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Another Time, War of 1812


Another Time, War of 1812
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Copyright: Wanda McKinnon (WMcK) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 747 W: 11 N: 1599] (6213)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-13
Categories: Event, Mood
Camera: Canon 5D, Cannon 70-200 f2.8 IS USM, 77mm Haze UV
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2008/07/18 "Time" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-17 5:05
Viewed: 260
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The war of 1812.
*”The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and its colonies, including Upper Canada (Ontario), Lower Canada (Quebec), Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Bermuda.
The war lasted from 1812 to 1815, although a peace treaty was signed in 1814. By the end of the war, 1,600 British and 2,260 American soldiers had died. In addition, tens of thousands of slaves escaped to British lines because of their offer of freedom, or they just fled in the chaos of war. The British settled a few thousand of the newly freed Americans in Nova Scotia.
Great Britain had been at war with France since 1793 and in order to impede neutral trade with France in response to the Continental Blockade, Britain imposed a series of trade restrictions that the U.S. contested as illegal under international law. The United States declared war on Britain on June 18, 1812 for a combination of reasons, including outrage at the impressment (conscription) of American sailors into the British navy, frustration at British restraints on neutral trade, and anger at alleged British military support for American Indians who were hostile to the United States.”
Over the weekend many volunteers from both Canada and the U.S. spent their time dressed and living as they did in 1813 at Upper Canada Village to present the reenactment of the battle of Chrysler farm. These folks lived in tents, prepared their food and lived as the people of that time would have. Upper Canada Village is maintained totally as the village was in the time period.
This image is of the British soldiers as they have just left the church, from their prayers in preparation for the battle.
Unfortunately for us the second day of the battle could not proceed as the rain you see falling in the image, prevents the firing of black powder, so the battle reenactment was cancelled at the last minute.

*Wikipedia
Thanks for helping me learn and grow. Thanks Helen for another challenge.
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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3300 W: 267 N: 6202] (23100)
  • [2008-07-17 5:09]

Very fine perspective here! superb PoV, fine composition, lovely colours and a grand original addition to the theme
TFS
silke

Hi Wanda,
I like the perspective made by the soldier and the red of their costume . Your blured backgroung helps to concentrate on the main subject . I can see the rain drops .
Daniel

Hi Wanda,
Beautifully composed. I feel like this is a scene from a remake of a Jane Austen movie. IMO, the image would not have the same 'ooomph' factor without the woman on the right. I don't think I can suggest ways of improving it. A job well done. Danilo

What an interesting event this must have been, a shame it was rained out as I'm sure alot of work went into planning the day. I like the bright colors and the clothing. Great job! TFS and have a happy day!

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 990 W: 51 N: 641] (10567)
  • [2008-07-17 7:36]

Hi Wanda,
very beautiful composition.Good perspective.Congratulations.TFS.Necla.

The red coats stand out so incredibly strong here Wanda! Excellent sharpness, LOVE the vignetting around the pic, gives it an old world feel! Nice work!
B-) B-)
Linda

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2983 W: 553 N: 3289] (14608)
  • [2008-07-17 9:53]

Hi Wanda,
Excellent entry for the theme! The composition with these soldiers walking towards an uncertain time is very good!
I like the focus on their red uniforms and the light blurred rest of image.
Very beautifully done! Annie

Hi , Very good composition as they march into the frame, great dof and sharpness which brings out the colors against the background

rgds
Allen

Hello Wanda,

A very well composed shot!
The line of the soldiers, with their bright red uniforms, follows the line of the road and guides us into the shot!

I find the position of the lady very interesting! It can be read on so many different levels!
Good dof.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3295 W: 84 N: 2609] (17493)
  • [2008-07-17 12:03]

Hello Wanda.
Thanks for the historical note. good done.
In the picture it looks to me, they marching back to The United Kingdom, hahaVery nice shot.
Regards from Jan

Hi Wanda
wonderful scene.
great capture of "history lesson". perfect for Friday's theme.
beautiful colors.
good composition.
tfs
tsilla

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 213 N: 6664] (26330)
  • [2008-07-17 14:12]

What an life! And death too!
Good notes Wanda - thank you.
This is a good composition - the actors are well placed. Strong colours - that red stands out. I always found it amusing to think the soldiers wore red - how could they ever think to hide in battles? You can't sneak up in a red jacket!
TFS
Janice

your photo's clarity and colors are great.
DOF is well done. did the soldier loose?
a good contribution for this week.
thanks
y2koSan

hi wanda, neat shot, the sharpness and colors in this are wonderful, great idea and excellent notes,
tfs,
scott

strong image with character! the reds really stand out. i like how they face away from the view Wanda.

TFS

i a n

Hello Wanda

A superb capture herem fantastic contrast and detail a very nice POV and good idea for the theme. Interesting notes too

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 257 W: 56 N: 359] (3103)
  • [2008-07-18 13:00]

Wow,perfect DOF with this image Wanda,& your colours are vibrant.A great match for Fidays theme.I guess that fast lens helps on the duller days,details are sharp.
TFS

Ron

That new camera didn't let you down with this shot Wanda. Very well composed and the colours stand out well against the misty looking background. A wonderful contribution to the theme,
David

Hello Wanda,
The chosen 2.8 focal makes for such a terrific DOF here by far the srongest point of your composition in my opinion .Whatever has to be sharp undeniably is ! I like it a lot, flawlessly presented and the colors of the soldiers' uniforms are vibrant,
Bravo,
Carol

Hi Karen,
Very beautiful POV, colours, light and contrasts.Excellent composition.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

would you want to go to this time if suddenly you have the chance to be a time traveller for one day, Wanda?

reminders of another time.. i like the title suit well with your subject.. lovely interpration of this week theme and sure look like from the past because of the bg.. tfs..

regards, terry

Hello, Wanda -
Great POV for this wonderful image. The line of soldiers in their colorful coats angling down the road lead the eye perfectly through the frame. Sharp details and fine atmosphere which makes the viewer feel transported to the time of the war. Well done.

Hi Wanda,

Your Fstop slowly lets the first soldier in line blur away and the timeless feeling of this picture really makes me believe this is the 1800's.
Seems like the weather was not that great. But the red and white make the picture look nice and colourful.

TFS
Els

Hi Wanda,
Sorry for this late reply. Anyway a wonderful step back in time :-) The red jackets are a striking detail in theis image. The row of soldiers gives the picture a nice depth. The lady at the end of the row is teh finishing touch! Well observed and captured.
Hans

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4095 W: 209 N: 3573] (27003)
  • [2008-07-20 5:59]

Hi Wanda

Superb use of a shallow dof, & good repetition of the soldiers. Tfs!

So much visual information in this sharp picture. Well done.

Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 780 W: 0 N: 1191] (4966)
  • [2008-07-22 7:07]

Peaceful canadians, we are known, yet in every war we are always there to help battle it out. I think they should change the slogan.
You really take us back into time, Good shot
Dot

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 122 N: 1975] (16659)
  • [2008-07-22 8:30]

Very nice historical shot Wanda! The high quality of the lens shows very well here. Great composition and great etchnique, thanks!

Mario

Hello Wanda!
Very good point of view and perfect image!
Nice colours and excellent focus!
Best regards!
Lili

ciao Wanada..
looking to your gallary.. i have found a lot of interesting jobs..
this is really unusual.. it looks thaken on field.. or from a movie!!
a wonderful composition.. with an excellent light and a perfect focus!! wonderful indeed! brava!
ciao Marco

Hi Wanda,
somehow the narrow focus has really worked well here.
I like the reds in the picture :-)
Well done.
Best regards, Daniel

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