I'm In Gettysburg - Feeling Humbled

[Moonshiner]

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This is my bucket list trip to Gettysburg and surrounding battlefields. We arrived late, so just did a courtesy drive-thru. I was seriously moved to tears in just the short time I was strolling the area around the Pennsylvania Monument......Gonna be an emotional week I guess.

Looking out from the Pennsylvania Monument:

A lone cannon near the Pennsylvania Monument at sunset:

Directional markers on top of the Pennsylvania Monument showing the direction of significant battlefield points:

 

[redbob]

It has that effect on you.

 

[hanna260]

Gosh, Moonshiner, those pictures are beautiful! The lone cannon especially is just so evocative and gorgeous- with the backdrop of the sunset to light it up.

And you're right. The battlefield is just such a moving place. We were there when it was raining, and we just looked out over Little Round Top- and it's weird- you can just feel that this is truly hallowed ground- ground haunted by the sacrifice and greatness and tragedy of men who gave their lives for their country.

 

[kholland]

Great photos!

 

[Drew]

These are beautiful pictures! Go out onto Confederate Avenue and look across the field toward Cemetery Ridge. Think hard about it and enjoy your visit!

 

[MRB1863]

Fantastic photos, Moonshiner!!!!! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!!!

 

[Allie]

Wow, beautiful photos!

 

[Mike Serpa]

Mods, if this needs moved to another section, please do so.

This is my bucket list trip to Gettysburg and surrounding battlefields. We arrived late, so just did a courtesy drive-thru. I was seriously moved to tears in just the short time I was strolling the area around the Pennsylvania Monument......Gonna be an emotional week I guess.

Looking out from the Pennsylvania Monument:

A lone cannon near the Pennsylvania Monument at sunset:

Directional markers on top of the Pennsylvania Monument showing the direction of significant battlefield points:

A couple of these photos should be enter in the photo of the month contest!

 

[Moonshiner]

What's funny is, no matter how much I prepared for this trip, I really had no idea how large the battlefield areas are - Almost 25 square miles.

I thought I knew what I was doing as I studied up on this trip pretty good, but as we are just driving around in circle, I kept wondering what this large set of artillery and monuments were... On the 3rd time by I slowed down and read it was Cemetery Hill .... HaHa!

 

[JerseyBart]

Absolutely!!! Excellent photos moonshiner.
If "you're" not humbled on a battlefield, "you're" not human.

 

[Moonshiner]

Wow, beautiful photos!

I can't wait to get to the Monocacy battlefiled to walk where my G-G Grandfather did!

A couple of these photos should be enter in the photo of the month contest!

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[12th Missouri Yankee]

Great photos Moonshiner!!

 

[cash]

Ranger programs are starting on Monday. Be sure to attend some.

http://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/upload/2015-Walks-May-4-to-June-5.pdf

 

[Moonshiner]

Ranger programs are starting on Monday. Be sure to attend some.

http://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/upload/2015-Walks-May-4-to-June-5.pdf

I will.... I also have a 3 hour personal tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide. After seeing how big this place is, I am so glad I did.

 

[O' Be Joyful]

Soak it all in Moonshiner! When I was at Gettysburg I only had time for the one day quickie tour. Sounds like you're gonna have more time than that. Hope to get back for a longer visit sometime. ENJOY!!!
P.S. When you visit @cash's pony scratch him between the ears for me.

OBJ

 

[KansasFreestater]

P.S. When you visit @cash's pony scratch him between the ears for me.

Poor "Old Pete," with that teeny little excuse for a statue!

 

[Brenal]

Great. Photos. Enjoy your week.

 

[nitrofd]

I don't know why but photo taken at dawn or dusk just seem to have that something extra.beautiful pics.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

Have fun and make sure to tour the East Cavalry Battlefield!

Awesome place!!!

 

[Northern Light]

Excellent pictures, Moonshiner, and have fun with the rest of your trip! Monocacy is one of my favourite battlefields. I know you will enjoy it. Keep the pictures coming!