Vote For the May Cover of the AC

[Eric Tipton]

Greetings Everyone:

It is time to vote for the May 2009 Cover of the Authentic Campaigner. Please vote for the image that you feel is the most authentic. If your image is one of the final three, we require that you provide some background information about the inspiration or impression for the image in this thread.

We encourage conversation about the impressions portrayed as well as any documentation that might be available that would add to the discussion. The intent of the selection process is to determine why you think one image is superior to another.

Image #1 - Click here to view.
Image #2 - Click here to view.
Image #3 - Click here to view.

Thanks to everyone who submitted. Good luck to the finalists.

This poll will close in four days.

[Iceman]

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If and when I vote for the monthly cover, I never chime in and say why I voted for whom, etc. But, this time around I've got to say that I voted for #3. All too often, these modern wet plate images just look like a bunch of reenactors getting a wet plate image made. However, this month the #3 image does not look like three reenactors having their image made. The attention to detail, the fact that all three have period hair styles, they are thin and not over weight, they are all under the age of 40 ... it just works, and when it all comes together, it's a rare and glorious thing. Good job guys on your impressions.

[Rebelkid01]

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My vote goes to Image #1

[Rebel Yell1863]

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I voted for #1, my pards in the DGM...

[Hard Case62]

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Image 3!!

Ice Man is right ...you guys got the look...I wish I could have been there for that one pards...But somehow I think my Army high and tight may throw off a great period pic lol.....maybe when I rotate back to the states we can take one better than that hahah.

Good luck guys, See you when I get home.

Matt Sternad

[DougCooper]

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The boys in #3 did everything but hang out a sign that says: "Bartow County Yankee Killers" - well done!

[Remember1864]

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Yes indeed! Rather than looking like reenactors posed for a cool photo, these fellars look like the real McCoy. Well done says I!

[texandrummer61]

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Thanks for the kind words!

Our image (number three) was based loosely on that of the Chitwood brothers, but with a few variations.

Oh , and matt, I can't wait for you to get back from egypt, we'll have to get an image taken!

[baker]

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#1!!!
baker

[MarkTK36thIL]

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I didn't submit #2, even tho I'm in it, but I'd like to compare it to this image.

But wow, 3 looks like so many images that are published of brothers going to war. Some good ones this month.

[Pvt. Middleton]

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Image 3, wow!! Looks like a photo straight out of the books!!!

Nice image

[508preach]

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I didn't submit #2, even tho I'm in it, but I'd like to compare it to this image.

But wow, 3 looks like so many images that are published of brothers going to war. Some good ones this month.

Mark I submitted it, hope you dont mind.

Gotta say I voted for 2 just because I was the one who submitted it but number 3 is an awesome photo! Not gonna lie

[SeceshCavalry]

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#3 is it for this month. I'm still not convinced these are modern men. Who are they and is there a website about their unit? Very interesting photo, very real looking, not overdone. My slouch hat is off to these men! Would like to see more of them!

[Duff]

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Though I normally have a federal bias when I vote, I thought #3 was exceptional and reminded me of many images of confederates going off to war.

[Gawd Awful Lad]

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Thank you all for the kind words.
I am actually the center man in #3.
We are all apart of the Liberty Rifles.
Thank you all again!