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The Well Of The Dead


The Well Of The Dead
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Copyright: Robin Chapman (RobinChapman) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 34] (207)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-12
Camera: Nikon D80, AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-17 1:36
Viewed: 685
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Well of the Dead is situated close to where the fighting was heaviest. Here, among several other corpses, was found the body of Alexander Macgillivray of Dunmaglass, who led the Clan Chattan regiment in the Prince's army.

Clan Chatten, who numbered 350, lost, it is believed, more heavily than any other regiment. All the officers were killed, except three, and one of these was wounded. Dunmaglass, who died stretching out for water at a spring, now know as the Well of the Dead, was engaged to a young lady, Elizabeth Campbell of Clunas, who died broken-hearted two years after the battle.The major of the Clan Chattan regiment, who was also a Macgillivray and known as Big John of the Markets, killed a dozen of the enemy with his sword before he was slain. Great slaughter was made too among the Camerons, Frasers and Stewarts of Appin by Cumberland's men. Lochiel was wounded by grape shot in both his ankles, but was carried safely off the field. Another chief, Maclachlan of Maclachlan, was killed as he was leading his own clan and the Macleans into action, while Maclean of Drumin, the second in command, and his two sons shared the same fate.

The Appin Stewarts fought with dogged courage around the banner of their clan. Seventeen men sacrificed themselves to protect the colours, until at length Donald Livingston, a member of the regiment, cut the flag from its staff and carried it away.

The Duke of Cumberland reckoned that the rebels lost 2,000 men on the field of battle and in the pursuit. Most historians, however, think that the actual number was from 1,000 to 1,200 - still a very large proportion of a small army. The casualties in the Royal army amounted to only 310 killed and wounded.

The Inscription On the Tombstone Reads "Here The Chief Of The Macgillvrays Fell"
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I really like this!!
The color tones are very beautiful contrasting with the surroundings and the frame.
Very nice lighting and POV you have- looks like something really professional, such as something from a magazine.
Great work and beautiful result.
TFS

Good morning Robin

Excellent shot here and interesting post. particularly as one of the guys I work with here is a decendant. He was really pleased when i sent the link and loves your image.

Great work

TFS regards Helen

Another great image Robin, and a fascinating insight into this very historical battle.

Good work.

TFS, Gary

Excellent POV and light. Nice note too. Not a clue on how to improve this. Congratulations.

Hello Robin!

Amazing shot, a wonderful composition and an interesting post. TFS!

Regards, Nina

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 3 N: 531] (3604)
  • [2008-01-19 11:55]

hello Robin, great atmosphere and light. I feel the chill of the snow and of the history.
regards
bev

I have to vote for it. I grew up in Culloden, Nova Scotia. Nice lighting, POV

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  • tyro Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 79 N: 821] (3893)
  • [2008-01-23 15:43]

Hello, Robin.

A very interesting post, both the photograph and the note.

Despite popular opinion, I think I actually prefer this one to your previous posting of the cottage: the composition is superb. That sky is heavy and brooding and in great contrast to the snow in the foreground - you can almost feel the "crunchiness" of that part-frozen snow - and the detail and texture in the grass is fantastic. Although we can read most of what is written on the stone, perhaps a slightly better view of that would be preferable, but then the rest of your composition might have been totally different.

Excellent!

Best Wishes,

John.

P.S. Just a thought if you're interested - I've put a wee bit of history about "Butcher" Cumberland here.

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