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Gus00
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 10:52
The battle images were shot during a 'tactical', basically a friendly competitive wargame away from spectators. Being away from the public gives photographers more freedom of movement. If you want to shoot an event like this it's also a good idea to contact a participating unit ahead of time and they will 'dress you out' in period clothing also improving your access.

Union troops advance,
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255571-md.jpg

7th Louisiana Inf. hold the line,
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255600-md.jpg

A report from the front,
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255576-lg.jpg

The New York Zouaves join the fight,
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255563-lg.jpg

Sergeant Major,
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255568-lg.jpg

Sunday morning. Church services in the field,
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255584-md.jpg

"I'll be home soon dear",
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3255595-lg.jpg

Dappled sunlight and full brimmed hats, :rolleyes:

Looking forward to your comments.
Titus213
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 11:25
Gus
Neat photos of a period of American history that should give us all pause. Well done. The color in Sergeant Major is terrific. The last picture is a cap to a great series. It definitley made me laugh.
Dirty Shirt
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 12:11
I live 10 minutes from there! I never thought about going there to take photos though, atleast not during a reenactment.
ayotnoms
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 12:13
Love the Zoave uniforms...and as the previous poster says, the last photo puts a humorous punctuation point to the series.
stoneylonesome
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 12:29
Great series of shots, thanks for sharing.
Alan B
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 13:22
Great set of shots.Very :cool:

:D
4nR
5th of April 2005 (Tue), 13:35
i like how you captured the realism of the reenactment, especiallythe part when lonely soldiers would use up anytime minutes between skirmishes. :D its cool how they let you in that close to take the shots.
Gus00
6th of April 2005 (Wed), 12:53
Thanks for all the kind words. About my 'access' I have a bit of an advantage. I've been reenacting myself for 13 years. This was one of the few events were I had enough free time to use my camera.
DOrtiz
6th of April 2005 (Wed), 15:49
.. taken in Manatee County, Florida. A place called Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/family/travel/hunsaderfarms2004/IMG_3595.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/family/travel/hunsaderfarms2004/IMG_3578.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/family/travel/hunsaderfarms2004/IMG_3588.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/family/travel/hunsaderfarms2004/IMG_3645.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/family/travel/hunsaderfarms2004/01.jpg

Regards,
Dave
DOrtiz
6th of April 2005 (Wed), 18:00
Yes, these images are not the easiest to capture.
DOrtiz
7th of April 2005 (Thu), 00:32
Gus, what glass did you shoot those with?
DOrtiz
7th of April 2005 (Thu), 04:22
. because the close-ups you took are absolutely amazing!!