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March 15, 2010
What words could describe this? I ran out of them. Even suggester `Obsidian-Fox could only say, "buh!" Ties that bind by =Timothy-Sim showcases two military units from two different countries working hand in hand... and no. This is not airsoft. This is the real deal.

According to suggester *berrd, "This shot, nominated in the Sony World Photography Awards, is one of =Timothy-Sim's finest works. The striking, gritty figure focused on so sharply in the foreground is a solemn face of war. His steadiness in the midst of the chaos around him is what strikes me the most. The blurred action in the background is a reminder of the danger of a war zone, without getting too graphic. It's a beautifully balanced and visually striking shot, and a great achievement."

[Photojournalism / Military]

Suggested by `Obsidian-Fox and *berrd
Featured by evanhwong
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Finally uploading it because it's already featured internationally.
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A Singapore Armed Forces officer looks on as his foreign counterpart makes a radio call back to HQ for the go-ahead to attack an enemy hot zone.
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Currently a shortlisted piece at the Sony World Photography Awards under the Amateur Documentary category.
Image size
4256x2832px 3.97 MB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3
Shutter Speed
10/5000 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
24 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Jul 22, 2009, 12:17:43 PM
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It's great your work is getting some play - this is a really solid image. I don't usually like short focus but it works well here and your ability/choice to focus on the guy on the right really pins the image nice and tight. Really great shot.