People War of 1812 Annual Re-enactment

War of 1812 Annual Re-enactment · 07:27 PM

Some great shots continuing to be posted on this thread! Good job all! I got to see an annual re-enactment of the War of 1812 at Battlefield Park in Stoney Creek. This is the site of an historic battle between the Americans and the British. We got there just after a downpour and left just prior to another one. Luckily the rain held off for the battle. Amazingly, I saw 3 other Pentaxians there!! Here's a few shots.

Fire!!!

Muzzle Flash

Volley and Flash

Big Bang

SpecialK · 06-02-2013, 09:37 PM

Nice ones. It's not easy getting the flash...

**Kerrowdown** · 06-03-2013, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

It's not easy getting the flash...

Your right, you need a little extra luck.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/post-your-photos/169256d13667...inedcannon.jpg

**Kerrowdown** · 06-03-2013, 01:12 AM

Very good images, the guy in the fourth image will be deaf standing that close.

**Schraubstock** · 06-03-2013, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

the guy in the fourth image will be deaf standing that close

And tinnitus for the rest of his life.

Bloody ripper shots as we say in OZ. (Both participants and photographer)

Greetings

leptim · 06-03-2013, 05:30 AM

Good stuff...did we win again?

pete-tarmigan · 06-03-2013, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Some great shots continuing to be posted on this thread! Good job all! I got to see an annual re-enactment of the War of 1812 at Battlefield Park in Stoney Creek. This is the site of an historic battle between the Americans and the British. We got there just after a downpour and left just prior to another one. Luckily the rain held off for the battle. Amazingly, I saw 3 other Pentaxians there!! Here's a few shots.

Did the Americans lose again? (Despite what American history textbooks say -- they invaded and were pushed back across the border -- looks like they lost to me. Also, Washington, D.C., was sacked and burned -- including the White House. It's white today because it was initially whitewashed after the fire, then they kept painting it white.)

Last edited by pete-tarmigan; 06-03-2013 at 07:18 AM.

8540tomg · 06-03-2013, 08:27 AM

We are still here so I guess we must have won.

Kicking myself on this one. I was going to drive in from Waterloo for this event.

The weather forecast was so bad I didn't. Fortunately I have these great images for consolaition.

Tom G

**Kerrowdown** · 06-03-2013, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

Did the Americans lose again?

Not once Hollywood get hold of it!

fotogaffer · 06-03-2013, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Nice ones. It's not easy getting the flash...

Thanks SpecialK. Burst mode and just fire away hoping to catch the flash and I caught a few, but I do have tons of pics with nothing but smoke as well!

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Your right, you need a little extra luck.

Thanks kerrowdown!

Love your cannon shot!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/post-your-photos/169256d13667...inedcannon.jpg

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Very good images, the guy in the fourth image will be deaf standing that close.

Yep, I noticed they all had earplugs, an accomodation I'm sure the original combatants didn't benefit from!

Originally posted by Schraubstock

And tinnitus for the rest of his life.

Bloody ripper shots as we say in OZ. (Both participants and photographer)

Greetings

Thanks Schraubstock. Greetings back. Hopefully the earplugs are effective!

Originally posted by leptim

Good stuff...did we win again?

Thanks leptim. I was trying to stay out of the politics of all this, but indeed the Americans lost this one and others to follow. Long and short of it is, that's why we have a border at the 49th parallel today!

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

Did the Americans lose again? (Despite what American history textbooks say -- they invaded and were pushed back across the border -- looks like they lost to me. Also, Washington, D.C., was sacked and burned -- including the White House. It's white today because it was initially whitewashed after the fire, then they kept painting it white.)

Thanks for your comments pete-tarmigan! As I said earlier, I just wanted to put up the pics without the politics, but I share your understanding of this moment in history! Did you ever read Pierre Berton's account? I found it interesting especially regarding the native input to the war effort on both sides!

Originally posted by 8540tomg

We are still here so I guess we must have won.

Kicking myself on this one. I was going to drive in from Waterloo for this event.

The weather forecast was so bad I didn't. Fortunately I have these great images for consolaition.

Tom G

Yes indeed the British were victorious, maintaining the border for our eventual confederation!

There is another re-enactment in Grimsby this weekend on Saturday. This is the follow up battle that occured after the Stoney Creek battle and further drove the Americans away. This also the only re-enactment that will have some small boats (20 ft rowboats) on the lake exchanging fire with infantry on the shore and then a land assault! Should be fun. Unfortunately, I don't think I can make that one in my own home town as we will be away!

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Not once Hollywood get hold of it!

Let's hope not!

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06-02-2013, 09:37 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Nice ones. It's not easy getting the flash...

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by SpecialK It's not easy getting the flash... Your right, you need a little extra luck. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/post-your-photos/169256d13667...inedcannon.jpg

06-03-2013, 01:12 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Very good images, the guy in the fourth image will be deaf standing that close.

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Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by kerrowdown the guy in the fourth image will be deaf standing that close And tinnitus for the rest of his life. Bloody ripper shots as we say in OZ. (Both participants and photographer) Greetings

06-03-2013, 05:30 AM	#6
leptim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fountain, CO Photos: Albums Posts: 611	Good stuff...did we win again?

06-03-2013, 07:11 AM	#7
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by fotogaffer Some great shots continuing to be posted on this thread! Good job all! I got to see an annual re-enactment of the War of 1812 at Battlefield Park in Stoney Creek. This is the site of an historic battle between the Americans and the British. We got there just after a downpour and left just prior to another one. Luckily the rain held off for the battle. Amazingly, I saw 3 other Pentaxians there!! Here's a few shots. Did the Americans lose again? (Despite what American history textbooks say -- they invaded and were pushed back across the border -- looks like they lost to me. Also, Washington, D.C., was sacked and burned -- including the White House. It's white today because it was initially whitewashed after the fire, then they kept painting it white.) Last edited by pete-tarmigan; 06-03-2013 at 07:18 AM.

06-03-2013, 08:27 AM	#8
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	We are still here so I guess we must have won. Kicking myself on this one. I was going to drive in from Waterloo for this event. The weather forecast was so bad I didn't. Fortunately I have these great images for consolaition. Tom G

06-03-2013, 08:41 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan Did the Americans lose again? Not once Hollywood get hold of it!

06-03-2013, 09:35 AM	#10
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Nice ones. It's not easy getting the flash... Thanks SpecialK. Burst mode and just fire away hoping to catch the flash and I caught a few, but I do have tons of pics with nothing but smoke as well! Originally posted by kerrowdown Your right, you need a little extra luck. Thanks kerrowdown! Love your cannon shot! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/post-your-photos/169256d13667...inedcannon.jpg Originally posted by kerrowdown Very good images, the guy in the fourth image will be deaf standing that close. Yep, I noticed they all had earplugs, an accomodation I'm sure the original combatants didn't benefit from! Originally posted by Schraubstock And tinnitus for the rest of his life. Bloody ripper shots as we say in OZ. (Both participants and photographer) Greetings Thanks Schraubstock. Greetings back. Hopefully the earplugs are effective! Originally posted by leptim Good stuff...did we win again? Thanks leptim. I was trying to stay out of the politics of all this, but indeed the Americans lost this one and others to follow. Long and short of it is, that's why we have a border at the 49th parallel today! Originally posted by pete-tarmigan Did the Americans lose again? (Despite what American history textbooks say -- they invaded and were pushed back across the border -- looks like they lost to me. Also, Washington, D.C., was sacked and burned -- including the White House. It's white today because it was initially whitewashed after the fire, then they kept painting it white.) Thanks for your comments pete-tarmigan! As I said earlier, I just wanted to put up the pics without the politics, but I share your understanding of this moment in history! Did you ever read Pierre Berton's account? I found it interesting especially regarding the native input to the war effort on both sides! Originally posted by 8540tomg We are still here so I guess we must have won. Kicking myself on this one. I was going to drive in from Waterloo for this event. The weather forecast was so bad I didn't. Fortunately I have these great images for consolaition. Tom G Yes indeed the British were victorious, maintaining the border for our eventual confederation! There is another re-enactment in Grimsby this weekend on Saturday. This is the follow up battle that occured after the Stoney Creek battle and further drove the Americans away. This also the only re-enactment that will have some small boats (20 ft rowboats) on the lake exchanging fire with infantry on the shore and then a land assault! Should be fun. Unfortunately, I don't think I can make that one in my own home town as we will be away! Originally posted by kerrowdown Not once Hollywood get hold of it! Let's hope not!