The armour belongs to the past. The wait before the battle does not.
These photographs were made at a historical reenactment, but they are not really about an impending melee. Instead, they focus on the quieter moments that precede all of our battles: the shared joke between friends, the final preparations, the comfort of routine, the solitary pause before stepping into the fray.
Though separated by centuries, these rituals remain familiar. People still gather themselves before moments of consequence. They seek companionship, reassurance and purpose. They prepare, reflect and wait.
The battles here may be recreated, but the emotions are real.
