Buffalo Soldier by bmac62

Photography • Historical • posted on Oct 29, 2008

Open full image in new tab Zoom on image

Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.

Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.

Description

This is a slightly larger than life-size bronze statue of a Buffalo Soldier protecting life and property on the western frontier of the expanding USA in the last half of 19th Century. The statue is located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas at the east end of a reflecting pool and on the brink of a small waterfall. This statue was dedicated in 1992 to the first peace time regular black units in the US Army. The Buffalo Soldier designation came from the Native Americans who opposed these soldiers. Two of the four units of Buffalo Soldiers were stationed at Fort Leavenworth, ...the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry. The oldest and last living veteran of the Buffalo Soldiers died in 2005 at the age of 111. Thanks for looking and as always any and all comments are most welcome. Bill

Comments (22)

)

efron_241

12:23PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

many bronze statues are stolen here as the bronze is rizing in price glad to see it is still ther good image nice photo

skipper62

12:42PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Wonderful memorial and a great picture of it. To efron241, it would be sorta difficult to get this one past the MPs on the gate... Little sign on MP Barracks wall on Okinawa. We keep the unwanted out and the wanted in. ;-)) Cheers, Skipper

)

texboy

1:13PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Great shot of a tribute to some brave soldiers, Bill. Buffalo soldiers of the 10th Cav were stationed at Ft. Concho in my little old hometown; a great place to visit!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Concho

)

Fidelity2

1:35PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Very well done. 5+.

)

fredster66

2:06PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Very nice Bill. The light, angle and the fact that this is black and white makes it a very good image. Well done.

)

neiwil

2:27PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

That's mighty impressive.Looks like he could be holding a Sharpe's or Springfield, hope it's the Sharpe's, always loved that hand held artillary.Not allowed such things over here but I have a 1:1 replica.Really like this piece Bill, thanks.

)

durleybeachbum

3:18PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Super shot!

)

kansas

5:46PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Wonderful statue of the Buffalo Soldier. Great shot.

)

Emil-arts

6:13PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

That is indeed very impressive Bill, what a tribute. Very sad the last remaining soldier died so recently but what an age he lived to and stories he could have told.

)

goodoleboy

6:42PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Superb POV employed and stark light/dark effects in this capture of the bronze statue, Bill!

)

Firesnuffer

6:44PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Wonderful shot and Great POV!!!

)

gypsyflame

6:54PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

It's a beautiful statue and I'd love to see it in real but your photo is nice and crisp and I thank you for sharing!

)

drace68

8:05PM | Wed, 29 October 2008

Great image. Thanks for explaining the name "Buffalo Soldier." In the 1980s and 1990s an elderly gent dressed up in parade regalia, and told his story in the public schools. Like most of us seniors, his body was shrinking, but unfortunately the uniform hadn't. Spritely for his age. My hat is off.

)

sharky_

2:00AM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Wow! He had a long life. Excellent shot. Aloha

)

ledwolorz

2:40AM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Fantastic photo.

)

debbielove

6:03AM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Great picture and tribute, Bill. Well done the last Buffalo Soldier! 111 years old. What an age! You'd be surprised what thieves steal. Some really large Bronze statues were taken from a Stately Home here not long age. Great picture all the same though, well done, Rob.

)