View from a Trostle Window

[dennmorr]

Bigelow's Battery "cornered." As usual this is a "beta" so friendly advice is appreciated.

 

[Russell]

That's a very unique idea

 

[Nathan Stuart]

It's a novel presentation that effectively portrays the chaos of the scene.

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

Bigelow's Battery "cornered." As usual this is a "beta" so friendly advice is appreciated.

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I love this, Dennis. How many times I've pictured this scene in my mind and here you have brought it to life. I would love to post this to my GB groups on facebook explaining all the action taking place in your beta version and of, course crediting you. I would need your approval first though and completely understand if you would rather keep it on the low-down until your final version is completed.

 

[dennmorr]

I love this, Dennis. How many times I've pictured this scene in my mind and here you have brought it to life. I would love to post this to my GB groups on facebook explaining all the action taking place in your beta version and of, course crediting you. I would need your approval first though and completely understand if you would rather keep it on the low-down until your final version is completed.

Thanks so much Greg. I already see a few things I want to adjust. Give me about a week and I will post a revised version and you can go at it!

 

[NFB22]

That's a very unique idea

Definitely unique! Maybe an idea for @dennmorr, is it possible to put a shattered/cracked pane of glass and/or have another missing? We all know about battle damage to structures.

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

Thanks so much Greg. I already see a few things I want to adjust. Give me about a week and I will post a revised version and you can go at it!

Will do, Dennis, thanks very much. I appreciate your work so much. Brings to life scenes I have could only imagine!

 

[Cek3]

what direction would that be looking

 

[Russell]

I believe south-southwest towards the Peach Orchard

 

[121st PA Vols]

what direction would that be looking

Yes, S-SW towards Houck's Ridge (S) and Rose Farm, Seminary Ridge (SW) in the distance. Interesting perspective @dennmorr! Very nice!!

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

I believe south-southwest towards the Peach Orchard

Yes, I checked Google to be sure, but SW is correct as you said.

 

[Noonanda]

This is awesome, and is now the desktop background on my computer. Love it and your other work

 

[dennmorr]

I liked Nate's idea I so much I thought I would give it a shot. I blew up the Library of Congress Tif of the O'Sullivan Photo and it shows what could be a bullet hole (or could be just a speck of dust) but I'll go with the bullet hole. I also decided the inside of the Window would be painted white.

So here is the "post beta" revision and Greg if you want to, go ahead and use it.
Dennis

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

What an amazing display! An event I have pictured in my mind many times and you have brought it to life. Thank you, Mr. Morris, and especially thank you for letting me spread it around to my FB groups. I'm sure it will be appreciated by all my fellow Gettysburgers! The bullet hole really adds to the dramatic scene, great idea and find on O'Sullivan's photo.

 

[Gettysburg Guide #154]

First of all, it is a brilliant idea to use an artist's license to present this view. I love it!

From gourd level, Bigelow's men would not have been able to see more than a few score of yards in from of them because of the rise of the ground. However, by giving us a view from the second floor window, I think your perspective might be just about right. I can't be sure, as I have never been inside the Trostle house.

One thought for your consideration would be to look at the two men immediately behind the cannon on the right, the one that is firing. I thing they would be further outside the wheels to avoid being injured when the gun recoiled. Maybe you are already planning a change for the final version. (I admit this is rather picky.)

 

[dennmorr]

First of all, it is a brilliant idea to use an artist's license to present this view. I love it!

From gourd level, Bigelow's men would not have been able to see more than a few score of yards in from of them because of the rise of the ground. However, by giving us a view from the second floor window, I think your perspective might be just about right. I can't be sure, as I have never been inside the Trostle house.

One thought for your consideration would be to look at the two men immediately behind the cannon on the right, the one that is firing. I thing they would be further outside the wheels to avoid being injured when the gun recoiled. Maybe you are already planning a change for the final version. (I admit this is rather picky.)

Thank for your thoughts. I will make sure I address the recoil issue. I may push the rise up a bit also. I have done a view from the opposite direction and tried to make the rise a bit more obvious.
Dennis

 

[Rebel_Giratina]

The "bullet hole" adds a nice touch.

 

[Coop]

Fine job bringing this event ti life. I especially appreciate your efforts to show the relative positions of gun crews, limbers and horses within the stone wall and south of the farm lane.

 

[6thMichCav]

Bigelow's Battery "cornered." As usual this is a "beta" so friendly advice is appreciated.

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I agree that it is very good! My regret is that like most black powder-era battle scenes, there probably isn't enough smoke; often the participants couldn't see each other after a volley, let alone a hundred yards.

 

[dennmorr]

I agree that it is very good! My regret is that like most black powder-era battle scenes, there probably isn't enough smoke; often the participants couldn't see each other after a volley, let alone a hundred yards.

That's a great point about the black powder smoke. I tend to default to a clearer view. Are there any videos of Black Powder demonstrations that show it's effect. I have to assume wind and other atmospheric conditions are variables.
Dennis