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A Civil War Smoke Ring

Yesterday I attended the annual Civil War reenactment at Hale Farm and Village, part of the Western Reserve Historical Society.  This year’s reenactment seemed much bigger than in previous years and the battle plan was changed to reflect the 150th … Continue reading

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Red Tails and Blue Tail

This past weekend I saw the new film “Red Tails” at the movie theater.  The critics have not given it many good reviews, but I enjoyed it.  The film tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the group of African … Continue reading

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Reenactment Details

Often, while at a public event, it’s difficult to get clean photos without lots of distractions in the background.  This happens to me particularly at reenactments, when you want to preserve the look of authenticity at the event and you … Continue reading

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Leading Up to Memorial Day: Part IV

While photographing the D-Day reenactment in Conneaut, OH, I had been trying all day to capture a photo showing the muzzle flash from a rifle.  With literally hundreds of opportunities, shooting in continuous mode, this was the only shot of … Continue reading

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Leading Up to Memorial Day: Part III

In my run-up this week toward Memorial Day, the photos continue to illustrate the D-Day Reenactment in Conneaut, OH that is performed each summer.  In this photo, taken with a long telephoto lens, U.S. Army reenactors advance up the beach … Continue reading

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Leading Up to Memorial Day: Part II

As the troops disembark from the landing craft during the Conneaut D-Day reenactment, a P51 Mustang provides air support, strafing the German pillbox positions on the beach and bluff. Shooting this event while sitting on the steep bluff, there were … Continue reading

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Leading Up to Memorial Day: Part I

With Memorial Day approaching, only a week away, I thought I would post a series of photos in order to remind us of the true meaning of Memorial Day, to honor Americans who have died in all wars. Several years … Continue reading

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