I blew it!
I was hoping to get to the War of 1812 battle re-enactment but had my times mixed up so missed the main event. As a matter of fact, everyone was beginning to clean up as I got there.
But, I did manage to catch a shot of a scene that could have been taken over 200 years ago - not a complete wash out!
Before reading what you wrote, my first reaction was "& what year is this?". Now I know it was 1812. Really like how each one is framed by a doorway. And the lighting is so well balanced on the blanket and the wall.
Aww, sorry you missed the show, but you got a great shot. I love how they both have their own "frames." Lots of nice colours and contrasts too. Thanks for all your lovely comments Wendy, I love reading them, they are always so nice and thoughtful.
@stephanies So cool - I never notice that they were each framed. There was something I liked about this shot but could not figure out what it was until you mentioned the frames.
This is a fantastic re enactment of of that era but I like this as its a more casual natural photo than the one you might have got if you had got there on time! Those are lovely cosy looking blankets.
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Thank you all for your comments on my War of 1812 shot. It is actually a historically accurate shot. The blankets are Hudson Bay blankets which were used in trading with the native Indians. The number and colours of banding along the edge designated the quality and thickness of the blanket. The log cabin in the background is an original log home that was reconstructed on the museum grounds.
Some equality apparent here.... so it's not 1812! Just read your profile .. interesting comment on a country unable to feed itself. Hence Britain's historical drive for empire and its weakness of sovereignty now becoming ever more apparent. If we take a wider perspective and look beyond the nation-state we could say that a species that can't feed itself is destined for oblivion.
@yrhenwr Thank you for taking the time to read my profile - I just updated it since, BTW!
I agree with your comments. Western civilization, and the world in general, is in deep trouble if only because we have forgotten our agrarian roots and what it takes to keep our planet healthy. And, I am not pitting organic versus conventional agriculture but condemning society's complete lack of understanding on what it takes to keep the land and planet healthy.
It starts with society's insistence on eating food that is not native to their country and runs right through to people in cities five generations removed from the farm making rules unreasonable for farmers to follow.
Sorry for the rant!
Looks good to me Wendy. I often feel that a scene 'not quite as intended' has more realism than one that's carefully planned and executed to perfection, and this is a lovely timeless candid!.
Thank you all for your comments on my War of 1812 shot. It is actually a historically accurate shot. The blankets are Hudson Bay blankets which were used in trading with the native Indians. The number and colours of banding along the edge designated the quality and thickness of the blanket. The log cabin in the background is an original log home that was reconstructed on the museum grounds.
I agree with your comments. Western civilization, and the world in general, is in deep trouble if only because we have forgotten our agrarian roots and what it takes to keep our planet healthy. And, I am not pitting organic versus conventional agriculture but condemning society's complete lack of understanding on what it takes to keep the land and planet healthy.
It starts with society's insistence on eating food that is not native to their country and runs right through to people in cities five generations removed from the farm making rules unreasonable for farmers to follow.
Sorry for the rant!