!!!..... Can't Believe It .....!!!!! by Beemer

Photography • Historical • posted on Jan 08, 2005

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When I did this picture, I wanted to give it that feeling of "Going Back In Time"... So I Gave It a Fictitious Time, Date and Day. Sunday, October 12, 1851, 8:36 a.m. I didn't feel right about making the date up, so I went to the Internet to find a real one. I Couldn't Believe It, October 12th really was a Sunday in 1851! And when I started searching around for a little history to get a feel for what life was like on that day... I found that: There was a lunar eclipse that actually changed world history. The old Manchu emperors were about to fall due to the so-called Tiaping rebel group. Western governments tried to support the Chinese emperor, sending modern weapons and British and American officers. The general of this army was Charles Grodin, a military genius. He suffered his first defeat on this day in 1851. A rebel headquarters was to be attacked on a moonlit night. Very unexpectedly, a lunar eclipse occurred shortly before the assault. The superstitious Chinese soldiers interpreted this as an evil sign and lost their fighting spirit. As a result, the attack failed and there high casualties. I hope you enjoy this picture. I am eager to hear any comments you might have! Randy

Comments (13)

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DIANE603

12:10PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Awesome shot and story!! You are just a wealth of knowledge!! :-) ~V~

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BlueLotus7

12:15PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Ahhhhh, but what time was the eclipse? Now that would be incredible!! Fantastic rendering and piece of history. Shows how synchronicity runs in out time streams.

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BusyB967

12:41PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Excellent capture and frame and you were right .. Very interesting story... :)

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Onslow

1:22PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Amazing coincidence - nice shot of this old chapel.

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Corwin13

1:58PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Excellent story and photo!

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chantal-france

2:02PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Excellent shot and story :) thnaks for inviting me, Randy :)) Your scenery loks very peaceful but a little inhabited :))

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artgum

2:27PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Well, coincidence, or a deeper connection? Perhaps the fabric of time is woven deeper into us than we realize. Nice shot- maybe a darker frame? Good history here.

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Andromeda31

2:33PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Thanks for the historic info...didn't know that one!! No wonder the church is a little empty today!!! :)

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sossy

3:58PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

impressive capture and stunning story! ;o)

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sharky_

7:21PM | Sat, 08 January 2005

Very interesting story. And to top it all, my sons birthday is on Oct 12......lol Aloha

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inkev1961

8:56AM | Sun, 09 January 2005

Amazing work and love this type. Incredible story and interesting. Love to see more of Your "Time Travel" type! Super frame too! Excellent and a Vote.

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