Going to Plan
Re-enactors at a WWII event
Re-enactors at a WWII event
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Oct, 2017Views
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People's Choice in Battle Reenactments Photo Challenge
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Location
This was taken at a 1940's event in Derbyshire. An area had been transformed into an encampment for the German re-enactors, complete with planning table and maps. These two magnificently costumed officers readily volunteered to pose and I decided to make use of the props.Time
Because it was a public event it meany photography was limited to the main daylight hours of the day but the area of the encampment was in a wooded section which helped.Lighting
The day was fairly bright but overcast so there wasn't a problem with harsh shadows and the maps on the table gave some reflected light into the faces of the subjects.Equipment
Shot hand held using my Panasonic GX8 with 14-140 Lumix lens at 14mm 1/160 sec f3.5 ISO200 and spot metered on the facesInspiration
I enjoy re-enactment events and admire the time and effort those taking part put into their costumes and equipment. I have always found them very willing to assist in creating images and with a little imagination and confidence on the part of the photographer it's possible to create some interesting images.Editing
All of my images are subject to post processing. I usually start by choosing the crop, in this case to keep focus on the attention of the men towards the maps on the table. I adjusted the lighting and contrast, structure and saturation using Viveza (part of the Nik Collection). The imaged was resized for Viewbug.In my camera bag
I try to limit the amount of gear I carry - trying to fit the gear to the kind of event/place I am visiting and the time of day/weather conditions. I often rely on the 14-140 Lumix lens because of its versatility.Feedback
There are some events like this which provide great opportunities for photographers. The vast majority of the participants, and the visitors, are very obliging. Take time to assess the potential of the re-enactors and the scenes they have created and most of all don't be affraid to direct them and get the image you want. The worst that can happen is they say no.
