Busy Spur


Busy Spur
This is the boot of Union General John Sedgwick at West Point. He was killed in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in 1864. Legend holds that if a cadet is deficient in academics, the cadet should go to the monument at midnight the night before the term-end examination, in full dress, under arms, and spin the rowels on the monumentâ??s spurs. With the resulting good luck, the cadet will pass the test. Practically impossible as the area is patrolled and it is against regulations if you get caught.
Taken
West Point, NY on Sep 13, 2013
Keywords:
usma - spur - General John Sedgwick - Sedgwick
Category:
People

Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Lens:
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Aperture:
F2.8
ISO:
100
Focal Length:
95.0 mm
Program Type:
Aperture priority
Shutter Speed:
1/499 sec
Exposure Bias:
0 EV


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