Beginnings and Endings

Today is Memorial Day. This holiday honors American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
"Memorial Day has served as a time of reflection since the Civil War. Originally known as “Decoration Day,” Gen. John Logan first proclaimed the holiday in 1868 as a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers and remember their sacrifice."

[Dawn Swingle]

So pretty against the black.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful rose and capture in memory and honour to all the soldiers who died for their country !

[Diana Moss]

Wonderful vibrant colours

[Yeshanghai]

Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing lighting, focus, colors and details. FAV. Thanks for the information.

[Joyce]

Wonderful capture and a great memorial. Fav

[Graham Thresher]

A super memorial. Love the vibrant colour against the black backdrop.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful

[Debbie]

Much like our ANZAC day, it's great to honour those that fought for our future.

[Danny G.]

A stunningly beautiful tribute to those who died in order to preserve our freedom. FAV

[Chris K]

such a lovely tribute

[Dione Giorgio]

Great tribute and colours.

[essiesue]

This is one of my favorite holidays. Thank you for explaining Memorial Day for those who may not understand the meaning of this day. Gloria, your yellow rose photo is lovely. fav

[Molly]

A beautiful macro shot.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely shot.

[Judith Greenwood]

Lovely tribute

[Peter Dulis]

Wonderful

[Kathy]

Such a beautiful tribute to those that serve!!! FAV!

[Denise Wood]

Beautiful capture for your Memorial Day :)

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is so pretty. I love the colors and details.

[Call me Joe]

Beautiful image and tribute:)

[Cathie]

Beautiful image, Gloria.

[Sam]

Such a pretty capture! FAV

[Francoise]

too bad all the memorials don't stop the reasons and the reality. But flowers remain awesomely gorgeous.

[Vera]

Beautiful folds in the petals and a great tribute.

[Eileen]

Beautiful flower, great against the black background.

[Taffy]

A dramatic shot of the flower against the rich black background. Great contrast.

[Gena Pegg]

A simply perfect rose! A real beauty!

[Amy Kirk]

This is such a dramatic capture. I love it! *Fav

[Nina Ganci]

wonderful tribute

[Alexandra DG]

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