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A Few Doctored Photos from the Recent Grand Review. . .


A few reprisals of some of last Saturday's photographs after sharpening, automatic levels adjustment, brightening, and cropping.  I hope you might enjoy looking these over once again.

-- Stokes











Comments

marinergrim said…
All looking very splendid and something to be proud of. Excellent.
1:39 AM
Pierre le Poilu said…
I love the "homemade" village and the mix of figure manufacturers. Really good to see.
2:51 AM
Independentwargamesgroup said…
Stokes,
Its great to see lots of painted figures marching sedately across a wargames table, well done.
3:32 AM
Old Nick said…
Your lay out and scenic are fantastic. The parade of troops inspired. Thank you for sharing.
5:46 AM
Phil said…
What a wonderful village, love the superb last picture!
6:43 AM
warpaintjj said…
The buildings are charming and your armies impressive.
For me the fields don't work without the context of a hedge or fence or even access from a road or adjoining a farm.
If time permitted I would persue this period as well as my beloved Napoleonics!
Have a great year Sir. Best wishes,
Jeremy
8:31 AM
matthewjksullivan said…
What a beautiful looking game! All the different colours of building, and the clean geometric lines make it seem like a work of art as much as it looks like a wargame.
1:52 PM
Archduke Piccolo said…
I do like the 'Charles Grant' simple building and painting techniques, yet each with its individual character. Your battlefields look splendidly simple - and simply splendid.
4:44 PM
Fitz-Badger said…
Wow, you have quite a city going there! And well-populated with soldiers and civilians. The style of the buildings and other terrain goes well with your style of painting figures, too. It's all reminiscent of the hand-colored etched prints of battle scenes, vignettes on maps, etc., of the era.
8:50 PM
Wellington Man said…
I'm lost in admiration for your amazing and beautiful creations, Stokes. Wonderful and inspirational. Many thanks, WM
1:37 PM
David Morfitt said…
Very impressive! I envy you your splendid armies and set up.

Cheers,

David.
2:20 AM
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