Monthly Archives: May 2013

LOCATION :: Sunrise at the Wave

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Chip Bunnell Photography Florida BeachFt Lauderdale beach had long been famous for the premiere destination for college spring breakers from around the world.  In 1986, the city decided to change its image and voted for a $47M+ makeover.  Part of this make over included the construction of the now iconic 2 mile long “wavewall.”  It gently flows in and out of the beach as it makes it path north and south through the middle of the beach action.  The beach is dotted with unique lifeguard stations and lined with incredible flowing palm trees.  Even after the beach area renovations there are a few things that remain the same…over 7 miles of gorgeous sand, incredible blue waters and plenty of bikinis as far as the eye can see.

As a long-time Floridian, the multiple days of non-stop rain can bring you down.  This image is to brighten the day and remind us that the sun will come out again.

3 Frame handheld HDR, Processed in Photomatix Pro, LR and Topaz Clarity

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PORTRAIT :: No One is Forgotten

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Washington DC_BUNNELL-11122012-198-EditEveryday for the last 200+ years, brave men and women make the decision to put their country’s needs above their own.  They decide that the freedoms we want are for all our citizens.  They are willing to give of their time, and even their lives, to ensure we keep those freedoms.  Each day we should remember those and their sacrifice, but especially on this, the day set aside to officially and openly recognize their actions.

 

I made this image last November during a visit to our nation’s capital.  I planned to visit Arlington National Cemetery for only an hour or less and ended up being there for almost 4.  As I walked through the rolling hills that honor our nation’s fallen, I felt the calm that they had fought for us to enjoy.  I was moved by the extreme precision of the single soldier that guards the tomb of the unknown, not from a point of showmanship, but rather from the point of extreme respect he has for the importance of his post.  I was intrigued  to learn that guard always keeps his weapon on his shoulder facing the onlookers to make certain all know he will defend this hallowed resting place.  While there are many thousands that are known and marked in the hills below, this is a special place dedicated to all those that made the supreme sacrifice and where not identified.  Even many years later, no one is forgotten.

 

On this day, and every day, remember those that have volunteered for service so we may be free.  Honor those that have passed and never miss an opportunity to say thank you to those that serve today, for it because of them that we have our daily freedoms.