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Title
When History Called
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The battlefield at Gettysburg Pennsylvania is easily among my favorite locations to photograph. The history is enticing and the unspoiled terrain of so many years gone by is no different than it was during those terrible days.
As the battle raged men from both sides stepped into the pages of history.
This monument is of Brevet Major General William Wells. It is located South of Gettysburg on South Confederate Avenue on the way to the "Round Tops".
At time of the battle Wells was a Major in the First Vermont Cavalry Regiment. He led a battalion during a charge led by General Elon Farnsworth against Evander Laws Alabama Brigade and Artillery. Farnsworth was mortally wounded, Wells continued the charge and as it became futile took command of the survivors and led them back to Union lines. Farnsworth and 75 of the 225 cavalry men lost their lives.
Wells was later awarded the "Medal Of Honor" for most distinguished gallantry at Gettysburg July 3 1863.
General Farnsworth who questioned the wisdom of the charge by his superior had his bravery questioned and though he led the initial charge and died during it, received no medals.
The bronze statue was created by J. Otto Schweitzer and is one of seven to be found on the battlefield. It was so well received that his hometown in Vermont commissioned another.
Some of the information for this description was found at www.gettysburg stone sentinels as well as from the writings of author J. David Petruzzi "Hoof Beats and Cold Steel Thoughts of Civil War Cavalry.
Photo was selected for inclusion in the 79th Annual National
Exhibition of the Cooperstown Art Association.
More of my photos can be seen at http://www.jcookphotos.com or on my artist website here in FAA.
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February 6th, 2014
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Cape Town, We - South Africa
Outstanding capture with the contrast, dark and light, softness in nature and the rigid powerful sculpture. A memory into the light. Fantastic work, Jim!!!
Vancouver, BC - Canada
Very impressive capture and composition!! i enjoy this perspective so much it is very powerful and effective!! such wonderful image, totally worth my surprise visit from ABC!! L/F
Reno, NV - United States
Beautiful image Jim, Congratulations on being chosen for the Featured Artist of the Week in the group, Old MASTERS - PHOTOGRAPHERS and DIGITAL ARTS!...L
Pueblo, CO - United States
CONGRATULATIONS, Jim! You are the Featured Artist of the Week in the fine art group, Old MASTERS--Photographers and Digital Arts! This image is one of my very favorites on FAA! Your work is thoughtful and emotional! v/f/feature and fb promotion!
Raymore, MO - United States
I really like your perspective and composition on this image. Black and white works very well for this giving it that timeless quality.
Tulsa, OK - United States
Eerie feeling surrounding the monument. I have visited Gettysburg and felt the ghosts in the fields. Very nicely done. like
Vero Beach, FL - United States
This is brilliant, absolutely love the POV...excellent in B&W and the vignetting really makes this special!
Titusville, FL - United States
Marvelous work Jim! You marvelously portray a feeling of time gone by. Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"
Allentown, PA - United States
Jim, Congratulations on your Feature in The Gold Standard ! Excellent capture of this statue and nice composition. V
Nanaimo, BC - Canada
Interesting contrast between the dark soldier monument and the light, fresh, new leaves of the beautiful trees. Thought provoking and sad. Congratulations on your feature in The Gold Standard:)
Reno, NV - United States
Congratulations Jim! Your wonderful image has been Featured in our group The Gold Standard, because of its excellence!
Pickering, ON - Canada
This is dramatic; the technique and up shot you use certainly evokes history and a time of difficult decisions LFP
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