A Window Without a View
previous / next (8-15-09)This is a window at the Burlington County Prison Museum. The window was too high to see out of.
Nikon D700
Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8
1/20 second
F/8.0
ISO 500
35 mm
Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8
1/20 second
F/8.0
ISO 500
35 mm
A few days ago I asked for good thoughts for some pending news. Well I got the news and it was not what I was hoping. Many of you know that my oldest son is a soldier serving in the Army since 2005. His contract for active duty was due to be up in September and with terminal leave he was hoping to be home in mid August and enter his 4 year inactive reserve period. He found out that he is to be stoplossed and will deploy to Iraq for another 12 month tour this fall.
This was not the news we were hoping for but it is what it is and it was not completely unexpected. He is proud of his service but he was ready to return to civilian life, pick up where he left off, and return to college to finish his degree. Now he will not get out until early 2011.
It is tough to think of going through another deployment. I did not handle it very well last time. I think I hardly slept for those 15 months, constantly checking the computer for any message any news. Staying up until ungodly hours waiting for him to email me anything. Sometimes I would hear from him daily and then other times it would be weeks between communications. I'm not sure how I will handle it this time. I know as difficult as it is for me it is far tougher on him and his fellow soldiers. I will just ask that everyone please keep him in your thoughts.
He will be home for block leave in a few days for about 2 weeks. We are looking forward to spending some family time together before the younger two return to school and he goes back to Iraq.
This was not the news we were hoping for but it is what it is and it was not completely unexpected. He is proud of his service but he was ready to return to civilian life, pick up where he left off, and return to college to finish his degree. Now he will not get out until early 2011.
It is tough to think of going through another deployment. I did not handle it very well last time. I think I hardly slept for those 15 months, constantly checking the computer for any message any news. Staying up until ungodly hours waiting for him to email me anything. Sometimes I would hear from him daily and then other times it would be weeks between communications. I'm not sure how I will handle it this time. I know as difficult as it is for me it is far tougher on him and his fellow soldiers. I will just ask that everyone please keep him in your thoughts.
He will be home for block leave in a few days for about 2 weeks. We are looking forward to spending some family time together before the younger two return to school and he goes back to Iraq.
Labels: Historic sites, Museum, New Jersey
posted by Laurie at 12:00 AM
22 Comments:
Buen puento de vista, seguido de una muy buena iluminacion, la que entra por la ventana.
Saludos.
the window was too high but it finally resulted a fantastic camera angle that gave a mysterious mood to the shot, cool
Una foto con mucho sentimiento.
Espero que todo vaya muy bien.
Suerte.
Photo with a lot of sense.
I hope everything goes well.
Lucky
greetings
I really enjoy your photos and as a budding photographer, and awed by your exposures.
My heart goes out to you with your son. It doesn't compare at all but my husband traveled extensively for work for four years and I had terrible issues sleeping. Talking to people - whether it's a support group or a best friend - regularly is probably the best medicine. Peace be with your family.
@Sara...Thanks. :)
There is a pretty good network of support for Military Families out there. I do participate at least to some degree and it definitely helps to know there are others who understand.
well, at least sunlight comes in.. that's definitely sad news, but as you said, it is what it is.. just make the best out of it.. :)
Fantastic shot, Laurie! I like the light through the window, leading the eye out of darkness, a hint of a wider world and things to come!
Excellent...
My heart goes out to you, for your suffering. I would be the same way in that situation, and probably a lot worse. I hope he has an uneventful deployment and comes home to you, safe and well.
the window was too high ... but what for a wonderful mood !
Beautiful photo. It's a unique one. I havn't seen any other like this.
I'm glad there is a network of military families for support. It helps to stay connected.
If you ever need a friend (blog-friend)to vent and just listen to you...I'm here for you Laurie.
Thinking good thoughts and saying a prayer too.
Sue
@Sue...thanks so much. You have always been a good "blogger" friend and I appreciate your support.
It must be hard to go through all that yet again. So hope everything will go well for your son and your family.
hi Laurie
wow what news, cant begin to imagine what and how you feel at the moment.
Our thoughts, love and wishes will be with you all over the coming months
{{HUGS}}
T
:o)
Wonderful shot. The glimpse of light through the windows is the only shining aspect in the prison.
Laurie, I absolutely love this photo! So are you really enjoying your new Nikon? I'm thinking of upgrading my old D70.
I know it must be terribly disappointing that your son has another 12 months of duty in Iraq. God be with him and your entire family.
Must have been terrible to live there but I do love the decay and ivy.
Great toning as well.
sorry I havan't been around much and thanks for being such a faithfull visitor :)
xxx
That could be considered teasing inmates then, if you can't see out of this lovely window! Weird lighting effects!
I like it, Laurie.
The angle and remarkable also subject
beautiful! very original
The window picture is so wonderful - love it how the ivy gets through the fence. ...... - But the new are not good. I think on you and your son and I hope he`ll come back well. But now enjoy the time with him :-)
Laurie, that is damn shit news! I am sure he proud of the service of his country, but, I am also sure he has had enough. It must be a terribly worrying time for you and your son - here's to the time passing quickly until he is brought home to you safely.
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