I was able to attend my local Remembrance Day Service at Letchworth Garden City again this year. The last time I was able to do so was in 2005. That last time was one of the first occasions I’d used my Canon 20D & the very first outing of my Canon 100-400mm L IS; I only bought the camera & lens at the start of November 2005.

Ironically, this year’s parade will be one of the last full shoots with the Canon 20D as I plan to replace it after Christmas.

There is usually a good turn out at Letchworth & this year was no exception. The local Army & Air Cadets head the procession and there is always a good turn out of Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts & Guides.

The service was led by Roger, curate at St George’s in Letchworth who recently provided some support to my wife Jane during our recent bereavement. It was all the more poignant for us this year as Jane’s dad, Tom, died in September & was a war veteran himself.

I had two cameras with me, the 20D sporting the Sigma 50-500mm with which most shots were taken, and the Canon 300D which had my Sigma 18-55mm lens fixed.

Most of the shots taken concentrate on individuals. I stayed perched at the side of the War Memorial so didn’t get any shots from the crowd-line, but I think I was best placed for some nice shots of the people taking part.

It was hard to make a small selection of shots from this event as I was really pleased with the vast majority of them. I don’t know if that’s more a comment on the amount I shoot or the quality I shoot at.