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10.00" x 7.50"
Dawn's Early Light Poster
by Dick Hudson
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Dawn's Early Light poster by Dick Hudson. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Winner of the November 2015 Fine Art America Aviation Best Contest.... more
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Artist's Description
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.
About Dick Hudson
A retired helicopter pilot and Vietnam Veteran. Live in Kissimmee, Florida.... a beautiful place, with lots of photo opportunity. I photograph what I like, and it could be something different every day. This has become something of a quest for me. I want to become a Fine Artist. Seems like something that a person would do from their youth. Art School, Apprentice, Studios, etc. I am 72, and don't have time for all that. The digital camera made it easier for me, and for everyone else. It is hard to differentiate from other artists. I can see what they do, and learn how to do it, but the real prize is to develop my own style, and exceed my own standards. Getting better at my own standard is hard enough. I have learned so much in the...
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Shoal Hollingsworth
Amazing image, I voted for the in the Winningest Contest. Good luck
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Shoal.
Dick Hudson
Thank you so much, Patrice.
Patrice Zinck
Powerful image Dick! Congratulations on your win!
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 !
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you so much, Mel.
Fernando Miranda
Congratulations on winning November 2015 Fine Art America "Aviation Best" Contest. Great Job!
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you for the opportunity, Miranda.
Janice Rae Pariza
Always a fav, Fantastic image!
Dick Hudson replied:
Thanks again, Janice.
Janice Rae Pariza
I love this image, it gives me chills. Shared!
Dick Hudson replied:
This is one of my favorites as well. Thank you.
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 replied:
Thank you, Joan, for your encouragement.
Dick Hudson
Thank you, Anita. I appreciate your comment.
Anita Faye
Congratulations! Dick, this is a dramatic image, beautiful work!
Paul Lamonica
Congratulations! Nice work.
Dick Hudson replied:
Thanks so much, Paul.
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!
Andrea Ribeiro
Stunning photography, bravo! l/f/t/v
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Andrea. Everything came together quite well.
Joy McAdams
A very powerful and dramatic image. Well done! F
Dick Hudson replied:
Thank you, Joy. It is my favorite image.
Dick Hudson
Thank you, John. We are Brothers of a sort.
JOHN LANGDON
Memories flood in with the outstanding piece of work. Thanks Dick
Dick Hudson
Thank you to the buyer from Eastford, CT, for purchasing "Dawn's Early Light".
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.
Dick Hudson
Barbara, I am also self taught. I read your bio, and I appreciate so much when someone like you, with such a brilliant body of work, takes time to comment with newbie like me. Thank you.
Barbara D Richards
Awesome picture Dick
Dick Hudson
Thank you, Rory. It was a great joy putting this image together.
Rory Cubel
A heartfelt image ,Dick! "By dawn's early light....." Congrats!