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Photo of the Day ~ People & Street Category ~ July 27, 2010

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Daddy's Home!
by Patrice Cigallio Wesa (Patrice Cigallio) 
Camera:
Nikon D-90
Location:
Ironwood, Michigan
 
United States of America

Photographer Notes:
Taken on 7/21/2010 at the Gogebic County Airport. Andy returns home today from the war in Iraq. His little 4 month old daughter falls asleep as she experiences her Daddy's comforting embrace.


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Dov Oron commented on July 27, 2010 00:06:
A touching scene,as someone who went to war nearly 30 years ago leaving a seven week old daughter behind I can relate to this one very much - thanks
Evy Johansen commented on July 27, 2010 00:06:
Very touching image, Pat! Congratulations on your POTD!!
Linn Smith commented on July 27, 2010 05:25:
A precious image captured with beautiful framing...so effective without seeing his face rather the sweet tenderness of the embrace of his child. Congratulations on an excellent win today, Pat!
Douglas Perry commented on July 27, 2010 06:06:
Former US Army myself. Congrats on this wonderful capture.
Kristine Carpenter commented on July 27, 2010 06:46:
Beautiful...and please thank Andy for his service.
Norma Smiles commented on July 27, 2010 06:48:
Beautiful image, Pat. The contrast of the strength of the uniform and the softness of the embrace tell a lovely story. I'm glad Daddy is home.
Teri Moyer commented on July 27, 2010 07:01:
Congratulations on this outstanding and very touching POTD!
gene zonis commented on July 27, 2010 07:46:
What a great shot. Perfect.
Dee Langevin commented on July 27, 2010 08:32:
This image tells a wonderful story of the hardships of service and the sweetness of reunions on return. Wonderfully captured Pat with great composition, color and detail. Congratulations on your POTD!
Bill Foxworthy commented on July 27, 2010 09:46:
Lovely image, well done, congratulations.
sue anne rush commented on July 27, 2010 09:47:
Precious moments and glad daddy is back too. COngrats !!
Kathy Shogren commented on July 27, 2010 10:33:
Such a sweet and special capture Patrice. Congrats on POTD!
ellen hodges commented on July 27, 2010 10:39:
Very moving and happy image, Pat! God bless him and thank God he's home with his cutie pie! Wonderful image!!
Kirsten Kjaer commented on July 27, 2010 14:13:
Very touching, Pat. A beautiful image in so many ways. Huge congrats.
Barbara Socor commented on July 27, 2010 17:16:
Pat this is, as everyone has said, deeply touching...very moving. A beautifully framed image that says everything there is to say about Andy's service and all the men and women who serve. My gratitude to Andy and all who serve. My congrats to you on this wonderful image.
Colleen Prohaska commented on July 27, 2010 17:43:
Very heart warming, well done. Excellent framing. This is a picture to be treasured for decades to come.
SaMi Martin commented on July 27, 2010 18:51:
Very nicely done Patrice; great with the focus being on the baby and I love the red bow. Congrats!
Charlene Ahrens commented on July 27, 2010 19:44:
What a wonderful, moving image! Definitely deserves POTD!
Jane Mountain commented on July 27, 2010 20:45:
Very moving. Perfect framing. This is an amazing capture - big congrats! : )
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on July 27, 2010 21:40:
Thanks so much, everyone, for your wonderful & much appreciated comments. Thanks too, KK, for posting this image today. We are all indeed happy to have Andy home safely. I just returned from a trip late this evening & found the happy surprise of this image posted for today.
Deborah Koplen commented on August 08, 2010 11:02:
This is SO touching! Congratulations on this well-deserved win!
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on August 08, 2010 11:58:
Thanks so much, Deborah!
Sylvia Rourke commented on August 19, 2010 09:54:
So precious. Congrats on your POTD. "All the arms we need are for hugging."
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on August 19, 2010 17:02:
Thanks so much, Sylvia!


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