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Posted by Two Sense (Atlantic Shores, United States) on 27 October 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture.
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Lilly : Do you remember those 1917 Recruitment Posters that were popular back in the ‘60s?
Ronnie : Yup, I got one right here . . does that date me?
Lilly : Yes, especially if it's an original.
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Tracey from White Hall, United States
Sad, but true. You would hope that one day we would not need armed forces any more. When will we learn our lesson?
27 Oct 2008 11:23am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
I don't know anything about that, as our forces spurned me when I was 18. :-P
27 Oct 2008 4:14pm
@Ina: :
(Lilly and Ronnie) Thank you, Ina. We hoped for this to be a poster of a picture . . and not a picture of a poster.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I hear these adds and recruiting offices are predominately in poorer neighbor hoods where the young adults are desperate for jobs. Sad America has come to this. The colors really pop here!
27 Oct 2008 11:46pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
These two images have merged into a really effective single image, I almost popped in to sign up
28 Oct 2008 12:45am
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
The war machine must be fed, the Military-industrial complex will get the money, the youth will be sacrificed.
28 Oct 2008 1:12am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
wonderful work as always, the colors pop in this, having spent 12 years in the military will this shot brings back pleasant memories
28 Oct 2008 1:57am
alex centrella from California, United States
original indeed, and always a classic from you..! you have always been the most talented on this site.. BRAVO !
28 Oct 2008 12:37pm
gene from United States
i love your double shots. a very clever idea and the images are so interesting..
29 Oct 2008 4:35am
Nan from Quezon City, Philippines
Whoa. These are 3 photos? I love the inverted sign. :)
29 Oct 2008 11:00am
@Nan: :
(from Ronnie) Thanks, Nan. No, just two photos . . the sign was printed off and pinned to reflect in the mirror of the second shot. We do that kinda thing . . hee hee
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Another great image. Love how the colors work to bring the images together into one.
29 Oct 2008 11:08am
Barbara from Florida, United States
Excellent! Bold and a powerful statement. It raises many thoughts. Many young people would not have that opportunity in their life if they did not leave home (even in a better neighborhood) Wealth in the bank does not mean wealth of knowledge.
But it is unfortunate that there is sacrifice of life.
If they ever do make that poster of a picture then yours is the one they should use.
There was something about the image that tied in so well, with what you explained to Nan really shows your talent and the preparation you put into taking these magnificent images.
Great work!!
29 Oct 2008 1:32pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Yes, this certainly is a strong image. Very well thought out and combined, as usual.
29 Oct 2008 2:33pm
danthro from Suburbia, United States
well put together, like how the red in the shots balances each other. i've heard a lot of stories about people saying they get misled by the recruiters about what kind of position they're being recruited for and other stuff.
29 Oct 2008 6:27pm
djedfre from schaumburg, United States
really nice color balance - almost makes me want to join up! (well, not really...)
30 Oct 2008 9:17am
Conflagratio from Valencia, Spain
Evocating composition here, and very warm red in. Regards
30 Oct 2008 11:35am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Trust me...they don't want me ;)
Great...just simply great in colour, message and of course in composition!
31 Oct 2008 9:22pm
onewayphoto / Mark from London, United Kingdom
Another great combination. And a great take on a classic graphic image...
3 Nov 2008 8:52pm
