This photo is about much more than regret but I won’t intrude on any feelings you may have. I felt it appropriate especially as many of my blogging friends are from Australia and New Zealand. It was taken at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
and this is to show a little more for those who may never have the opportunity to visit.
Last year, soon after I began blogging, I wrote this poem and posted it with another photo. https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/anzac-cove/
Lucid Gypsy 
Wonderful entry!
every war makes sad …
Excellent photo selection expression the regret of loss. http://wp.me/pdJ7S-wu
Gilly, this is so appropriate. Thanks so much for sharing.
It was a very moving place Myfanwy, and so very peaceful.
Oh my goodness! This pic series was so moving 😦 My brother just came home from war – so blessed to have him home.
Thank you, I’m so pleased for you, it’s such a dreadful worry.I’m glad you didn’t see my post while he was away, lets hope he gets to stay at home.
My grandfather was a World War II veteran and he fought against the Japanese. I do regret not asking him to talk about the war more. It was just that he was such a formidable character that I probably, at the time, wouldn’t have dreamed of MAKING him do something!
I bet he had some stories to tell,probably very painful though.
Good regret picture.
Thank you for sharing this part of history through your photos and moving poem.
Gallipoli – it’s appropriate. thank you for sharing your photos.
A nicely posted image.
Deeply sensitive ..
Isadora
Very well done.
A very personalized “In Flanders Fields”.
A sad, but important place.
Good for regret. Every war qualifies in my mind. Margie
“…. are nowLIVING in the soil” ……….?!?!? Jeez, people will go to great ends to soothe the psychic wounds of those who’ve lost their loved ones to an idiotic military action……… I sure hope humanity learns to quit repeating such shameful, inglorious, egregious losses of lives…………….
R.I.P
Wow, thanks for posting these pics. I will never get there but it is a special place for the ANZAC spirit.
Very appropriate. That Ataturk quote is extremely moving.
Very stark regret here Gilly and rightly so. Thank you for reminding us. My entry focused on the war too.
Nice photo for this theme.
Oh Gilly thisis beautiful…it left me with teary eyes at the sight.
So appropriate, Gilly
Great entry Gilly 🙂
What a beautiful way to honor our heroes, the man and women who died for love of country and the freedom we all enjoy. Our thoughts and prayers to all of them and their families whom they left behind…touching and moving my friend…
I have done similar to this. As a free service I used to visit Commonwealth War Graves when I was travelling in Europe on business and take pictures for those who could not visit. Sadly I no longer do this since I retired
How wonderful, that must have really helped those who had lost someone.
I haven’t looked at many posts for this challenge, but I would guess that few will be as appropriate as this one. I particularly like the top photo. The shadows make it.
Thanks Isobel, sometimes things just work out don’t they?
Deepest Regrets indeed…
Bless You
Very appropriate for the theme Gilly.
To think we are still shedding blood after so many regretful passages in history. . .
Beautiful.
Lovely interpretation…my father was a veteran so I find this extremely poignant. Well done!
I’m so glad that you like it then Sued. Tried to visit your blog but when I click it just takes me to your gravatar and there isn’t a link?
Touching…