Memorial Day 2014.

A member of the Honor Guard wipes a silent tear from his face during the Memorial Day ceremonies honoring America’s military.

At the San Francisco National Cemetery on Memorial Day, 2014.

Nikon D3x, 200mm Nikkor-Q, at full aperture. If there’s a better balanced MF lens on the big Nikon’s body I do not know of it. An absolute delight to use. Are there sharper lenses? Doubtless, but what does that matter when this one so speaks to me, delivering a perfect color palette?