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Military Retirement Ceremony - Ideal Focal Length?
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<blockquote data-quote="Whiskeyman" data-source="post: 635004" data-attributes="member: 13556"><p>I agree with Horoscope Fish on this. Unless the retiring service member is a flag officer, or the highest level of NCO, the ceremony is likely going to be smaller than a basic service training graduation. Some retirements are inside, and some are outside, so that is something to find out about as well.</p><p></p><p>Do bring a flash with you. Even if they don't want flash during the ceremony, which would be an individual decision, you might want it for after the ceremony formalities are over. </p><p> </p><p>Also, be aware that there may be an "official photographer", and if so, talk with them before the ceremony. (The retiring service member should know.) If so, find out what their experience level is. I know of at least one local military organization that makes a newly arrived junior officer the squadron photographer, no matter if they can spell photography or not. There are some ceremonies where there was not more than one or two in-focus photos from the ceremony because the camera operator had no idea what they were doing. (Back-in-the-day, they would have shot the ceremony with no film in the camera, or with film improperly loaded.) In other words, you may be the best photographer there!</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the trip and the activities; it is a very special time for the retiring service member and their family. And congratulate them for me, letting them know that their service is appreciated!</p><p></p><p>WM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whiskeyman, post: 635004, member: 13556"] I agree with Horoscope Fish on this. Unless the retiring service member is a flag officer, or the highest level of NCO, the ceremony is likely going to be smaller than a basic service training graduation. Some retirements are inside, and some are outside, so that is something to find out about as well. Do bring a flash with you. Even if they don't want flash during the ceremony, which would be an individual decision, you might want it for after the ceremony formalities are over. Also, be aware that there may be an "official photographer", and if so, talk with them before the ceremony. (The retiring service member should know.) If so, find out what their experience level is. I know of at least one local military organization that makes a newly arrived junior officer the squadron photographer, no matter if they can spell photography or not. There are some ceremonies where there was not more than one or two in-focus photos from the ceremony because the camera operator had no idea what they were doing. (Back-in-the-day, they would have shot the ceremony with no film in the camera, or with film improperly loaded.) In other words, you may be the best photographer there! Enjoy the trip and the activities; it is a very special time for the retiring service member and their family. And congratulate them for me, letting them know that their service is appreciated! WM [/QUOTE]
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