Taken in the early 1860’s, almost everything about this images is interesting. Set during the civil war, this is truly a quick snapshot of American history. Cameras are amazing.
Why We Like It
Mostly because it’s such deceptively a simple shot, just some fellas hanging out with a horse. In truth, they look like they stopped planning some battle to get their photograph taken with that newfangled thingy. The gentleman with the horse has paper in his hand, maybe he is delivering orders? The horse looks like a fine animal and well cared for. They played such an important part in that war, we hope sharing these images reminds us the sacrifices they made.
Also, what is that on the wrist of the man sitting on the far right?