Living History
Matthew D Crosby

Living History

February 2019

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Not all living history displays are swords or guns or tanks. This image shows the work that goes into preserving the heritage of days gone by a good photo, it's nice to see something that breaks away from the norm.

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You submitted a 4 good photos, this was I, I felt the best, not just of yours, but of all. The muted style works very well to draw the attention to the realities of the period being portrayed. It is good to see work of this standard - Well done on the deserved win.

your second entry that that has made my top ten, am expecting that these photos will do well in the crowd vote too. This is a great photo capturing a soulful look on the young soldier's face. Great work and good use of Nik Collection

A powerful image that leaves me wanting to know more, the black and white style used here lends itself perfectly to the environment and the coal that the miners would have been digging from the ground. The lighting on the man's face a stark contrast to the environment.

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Excellent use of leading lines to draw the attention down to the light at the back, whilst not at a Living History event, it still shows a snapshot in time. This is really great work, I especially like the light ray coming in from the side illuminating the driver

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Show me your photos of individuals or groups either involved in battle reenactment or living history. I am especially looking for great photos that show a high degree of authenticity of the person involved, and these images will be judged higher by me. When submitting the photo please include information at what event the photo was taken. Entries can be in colour or black and white, but please no selective colour. No cosplay, fantasy or steampunk style photos please.

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I've seen this lady's costumes close up myself and I know the amount of work that goes into her dresses, she knows the role she portrays well. You have captured a really good photo of her in this, rightly deserving a place in the top ten

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