Battle of Cedar Creek (2009 Reenactment)(bunch-o-pics)

Battle of Cedar Creek (2009 Reenactment)(bunch-o-pics) · Posted by MRRiley, 10-18-2009, 08:04 PM

Spent the last couple of days shooting the reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek in Middletown, VA. I ran into Stoge (from Front Royal) today when I noticed his Pentaxes.

We had a great time chatting and shooting in spite of the rather brisk weather. The following shots are mostly cavalry stuff. I will post more infantry, artillery and portraits over the next few days.

1. Just to start things off with a BANG!

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The only thing that bothers me is that many of the guys (particularly in the cavalry) broke character a lot (smiles and laughing) but I guess it probably was a lot of fun so what should I expect... LOL

Mike

Eruditass · 10-18-2009, 08:27 PM

Great pics, seems like I overlooked this event on your calendar. Looks like an old movie except the color is too good!

I like the guy in the first pic pumping his arm, and some people look like they are hiding a smiley - looks like a lot of fun (have not been to one).

Really like #12's composition, #1 has amazing timing, and #5 gives a good feeling

JMR · 10-18-2009, 08:29 PM

Great series. Very well done.

jMR

*mel* · 10-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Oooh these are nice. Now I'm totally kicking myself for not going!! Inexcusable on my part. Awesome shots Mike.

*Jimbo* · 10-18-2009, 08:56 PM

Mike, someof your best work. Well done bud! JIM

madmikess · 10-18-2009, 09:23 PM

Very nice series. Love the first shot of the cannon firing, I wish I could have that kind of timing.

Sometimes I think my summer was almost wasted because of my days off schedule (wed/thurs), I would have loved to get out to some of the re-enactments that happen around here on a yearly basis. Nice job!

Black Magic · 10-18-2009, 09:54 PM

I really like number 5. It looks like the real deal; plus it has a great sense of movement and action.

*Ash* · 10-18-2009, 11:00 PM

AWESOME !!!
Mike, these are not just one in a million moments, but brilliantly captured also.
Something right out of Sweet Home Alabama.
First one's a cracker!
Great stuff - thanks for sharing.

*dugrant153* · 10-18-2009, 11:58 PM

wow... these are FANTASTIC!!!

Elva · 10-19-2009, 12:25 AM

Looks like them fellows had a load of fun at it as well.. Lovely photos and the outfits look so right. You did good.

juanraortiz · 10-19-2009, 12:39 AM

Fantastic series. The first one is great but the last one is absolutly briiliant.

MRRiley · 10-19-2009, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by Eruditass

Great pics, seems like I overlooked this event on your calendar. Looks like an old movie except the color is too good!

I like the guy in the first pic pumping his arm, and some people look like they are hiding a smiley - looks like a lot of fun (have not been to one).

Really like #12's composition, #1 has amazing timing, and #5 gives a good feeling

Thanks! I won't tell how many cannon firings I shot to get that one... LOL And I am real pleased with #5 as well. Sort of a "center of the maelstrom" thing going. I'm going to be doing some B&W and sepia conversions of these.

Originally Posted by JMR

Great series. Very well done.

jMR

Thanks JMR. It was a "blast" to shoot.

Originally Posted by mel

Oooh these are nice. Now I'm totally kicking myself for not going!! Inexcusable on my part. Awesome shots Mike.

Thanks Mel! Yeah you shoulda come out!!! It was a bit steep ($15) to get in but if you went both days it was only $20... And Sunday was a lot dryer.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Mike, some of your best work. Well done bud! JIM

Thanks Jim! I'm really getting a kick of of these various events.

Originally Posted by madmikess

Very nice series. Love the first shot of the cannon firing, I wish I could have that kind of timing. Sometimes I think my summer was almost wasted because of my days off schedule (wed/thurs), I would have loved to get out to some of the re-enactments that happen around here on a yearly basis. Nice job!

Thanks Mike! As I said above, not gonna say how many shots it took to get that one perfect cannon fire shot! LOL Yeah, next summer you need to check the schedule and work some days off to shoot these. Lots of fun.

Mike

MRRiley · 10-19-2009, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Black Magic

I really like number 5. It looks like the real deal; plus it has a great sense of movement and action.

Thanks BM!! I was pleased with that one as well.

Originally Posted by Ash

AWESOME !!!
Mike, these are not just one in a million moments, but brilliantly captured also.
Something right out of Sweet Home Alabama.
First one's a cracker!
Great stuff - thanks for sharing.

Thanks Ash! These things are a challenge to shoot and a lot of fun to boot. A lot of car alrms got a kick out of the cannon fire too. Every time they lit one of a half dozen car alrms would start up. LOL

Originally Posted by Elva

Looks like them fellows had a load of fun at it as well.. Lovely photos and the outfits look so right. You did good.

Thanks Elva! It's amazing how much care most of these guys put into their uniforms and accessories and all at their own expense. The infantry can get off pretty cheap but the cavalry guys spend a fortune.

Originally Posted by juanraortiz

Fantastic series. The first one is great but the last one is absolutly briiliant.

Thanks Juan! Can you imagine standing in a line like that and shooting at each other? Not me.

Mike

**Peter Zack** · 10-19-2009, 07:42 AM

Great stuff Mike. I like 1,5 and 12 as well. In fact the whole series is very good. But #9 really caught my eye. The black horse further right looks frightened and it really gives the shot a 'real' feel.

I agree that the last one is a great shot and well chosen shooting angle.

*skinja* · 10-19-2009, 11:27 AM

Mike, truly a great series. I really enjoy your work.

OK so whats next, I look forward to whatever it is.

John