I was visiting Antietam National Battlefield yesterday with my new camera and snapped some pictures around the Joseph Poffenberger farm, North Woods, Cornfield Avenue, and the Visitor's Center. They are running in a slideshow in the left column of this blog. You can click on the pictures and get a caption and a map location where I made the shots. The problem with shooting pictures when it is 9 degrees outside and a "gentle" breeze is blowing, is that the fingers rapidly freeze up. I was only good for five or six shots at a time before I had to duck back in the car. Anyway the light was beautiful and I kept at it. I think you will agree that Antietam is one of our nations most pristine parks. Lets all work hard to make sure that it will always stay that way.
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Wow... I learned more about the actual scope and terrain from your excellent pics than I have from reading more than 30 books on this battle. Thanks for including the directional info... where you shot from, and in which direction..it helps immensely in understanding what went on, and the ground involved.
ReplyDeleteNice to see how open and well-preserved the battlefield is. I knew from books that the ground was hilly, but never realized just how hilly, and how those pretty big changes in elevation came into play until seeing your pics.
Well done, sir.... and thanks. G. Van Ess, Green Bay, Wi.
Mr. Van Ess
ReplyDeleteI am very pleased that you found the pictures useful. With the leaves gone, this is a great time to take photos because you can see the underlying terrain more clearly. I will be out there often so look forward to more of the same. I dare say that the temps around Sharpsburg yesterday are more typical of winter up your way! Again, thanks for your kind comments.
Regards
Jim
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