Dawn's Early Light is a photograph by Dick Hudson which was uploaded on December 13th, 2014.
Dawn's Early Light
Winner of the November 2015 Fine Art America Aviation Best Contest.... more
by Dick Hudson
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Dawn's Early Light
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Dick Hudson
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Winner of the November 2015 Fine Art America "Aviation Best" Contest.
Winner of the Fine Art America Contest in the category of "Breath Taking".
A Huey helicopter returns to home base after an early morning flight. The flag is lit up by the morning sun as it welcomes the crew, who have just finished an aerial assault to rescue a downed crew in the stormy pre-dawn.
This photo is from a reenactment of a crew rescue performed in Louisville, Kentucky during the 2014 Reunion of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.
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December 13th, 2014
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Maria Hunt
Very moving, Dick. Congratulation, on your top finish in the VETERANS ONLY - In GOD We Trust contest. Thank you for your service to our Nation. F/L
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Maria. And you are welcome. I was one of the lucky ones and made it home safe and sane.
Mel Steinhauer
Congratulations on your November win in the Aviation Best contest! This is a beautiful tribute to the brave pilots and crewmen who flew these helicopters in Vietnam. The clouds and the beautiful light on the flag make this a great image. Well done !
Fernando Miranda
Congratulations on winning November 2015 Fine Art America "Aviation Best" Contest. Great Job!
Joan Bertucci
Breath taking image Dick! Congrats on your win! I read in your bio that your are a Viet Nam Vet, thank you so much for your service!
Dick Hudson
Thank you, Pricilla and Judy. I have a great love for things military and patriotic. I am happy that it shows in my work.
Judy Vincent
Amazing capture! Congratulations on your Third place win in the "American Patriotism" Contest, 6/30/15! Well deserved! This image will be a special feature on the "Landscape and Landmark Photography" group home page for the month of June.
Priscilla Burgers
Congratulations on your second place win in the American Patriotism Photography contest Fantastic image! The clouds are wonderful!
Bonnie Bruno
Beautiful and meaningful. Your work goes beyond "just" a photo. Congratulations on your sale, Dick.
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Bonnie. I found out about this sale from your post. I appreciate your comment.