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Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson
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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson
It was during the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War when Jackson assumed his nickname. after the battle they found him standing and General Robert E Lee said "There stands Jackson like a stone wall." that is how he got the nickname stonewall.
After the most complete preparations general Hooker advanced against Lee at Chancellorsville, who countervailed all the Federal general's plans by sending Jackson to find and crush his right flank, which movement was in the process of brilliant accomplishment when Jackson,who had passed his own lines to make a personal inspection of the situation, was fired upon and fatally wounded by a line of Confederates who unhappily mistook him and his escort for the enemy. The glory of the achievement which Lee and Jackson planned, fell upon General Stuart next day, who, succeeding Jackson in command, ordered that charge which became so ruinous to Hooker, with the thrilling watchword, "Remember Jackson."
Rita K. Connell |
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Dale Hardin |
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Very good composition and POV Rita. The story really adds to the appeal of this image. Would suggest opening up the shadows a bit but otherwise it is good to go.
June 27, 2011
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Teresa H. Hunt |
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Great image Rita. I love the low POV. :)
June 27, 2011
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Leslie D. Regal |
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Great perspective on both the man and the horse. They look monumental, as they should!
June 27, 2011
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Anthony L. Mancuso |
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Interesting POV Rita, and I like how the lines of the horses neck and mane lead to "Stonewall"'s face. I was thinking of suggesting a tighter crop, but the version I was considering would mean losing the sword, and I think it anchors the shot and would be better left in.
June 27, 2011
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Jeff E Jensen |
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Very cool, Rita. I love your perspective. Thanks for the story as well.
June 27, 2011
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Beth Spencer |
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I like the perspective you shot from. The story was great, thanks for sharing it with us.
Where were you when you took this?
June 27, 2011
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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson
memorial is in charlettville,West Virginia
It was during the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War when Jackson assumed his nickname. after the battle they found him standing and General Robert E Lee said "There stands Jackson like a stone wall." that is how he got the nickname stonewall.
After the most complete preparations general Hooker advanced against Lee at Chancellorsville, who countervailed all the Federal general's plans by sending Jackson to find and crush his right flank, which movement was in the process of brilliant accomplishment when Jackson,who had passed his own lines to make a personal inspection of the situation, was fired upon and fatally wounded by a line of Confederates who unhappily mistook him and his escort for the enemy. The glory of the achievement which Lee and Jackson planned, fell upon General Stuart next day, who, succeeding Jackson in command, ordered that charge which became so ruinous to Hooker, with the thrilling watchword, "Rem
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full view
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another view
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getting married ( month challenge)
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Thank you so much this was not an easy perspective to get, because he was above me and it was one o'clock in the after noon. lighting was hard!for you Dale I open the shadow and I have added a couple of other shots I took I love the guardians on the bottom this memorial. for this month challenge I went a head and added this couple getting married while we were standing their taking picture. I ended up taking a few group shots of the group that was there with thier cameras for them. Beth this is in Charolettville, standing right below him
June 28, 2011
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