The Civil War - Union soldiers #3 by goodoleboy
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After inspection, the march to the field of battle.
Captured 7/31/10, at the American Civil War Reenactment, held at the vast and beautiful El Dorado Park in beautiful Long Beach, California.
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After a brief dalliance with the home front -- lots more on that later -- we now return to the real meat and potatoes of this series.
Of all these pics, I feel the soldiers in photo #5 would best fit the description of a motley crew. The two soldiers on the left in the front row are not only dressed differently than the rest of their squad, they are also carrying their rifles differently. And the fellow with the saber leading them doesn't exactly look like officer material. I know....picky, picky, picky.
And I should have definitely aimed the camera lower in photo #3. But those things happen when you're awe-struck.
And, can you pick out the girl in the top shot?
Ta-ta, thankx for dropping in, and for any and all favorable comments and favs.
Comments (16)
mbz2662
Another good collage of the re-enactment. I might see the girl.. but maybe not :P (glasses off.. glasses on... I need a much bigger photo.. lol)
Rainastorm
Most excellent Harry! I do like seeing these! I'm soooo tired tonight....wish I could think of a decent comment....ZZzzz....oops. :-)
odie
Front row, far right - right? Nice job. That is a LOT of uniforms.
babuci
Wondeful collage of your growing civil war series. One question...do they ever fight (re-act of course)or just march? Just curious.
goodoleboy
babuci: Just be patient. I took hundreds of pictures at the event and I don't want to rush it. I'm leading up to the inevitable battle, which you'll see plenty of.
Charberry
I think I see two girls/women in the top photo, I see what you mean about the mottley crew... and as far as the third one, the lines in the background definitely need to be Photoshopped out, in my opinion. ;o)
danapommet
That same girl from photo #1 is in photo #4. Second from the right, long jacket and red flower in her hat. Wonderful collage and a treet for us to see. Dana
goodoleboy
Charberry: thanks for the noncompliments. And what lines?
jocko500
out of step too. that be me lool
durleybeachbum
Fascinating! (And Charlene means the HT cables and the pylons, I'm sure it wasn't intended as a criticism just an idea.)
debbielove
Pylons I think Harry and I wouldn't even attempt that one! It is what it is! And I think it's great.. All primed and ready.. Guns loaded and pointing at the enemy.. All ready to rock! lol Super shots.. Rob
MrsRatbag
"Left...left...left...THE OTHER LEFT!!!" Great posting in the series, a bit motley indeed, these soldiers, but that's how it was, they weren't professional soldiers. Nicely done!
Meisiekind
Lovely collage of these fine "acting soldiers" Harry! (Sorry - a bit rushed today. Working myself into a standstill!)
tennesseecowgirl
Beautiful collage..
bmac62
Yes, motely crew indeed. Fun photos Harry!
anahata.c
I'm only skipping your latest so I can get some older ones, once more. (Your latest is another wonderful montage of battle enactments, and I like the portlier soldiers, they just make great photos, Harry! I'll try to get to it soon.) Re the telephone lines (one of your viewers mentioned them): Well you already know how I feel about those. If you had lots of time and were paid, you could photoshop them out. But otherwise, they barely show; and this is, after all, a scene in a modern setting; so you're going to get telephone lines and cars and even people in modern dress in the background etc etc. If you're really concentrating on the shots, you can't wait every time something or someone shows up that isn't part of the 1800s. And you know, I actually like those things, because they're very faint (you handle that very well harry, in montage after montage) and they let us know that this is taking place today, even though they transport us back to yesterday. As for the scenes themselves: I agree with Jodie about the woman in frame 1: She appears to be the one (right end). #1 looks like a formation, for sure. And you had a good angle, to get the whole line in. You must be moving into all kinds of difficult places to get those angles. These people aren't setting up to accommodate your camera, that's for sure! 2 is another fine angle. Somewhere in this series you spoke of the difficulties of getting these: I.e., dodging, ninja-ing, crouching, elbowing, etc. (I think you also said somewhere that you're not a tall person---did I hear correctly? Well I'm not either, and I imagine that helps when it comes to winnowing through crowds; but DOESN'T help when it comes to getting shots over obstructions, lol. This I know all about...) I once again commend you for your amazing will power to get through these processions and find all these wonderful angles. And it's always great to see shots like 2, because we see the soldiers doing human things---ie, adjusting their hats, scratching their brows, wiping their faces, etc. A fine human shot. #3---where you wanted a lower angle?---a great capture of the mixed emotions and thoughts, as these soldiers walk their way into battle. And how are you 'picky' for commenting on the 'motley' nature of #5 (or any of the others)? You have every right to want to see the decorum that befits a trained outfit. But it's also great that you point it out, because this is, after all, an enactment, and the discrepancy is part of its wonderful charm---and these shots are truly filled with human foilbles and great charm. You show us that these actors are really into these re-enactments and still being human as they act them. (That's one the things you capture a lot, in these series: lots of random human moments.) This panel has that in the faces, which are wonderful. #4 is even better for that---what a great capture of different expressions. And the last, yeah that's a mixed bunch alright! Even I could see that, and I'm no expert whatsoever. But it seems realistic in their attitudes, perhaps of a unit that's been fighting a long time. As I wrote in another upload, if this were real, I assume their demeanor would be very different; even if they were terribly tired, it would just be so very different. It's really a great last shot; and it's a great collection overall. Tons of humanity in these shots, throughout the series; and kudos to you for going through so much to capture them. My fav's are screwy, so just know I'm faving this whether it shows up or not. (I had trouble yesterday too---I'll have that fixed soon). Very revealing and fun & rich captures...