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    Vote For the August Cover

    Greetings Everyone:

    It is time to vote for the August 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.
    281
    Image #1
    60.50%
    170
    Image #2
    27.05%
    76
    Image #3
    12.46%
    35

    The poll is expired.

    ERIC TIPTON
    Former AC Owner
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    Background on Image #1

    IMAGE #1:

    Paul Boccadoro and Kyle Stetz in a glass ambrotype taken by Del Hilbert in July 2009. The photograph was inspired by the attached original image.

    This project was about 7 months in the making, and the target was copied from the original photo and then actually shot at a live firing session our group had at our winter drill (photo also attached).

    We obviously didn't have those cadet uniforms in the original photo, so we used matching US frocks and dark blue trousers we had. The addition of extra trim on the frock collars with buttons tweaked it enough away from a "standard" US frock without going overboard. We also added matching white webbing gear for fun, and our standing positions are the same except for some slight modification on my part to see my belt plate. The shakos are copied directly from the photo and from examining other originals. We forwent the white gloves because it'd look like mickey mouse hands up against our dark uniforms.

    Our target is also a bit smaller (32" D.) than the original (maybe 36" D.) just for ease of transportation and storage. Like the original photo, we put black paper behind the holes in the white space of the target so they'd show up on camera.
    Attached Files
    Paul Boccadoro
    Liberty Rifles

    “Costumes are just lies that you wear.” –Stephen Colbert

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    • #3
      Re: Vote For the August Cover

      I voted for number 3. The other photos were absolutely wonderful and I had a hard time making up my mind. So when I get into such a situation, I choose those that represent or have some representation of the civilian side of the time. I think we are seeing images of great quality. Everyone I think deserves congratulations on their photos.
      Annette Bethke
      Austin TX
      Civil War Texas Civilian Living History
      [URL="http://www.txcwcivilian.org"]www.txcwcivilian.org[/URL]

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      • #4
        Re: Vote For the August Cover

        All 3 are very well done, I felt #1 was different and creative.:D
        Marc Riddell
        1st Minnesota Co D
        2nd USSS Company C
        Potomac Legion

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        • #5
          Re: Vote For the August Cover

          My first thought was to vote for number one. Just because it is so well done and is based on an original.
          But then I saw number 3. I have a thing for ocupational images.
          It was tough choice this time. I had to go with number three.
          Russell L. Stanley
          Co.A 1st Texas Infantry
          Co.A 45th Mississippi
          Co.D 8th Missouri (CS)
          Steelville JayBirds Mess

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          • #6
            Re: Vote For the August Cover

            Wow.....first off great images to all. This one was the hardest for me to pick so far. #3 is a great occupational image, and the studio was set up quite nice. #2 is a GREAT image of a company in the field, the poses were terrific. #1 is my pick for this month. Paul, you guys did a great job with the re-creation image. I'm a fan of early war militias anyhow, and this one is great. Good job to all!
            [B][SIZE="3"]N.E. Miller[/SIZE][/B]

            [SIZE="2"][B][CENTER][I]"Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts"
            -Marcus Tullius Cicero[/I][/CENTER][/B][/SIZE]

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            • #7
              Re: Vote For the August Cover

              Image #2 was my submittal. There's not much to say about it. It was taken at Bentonville, N.C. ca.1993. The subject is a company from the National Regiment that was there for a reenactment. The company was made up of members from Co. I, 7th Wisc.; the Southern Guard; and Co. K, 1st Penn. Reserves. We weren't attempting to replicate any specific known image, nor do I remember who the artist was that exposed the photo.

              All I can add is that I think the photo turned out well and that we looked pretty good for the early 1990s. Those that I can identify in the photo are: Sam Cathey, Doug Smith, Will "Huck" Green, Fred Rickard, Leo Montalto, Mallen Cunningham, Ken Mink, Tom "Scampi" Galleher, Tim Krapf, Eric Mink, John Henry Kurtz, Troy Cool, Mark McNeirney, Pat Sheen, and Mike Davis.

              Eric
              Eric J. Mink
              Co. A, 4th Va Inf
              Stonewall Brigade

              Help Preserve the Slaughter Pen Farm - Fredericksburg, Va.

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              • #8
                Re: Vote For the August Cover

                I went with brother paul and brother kyle.
                Bryant Roberts
                Palmetto Guards/WIG/LR

                Interested in the Palmetto Guards?
                palmettoguards@gmail.com

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                • #9
                  Re: Vote For the August Cover

                  I spot a very young Huck. I believe the could have or was Claude(I can't remember his last name). Some old timers from the hobby can be spotted. So since I am in this photo, I'm going to vote for it.


                  Originally posted by Dignann View Post
                  Image #2 was my submittal. There's not much to say about it. It was taken at Bentonville, N.C. ca.1993. The subject is a company from the National Regiment that was there for a reenactment. The company was made up of members from Co. I, 7th Wisc.; the Southern Guard; and Co. K, 1st Penn. Reserves. We weren't attempting to replicate any specific known image, nor do I remember who the artist was that exposed the photo.

                  All I can add is that I think the photo turned out well and that we looked pretty good for the early 1990s. Those that I can identify in the photo are: Sam Cathey, Doug Smith, Will "Huck" Green, Fred Rickard, Leo Montalto, Mallen Cunningham, Ken Mink, Tom "Scampi" Galleher, Tim Krapf, Eric Mink, John Henry Kurtz, Troy Cool, Mark McNeirney, Pat Sheen, and Mike Davis.

                  Eric
                  Aka
                  Wm Green :D
                  Illegitimi non carborundum
                  (Don’t let the bastards grind you down!)

                  Dreaming of the following and other events

                  Picket Post
                  Perryville

                  The like to do a winter camp.....hint hint...

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                  • #10
                    Re: Vote For the August Cover

                    Three very nice images this month. Bully job!!
                    I am not revealing my selection, but I love all three. Great submissions.
                    Cheers,
                    Last edited by Greg Barnett; 07-24-2009, 06:12 PM.
                    Greg S Barnett
                    ______________________________
                    Burlington Lodge #763 F&AM

                    New Knoxville Mess
                    ArmoryGuards/ WIG

                    ______________________________
                    An authentic person of true insignificance

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                    • #11
                      Re: Vote For the August Cover

                      This is one time where, I believe, the hyperbolic "best images ever!" catchphrase rings true.

                      Each image has an original counterpart; #1, of course, has its iconic inspiration...#2 looks like a long-lost company from the series of group photos of the 93rd New York...#3 is a dead-ringer for any number of occupational images in the years prior to and including the war.

                      Paul and Kyle, however, went the extra mile with the prep work that went into their image. I'm a fan of studio images that don't read as reenactors wanting to show off their gear, sitting in front of a backdrop, dripping with sweat and covered in grime, loaded down with a kitchen sink. This image reflects something that was also likely carefully composed and thought out in 1861, when the original was made.
                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: Vote For the August Cover

                        #1 for me as well.I like the thoght and work that went into this.
                        Bud Scully 13th NJ Co.K Mess and 69th NY (N-SSA)

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                        • #13
                          Re: Vote For the August Cover

                          While all three are fantastic... #2 does it for me. It brings back memories of past events with my pards and evokes memories of the boys from long ago...
                          [FONT="Times New Roman"]
                          [I]" Stand firm and fire low!"...[B]Colonel Edward Cross 5th NHV[/B][/I]

                          Dean Cass
                          106th Reg't PVI
                          Co. G
                          Capt. Comdng [/FONT]

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                          • #14
                            Re: Vote For the August Cover

                            I like what Marc said about #3. It doesn't look like it's going to win, but I'm glad I got a chance to see it. Very well done.
                            [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

                            [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE="2"]"A very good idea of the old style of playing may be formed by referring to the [I]Briggs Banjo Instructor."[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]
                            [FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]Albert Baur, Sgt., Co. A, 102nd Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry.[/B][/FONT]

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                            • #15
                              Re: Vote For the August Cover

                              Nice job on number one.

                              Evan O'Dell

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