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Civil War Soldier
Civil War Soldier
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study X (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D1X
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
Location: Brooksville, Florida
Date: Jan 21, 2006
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/2500 s
Galleries: Emotive, Military
Date Uploaded: Jan 31, 2006

 Short Breooksville, Florida. Civil War Games.

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Olympus PEN-F
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
02/26/2006 04:08:35 AM
That is a fabulous candid portrait. I know he's looking directly at you, but is has no feel at all of being staged or posed. His dead, emotionless gaze unequivocally conveys the sensory exhaustion that attends the battle weary soldier of every era. I am of course aware that the Civil War is pretty much over now, and that this man is a participant in some re-enactment event, but the effect of the photograph is nonetheless authentic and moving.

 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 02/07/2006 11:09:10 PM
What a wonderful shot. Did you try in sepia or B&W might have looked very vintage.
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 02/07/2006 02:57:08 PM
This is a great portrait shot. Amazing to think that this is a Civil War re-enactor... the look on his face, he really looks like he was in the war. Wonderful photo!
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Nikon D50
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6
 02/02/2006 11:09:13 AM
You nailed this one! I like how you captured the eyes.
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