditto, thank you for your service.

  • Sol Hess

    On 16 March 2008 Sol Hess gave props:

    Has a Judge Dredd feel to it. You are tuff, Mr T. I won't mess around, promise.

  • William Luster

    On 1 May 2008 William Luster gave props:

    wow, this is powerful. great shot

  • Melissa Thornhill Wood

    On 25 May 2008 Melissa Thornhill Wood gave props:

    Beautiful color and composition, especially for a self-portrait. It makes a familiar situation seem so surreal. This is one of those images that I wish I had taken myself.

  • Brian L. Schiele

    On 6 June 2008 Brian L. Schiele gave props:

    Hoo Ahh to you Soldier for making it back and getting back to life! Hoo Ahh to your wife for helping you out too! Keep making photographs! SSG S, UTARNG

  • Joli B

    On 7 June 2008 Joli B gave props:

    Intense pov; thank you for what you have sacrificed for & during your service, give a hug to Mrs. T for her loving assistance & support

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