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the riever


the riever
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Copyright: bryan johnstone (luckybry) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 666 W: 32 N: 882] (6648)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-29
Categories: Humorous, Event, Action
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-31 5:48
Viewed: 187
Points: 17
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
another shot from the reivers weekend in Hawick this guy was playing a riever in the renactment show was good fun to watch so took some shots of the poeple dressed up in the costumes i have added a description of the rievers below if any more ifno is needed you can find out about the festivial at hawickreivers.com also there are lots of rievers weebsite
Reiving, raiding for cattle and sheep, and whatever else which could be transported, was the only way to survive and it became an established way of life, a profession, which was regarded with no discredit amongst the Borderers.

The practice spread and was passed down through the generations.
Reiving was not confined to cross boundary targets. Indeed the borderers had a much closer allegiance to their family than to their country. Raids were made, not in the name of Scotland or England, but in the name of their family or clan.
Not only did the Scots raid the English and the English raid the Scots but they took to raiding each other, especially when some act, real or imagined, sparked off conflict between families which often resulted in feuds lasting for generations.
Reiving was not limited to the poorest people, and many a nobleman condoned and even participated in the activities. Officials such as the Wardens of the Marches, who were there to uphold the law, were not above indulging in reiving if they had the opportunity.
i croped and added border to this one before posting i have a few more if anyone would like to see them i will uploadty for looking
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To hifimusicdai: tyluckybry 4 04-03 10:48
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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1397 W: 31 N: 3045] (12300)
  • [2009-03-31 7:18]
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HI Bryan
Captain Morgan is alive and kicking.
A center shot with the sword slicing the air.
You did a good job with the background while the chap is quite sharp.
Dot

Hi Bryan,

Is this a shot o' one o' yer distant ancestors but seriously folks the shot is well taken with great focus on the character. I like blurring in the bg it has given a 3d effect to it imho well done.

Regards
Jon

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1626 W: 118 N: 2805] (11304)
  • [2009-03-31 10:23]
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Hi Brian
Excellent recriation of the past; excellent colours and light and a very good charpness and composition.
Great work,
mb

Hello Bryan.
Nice moment but have to say with poor quatity.
Cant put my finger on itt, but think, the picture was out of focus and you did a sharpening and a colour boost on it.?
Result is a grain (noise) from top to bottom.
Best wishes from Jan

Good 3 dimensional image with good dof. Nowadays the reiving is the domain of the taxman no doubt.
Warm regards
David

lol :)

hi Bryan,

interesting shot of this captain.. :) the bg is fantastic as well.. nice work you did here.. nice work..

regards, terry

Selam Bryan
What an interesting capture and action
Great note
Take care
Burak

Hi my friend.

Veryu nice image, with great pov and so nice, dynamic atmosphere. Love you way of changing "styles" in every new photo.

Have a great day!
David

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  • werdir Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 38 N: 592] (2633)
  • [2009-04-04 13:33]

Hi Bryan,

You've captured this interesting fellow well. The DOF is perfect, with a sharp focus on the subject.

Colorful and interesting.

Regards,
Werner

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