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  • #16
    Re: Vote For the September Cover

    i do like the 4th pic...all the federals look good. the picture of the camp is also good. great pics!

    -Dave Wellerding
    4th Ohio Co. E
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    • #17
      Re: Vote For the September Cover

      My vote had to go with number two....
      Rarely do you see good looking camp shots, although you see originals often.
      Number one was my second, but number two stole it away.
      Great image.
      Travis Franklin
      "Patrick Fhailen"

      The Missoura Shirkers
      4th Mo. Inf.

      "The Northern onslaught upon slavery was no more than a piece of specious humbug designed to conceal its desire for economic control of the Southern states." Charles Dickens, 1862

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      • #18
        Re: Vote For the September Cover

        Number 3 got my vote. Oh, wait, you must explain why you chose it.

        Because...I...like...it.
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        • #19
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          it's number 3 for me. That little girl looks like she was snatched out of the history books. Great image!
          V/R
          [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][SIZE="5"]Brandon L. Jolly[/SIZE][/FONT]

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          • #20
            Re: Vote For the September Cover

            Did a Google search a little while ago and came up empty-handed looking for images that might be similar to the ones submitted this month. Might be fun to go out on the net and see if anyone can find an image that matches one of the four. They are all very period-looking poses for sure. Who can be the first to make a match?
            ERIC TIPTON
            Former AC Owner

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            • #21
              Re: Vote For the September Cover

              Originally posted by BrianHicks View Post
              #2.

              Field image. Taken at the 'Return to ranks' event in Ga a few years ago. The image was taken by Wendell Decker.

              Inspiration? Those original images which have a camp site in the background,.

              Besides... we don't always have to have an A/C front cover image with a clear distinct personality on display.. do we? ;)
              My vote went to #2, with my compliments to the other submissions.

              I'm always pleased when reenactors sacrifice the discernibility of their faces and their personal impressions for the sake of a group photo...it seems that most aren't willing, when kicking in towards the fee of having an image done, to relegate themselves to "background artist" status. Yet, how many countless originals turn up that look just like this, in which the photographer is seemingly a thousand miles away? In producing an accurate image of a group, the distance between the lens and the subject is, in itself, accurate -- and it also masks any so-called imperfections in individuals that might otherwise harm the image, were it made from closer up. The photo-geek in me sees images like this, and says "I wish I could see a high-res of this so I could see details!" If a replica image evokes this response, then it's done its purpose. On the other hand, if I can recognize a repro piece of gear in a photo at first glance, or recognize an individual, then it loses a few points of "could be an original" credibility in my unwilling suspension of disbelief mind.

              Technically speaking, this particular plate has just the right amount of "raw" going for it to make it one of those sporadic "Collection of the Whozawatsis Historical Society" images that turn up and send us all a'-flutter.

              Well done.
              Marc A. Hermann
              Liberty Rifles.
              MOLLUS, New York Commandery.
              Oliver Tilden Camp No 26, SUVCW.


              In honor of Sgt. William H. Forrest, Co. K, 114th PA Vol. Infantry. Pvt. Emanuel Hermann, 45th PA Militia. Lt. George W. Hopkins & Capt. William K. Hopkins, Co. E, 7th PA Reserves. Pvt. Joseph A. Weckerly, 72nd PA Vol. Infantry (WIA June 29, 1862, d. March 23, 1866.) Pvt. Thomas Will, 21st PA Vol. Cavalry (WIA June 18, 1864, d. July 31, 1864.)

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              • #22
                Re: Vote For the September Cover

                #4 has my vote.Has that "feel"
                Bud Scully 13th NJ Co.K Mess and 69th NY (N-SSA)

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                • #23
                  Re: Vote For the September Cover

                  Number 3 melted my heart! The expression on the little girls face and how she is nestled up next to her father is priceless. Family images, especially father/daughter one's, always win for me. Sweet image!
                  Elizabeth Landrum
                  IR Team Mom

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                  • #24
                    Re: Vote For the September Cover

                    My daughter Elizabeth and I had this tintype taken at Rob Gibson's last month. I normally do military, but I'm expanding into a civilian impression, along with my wife and daughter. She is four years old and is fascinated with "daddy's uniforms", so I asked her if she would want to get a picture taken with me. She was thrilled. This shot is one I'm particularly proud of.

                    Adam Dickerson
                    Adam Dickerson

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                    • #25
                      Re: Vote For the September Cover

                      #2 just looks like an original. Thus gets my vote. All the other ones look to clean cut, not a bad thing but #2 just looks like the real thing.
                      Brett Asselin
                      Rebel Death Squad
                      Lee's Miserables
                      Liberty Rifles
                      SC Society

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                      • #26
                        Re: Vote For the September Cover

                        I like the look and quality of #2 , it looks like an original.
                        Bob Hutton:)

                        14th NC "Wild Cats"

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                        • #27
                          Re: Vote For the September Cover

                          Mark said it best. However I really appreciate all other 3. Tough choice. Honestly.
                          D.a. Gruber
                          Drew

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                          • #28
                            Re: Vote For the September Cover

                            Good month! #3 probably comes closest to an original - being that little cutie's dad may be a challenge in about 12 years!!! I voted for #4 because of the faces and attitudes - I think the AC needs a cover featuring somewhat defiant, slightly weary but patriotic Yankees in good kit. :)
                            Soli Deo Gloria
                            Doug Cooper

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                            • #29
                              Re: Vote For the September Cover

                              Hard time choices here; they are capitol images one and all. Think I'll vote #1 based on the fact that we don't see enough of those "type" of pics. And reminds me of the famous image of the two, young, drunk soldiers.
                              John Marler
                              Franklin, TN

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                              • #30
                                Re: Vote For the September Cover

                                Originally posted by AppomattoxTours View Post
                                Hard time choices here; they are capitol images one and all. Think I'll vote #1 based on the fact that we don't see enough of those "type" of pics. And reminds me of the famous image of the two, young, drunk soldiers.
                                Hi John,

                                It is funny you should mention that set of pictures...It was one of the inspirations for #1.

                                I would love to re create that set at some point. It would be a hoot!

                                All the best

                                Don S
                                Don F Smith

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