Another trip in the way back machine ...

LWW · Aug 18, 2008

One of my favorite subkjects is historical recreations.

Although one can never truly relive history, at recreations I have found a number of people who have became so wrapped up in their characters that they bring a pseudo reality that TV, movies, and print media can never duplicate.

During the last few weekends I was privileged to witness a couple of cannon demonstration recreations. I wish I could post audio of the talks I had with some of the amazing people I spoke with.

All photos were shot with a Nikon D50 and Nikkor 24MM-120MM f3.5-f4.5 AF-D lens with aperture priority AE.

I hope they are enjoyed.

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LWW · Aug 18, 2008

The above were taken at George rogers Clark State Park at a recreation of the Battle of Pecuwe where the British tried to retake cannons stolen by Clark and used to defend the Miami valley of Ohio.

The gentleman on the far left is the retired head of the history dept at nearby Wittenburg University. Next to him is an amazing font of revolutionary war data.

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LWW · Aug 18, 2008

Above is an attempt at a Matthew Brady, if photography had existed then, type shots.

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LWW · Aug 18, 2008

The above is a US Civil War cannon recreation and the cannon's crew that was taken just outside of Lebanon, Ohio.

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LWW · Aug 18, 2008

And the Brady effect attempted again.

Getting the correct amount of faux grain and low contrast is challenging.

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LWW · Aug 18, 2008

And amomg my favorite recreation characters, not appearing however at these events, are Abraham Lincoln.

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LWW · Aug 18, 2008

And PFC Beauregard B Burntout.

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AF44 · Aug 18, 2008

love the color shots and the abe lincoln and the guy with the big beard... some of your black and white "retro" shots could use some help, particularly the one where i can see some colored granieness... i figure some vignette and a lil more work and they could be better

over all good shoot! :thumbup: