Civil War Revisited, Fresno Ca 2011 Kearney Park

I have always wanted to go and see the reenactment of various battles that the http://www.valleyhistory.org presents in Fresno at Kearney Park. Every year they do different battles that they will demonstrate the battle and speak about its details.

This was so cool to watch as well as the kids getting entertainment and a history lesson at the same time.  To think what it must of been like for almost half a million Americans to die in 4 years, that was 2% of the population in the US at that time.  Some facts I learned today ;-)

We watched both battles and in the middle of them we walked around to see what was going on. A lot of the reenactments continued back at the camps that were set up. We spent some time at the camps battle field ER. The moaning and screaming soldiers with red (implied blood)on them was real enough that my kids would not stop asking me if it was real. As the Doctors would act like they were digging out bullets and the soldiers would lay there in an agonizing moan it was all to real. Then as they would carry a soldier off the tables whom just died they would make room for next soldier. I couldn't help to feel the emotion too when a young women was throwing herself on one of the bodies where the dead were stacking up. She was crying for the loss of her brother and wouldn't leave his side. Was such a realistic scene and emotion  The blast from the canons and the clash of the swords from the horsemen was great to watch.

Next year when they present the reenactment again I would really like to encourage you to take the family out and watch this reenactment. They say its the largest reenactment this side of the Mississippi, (That would be West) for all my East Coast friends ;-) 

I left the pro gear at home and traveled light today. Using only the basic point and shoot. I hope you enjoy some of my pictures and how I saw the battle.

Click the link below to see 20 images from the reenactment

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2011, Lemoore NAS 100th anniversary Air Show slideshow. Featuring The Blue Angels by Troy Wegner Photography

I had the opportunity to attend the 100th anniversary air show out at Lemoore Naval Air Station. I have missed it for a few years now  and could not wait to see it again. With the Blue Angels doing there thing it was simply amazing. To think that some of there precision maneuvers are performed with a closing rate of 1ooo mph there is no room for a miss calculation!

The angels definitely did not let anyone down. From the roar of there planes to the perfectly timed maneuvers everyone was on there seats to see them and what they would do next. I put together a slide show of some of my days pictures for everyone to enjoy. The song will play 1 1/2 times so make sure you watch the ending!

To the Blue Angels, Thank you for all that you do and all the dedication given. We are very grateful for the service you have given to our country The United States of America!!

On a side note my wife and I could not believe that the parking and event was totally free. Man, nothing is free anymore this was a really fantastic day with the family. This led me to thinking and a conversation with a couple people. With all the car loads of people that came to the event, wouldn't it be great if we could give back to our local Military families. Would it be to much for a 5 dollar per carload entrance fee to be collected and have that money go to the following. Any family on the base that needs marital counseling, or emotional support etc could benefit from this money that was collected. I know our service families have access to certain support but how awesome would it be to give back to them for all that they endure to keep us free. I didn't think 5 dollars per car load would dig to deep into our pockets.  The benefits would pour out into the neighboring communities as the family unit could and would gain strength. Just my thoughts and two cents on giving back a little that would return much more than we could ever imagine.

Visalia High School Senior Photographer and A Tulare Senior Have A Great Photography Session.

A couple weeks ago I had some fun shooting Leah in a grungy downtown Visalia area. She couldn't  wait for us to shoot her senior photos and when asked what she wanted style wise it was grunge. I had the perfect location in mind and when we arrived it was just what she was wanting. I love the idea that we no longer need to be stuck in a studio doing the same old and boring photos from years past. Getting out and putting some style into the session is what makes our sessions so much fun and memorable. We love to mix a little studio with the outdoor sessions but the choice is always up to the client and what they are paying for. If you have or know any senior that has not yet taken there senior pictures, let them know to hurry and book us before all  our sessions are gone.  We are always in high demand and at times can be booked solid a couple months out. 

Coffee table books/albums with the senior photo sessions has been such a great hit. I look back and wished when I was in high school I had the options of such a cool session and to get the images in an album to keep for ever. I am happy to be offering beautiful coffee table albums for the seniors I shoot. To book a session please call or email the studio today.  Our email is 2twphoto@gmail.com

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