Gettysburg
Aug 8, 2014 20:29:37 #
I spent three days exploring and photographing the battlefield at Gettysburg. Those of you who have been to the battlefield know that there are dozens of monuments dedicated to the heroism of the combatants on the actual battlefield. In an attempt to make the photos appear more like they would have in 1863, I used PS to remove the monuments and the roads of the battlefield in many cases. No disrespect was intended by removing the monuments from the photos. I really like the photo of Devil's Den with the mist of early morning in the background. There is a road that winds its way through this impressive natural formation. I removed it, and it makes the photo look much better. I hope you enjoy these and comments are, of course, always welcome.
Fields at Gettysburg. (Looking toward Longstreet's location day 2)
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Early morning looking east from Wheatfield
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Aimed at Devil's Den which switched hands several time day 2
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Devil's Den From Little Roundtop roads removed
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Aug 8, 2014 20:43:30 #
Very stunning, powerful images, Erich. I love how you processed and presented these, along with the interesting compositions.
Aug 8, 2014 20:49:53 #
ebrunner wrote:
I spent three days exploring and photographing the... (show quote)
You done great with black and white showing about the past.
Aug 8, 2014 20:51:39 #
Aug 8, 2014 21:02:57 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very stunning, powerful images, Erich. I love how you processed and presented these, along with the interesting compositions.
Thank you, Linda. When I was looking at them, I knew that I wanted them to be balck and White. I also like the attempt to make the land not look like a tourist attraction. It was a challenge. I have some others; but they are not processed yet.
Aug 8, 2014 21:03:45 #
Bill MN wrote:
You done great with black and white showing about the past.
Thank you. I agree that the B&W is the way to go in these shots. Thank you for your input.
Aug 8, 2014 21:04:17 #
Aug 8, 2014 21:11:21 #
Great Photos, You spent lots of time with PS making them look like the 1860's. I had the same problem at Antietam National Battlefield with Power Lines, Jet trails, and Satellite Dishes. Thanks for posting.
Dave Miller
Dave Miller
Aug 8, 2014 21:24:25 #
Daverx wrote:
Great Photos, You spent lots of time with PS making them look like the 1860's. I had the same problem at Antietam National Battlefield with Power Lines, Jet trails, and Satellite Dishes. Thanks for posting.
Dave Miller
Dave Miller
You are welcome. Last year I was at Antietam (actually took a quick run from Gettysburg to Antietam this year also). I was a bit disappointed with the results, so I decided to go a different direction with these.
Aug 8, 2014 21:26:28 #
Nice series Erich...
ebrunner wrote:
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Aug 9, 2014 05:38:41 #
Particularly like the composition of the photograph with the field gun - well taken and processed.
Aug 9, 2014 05:41:23 #
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