Mary Todd Lincoln had two brothers in the Confederate Army. Both died in 1862.

[alfredo]

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One died at Shiloh, the other a few months later at Baton Rouge. I was checking on my Father in Law's grave and I noticed a Confederate flag. The light was interesting, so I walked over. That's when I noticed it was the grave of Mary Todd's brothers.



Henry Clay's crypt








It's unusual to see this shade of green this close to August, but black and white is still more than enough to capture this summer.

[Celebration]

1. I did not know that

What a sad war!

Brother against brother, often..........

Very nice photos.

[alfredo]

3. Thank you. Mary Todd Lincoln was eyed with suspicion during the war because

of her southern ties.

[postatomic]

2. Very nice

Great use of light. The balanced contrast of highlights and shadows.

[alfredo]

4. Thank you. The sun did most of the work.

I am so pleased with the performance of the Sigma 30mm 2.8. It really hits above its weight.


I've been using the high pass filter for sharpening my images. I like it better than other methods.

[postatomic]

5. The sun is just another 'tool' that you used very very well

I've avoided using the high pass sharpening technique. Think I need to revisit it.

[alfredo]

6. Thanks. I'm not a mad dog or an English man, so I don't go out in the noonday sun.