General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant! by kimariehere
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Went to a civil war reenactment yesterday( thank you Georgy for letting me know about it )
THere was a big battle reenactment all these photgraphers were there. I wasn't all AS interested it in the war /battle fighting stuff. It makes me think of all the people who died during that war and saddens me. What drew me in and attracted me was behind the scenes -the war camps and tents and people who were acting out everday life. THe battle reinactment was raging and so the camp areas were empty. But I wanted just to get away from the crowd.
Nothing much but tents and still life shots-eveyone was watching the show- then I ran into this couple Larry Clowers and his sweet wife. This is what they do they travel all over the country speaking and acting out the part. They live in gettysburg-really !!.
The unbrella she has there is really from the 1860s! They were near the tents and so I told them I did Graphic arts and asked if they would pose for me. And so this is what they did here. like they are reading an important war document of news that had just arrived. I felt honored that they set the time aside and did this for me as I was the only one shooting. Soon after, LOL! I ran into Abraham Lincoln who looked and acted so real I felt I was in a very great presence (will share that shot tomorrow)... As I shot this and could hear a banjo and hermonica off in the distance~ it seemed surreal..!!
Anyways, I showed them this shot and they liked it so much they asked if I would send it to them for their Christmas card this year! I was glad I walked away from the canons and guns! I tried it in sepia and black and white and it took something away from it. So kept it.
I have been gone all weekend lol now I am really behind in comments... well, just know I love ya all and will get to it soon..
Big hugs!!
♥
Kimmers :O)!!
Comments (72)
silverhalide
Excellent capture Kimmers, I bet you get a card too, which you can add to your portfolio, like a tear sheet! The outfits are outstanding, nice of them to oblige []/;^)
soffy
what a wonderful portrait of this great general and his beautiful lady,excellent shotV
2Loose2Trek
What a perfect shot ... what else can I say, Kimmers. Excellent and BIG VOTE
jared99
Super image of these two! Interesting to read about your time at the reenactment. I think I'm with you -- I'd rather experience the bits of history not directly related to the gore.
Bothellite
Beautiful costumes and excellent photo work. What an interesting event to witness. I'm with you regarding battle/conflict.
romanceworks
I'm with you, I'd much rather explore the intimate aspect - this is just a perfect picture. And so interesting how you got it. V. :o) CC
hewee
So very nice Kimmer. I know they will love it also to send out for xmas.
suresh_krishna
Kimmers, this is priceless! This looks and feels so historical! The annotations you have made makes it all the more informative and relevant. What a fantastic picture! I am glad you got away from the war scenes etc. This really has a historical touch and they seem to be so 'historically' natural! Well done !! Can't wait to see your Ab Lincoln!
SophiaDeer
Wonderful photograph Kimmi!! You captured the spirit of history so well. Brava!
Syltermermaid
Fantastic image Kimmie!!! Wonderful photoand again right place, right time!!! Hope we get also a pic of Abraham Lincoln!!!LOL Excellent captured!!
BBarbs
Oh what fun ! I love re-enactments. In fact, I am about to upload some civil war backgrounds that I took at a civil war re-enactment. They are such a blast to attend. Great image. Looks like an old time photograph with them posed that way. :-)
jocko500
I would love to go to one of those battles. You did good to look around the camp area.
cynlee
really an excellent shot kimmers!! getting away from the battlefield brought you to this perfect moment :]
kenmo
Nice capture Kimmie.... I loved the PBS airing of Ken Burns documentary on the Civil War a few fews ago... I hoping you captured a few more photos at this re-enactment...
Gor111
Brilliant how you have taken this fabulous looking scene! It's fascinating for me you can show resp. present everything have always its own fascination! That's the quality of an excellent photographer like you are! Bravo!!! V
clifftoppler
It may be in colour, but it has a sense of the past. Pictures were posed and static in those days (had to be), and the lady portrays this nicely. Good work as usual. Cliff.
Tedz
A fine Image of the Historical Couple Smudgie :]
fluffgirl
I wish I had been there to see that. There is historical reenactment. in Belgium but I dont know of any in Australiaexcept for the aborigines who now and again have ceremonies and claim England on behalf of Australia .. so much harm was done to those peoplecivil war has always interested me. Because it was really necessary..As I was reading not long ago it was not only to free the slave but because a country divided cannot stand. America would not be the power that it is today. If all the states had moved out to the union,, It was really an awful war but then again they all are. This is a great picture It capture the mood of the war. photos were in black and white than but I think this is better.. and in keeping with the period excellent
dragonfly2000
Events like this should remind us of how hard life was, and not that long ago. Excellent setup and shot!
Snow_Angel
What a wonderful photo and idea! Excellent shot! :)
DennisReed
Wonderful capture! Bravo!
DIANE603
Another fabulous shot and story!! I love to read all your adventures!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive atmosphere and excellent picture......!!!!
Richardphotos
excellent photography Kimarie and I probably would have looked the the weapons only to remind myself of the results that came out of the war
dricci
Excellent work Kim!! Love it!!!! Vote ;) Dave
Valentin
Beautiful shot of amazing history!!!
Onslow
A fine portrait shot :)
Akinom
Excellent style! Classy! Like it a lot, Kim!
firestorm
a wonderful shot for sure :)
evielouise
Grrrrr___EAT!! awesome love the colors: