Victory Day, Pt 6.

Posted by Matt Shalvatis Photography (Kiev, Ukraine) on 25 May 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

May 9th is the day the people in East Europe celebrate their victory over fascism and Nazi Germany. Being from the states, I figured it would be more than just a Memorial Day or Veterans Day, but didn't quite know what to expect. Here then are a few of my photos of Victory Day, with a bit of commentary on the side.

An Officer and a Priest - The juxtaposition between the military and the clergy struck me, but then, there was enough suffering going around during WW2 for everybody to honor.

More at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattsh/.

All comments welcome. :-)

Canon EOS 400D
1/400 second
F/7.1
ISO 100
105 mm

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