Drama

I've photographed hundreds of funerals for families at Arlington National Cemetery.
The great majority have been for retirees after a full life and bye the time they're funeral is scheduled the initial shock of loss and grieving are starting to fade and it becomes a celebration of life.
However, there are those killed while serving and that frequently means young widows, sometimes toddlers and children. There grief is overwelming and as a photographer it's difficult and emotional.
This casket is for Marine Capt Jessica Conkling killed during night helicopter training mission due to hitting power line missing from navigation charts.
Nikon D3 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens at 200mm. f7.1 at 1/800 ISO 400.
Simple crop in lightroom.