Civil War Battle REenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by nam:
Casting my "vote" for this version, too - but I agree that the vignette is a bit strong and definite. The figures I would clone out are the two onlookers in the background just to the left of the center. The light is very nice here and I really like the friendly interaction among the enactors.

Civil War Battle REenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by Elaine:
I like this one better. Maybe a sepia tone to give an aged look?

Godspeed, Bailey the Big Black Dog
by dandavis

Comment by ursula:
Good looking dog! I like the inclusion of the Oregon grapes at bottom right, nice colour contrast to the rest of the image.
P.S.: Sorry to hear about your loss :)

Message edited by author 2013-02-01 13:48:48.

Civil War Battle REenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by Ann:
I think this one is better. I like it. The vignette might be a bit stronger than necessary, but that's just opinion.

It would have been beyond awesome to get those guys to stand stiffly and awkwardly for the photograph, like they would have back in the day. I'm laughing just thinking of trying to get people to do that now....good shot.

Civil War Battle REenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by jomari:
I really like this one. It could be an authentic period shot.

A few years ago I read a book called 'Confederates in The Attic', about civil war re-enacters. I was surprised to like it as much as I did. It was really fascinating.

Chama New Mexico Railyard
by dandavis

Comment by Ammie:
A colourful scene and a piece of life somewhere. Nice

Civil War Battle Reenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by tvsometime:
I find this immediately appealing as a nicely composed grouping. The second version doesn't change that much and although I like the bw conversion, I'm less in favor of the vignette.

Godspeed, Bailey the Big Black Dog
by dandavis

Comment by tvsometime:
Tough losing a dog that has served as a companion. Looks like a good friend.

Civil War Battle REenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by MacDonald:
I went back and forth between the color and this one - and I am bit torn as well - on one had the warm tones are lovely but as others have pointed out - the b&w adds to the authenticity of the era - Yes, cloning out some of the people would allow the canon to become even more a focal point and simplicity is a good thing when the people are in modern dress - however, given the number of people and the tress and such, it would be a fair amount of work and I not sure the pay off would warrant it .. I do like the suggestion put forth by [user]ciaegale[/user] to make it sepia - also adding grain might be a good choice but all in all it's a lovely shot of a piece of history.

Civil War Battle REenactment - Prairie Grove Arkansas
by dandavis

Comment by ciaeagle:
I definitely prefer the b/w to the color. Another option would be sepia. When will we see the one where they are shooting off the cannon? ;) I like that the cannon is the main subject and the people are accents.