Through the eyes of a soldier in IRAQ (personal photos)

RomanS · 06-01-2006, 11:42 PM

A friend of mine took a series of photos while in Iraq

His Story

"I took my 20D and 28-105mm II lens with me on my second tour of duty in Iraq. Most of these pictures are taken from a single perspective: from the top of my M3A2 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (Bradley). When not out on foot patrol myself, I was supporting my Soldiers on the ground with direct fire support. This afforded me the opportunity to take shots of my guys in action while in the relative safety of my armored turret. Obviously, due to the security situation, I couldn't get creative with my angles or perspectives. If you know anything about how I shoot, I like to get up close and personal with my subjects, so these probably aren't the most moving combat photos. However, I did my best given the situation. I've also included shots that I was able to take when the threat of enemy contact was not likey, which was of course in the relative safety of our forward patrol base. I present to you 3rd Scout Platoon, Grim Troop, Sabre Squadron, 3rd US Cavalry b.k.a. The Blue Dragoons in Tal'Afar, Iraq..."

I can't thank you enough for your service bro! THANK YOU

vlun · 06-01-2006, 11:53 PM

nice pics. Tell him to stay safe out there

RomanS · 06-02-2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vlun

nice pics. Tell him to stay safe out there

He's back now

AFJROTC55 · 06-02-2006, 12:01 AM

absolutely awesome, they speak alot louder than those of a journalist, i dont know what he meant by the whole, not cool angles or perspectives, those were amazing, they have their own perspective, that of a real perspective.

1*

dave81 · 06-02-2006, 12:03 AM

Funny, I took quite a few pictures like this (of the ground). i thought I was the only one who found it interesting.

By the way:

Anakin Skywalker?

Deater · 06-02-2006, 12:23 AM

Awesome pictures thank you for sharing.

homerj109 · 06-02-2006, 12:26 AM

Great pictures!

I dunno about the rest of you, but there is just something about that last pic. I guess it kinda sums up the whole mess over there, torn and battered yet still flying.

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signatory · 06-02-2006, 12:51 AM

Good photos

hehehehe

ReggayMC · 06-02-2006, 01:07 AM

Amazing photos

thanks for sharing

Pfc_Baskis · 06-02-2006, 01:09 AM

Awesome pictures!!!

NegativeCreep47 · 06-02-2006, 01:19 AM

Incredible pictures!

Heron · 06-02-2006, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homerj109

Great pictures!
...but there is just something about that last pic. I guess it kinda sums up the whole mess over there, torn and battered yet still flying.

x2

thx for posting Roman

iGrooCk · 06-02-2006, 01:25 AM

great pix man

Seiran · 06-02-2006, 01:32 AM

Great photos and great find RomanS.

BadKarma26 · 06-02-2006, 01:39 AM

I hung out with some 3rd ACR guys when I was up in Colorado to watch the Broncos game. Apparently Fort Carson is a pretty nice post.

06-01-2006, 11:42 PM	#1
RomanS MP.Net photographer - Zenit Strong 111 Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 30 Posts: 10,516	Through the eyes of a soldier in IRAQ (personal photos) A friend of mine took a series of photos while in Iraq His Story "I took my 20D and 28-105mm II lens with me on my second tour of duty in Iraq. Most of these pictures are taken from a single perspective: from the top of my M3A2 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (Bradley). When not out on foot patrol myself, I was supporting my Soldiers on the ground with direct fire support. This afforded me the opportunity to take shots of my guys in action while in the relative safety of my armored turret. Obviously, due to the security situation, I couldn't get creative with my angles or perspectives. If you know anything about how I shoot, I like to get up close and personal with my subjects, so these probably aren't the most moving combat photos. However, I did my best given the situation. I've also included shots that I was able to take when the threat of enemy contact was not likey, which was of course in the relative safety of our forward patrol base. I present to you 3rd Scout Platoon, Grim Troop, Sabre Squadron, 3rd US Cavalry b.k.a. The Blue Dragoons in Tal'Afar, Iraq..." I can't thank you enough for your service bro! THANK YOU

06-01-2006, 11:53 PM	#2
vlun Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 184	nice pics. Tell him to stay safe out there

06-02-2006, 12:01 AM	#4
AFJROTC55 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 947	absolutely awesome, they speak alot louder than those of a journalist, i dont know what he meant by the whole, not cool angles or perspectives, those were amazing, they have their own perspective, that of a real perspective. 1*

06-02-2006, 12:03 AM	#5
dave81 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ETS'ed. Posts: 2,194	Funny, I took quite a few pictures like this (of the ground). i thought I was the only one who found it interesting. By the way: Anakin Skywalker?

06-02-2006, 12:23 AM	#6
Deater Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 16	Awesome pictures thank you for sharing.

06-02-2006, 12:26 AM	#7
homerj109 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 41	Great pictures! I dunno about the rest of you, but there is just something about that last pic. I guess it kinda sums up the whole mess over there, torn and battered yet still flying. [/QUOTE]

06-02-2006, 12:51 AM	#8
signatory Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Terra firma Posts: 9,799	Good photos hehehehe

06-02-2006, 01:07 AM	#9
ReggayMC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 278	Amazing photos thanks for sharing

06-02-2006, 01:09 AM	#10
Pfc_Baskis Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 115	Awesome pictures!!!

06-02-2006, 01:19 AM	#11
NegativeCreep47 Banned user Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 68	Incredible pictures!

06-02-2006, 01:25 AM	#13
iGrooCk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Behind You Posts: 372	great pix man

06-02-2006, 01:32 AM	#14
Seiran Erotic Stalker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,079	Great photos and great find RomanS.

06-02-2006, 01:39 AM	#15
BadKarma26 Classless Tard. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dry Land Posts: 6,184	I hung out with some 3rd ACR guys when I was up in Colorado to watch the Broncos game. Apparently Fort Carson is a pretty nice post.