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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson

© Rita K. Connell

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson

Uploaded: June 26, 2011

Description

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."



Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Dale Hardin June 27, 2011

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. #1388513

Teresa H. Hunt June 27, 2011

Great image Rita. I love the low POV. :) #9489943

Leslie D. Regal June 27, 2011

Great perspective on both the man and the horse. They look monumental, as they should! #9490135

Anthony L. Mancuso June 27, 2011

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. #9490567

Jeff E Jensen June 27, 2011

Very cool, Rita. I love your perspective. Thanks for the story as well. #9490589

Beth Spencer June 27, 2011

I like the perspective you shot from. The story was great, thanks for sharing it with us.
Where were you when you took this? #9490684

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 28, 2011

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 #9492561

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 28, 2011

here is one more #9492594

Carla Capra Anderson June 28, 2011

Hi Rita;
I really like your image. These statues makes breathtaking photos. I was going to suggestion opening it up, or adding some vibrance to the sky, clouds and after looking at the edit recommended by Dale, I like it much better. Well done. All of the images are really nice.
;) CC #9492704

Debbie E. Payne June 28, 2011

Rita, I like how you opened up the shadows. That was the only thing I could see to critique but now that Carla mentioned it, I think this would be a perfect candidate for a sky replacement. You could even get him totally dark and put him against a sunset.

I like your challenge image. I got a few pictures of a real wedding party in Chicago at the Bean and in the background are some random zombies from the Zombie March. We had a great time there. I didn't get around to laying on the ground under the dome at the old Chicago Library like you did, but I grabbed a chair (they were setting up for a wedding reception) and drug it under the dome and stretched back to get the shots. (Knew I could get up from the chair!!) #9492981

Beth Spencer June 28, 2011

Rita,
I like your edit! All the pictures are very interesting! #9493224

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 28, 2011

thank you Carla its amazing when you go through the southern states there is still a strong Confederates feel there

Debbie: Yes I can see a sky replacement but I don't think it going to happen right now. I can't wait to see some of your zombie march especially the wedding one. now you were much smarter than I, I wish I had look for a chair, oh yea, the dome I took a picture of was at the Culture Art musuem where Vian Maer exhibit was not the Library. I am sure that there are alot of great domes all over Chicago. #9493244

Michael Kelly level-deluxe June 28, 2011

I also like the POV on this one Rita. I think the edit was just right for this shot and do agree that a sky replacement might make it even more dramatic and should be easy to do on this shot.

Your others look good too. That is a very interesting and beautiful monument. #9493339

Debbie E. Payne June 28, 2011

It sure looks like your image, Rita. I know this building used to be the Chicago Library - it isn't that anymore. I'll remove it after you tell me. #9493499

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 28, 2011

thank you mike I will check out my sky pictures.

no debbie here is what mind look like. yours is pretty cool. I like it. #9493557

Debbie E. Payne June 29, 2011

Yep, it is surely different. I would love to go there as well. Maybe next time. I have a feeling Michael may be moving there after this internship. So much to see and do there. Would love to spend more time at the gardens in the fall. #9494569

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