Friday, April 25, 2008

Skywatch Friday (Battle Skies)

It's Skywatch Friday, and Southern belles anxiously watch the action as skies above the battlefield fill with smoke. The Battle of Selma reenactment was held last weekend and gave attendees an authentic demonstration of American Civil War battle tactics, fashion and lifestyle. The reenactment is held at Riverside Park where many soldiers in the actual 1865 battle fled or even swam across the Alabama River to escape.

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36 comments:

  1. D HerrodApril 25, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    Nice

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  2. Sandy April 25, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    I love watching reinactments. This is agreat catch of the ladies, the war, the sky!

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  3.  gmirageApril 25, 2008 at 7:30 AM

    Wow! I'v watched this reenactment on TV, your photo makes it more appealling!

    Seems the ladies are also sky watching....=)

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  4. nina at Nature Remains.April 25, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    What days those must've been!
    And a lovely day to be under sunny skies!
    Great photos! Really enjoy your site.
    Nina at Nature Remains

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  5. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    If I'm allowed I'll just say yours is the best SWF I've seen 'til the moment by.
    And I've seen them all from number 1 to yours!

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  6. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    Very interesting and unique Sky Watch photo! Thanks for visiting my site.

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  7. ft. lauderdale daily photoApril 25, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    All the elements are just perfect in this photo. Really nice.

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  8. Tanya BreeseApril 25, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    I like the way you captured this! I love going to reinactments. My boys love to hear the canons go off!

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  9. lv2scpbkApril 25, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    Nice color on the dresses.

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  10. JubiloApril 25, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Dear Miss Selma ,
    It was very enjoyable meeting and speaking to you for a few moments at the Battle of Selma . Andy ( my 16 year old partner ) , would enjoy seeing a photo of BATTLEFIELD BALLADEERS to use to impress the girls at home . Your photos are superb !
    all for the old flag,
    David Corbett

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  11. Ramosforest.EnvironmentApril 25, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful reenactment shot.

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  12. AnneApril 25, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    So romantic...

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  13. Small City ScenesApril 25, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Very nice. I love the Southern Belles but i am glad we don't have to dress like that. MB

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  14. JanetApril 25, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    I appreciate all your visits and comments. The Battle of Selma lends excellent photo opportunities as well as history lessons!

    Jubilo, I was glad to meet the "Yankee" who sings and plays some of our "Lost Cause" songs. But, then it was a Yankee who wrote "Dixie" as well as "Old Dan Tucker!" I have that photo waiting to post.

    Thanks for visiting.

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  15. SandyCarlsonApril 25, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    My husband is a Civil War buff, and he has brought me and our daughter to many re-enactments. These historians do a good job of reminding us of what struggle is all about. This is a great photo. God bless.

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  16. Daniel J SantosApril 25, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    excellent moment, well done.

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  17. bcmomtooApril 25, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    It is amazing how the smoke fills the air. I really like that you got the ladies in the foreground.

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  18. PernilleApril 25, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Absolutly fantastic SWF-photo. I love it. Wow!

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  19. stromsjoApril 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Promoting knowledge of history is important so any way to make it fun and exciting sounds just great.

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  20. Mike's Travels April 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    An intriguing photo!

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  21. irish daisiesApril 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    wow very nice great sw have a great weekend

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  22. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    I am really impressed with this photo and the actors who wear those dramatic costumes. It makes a beautiful Sky Watch post.

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  23. TomApril 25, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Thank you for posting this shot today.. it really is nice.

    Tom

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  24. Quiet PathsApril 25, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Very unique and interesting. And colorful! This is a great SWF photo!

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  25. ChrisApril 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Greetings from Nashville!
    I wanted to let you know I stopped by and have been enjoying your photos!

    Please excuse that I'm cutting and pasting this comment, but since my right arm (my writing arm!) is still in a sling, typing is pretty difficult, so I really haven't been able to make comments.

    Have a great weekend!
    Chris

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  26. Champ TownboyApril 25, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    What beautiful, gorgeous, and wonderful looking women!! The sky is nice too! LOL

    Seriously, your photos are always so perfect!! I love 'em!

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  27. PappyApril 25, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    I'm sure in Selma General Forrest wins. Nice photo. Yeeee Haaaaw! That's a Rebel yell in case you couldn't tell.

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  28. JanetApril 25, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Hi there, Texican!
    Oh no, no, no! This is history re-enacted! The Yankees win yet again! While the reenactors try to be as authentic as possible, in this case, there just aren't enough equine reenactors to constitute the cavalries on both sides, so they have to add more infantry.
    Thanks for visiting.

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  29. Lilli & NevadaApril 25, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    Very nice I would love to go see something like this.

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  30. UnknownApril 25, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    Very unique Sky Watch photo today!

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  31. Trish ~ ♥ ~April 25, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    great picture and post

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  32. dotApril 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    I've always wanted to attend a reenactment but have never had the chance. Very nice shot!

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  33. rafApril 25, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    Great post today, Ramblin'. Looks to be a fine annual event to reenact a troubled time in our history.

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  34. ptsApril 26, 2008 at 6:24 AM

    so excellent.thanks for visiting my blog.

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  35. PetuniaApril 26, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Romantic and beautiful:)

    Petunia's ABC

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  36. LessieApril 27, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    This looks so authentic! Makes me grateful for my capris and sandles. :)

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