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  • #16
    Re: Vote For the June Cover

    While all the entries are very good #1 just has that look. I also think with a bit more "aging" work #4 could also have "it" as the posing is very similar to photos from that period. Great job all!
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    Joe McCleery
    4th Texas, Co. B

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    • #17
      Re: Vote For the June Cover

      While Im very excited about images One and Two. While I enjoy image one and its very smiliar to a number of LOC images; Chris's image, his vision and his documentation is awesome. Number two gets it. Although we've been very civilian orinented lately, I think its a nice change of pace. Congrats to everyone for nice plates.
      Drew
      Drew

      "God knows, as many posts as go up on this site everyday, there's plenty of folks who know how to type. Put those keyboards to work on a real issue that's tied to the history that we love and obsess over so much." F.B.

      "...mow hay, cut wood, prepare great food, drink schwitzel, knit, sew, spin wool, rock out to a good pinch of snuff and somehow still find time to go fly a kite." N.B.

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      • #18
        Re: Vote For the June Cover

        Originally posted by 1861 Springfield View Post
        While all the entries are very good #1 just has that look. I also think with a bit more "aging" work #4 could also have "it" as the posing is very similar to photos from that period. Great job all!
        Well, since I've already lost the vote to you:D, I don't mind asking if we should have urinated on our buttons as well to make it more aged in appearance? This is a real, live tintype, taken on a camera made in 1855 in an outdoor setting with available light, and unless some anachronisms in our gear can be pointed out, I don't know what 'aging' will do to improve it.

        As to the inspiration, it was really just an on the spot decision to pose like that, inspired by who-knows-which LOC, AC, etc. photo swimming in our minds. I think it's a great picture, and although I'm very pleased by it, the competition is fierce, and it's an honor to be competing against such a great slew of photos.

        Respectfully,
        Joe Marti

        ...and yes, I did use the search function...

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        • #19
          Re: Vote For the June Cover

          Originally posted by mtvernon View Post
          I don't mind asking if we should have urinated on our buttons as well to make it more aged in appearance?
          :omg_smile
          That's pretty funny. It may have to be aged urine though.
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          With Hunger and Death always close by their side.
          Came Terror, his herald - but the wailing comes first . . .
          We know he is coming, That demon called Hurst[/I][/FONT].[/SIZE]

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          • #20
            Re: Vote For the June Cover

            All are excellent. Kudos to all that participated.

            I went with #1 finally, but it was a tough choice. It just seems to me that #1 came right out of a history book. I'm still not sure it wasn't, heh.
            Ron Mueller
            Illinois
            New Madrid Guards

            "How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg?
            Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg."
            Abraham Lincoln

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            • #21
              Re: Vote For the June Cover

              Originally posted by mtvernon View Post
              Well, since I've already lost the vote to you:D, I don't mind asking if we should have urinated on our buttons as well to make it more aged in appearance? This is a real, live tintype, taken on a camera made in 1855 in an outdoor setting with available light, and unless some anachronisms in our gear can be pointed out, I don't know what 'aging' will do to improve it.
              Joe, I'm sorry if I said something you found offensive as that was not my intent. I actually thought I was being complimentary saying your print was a very strong 2nd choice to me. I guess I only showed my ignorance as I didn't know any of the pictures were taken on period cameras. We do live in a digital age.

              Again, I thought all the pictures were outstanding and I'm sorry If I offended anyone with my comments.
              ~
              Joe McCleery
              4th Texas, Co. B

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              • #22
                Re: Vote For the June Cover

                #1 just has that look
                It just seems to me that #1 came right out of a history book.
                But it's always so hard to choose!
                Bene von Bremen

                German Mess

                "I had not previously known one could get on, even in this unsatisfactory fashion, with so little brain."
                Ambrose Bierce "What I Saw of Shiloh"

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                • #23
                  Re: Vote For the June Cover

                  Originally posted by 1861 Springfield View Post
                  Joe, I'm sorry if I said something you found offensive as that was not my intent. I actually thought I was being complimentary saying your print was a very strong 2nd choice to me. I guess I only showed my ignorance as I didn't know any of the pictures were taken on period cameras. We do live in a digital age.

                  Again, I thought all the pictures were outstanding and I'm sorry If I offended anyone with my comments.
                  Ah, shucks, don't take it personally. Just hackin' on you.
                  Joe Marti

                  ...and yes, I did use the search function...

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                  • #24
                    Re: Vote For the June Cover

                    Joe,
                    One of the requirements for photos to even be eligible for this little vote is that they be "taken with period technology only." Digital enhancements and alterations are not an option.That bit of understanding may help you to view the archive of past winners and current contestants in a new light. ;-)

                    Originally posted by 1861 Springfield View Post
                    ...I didn't know any of the pictures were taken on period cameras. We do live in a digital age.
                    Troy Groves "AZReenactor"
                    1st California Infantry Volunteers, Co. C

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                    Ever consider what it means to be captured by Apaches?

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                    • #25
                      Re: Vote For the June Cover

                      Congratulations to Brian Chastain for his winning image submission this month. Thanks to all who participated. I will have the new cover up tonight, since I will be in the wilds of Georgia over the weekend.

                      We will ask for new submissions on June 20th. Watch this folder for the announcement.

                      This poll is officially closed.
                      ERIC TIPTON
                      Former AC Owner

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