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p.1 #1Civil War
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I’ve been mostly shooting birds and wildlife the past few years, but decided to mix it up today and take the kids to the Civil War reenactment in Huntington Beach. Dusted off the Nikon 200 f/2, paired it with the Z9, and grabbed some shots. Hope you enjoy!
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Sep 01, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Living in Maryland I am surrounded by multitudes of anything Civil War. My BS is in History and the Civil War was my specialty. I used to attend reenactments in Gettysburg and Antietam all the time.
These are superb compositions in all respects photography. Love the tone here! Mathew Brady-ish!
Excellent work here!
Dan
These are superb compositions in all respects photography. Love the tone here! Mathew Brady-ish!
Excellent work here!
Dan
Sep 01, 2025 at 10:07 AM
p.1 #3Civil War
Thank you so much Dan. Appreciate your kind comment.
I have planned another short trip to Conowingo later this year for the Bald Eagles but since I am taking the family, we also plan to do some sightseeing -mostly civil war related- in Richmond/Williamsburg area in VA…
Cheers
Kambiz
Danpbphoto wrote:
Living in Maryland I am surrounded by multitudes of anything Civil War. My BS is in History and the Civil War was my specialty. I used to attend reenactments in Gettysburg and Antietam all the time.
These are superb compositions in all respects photography. Love the tone here! Mathew Brady-ish!
Excellent work here!
Dan
I have planned another short trip to Conowingo later this year for the Bald Eagles but since I am taking the family, we also plan to do some sightseeing -mostly civil war related- in Richmond/Williamsburg area in VA…
Cheers
Kambiz
Danpbphoto wrote:
Living in Maryland I am surrounded by multitudes of anything Civil War. My BS is in History and the Civil War was my specialty. I used to attend reenactments in Gettysburg and Antietam all the time.
These are superb compositions in all respects photography. Love the tone here! Mathew Brady-ish!
Excellent work here!
Dan
Sep 01, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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cambyses wrote:
Thank you so much Dan. Appreciate your kind comment.
I have planned another short trip to Conowingo later this year for the Bald Eagles but since I am taking the family, we also plan to do some sightseeing -mostly civil war related- in Richmond/Williamsburg area in VA…
Cheers
Kambiz
These are superb compositions in all respects photography. Love the tone here! Mathew Brady-ish!
Excellent work here!
Dan
Well I was a "regular" at Conowingo long ago when I could be alone or maybe 1 or 2 other photographers...Gerov is still here on FM...the one's that go there now were after me when Conowingo became a "hit".
There is mucho Civil War history in the area in Va. you plan to visit. Granted it will be more pro one side than another, but do not neglect those sites. We have much to learn from our differences back then. Gettysburg is wonderful! I spend days there not moments.
Have fun!
Dan
Where President Abraham Lincoln made his speech.
Thank you so much Dan. Appreciate your kind comment.
I have planned another short trip to Conowingo later this year for the Bald Eagles but since I am taking the family, we also plan to do some sightseeing -mostly civil war related- in Richmond/Williamsburg area in VA…
Cheers
Kambiz
Danpbphoto wrote
Living in Maryland I am surrounded by multitudes of anything Civil War. My BS is in History and the Civil War was my specialty. I used to attend reenactments in Gettysburg and Antietam all the time.These are superb compositions in all respects photography. Love the tone here! Mathew Brady-ish!
Excellent work here!
Dan
Well I was a "regular" at Conowingo long ago when I could be alone or maybe 1 or 2 other photographers...Gerov is still here on FM...the one's that go there now were after me when Conowingo became a "hit".
There is mucho Civil War history in the area in Va. you plan to visit. Granted it will be more pro one side than another, but do not neglect those sites. We have much to learn from our differences back then. Gettysburg is wonderful! I spend days there not moments.
Have fun!
Dan
Where President Abraham Lincoln made his speech.
Sep 01, 2025 at 01:08 PM
p.1 #5Civil War
I will mention that on a 30" calibrated monitor these look overwhelming!
Fine photography!
Dan
Fine photography!
Dan
Sep 01, 2025 at 01:11 PM
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douter wrote:
These are magnificent, Kambiz!
Douglas
Thank you so much Douglas...
-Kambiz
These are magnificent, Kambiz!
Douglas
Thank you so much Douglas...
-Kambiz
Sep 02, 2025 at 10:35 AM
p.1 #9Civil War
Bill Gass wrote:
EXCELLENT Pictures...Great Job!
Thank you so much Bill...
EXCELLENT Pictures...Great Job!
Thank you so much Bill...
Sep 02, 2025 at 08:03 PM
p.1 #11Civil War
These are super cool. Love them all. processing is PERFECT. Voted
Joel
Joel
Sep 04, 2025 at 06:09 AM
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RustyBug wrote:
Very well presented.
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J. Pow wrote:
These are super cool. Love them all. processing is PERFECT. Voted
Joel
Thank you so much Joel and Kent... Very much appreciate your comments...
Very well presented.
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J. Pow wrote:
These are super cool. Love them all. processing is PERFECT. Voted
Joel
Thank you so much Joel and Kent... Very much appreciate your comments...
Sep 04, 2025 at 11:42 AM
p.1 #13Civil War
Thank you again everyone for your comments...
Here are a few more frames from the same event, including a "selfie" with Mr. President, at the end
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Here are a few more frames from the same event, including a "selfie" with Mr. President, at the end
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Sep 04, 2025 at 02:39 PM
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Couple more from the same event... Hope you like them...
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Sep 09, 2025 at 03:19 PM
p.1 #15Civil War
Damn, the texture in these looks almost like an etching! B&W was 100% the best choice.
Sep 09, 2025 at 09:46 PM
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StoneCrop wrote:
Damn, the texture in these looks almost like an etching! B&W was 100% the best choice.
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cth55 wrote:
Great set. Love the processing!
Chris
Thanks a lot guys... Glad you like them. I had a lot of fun editing these after a long time of shooting birds and wildlife only
Damn, the texture in these looks almost like an etching! B&W was 100% the best choice.
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cth55 wrote:
Great set. Love the processing!
Chris
Thanks a lot guys... Glad you like them. I had a lot of fun editing these after a long time of shooting birds and wildlife only
Sep 10, 2025 at 04:51 PM
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Congrats on your "Featured Thread" win!
As a student of History and our Civil War, your images have that Matthew Brady-esque "vibe" to them.
He toned many of his Civil War photos as you have.
Again extremely well done Kambiz!
Dan
Gettysburg Natl Battlefield Visitors Center and the Robt E Lee Mansion at Arlington Natl Cemetery
As a student of History and our Civil War, your images have that Matthew Brady-esque "vibe" to them.
He toned many of his Civil War photos as you have.
Again extremely well done Kambiz!
Dan
Gettysburg Natl Battlefield Visitors Center and the Robt E Lee Mansion at Arlington Natl Cemetery
Sep 13, 2025 at 09:17 AM
p.1 #19Civil War
Nice choice to use Sepia tone to present these. Gives a nice civil war era look. I do wonder if they (civil war era photos) were like that when they were first taken or if they yellowed over time and now we equate that look with old photos.
Sep 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Detroitable wrote:
Nice choice to use Sepia tone to present these. Gives a nice civil war era look. I do wonder if they (civil war era photos) were like that when they were first taken or if they yellowed over time and now we equate that look with old photos.
Hi Patrick!
The images I posted are "copies" from the original Mathew Brady and crews final image.
Mathew Brady had a team of photographers and while many photos are associated to his taking, a member of his "crew" could have taken the image.
Most, if not ALL, processing was done by Brady and his "crew" on the battlefield.
I have visited the National Archives to see his original glass plate negatives and albumen prints. If you are ever in the DC area, NARA is well worth the visit. Many tones are the tones displayed so wonderfully here by Kambiz!
Dan
Edited on Sep 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM · View previous versions
Nice choice to use Sepia tone to present these. Gives a nice civil war era look. I do wonder if they (civil war era photos) were like that when they were first taken or if they yellowed over time and now we equate that look with old photos.
Hi Patrick!
The images I posted are "copies" from the original Mathew Brady and crews final image.
Mathew Brady had a team of photographers and while many photos are associated to his taking, a member of his "crew" could have taken the image.
Most, if not ALL, processing was done by Brady and his "crew" on the battlefield.
I have visited the National Archives to see his original glass plate negatives and albumen prints. If you are ever in the DC area, NARA is well worth the visit. Many tones are the tones displayed so wonderfully here by Kambiz!
Dan
Edited on Sep 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM · View previous versions
Sep 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM