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The Marching of the Gray
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 25 January 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
Confederate soldier reenactors marching in the camp, heading toward the 'battlefield'.
"With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan - to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations." Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865.
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@Lorraine: It does that to me too!
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Are these the same people that did the reenactment last year? Do they perform every year? Do they rehearse some? I'd be very curious to know about it! (And....I posted the umbrellas, at your suggestion!)
25 Jan 2008 3:34pm
@Japanalia: These men for "companies" and travel as a club, so to speak, from place to place for different reenactments as their free time allows. Some families travel together so there are women and children taking part. They don't "rehearse" but go out with some sort of plan, because one day of our reenactment the Union soldiers 'won the battle' and the second day the Confederates 'won'. ... Off to see your umbrellas!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Nice image - I can't wait to see the "battle" (if you photographed that). Great quote from Lincoln - he was a great president (although controversial at the time because of his suspension of parts of the Bill of Rights).
25 Jan 2008 4:48pm
@Chris: Thanks, Chris. I did get some photos of the battle, but this year so much of it took place far off in the field, beyond the area that was roped off. Spectators can't very close so the best photos are w/600mm (or larger) lenses. <pout>
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Hi "Jude" - I'm going through your portfolio now and your photography is excellent, looks like you are a natural!! Refering to "moving" subjects and active & dead space we discussed, this is another example where active space could be applied - to leave a bit of space in the direction they are walking will lead the eye in that direction. Of course I don't know if it was possible, but in general that is the guideline.
30 Jan 2008 6:34pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Yes, this one would have been better with some space to the left. It's 'flat' the way it is.
They were soon to pass a portable potty - something I didn't want in the photo. :D
30 Jan 2008 10:04pm
Sony DSLR-A100
1/160 second
F/6.3
ISO 400
200 mm