I led a nature photography class yesterday, so today was my time to shoot instead... time for a little photojournalism, which I always enjoy...
This was the last day of the local Civil War Reenactment - the Battle of Pea Ridge, which occurred on March 7th and 8th, 1862.
I was very limited from where I could shoot, so I was primarily swapping out the 1.7X AF TC from the K10D and the FA* 300/2.8. So you may see several images showing "0mm" as the focal length - it's actually 510mm! I didn't have time to mess with focal length prompts when swapping, since battle was fast and furious...
The lull before the battle...
Taken at F/13, 1/350 sec., ISO200, 85mm with FA* 80-200/2.8:
Taken at F/6.7, 1/750 sec., ISO 200 , 510mm:
The Battle for Pea Ridge begins...
Taken at F/6.7, 1/1000 sec., ISO 200 , 510mm:
Taken at F/6.7, 1/750 sec., ISO 200, 510mm:
The effects of the massed fire was felt by the Confederate troops - taken at F/6.7, 1/750 sec., ISO 200, 510mm:
A fellow trooper looks down in shock at his fallen comrade - taken at F/6.7, 1/750 sec., ISO 200, 510mm:
Union Captain Rallies his troops. Taken at F/6.7, 1/750 sec., ISO 200, 510mm (soft filter effect):
Taken at F/6.7, 1/750 sec., ISO 200, 510mm:
Union Artillery fire - taken at F/6.7, 1/500 sec., ISO 200, 510mm:
Here's a favorite of mine - a posed shot after the battle. You should see it full sized! I tried to make it similar to the posed shots from that era. It's almost like the commander's face is a reflection of the fatigue and grim realities of what happened in the real battle. Taken at F/6.7, 1/250 sec., ISO 200, 28mm (Tamron 28-75/2.8)
Crop of the above image:
As time permits, more images will be put up in my Civil War Reenactment gallery.
I am considering putting together a 2008 calendar for the reenactors - I know there's interest, just have to see what the feedback will be and if they are willing to buy one!
Cheers,
Marc
Originally posted by NaClH2O 
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