This weekend in Vicksburg

I spent a lot of time in the Vicksburg National Military Park and downtown Vicksburg this past weekend and captured these photos. The fog Sunday morning was absolutely glorious. A couple of these photos I consider some of my best work ever. I am so appreciative that the Lord gave me the gift of enjoying his creation down to the little details as that found in leaves and a bit of fog on a hillside. His beauty shines all around us during this time of year and I am glad.

Vicksburg National Military Park at sunrise

Rode through the Vicksburg National Military Park with some friends Saturday morning at sunrise. From top:
• The full moon sets over a cannon at Battery De Golyer.
• The full moon can be seen between the columns of the Illinois Memorial.
• The rising sun turns the Louisiana Monument a golden color as puffy clouds surround it.
• The Mississippi Monument.
• The Sentry stands guard at the Wisconsin Monument as the sun rises behind him.

Wisconsin Monument

I love the statues that are part of the Wisconsin Monument in the Vicksburg National Military Park. The statue of the man standing guard is the one I call "The Sentinel."  The strength exuded by this statue is tremendous. And you can always count on Old Abe to be watching over the park at all hours of the day and night.