tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post5591609305060080890..comments2024-03-22T17:11:42.609-04:00Comments on World Turn'd Upside Down: Photography and ReenactmentsStephanie Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-21130642211784682842012-07-11T22:56:28.498-04:002012-07-11T22:56:28.498-04:00I agree with you, wholeheartedly!I agree with you, wholeheartedly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-14171670299149913672012-07-11T13:19:19.565-04:002012-07-11T13:19:19.565-04:00Love, love the watercolor of the tents. And I alwa...Love, love the watercolor of the tents. And I always appreciate your point of view. Your many talents never cease to amaze me. You're a gem.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934973314360291318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-87828175413032321052012-07-10T22:10:42.461-04:002012-07-10T22:10:42.461-04:00Another fine post!
As you well know, I take many, ...Another fine post!<br />As you well know, I take many, many photos at reenactments. My camera is not overly big and fits in side my carpet bag perfectly. And that's another idea: do not carry the camera around your neck at events - have it in your carpetbag, pull it out to take a picture, then slip it back in. It works quite well for me. And most don't notice it.<br />Now, I do enjoy taking posed pictures - scenes and the like - almost all are without the public around. <br />I feel it's up to the living historian's discretion on when and where to take pictures. There have been some events that I have attended that absolutely forbid cameras while most tend to overlook then for your reasons stated. I follow whatever rules are placed down.<br />To me, more important than hiding cameras is hiding water bottles, which reenactors tend to carry out in the open far more than cameras.<br />Thanks again for a thought-provoking post.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-71931005439383012722012-07-10T16:11:50.640-04:002012-07-10T16:11:50.640-04:00I think as a whole people need to remember that we...I think as a whole people need to remember that we're presenting a living picture of history for people to come and learn. I know that there are many different types of people that come to help present this picture.<br /><br />Some events require that all reenactors stay in their 19th century attire for the entire event. Others are more relaxed. Personally, I'm of the opinion that after the camps are closed and spectators are gone, reenactors should be able to enjoy their evenings however they like.<br /><br />If you want to continue living in the 19th century, you should be able to do so. If you want to grab your copy of Harry Potter, you should be able to do so too. If you want to take pictures with your fancy camera, you should be able to do that. Without spectators, we have nothing to present.<br /><br />I do agree that cameras should remain hidden during hours that the camps are open. If you can grab a few shots without people noticing, that's great, but I don't think people should flaunt modern items in front of spectators.<br /><br />More people need to remember that we are not 19th century people. We are merely portraying them for others.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191168684132845378noreply@blogger.com