Thursday, April 26, 2018

Dawn Service..




The shots I used yesterday for actual Anzac Day were taken last year, the shots here I took as dawn broke yesterday morning. Getting up at 4am in time to get to Kings Park, find a parking and a good spot to watch the service wasn't easy after three hours sleep, I really must get to bed earlier :) I think I have said before that standing with thousands of others, the silence broken only by the sound of the pipes as the wreathes are laid and the bugle as it plays the Last Post is quite a surreal experience.. even the young children seem to sense the solemnity of the event. I wonder, like most what this year will bring. Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe..


28 comments:

  1. That would be profoundly moving. Beautifully photographed.

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  2. Those are spectacular photographs and certainly worth getting up early for and we thank you! I can imagine how solemn and emotional this event would have been.

    Let me know when you buy your Tesla!

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  3. Wonderful photos with which to remember such a moving event.

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  4. It’s the same here, solemn and touching on our Remembrance Day. Beautiful images, PDP.

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  5. These are fabulous pics, Grace! You have caught the emotion of the day.

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  6. Fabulous photos, you did well and very moving I am sure to be there. Take care Diane

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  7. This is beautiful, Grace...and so very emotional.

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  8. A most moving event.
    Your photographs are so beautiful, well done.

    All the best Jan

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  9. Beautiful photos for a touching memorial service. Well done, Grace.

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  10. Beautiful shots. That sort of event really gets me bawling.

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  11. Love that memorial.. It is beautiful the way it is lit, and the second one with the lasers is really spectacular. Must be even better being there in person, especially with the pipes.

    It can be a challenge to get up hours before schedule when not done in steps over a few days or weeks.

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  12. Terrific photos and as I well remember, it is a beautiful setting for such a moving ceremony.

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  13. Beautiful shots Grace. I can feel the solemnity through your photos.

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  14. This second shot is absolutely magical. Well Done!! I appreciate you waking up early and patently waiting for this moment in time. YES!!

    Cheers

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  15. Very beautiful pictures, Grace.
    And I sure do have goosebumps now.

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  16. WOW! Amazing shot!

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  17. What an impressive experience that must be. Wonderful photos!

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  18. What an amazing experience it must be. I've never made the effort to wake up that early to go and watch but I should do it one day. The photos are amazing Grace!

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  19. Thank you for getting up so early. These are beautiful. Hope you got a nap later in the day :)

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  20. Beautiful photos Grace. Such a moving experience.

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  21. Amazing photos! Is there a reason the ceremony is at that time of day? When we celebrate Remembrance Day in Canada we have a moment of silence at 11am.

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