Buffalo Soldier

Buffalo Soldiers were all black men and members of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army in 1866. The name was given to them out of respect by the Native Americans whom they fought against because the soldiers were strong and fierce and determined like buffalo.

[Joe III]

Joy, I must thank your for posting this photo. The Buffalo Soldiers served our country with great dignity and honor. They never received just recognition for their bravery. FAV!

[Karen H]

This is great. The processing really suits it.
I am sorry I missed this event, looks like a great one. How did you hear about it?

[Deb]

Great shot! I did not know how they got their name, but now I do :D

[Kay Hodges]

Great shot

[carol white]

Nicely processed,a super shot!!

[tony gig]

Wonderful set up and shot.

[Stephanie Swift]

Great portrait, and great way to honour these brave men.

[Linsey]

Great effect and capture!

[Gillian]

Great processing. And thanks for the background info. I didn't know that how they got their name.

[Joy's Focus]

@thirdjoe Thank you Joe! I was very honored to take his photo and hear the story and post it.

[Joy's Focus]

@tigerdreamer Hi Karen. The Bluegrass festival in an annual event in Ramona and many other places in San Diego. A lot of these people in costume travel around Calif., Arizona and Nevada. It's very cool and they get busloads of grade school children who are taught the history. Field trips are much more fun than sitting in a classroom.

[Gena Pegg]

Boy does that look authentic! Great shot!!