“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.” — Don McCullin

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This week we are travelling to Arlington National Cemetery. I will not be commenting on the post, of giving photo information this week. I am only naming each photo. I want you to reflect on these photos. Arlington National Cemetery was one of the few places that made me cry as I entered. The feeling of pride, honor, and patriotism overwhelms you as you enter.

More than three million people visit Arlington National Cemetery each year. Many come to pay respects at graveside services, or to visit a loved one’s final resting place. Please remember that Arlington is an active cemetery — a place of honor, grieving and reflection. We ask that visitors abide by the following guidelines. 

• Speak quietly and use headphones if you are listening to something, so that your experience does not distract or disturb other visitors. 
• Enjoy the space appropriately. You are encouraged to explore the cemetery (you may walk on the grass to find a grave) and attend a public ceremony. However, activities such as running, climbing, bicycling, playing sports or picnicking are not allowed. 
• Leave your pets at home. Only approved service animals and military working dogs are permitted. 
• Respect the property. Do not damage or sit on monuments, gravestones, plants or other property. They are historic features of this sacred site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  
• Respect funeral services by staying at a distance. If you encounter a funeral procession, please step aside and wait for the procession to pass. If your exploration of the cemetery brings you near a funeral service, please move along to an area that is not the site of active mourning. 
• Show respect to the flag. When a flag is used in a ceremony or service, or a bugler plays Taps, civilians should place their right hand over their heart. Military service members and veterans may salute.  

Sunday, 05/01/2022: Posted photo — Welcome Sign.

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Monday, 05/02/2022: Posted photo — Price of Freedom.

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Tuesday, 05/03/2022: Posted photo — Graves.

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Wednesday, 05/04/2022: Posted photo — The Eternal Flame.

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Thursday, 05/05/2022: Posted photo — Secretary Robert McNamara.

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Friday, 05/06/2022: Post photo — Memorial Amphitheater.

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Saturday, 05/07/2022: Post photo — The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Hope you enjoyed your tour of Arlington National Cemetery.

Please comment if the blog moved you in any way.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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