with custer at the greasy grass 1876 ( reinactment) DSC_9928_2991DSC_9928.JPG

Imma a big Custer fan - GO WOLVEREENS!

People usually associate Custer with his stand at Little Big Horn, what peeps don't know is that the American Civil War could have ended at Gettysburg with Custer pounding on the battered Confederate forces at the Battle of Falling Water. That son of a bitch had Robert E Lee pinned up against the flooded Potomac and could not go anywhere.

It was Mead, the commander of the Union forces who called Custer off, said it was not civil to attack Lee like this. Lincoln was furious and fired Mead.

Tony, I am a bit of a history buff as well .  Here is an amazing one -- the Crow verbal history has Custer killed in the river at the outset of the battle, his heart cut out and displayed on a spear. If it were true, it would certainly cast a different light on the tactical debacle that followed. I know all the other accounts were different, but you have to wonder.

I've looked at this several times and my first reaction was there is too much shadow on the subject and more light was needed. I was wrong and this really works so well, great capture. The contrast between to two horsemen and the shadows all adds interest and depth, it is very good. Best regards Ken.

Ken, thanks! I did kick this up just a touch along with some of the others, but wanted it to be natural looking. The event began at 1:00 p.m. on a brilliantly sunny day and ran on till nearly 4:00, lighting contrast was fierce. In film days I probably would have gotten fewer usable shots due to deep shadows on the faces. Appreciate your feedback! Best, Sandy

Excellent Image ~ Made even more interesting by the historical comments which have attached to it. Well Done. Rgds. Rick

Rick, thank you! Regards, Sandy