Charlie is Home!!!!!!!

Posted by Jerry (Tampa, United States) on 23 February 2007 in People & Portraits.

Charlie is safely back in the USA!!!!! We got the call yesterday after lunch and my feet have not touched ground yet! I want to thank all the wonderful people in this great photoblog community for the outpouring of well wishes and concern!!! We have a SUPER group!
Here is Charlie last June flying down the mountains on his Harley - we will repeat in May!

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Comments (39)

Dan Meyers from Macomb, United States

Great angle and warm tones Jerry! My cousin Chris did his tour a few years ago. My cousin Nick (his younger brother, year older than me) will be heading over soon but not sure when exactly. Thank you for your prayers!!

23 Feb 2007 12:22am

@Dan Meyers: Thanks Dan! Tell Chris and Nick THANK YOU for what they have done and will do! Thank God we have young men like them!

M.E. from Encino, United States

WELCOME HOME, CHARLIE! and thank you for all your sacrifices.

love this photograph, Jerry!

23 Feb 2007 1:23am

@M.E.: MANY thanks M.E.!

Massey from New Delhi, India

Congratulations on Charlie's arrival. Have fun. The photograph is compelling.

23 Feb 2007 1:33am

@Massey: Thanks Massey - I appreciate the encouragement!

Anne from White Rock, Canada

WELCOME HOME CHARLIE!

Great photo Jerry - these are not easy to take - I took one of my youngest son a long time ago riding down
our street - had to ask him to do it again because I misfired the first time. Good thing he asked me to take the photo in the first place!

23 Feb 2007 2:58am

@Anne: THANK YOU Anne - you are a sweetheart!!!!!!!!!!

ber from Brunei Darussalam

This is a great picture..shows speed.....Nice one

23 Feb 2007 3:36am

@ber: Many thanks ber!

Shiva from Kajang, Malaysia

Welcome home Captain. Glad you have made it back home. I know for a fact baghdad is hell on earth.. I have lost 15 of my own comrades from BlackHawk security 2 years back.It was a sad moment for us security professionals.

Again... Good wishes from us both here in Malaysia

Shiva & Anu

23 Feb 2007 3:42am

@Shiva: MANY THANKS shiva!

Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands

Great shot. Enjoy your time with each other.

23 Feb 2007 3:55am

@Yvon: Thank you Yvon - much appreciated!

juant3 from Bremen, Germany

Very nice photo with cool reflections on the bike! Hope your family have a wonderful time together!

23 Feb 2007 4:41am

@juant3: Thanks Juan, it's always great to hear from you!

Prashanth from Bengalooru, India

Love;y shot!! and what a bike - love it :)

23 Feb 2007 5:03am

@Prashanth: Many thanks Prashanth!

Ricardo from Barcelona, Spain

It is a great photo, the best clearness and very the well fit saturation. The bottom very good thing that usually does not see much in this type of photos in movement, to my seems to me exceptional, with the closing of the gesture of the pilot. Congratulations. A greeting to todad speed.

23 Feb 2007 5:07am

@Ricardo: I thank you Ricardo! Much appreciated!

purelysnow from Chengdu, China

Congratulations to you and your family, Jerry! I'll be praying that his transition back into home-life will be a smooth and easy one. God bless you and your family!

As for the photo - great angle, awesome photo!

23 Feb 2007 5:20am

@purelysnow: Thank you kindly purelysnow - your kind words are always appreciated!

Ralf from Sweden

This is a great action shot! Maybe you could have tried panning to make it even better! I've been looking through your work, and I would be honored to have you as a member on my site for artistic photographers! Our screeners will give you useful feedback on every shot you upload and we will post your photoblog-address so that even more people can enjoy your great work. I hope you could find some inspiration there too, in my work and many others. Thanks! // Ralf

23 Feb 2007 5:41am

@Ralf: Ralf - thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the encouragement and I am very interested in the group you have written me about. Please send info...

objectif-plume from Belgium

un motard en action. la photo est belle et l'acte merveilleux!

23 Feb 2007 6:09am

@objectif-plume: Je toujours apprécie vos mots gentils mon ami !

kaveh from TEHRAN, Iran

i am happy too that Charlie is safely back home. i love panning shots and you did that perfect. the object is so clear.

23 Feb 2007 6:47am

@kaveh: kaveh - I certainly appreciate your kind words and well wishes!

Banan from Orzysz, Poland

greets to Charlie from Poland ;)
<br>btw. I love that machine on photo...

23 Feb 2007 7:43am

@Banan: Many thanks Banan!

jennifer radio from Charlotte, United States

What a wonderful capture! The angle & intensity is lovely!

23 Feb 2007 7:47am

@jennifer radio: I thank you Jennifer - much appreciated!

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

ah....super shot Jerry! Looks like a fabulous bike. Congrats on the good news my friend! Hope you have great family fun over the next few months!

Ride safe!

23 Feb 2007 8:43am

@Stu: Thank you Stu! I always appreciate your encouragement!

Troy Veluz from Frisco, TX, United States

Glad to hear that your son is safely back home. The angle of the shot made me feel like I'm riding the bike. Brilliant.

23 Feb 2007 10:00am

@Troy Veluz: Thanks Troy! I appreciate the comment and the sentiment!

Daniel from United States

Nice capture!

23 Feb 2007 10:29am

@Daniel: Many thanks Daniel!

Sriram from Chennai, India

Wat a Charlie! Super turn and a classic capture...

Good stuff Jerry

23 Feb 2007 11:00am

@Sriram: Thank you Sriram!

Abdullah from Esfahan, Iran

I'm so happy too,.... Nicely Done!

23 Feb 2007 11:07am

@Abdullah: Thanks Abdullah - much appreciated!

Diego from La Paz, Mexico

Good desires!
That good sensation of movement.

Sorry about my engrish! ; )

23 Feb 2007 12:06pm

@Diego: Than you Diego - much appreciated!

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Nice effect ! You are an artist !

23 Feb 2007 2:23pm

@badala: Many thanks badala - I certainly appreciate your encouragement!

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

I am so happy that Charlie is home. I know how thrilled you must be.

Wonderful photo as well!!!

23 Feb 2007 2:47pm

@Laurie: Happy, thrilled and relieved! He really was moved by your web page for him - talked about 2x today.... I thank you again!

oot skoot from United States

wow, I am very impressed. I love the motion and the colors.

23 Feb 2007 3:04pm

@oot skoot: Thanks very much oot skoot - I appreciate your encouragement!

Pedro Ferreira from Portugal

Very nice frame, i don´t know who Charlie is but if he likes motorcycles he's my kinda guy, nice photo.

23 Feb 2007 3:52pm

@Pedro Ferreira: Thanks Pedro! Charlie is my son thats in the army and he just returned from his 2nd tour in Iraq.

kiah from vancouver, Canada

Yay... hello to charlie!
great photo, and thanks for the comment!
I love the colours and the movement.

23 Feb 2007 5:22pm

@kiah: Many thanks kiah! Much appreciated!

beepboop from Madison, AL, United States

great shot!
very fun!

is your son in the military?

23 Feb 2007 5:43pm

@beepboop: Thanks beepboop! Yes, he is a captain in the US Army Special Forces....

genevieve from Victoria, Canada

really great action shot. i like the angle you chose too.

23 Feb 2007 10:23pm

@genevieve: merci!

Ahraht from Loures, Portugal

At last. Well done Charlie, mission is over. Jerry, speed up.

24 Feb 2007 1:55am

@Ahraht: Many thanks Ahraht!

Bahar from Toronto, Canada

wow I missed this shot..very dynamic! I like it alot!

24 Feb 2007 11:35am

@Bahar: Thanks Bahar - I appreciate your kind words!

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

Great shot Jerry, I am really happy that Charlie is back, I wish you all the best!

24 Feb 2007 11:57am

@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: I always appreciate your kindness Alfredo!!!

Sidonie from Sydney, Australia

We share your joy, Jerry. Another one home safe!

24 Feb 2007 5:23pm

@Sidonie: Many thanks, much appreciated!

Vahid from Bø, Norway

Nice shot, man! And congratulation for his returning!

24 Feb 2007 5:49pm

@Vahid: Thanks Vahid! Much appreciated!

Kaushal from Groningen, Netherlands

Congratulations Jerry! and a nice shot too!!

25 Feb 2007 1:20pm

@Kaushal: Much appreciated Kaushal!

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

Jerry - cool shot - nice action!
Great to hear your son is home safe

26 Feb 2007 7:35am

@Jason Kravitz: Thanks Jason for the kind words and kind sentiment - most appreciated!!

Evie Sears from United States

Perfect photo.

26 Feb 2007 1:05pm

@Evie Sears: Thanks Evie - I appreciate that!

Jen from Jessup, United States

Welcome Home Charlie!! I am so happy for him, you and your family that he is safely at home!!
Wonderful photo!!! I am sure you can't wait for May to get here!

26 Feb 2007 1:12pm

@Jen: I certainly appreciate your kind words Jen! Thank you, thank you.... We will see him next week, but it will be May before we get to play on the motorcycles in the mountains!