The Good: Kernstown Battlefield Park has acquired a huge mural from the Virginia Historical Society. The medium is unusual: a lenticular photo designed to give a three-dimensional effect. Do you remember 3-D postcards and photos, the kind printed on ribbed plastic? The result is intriguing but just about impossible to photograph because light bounces off the surface in several directions. Since light was coming in windows, I could not find an angle that minimized reflections.
The Civil War Battle scenes were staged using reenactors. Read about the creation of this work by Wide-Awake Films.
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The Random: Today we attended a Memorial Day Ceremony in Front Royal. In addition to the traditional speeches and band music, the event included special recognition of "the dogs of war," the brave canines who served the military. Front Royal has a government training center for dogs, operating since 1942 when it was the first of its kind.
The Fun: The ceremony concluded with a brief parade of dogs led by trainer Diana Lieber. Local pets joined in!
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Very realistic style murals.
ReplyDeleteI can see the challenge in photographing such a mural. The dogs are a fun sight to see.
ReplyDeleteA lovely day it looks like. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day! Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteThe pet parade looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible project! The description makes me wish I could see it. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post honoring not just brave men and women but also their four legged compatriots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing your special Memorial Day service to MM this week.