Awaiting Orders

[Mark Fuge]

This image was taken at the recent Crystal River Raid - Civil War Reenactment.

The soldier was listening to some of his friends talking off screen. I thought his pose was very reflective of the taking of a short rest time before the battle.

Modification was in CS6 and Topaz.

Enjoy!

[Paul Lagasi]

Nice capture Mark, like the effects and framing...hope the gun is not loaded.

[gary ellwein]

The black and white nicely works with the subject and the era. The lad does appear to be fatigued and/or bored. I would consider moving him to the left. I agree with Paul, a gun safety course is in order.

[Rachel Hollander]

Mark - nicely processed and it does convey the mood of a weary soldier. The chairs in the back slightly diminish the old time feeling but add to the weariness of battle feeling.

TFS,
Rachel

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hopefully he had run out of steam and ammo! Nice filter effects, Mark.

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks all for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

Rachael, the images in the back are the officers discussing the pending battle. I think the chairs are somewhat authentic. They are old folding wooden chairs that I have seen in the past in the later part of century.

At least he didn't have to get a background check and insurance to use the assault weapon to defend the country!