Cityscape Iwo Jima Memorial

[THXGEEK]

Also known as the United States Marine Corps War Memorial.

This statue was memorialized in the iconic 1945 photograph of six Marines raising a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II taken by Associated Press combat photographer Joe Rosenthal.

I wanted to capture not just the iconic profile, but all the angles. The detail is quite stunning in person. Please do see it for yourself, if you have the opportunity.

• ILCE-1M2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/40 sec
• ISO 125

• ILCE-1M2
• 30.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/30 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-1M2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 100

• ILCE-1M2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/40 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1M2
• 28.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/50 sec
• ISO 100

• ILCE-1M2
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/32
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 3200

• ILCE-1M2
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 800

I had never been here before. I have to admit... I had a bit of a lump in my throat as I imagined what it must have been like defending freedom all those many years ago. So, a shout out to all those who have served defending Democracy - Not just US Marines, but any solider from any country.

This American appreciates your sacrifice.

 

[Peter K]

Thanks, let's stand together for democracy!