The Captive

[Old Timer]

The Kentucky Militia didn't fare so well at the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782. This reenactor didn't either yesterday afternoon.

[Liz]

Great shots OT. Incredible. The make-up and costumes make for nice color shots! These would also fit well into the August Photo Project "Drama" and you did a great job as always. You do manage to find some great photo ops.

Thanks for sharing them. I enjoyed viewing them. I hope you're having a nice summer.

Liz

The Kentucky Militia didn't fare so well at the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782. This reenactor didn't either yesterday afternoon.

[almo]

Wow Larry, that first one is really disturbing and emotional. It's very thought provoking. What lens were you using?

[megan]

The shots are definitely provacative.

[Old Timer]

Wow Larry, that first one is really disturbing and emotional. It's very thought provoking. What lens were you using?

Thanks Almo. I have been to a few of these reenactments, but these guys stayed in character and played their parts as well as any. I was using the D2H and the 80-200 at 200 with a 1.4 extender. I was back at the edge of the battlefield and this action took place well into the middle of were the battle was fought.

[Old Timer]

The shots are definitely provacative.

This was just one of many scenes that were being played out at the same time across the battlefield. Nothing was rehearsed but was improvised by the reenactors. They were trying to stay true to the historical facts of the battle and the way their characters would have acted at the time.

[Old Timer]

Very impressive work Larry. I'm a history buff and would love to see a re-enactment sometime. These are really well done and I thank you for sharing them.

Best Regards,
Gene

Thanks Gene. Nice to hear from you. Looks like you guys had a great time this weekend in LA.

I am a history buff of sorts too and enjoy this type thing. I thought this one was very well done. The hardest part about photographing it is to try and keep all the modern stuff out of the frame and crop around spectators. I had to do a little PS on some cars and buildings in the background but I was pleased with the end result. Thanks for commenting.

[shutterman]

wow, these guys take the re-enacting very serious. Looks like a movie scene. Great shots! Good thing they didn't capture you as well!