Photo Title:	Union Soldier
Photographer:	Karen Woys
Location of Photograph:	Fairfax, Virginia
What the photographer likes about the image:	The mysterious expression of the soldier. How authentic it looks, even though it is a recent photo.
Techniques Used:	Careful attention to background, so as to not give away it is a recreated scene. Blurred background to make subject stand out. Zoom lens for close up. Natural light.
Things to notice:	Photography can not only record history it can recreate it. This is a tool to help make social studies come alive. You can use your travel photography as educational materials.