Gettysburg 27th Indiana Infantry Reg
by gotbob on Jun.13, 2009, under Event, Monochrome
It was a Living History weekend at Gettysburg National Park. Volunteers put on mini reenactments for the tourist and let me tell you. They must really love this hobby. I was dying in this heat and here they are all dressed up in heavy wool uniforms. Curators explained the details of the event as the troops charged across the fields. At the end of the demonstration they informed the crowd that this weekend was in honor of one of their fallen comrades, (If you have the name of that gentleman, I will give him recognition here and on the the collage I created.) Charles Heath of Middletown, MD.
If you get the opportunity to see these guys in action, I recommend it. They are very knowledgeable in civil war history…if they don’t know, they’ll just make it up. 
Check the Gettysburg Battlefield website for the next living history event.
You can see more photos from the shoot and order pictures on the Gettysburg 27th Indiana Infantry Gallery. If you like those photos you can see my shots of the annual Luminary Ceremony on Antietam Battlefield.
If you would like photographic coverage of your next event, please don’t hesitate to contact me for availability.
Soccer season begins
by gotbob on Apr.29, 2009, under Sports
Another exciting season for the Hagerstown Crush Soccer is just beginning. Coach Abib has built this team from the ground up and has moved them from losing records into a winning record in a couple years. I hope we have another great season.
You can see the rest of the season as it happens on the gallery sports page plus you can order prints and other items as well.
Use the coupon code “gocrush” and get 20% off your order.
Not a good week for Middletown
by gotbob on Apr.19, 2009, under City Scenes, Event
I was out cutting grass today when I heard the sirens and thought nothing of it. I turned to head back to the house and saw the plumes of black smoke bellowing from behind the trees just down the road. I ran in the house and grab the camera. I got down to the house on Unakite and the Pumper truck was already on scene and just hooking up water. Walking down towards the house through the onlookers I heard that everyone was out safely.
It is so unfortunate for the homeowners, but I want to tell you something, I really have great respect for the firefighters. This has been the second time I had the opportunity to see a fire close up and in its early stages. These guys are a well oiled machine. They are all volunteers. I do a lot of volunteer work for Relay for Life, serve at the soup kitchen, Patty Pollatos Fund and so on, but that has nothing on these guys. They are the real deal. We are normally running out of the house or harms way as they can’t wait to get into it!
The next time they are asking for money…please don’t hesitate to pull out your wallet. I would really hate to see them run out of gas on the way to your house or your neighbors.
Frederick TEA Party 2009
by gotbob on Apr.15, 2009, under City Scenes
I went downtown Wednesday not only to be part of the protest, but to document the event. It was a pretty wet afternoon. I’m not complaining, but I do need to get a waterproof kit for my camera. It was a little rough balancing an umbrella and taking photos at the same time.
Anyways, this little girl was with her family supporting the crowd message. Somehow her message is a little more bold than the rest of them. I mean how do you repay THAT much money?
Only they will find out. I am sure I will never see a zero balance in my life time.
FCAR 2008 Awards
by gotbob on Mar.28, 2009, under Event, Miscellaneous
I was asked to photograph the Annual Frederick County Associations of REALTORS® Awards ceremony. This year was hosted by Ed Black and Trish Mills at the Frederick FSK Holiday Inn. The evening started off with some appetizers and a cash bar. Everyone, dressed to the nines, were meeting up with old friends and colleagues prior to the ceremonies. The evening was topped off by a scrumptious dinner of either Roasted Turkey or London Broil. I think Mary McLaughlin had a half a turkey on her plate.
Below are some of the shots from the banquet. You can order any of them through my client page . If you would like to purchase any of the photos, just add them to the shopping cart and then Print with Digibug. There are a wide selection of print options.
