Yesterday I arrived back home in Ohio for the holidays and for the winter. While I won't be gone from Antietam for too long, being back home has reminded me just how fortunate I have been this past year to be able to work at such an amazing place. Before I went home, I made one last sojourn up to Gettysburg to take some sunrise photographs of the battlefield on a frigid, frosty morning. Because of the angle of the sun, I drove along Confederate Avenue on Seminary Ridge for the best views. No matter when or how often I visit, Gettysburg never fails to remind me of the magnitude of the events which took place there. While it is imperative to study, read, write, and tell the stories of our past, sometimes the best way to understand and appreciate our nation's history is to simply sit back and be a spectator on a cold December morning at Gettysburg.
Sunrise from Seminary Ridge
North Carolina Memorial
North Carolina Memorial
North Carolina Memorial
Statue of Robert E. Lee atop the Virginia Memorial
Virginia Memorial
Virginia Memorial
Virginia Memorial
Louisiana Memorial
Louisiana Memorial
Louisiana Memorial
Mississippi Memorial
Mississippi Memorial
Mississippi Memorial
Sunday afternoons wont be the same without you. It was a good year. I cant think of a better crew than ours on Sundays. I always enjoy the conversation, both serious and zany. Have a great holiday. Jim
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jim, I will miss our Sunday afternoon chats. Although before we know it spring will be upon us and I will be back at Antietam. All the best to you and Merry Christmas.
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