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Uploaded: 02/28/11 7:56 PM GMT
Last surviving soldier from the War Of 1812
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The Battle of Stoney Creek was fought on June 1813 during the War of 1812 near present day Stoney Creek Ontario. British units made a night attack on an American encampment. Due in large part to the capture of the two senior officers of the American force, and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans, the battle was a victory for the British, and a turning point in the defense of upper Canada. This fine British soldier was dressed for battle waiting for the call to arms.

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.LANJOCKEY
03/01/11 2:53 PM GMT
Hello Lance....This is a very good closeup showing plenty of detail and colour in your subject.....Well done....All the best to you Lance......................................Mick.
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.Drummer_girl
03/02/11 7:13 AM GMT
An interesting photo, thanks for sharing :)
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"Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it." Confucius
.Eubeen
03/04/11 7:32 AM GMT
He must be a raw recruit, he is still clean shaven. A nice portrait of the soldier. Good details in your photo. The snow in the foreground could use some contrast to deepen the shadows. It seems on my monitor to be too stark.
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Painting is an illusion, a piece of magic, so what you see is not what you see. - Philip Guston

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