Lothian, Maryland
One man stands along a remote country road in Lothian, Maryland. Standing alone as he did 150 years ago in Stephenson’s Depot during the American Civil War. A Confederate solder from Anne Arundel County, Pvt. Benjamin Welch Owens remained standing against Union troops while his friends lay dead next to him.
Fighting off the enemy by continually firing his canon until reinforcements arrived, Private Owens showed true courage under fire.
Part of Maryland’s Civil War Trail system that shares historical routes throughout the states involved the American Civil War. This monument was erected on June 19, 1999 by one of his descendants with private funds.
Set on the grounds of the Mount Calvary Anglican Church that was built in 1873 as a Southern Methodist Episcopal Church. These two strong and noble structures show the meaning of courage and bravery in one’s darkest hours.
Canon 60D, 24-105mm f/4.0 L. 1/250 Sec, f/16, ISO 400, Daylight WB. Lightroom Adjustments: Luminance Smoothing +40, Sharpening +6, Medium Contrast Tone Curve, Shadows +24, Clarity +24, Vibrance +10.
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Annapolis, Civil War, Foot Prints, history, travel
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Let’s hear it for the Confederacy! 🙂
HA ! Waving the Confederate flag are you? Do you drive a General Lee red car?
I don’t have a General Lee car, but I do have a rusty pick up truck. (no gun rack though) 🙂
I can only imagine Phil. I can see you clunking down the road on the way to a Marsh. All you need is a white beard and some camos.
I like the composition of your picture and thank you for that history lesson. I love learning new things! My son has been studying the Civil War so I will share this with him.
Thank you so much Schelley. This was quite the surprise to me, and what a wonderful story. I think you’re son will love to hear about this brave young man.
There are so many brave men in the world. The church in the back ground is so quaint with it’s red door.
I agree ! The church is truly adorable. There are many of these type of country churches in rural Maryland. I think they are absolutely charming and I am starting to get a small collection of them on ‘film.’
Love it, but I was hoping for the shooting info on this one as you often post. I do pay attention to those details, as that helps me decide what I will upgrade to when I do.
HEHE…Ok Jerry. Just for you I have added the shooting metadata on the last three posts for you. I’m trying out the 50mm this week as I bought it 2 years ago and never use it. I prefer my Canon 7D over the 60D, but now I’m taking both bodies out with me. The 7D has the 500mm L Lens on it, the 60D with the 24-105mm L lens on it. I used to have the 18-200mm that is the kit lens with the 60D, but the photos don’t come out nearly as crisp as they do with the L lenses.
This shows that the glass is the most important thing. Hope this helps!
Beautiful sculpture, excellent captured… 🙂
Thank you so much Drake. It really is quite the story. Can you imagine being him on the train track bridge trying to fend off the enemy?
Emily – Nice framing in this shot. Johnny Reb fronting the church. Great perspective.
to the Johnny Reb reference. It is one of those random things in a random place that has such a great story. Thanks for stopping by Tom.
Wonderful photograph and I especially like learning the background. A beautiful strong monument against the strength of church and strong blue sky – hallowed ground. This is what true courage is all about . . . thank you for sharing this with the world.
Sweet Mary, what a lovely comment you have left for me. Thank you so very much, and it was wonderful to be at a place that honors such nobility. Thank you for your kind words. Emily
The technical quality of the photo is superb. I love the detail and the composition. Still it is hard to not be saddened by the subject matter. The number of causalities at just one battle like Gettysburg was over 50,000. It is a conflict that has scares that have not healed totally even to this day.
I think it’s important that we don’t forget the stories that are part of the fabric of our history. The individuals that sacrificed their lives for what they believed in.
I live near Gettysburg and on one visit with a guide he said the stench after the battle was horrid. Horses and people rotting in the hot summer heat. Can you imagine? This year is the 150th celebration. I’m going to try to make it, although I’m sure it’ll be super crowded.
Thank you so much on your kind compliment on the photo. I’ve been practicing A LOT !
Beautiful shot with the bright blue sky looking down!
I love these winter blue skies. They are always so brilliant. Hope you have blue skies where you are.