Metroparks Photo Shoot: Civil War Encampment

Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to immerse myself in my two favorite things. No, not chocolate and Grey Goose. Photography and music.

The day began at 8am at Wildwood Metropark shooting participants in a Civil War encampment. History buffs from all over the region displayed authentic clothing, uniforms, weapons, and shelters, and re-created the encampments and activities one would have seen during that period.

Then at 10am, it was off to Epworth United Methodist Church to play bass for their contemporary worship service.

After church, it was back to Wildwood for more photographic opportunities with Civil War folks. The afternoon culminated in a skirmish between the Yanks & Rebs. I shot them from a hillside, while they shot each other. (Thanks to Art Weber from the National Center For Nature Photography for hooking a brother up with a prime vantage point for shooting the battle.) I managed to wrap up the day and get home before the skies opened up with torrential rains and gusty winds.

I’ll post a link to a gallery of images once they’re ready.