September Seventeenth
by Lois Bryan
Title
September Seventeenth
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A quiet country road ... just behind us and to our right a herd of lovely black and white Holstein cows peacefully graze then amble over for a pet on their velvet snouts. But on this date in the year 1862 the gentle rolling countryside around Sharpsburg, Maryland erupted in death and horror. The Battle of Antietam ... or Sharpsburg ... was the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties. In the current atmosphere of angst and controversy and anger, I encourage anyone and everyone to visit here ... alone. Walk around. Feel the presence of those who've gone before. Maybe it will put some things in perspective a little.
NOT created by using AI - Artificial Intelligence.
Fine art purchases of this image will not include a watermark, and if I may make a recommendation ... this image will look its very best on the fine art paper choice of "picture rag."
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Comments (25)
Michael Mazaika
Looks like the "T" in the road where Mansfield Ave. intersects with the Smoketown Rd. In any case, great shot and sky, Lois. - Mike (V/F)
Sharon Mayhak
Brilliant composition, Lois!! Loved your description as well. After reading it, I wonder if those storm clouds are related to what was or what is yet to come...?
Joan Bertucci
So many contrasts Lois and they create an amazing visual! The green mixed with the autumn colors and the sunshine lighting up such a dramatic sky! Hope you made it home safely! L/F
Diamante Lavendar
Congratulations! Your wonderful art is being featured in Emotive Art Group! Please take a moment to visit the group and archive your work under the feature discussion link provided! ~Diamante
Colleen Taylor
This is such a breathtaking shot Lois of your countryside near you. Fascinating history in your description!
Mary Timman
A sad piece of history but wow..such a beautiful landscape and perfect with that thundering sky. Magnificent capture. L/F
Nancy Kane Chapman
Being from a pioneer West Virginia family, and staying there for six generations I can relate. So much history...my father's family for the North, my mother's for the South.. I so appreciate this beautiful view, your description and what this land can teach us if we listen. F/L
Mavicfe Victoria
Excellent work! Spectacular the beautiful contrast of the sunlit trees with the dark stormy sky.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Pinterest Board - Images That Excite You!
Scott Kingery
Wonderful image, Lois. The storm about to be with the description of the storm from the past, nice counterpoint! L/F
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Brian Commerford
Lois, Your background story and the image itself , go together like a glove !
Lois Bryan replied:
Brian thanks so much ... this place always, always moves me ... I've never come away from here without a very strong emotional pull.
Chris Lord
Love the contrast of dark clouds and sun illuminated foreground. It's so cool when that happens. Great capture Lois
Lois Bryan replied:
Thanks, Chris, it is cool when it happens. If i happen to be out and about with the camera, everything stops while I scurry around like a little mouse trying to get something interesting under that light!!!!!