To Protect And Serve
by Lois Bryan
Title
To Protect And Serve
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art / Photography Based Digital Hand Painting
Description
"To Protect And Serve" finished in First Place in the Fine Art America Contest "Law Enforcement Contest" July 29, 2016. My most sincere thanks to the contest administrator, Nicholas Grunas, and to everyone who voted for my image.
A few years ago my family and I had the great pleasure of attending a wonderful small-town Fourth Of July festival in the charming town of Queen Anne, Maryland. There was a fabulous parade, complete with Parade Queens, the local Fire Department trucks giving rides and everything you could wish for.
After the parade everyone gathered in a large area for an old-fashioned bazaar. There were home-made cakes and pies being raffled off, penny-toss games and a band playing on a small stage.
I felt like I'd been magically transported back several decades.
Off to the side I spotted this beautiful motorcycle. Police presence was not noticeable, but obviously someone was watching over the happy crowd of families and merry-makers. I snapped this shot of the policeman's bike and have held onto it all this time.
Our general area has just experienced yet another tragedy. Two policemen were gunned down in the line of duty a few days ago in Harford, Maryland, and it got me to thinking about this old image. I decided to sit down with it and see what might happen. Lots of times I'll do this, spend hours and hours ... or days ... on an image and never feel it quite lives up to my expectations. But this time I was pleased ... and so I send it out into the Universe as my appreciation of what our police force around this great country of ours does for us every day.
NOT created by using AI - Artificial Intelligence.
Fine art purchases of this image will not include a watermark, and if I may make a recommendation ... this image will look its very best on the fine art paper choice of "picture rag."
Thank you.
Watermarks will not appear on purchased products.
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February 12th, 2016
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Comments (31)
Chad Lilly
Congratulations, your image has been featured in ATET Anything Transportation and Everything Transportation! Please feel free to place the embedded image link in the current "Feature Image Archive" discussion so it remains visible to future visitors.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #5 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3299747
Lois Bryan replied:
Christopher, thank you so much ... I'm thrilled!!!!! I will stop by and pass on the love, and will tweet the group as well!! : ))
Brian Tada
Revisiting to admire and nominate as a Special Feature in the 1,000 Views group on Fine Art America. Lois, what a beautiful and heart-warming tribute to our First Responders... BRAVO on your outstanding artistry!
Lois Bryan replied:
Brian, thank you so very much for the nomination ... what a wonderful honor ... I am truly appreciative!!
Sydne Archambault
You have been Featured in ‘Everything In Moderation, Including Moderation’ for your work of excellence in your medium! BRAVO TO YOU!!! Congratulations Lois!
Gene Healy
Wonderful art! Congratulations on your well deserved Feature in The 200 Club. It is an honour to share the Featured page with you. L/F
Donna Kennedy
Fabulous image Lois, enjoyed reading your description! Congratulations on your in Feature in The 200 Club!...F/L
Guido Strambio
Terrific capture and very nice treatment! l/f
Lois Bryan replied:
Guido, I'm honored that you enjoyed this one ... thank you very much for your visit and kind note!!!
Brian Tada
Saw this exceptional image featured on the home page of The 200 Club... what a beautiful and noble tribute to those who protect us -- and to those who have given their lives in the line of duty. May God comfort their families in their time of loss. Absolutely beautiful work, Lois. A most eloquent image with a powerful message. F/L
Lois Bryan replied:
Brian I'm honored that you stopped by and left such a beautiful comment. Thank you. It's truly appreciated.
Marvin Spates
Wow this is so very well done Lois!! It is always a joy to look at your beautiful images!!! L/F (sorry to hear about the fallen officers)
Chris Daugherty
Fabulous work Lois~~ love the foreground light and warm tones and the subtle cool blends in the background~~