Memorial Day ceremonies #25 - Waiting for orders by goodoleboy
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Captured 5/25/09, at the beautiful Los Angeles National Cemetery in beautiful West Los Angeles, California.
More than 86,000 veterans, going back to the Civil War, are interred there.
A ZOOM is strongly recommended.
This looks like the troops were waiting for orders from headquarters concerning the enemy whereabouts, but actually they were waiting for the speeches on the grandstand to end so they could commence firing their cannons and complete the rituals of the event.
What a hodgepodge of uniforms they wore during the Civil War. Real fashion plates. Can't tell the Yanks from the Rebels without a program. I'm not sure, but I surmise they wore the uniforms of their particular state militia.
And, the Southern Belle appears to exhibit consummate patience through all this.
Tallyho, and toodles.
Comments (15)
jocko500
you right on the colors. i saw a lot of diff ones on the web. lol bet they even shot they own side by error. anyway this is super done
Mousson
superb!
babuci
Great collage to continue with your series Harry. Like the lady, she is just sit there.
mbz2662
Great collage. I'd like to have seen than cannon up close.
bmac62
These folks do take great pride in their wardrobes. In their hobby...the clothes do make both the man and the woman. The southern belle (assuming she not a northern belle) is a true lady in waiting:) Your usual superb photography and editing skills are in evidence...clear, crisp photos nicely displayed sir!
morningglory
The colors in this series are remarkable. There must be so much to see in a place like Los Angeles.
elfin14doaks
Great shots, awesome.
MrsRatbag
Another wonderful addition to your series; these people look a bit more well-fed than the originals probably were... I love their commitment to their hobby. Excellent shots!
odie
This looks quite a bit like the Civil War Reenactment that took place in my Mother's home town a few years ago. We dressed in period clothing and provided music and sometimes sat around waiting... just like this! Love to see the different costumes.
Digitaleagle
Another excellent time period collage, looking forward to Sept. there going to have a civil war reenactment at an old confederate fort about an hour from my home!! A very interesting work!!!
debbielove
Must say! I do love those Cannon... Got a thing for Big guns! lol Wonderful, again, my friend! Rob.
tennesseecowgirl
Looks like a touch of fall there with the different colored leaves and the ones that have fallen onto the grass, since when does California have seasons ?? lol Nice work.
Hendesse
Excellent collage of interesting photos. Looks at this is like beeing in another time.
Biffowitz
Fabulous captures Harry, the period uniforms look great. Sweet avatar too Harry, that's the one I remember. Is that you in your younger days, perhaps playing chicken with a Mac truck!!
anahata.c
The southern belle is indeed patient (in one shot she looks like she's thinking, "can we get on with this thing!" lol). Agree with Bill about your clean crisp photos & photographic & editing skills...another collection of fine, varied shots. I love the music of the casual poses, esp the guy in #1 leaning against the tree, and the cannon guy in #4 leaning back like he's having a great time just watching (either that or he just thought of a great joke). Nice groupings of people enjoying conversation or just looking around (jodie: waiting around), and a nice contrast with some of your other shots in the series where we saw people marching in such solemnity and formation. You got a lot of humanity in this series & this is one of the most relaxed of the bunch. And lol, Lynell: It does look like autumn...is that possible? I really like the feel of these...