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06-FEB-2012 Mark A. Krauss

Standing Guard

San Bruno, CA

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You have the highest of human trusts committed to your care.
Providence has showered on this favored land blessings without number, and has chosen you as the guardians of freedom,
to preserve it for the benefit of the human race. ~ J. Reuben Clark

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S
1/1250s f/8.0 at 50.0mm iso200 full exif

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momad3004412-Feb-2012 23:41
Don't know what the trees are, but it's a grand photo.
Guest 12-Feb-2012 21:07
Well done! The gloomy weather makes the composition even stronger.
Barry Ailetcher12-Feb-2012 20:39
real nice Mark
walt 12-Feb-2012 20:07
yes, loyal sentinels standing lonely vigil on a gloomy day
martyn george (Hedonic3000)12-Feb-2012 16:53
It's a nice image, those trees work great with the half mast flag.
fotabug12-Feb-2012 07:23
Very unique trees! Are they palms?
Eloine 12-Feb-2012 05:31
Those are Dr. Suess trees!!
Laura Milholland12-Feb-2012 05:18
Nicely shot, Mark.
Steve Thuman12-Feb-2012 04:50
Exports from Joshua Tree National Park?
Paul Milholland12-Feb-2012 04:35
They have a slightly lonely look that suits the location.