Jim's Favorite Photograph(s) I have to say that I have two favorite photographs from the story about Jessica Clements. The first is the portrait of her in bed, with hands clasped, staring into the distance. There is just one frame of that moment, but it seems to have captured the essence of her physical as well as inner beauty while also showing the precarious nature of her condition. In this portrait, I see more than just a soldier, I see the anguished look of beautiful instead of excitedly looking to the future has been forced to confront her own morality and the reality of an uncertain future. The other photograph I enjoy most is the one where Jessica is looking up and laughing as she plans for her future at home in Ohio; her mother plays with Jessica's niece in the background. The contrast between the two photographs, the one with the clasped hands and the smile, is jarring. Seeing Jessica's natural, enthusiastic smile after.
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