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Published: 2007-09-25 11:42:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 11846; Favourites: 485; Downloads: 0
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Onwards WestOutside of Ken Caryl Ranch, Colorado....I happened upon this scene as I was driving. Now if this doesn't describe the American West then I don't know what does lol As I got outta the car to shoot this, I thought for a moment about that old wagon and kinda wondered how long it been there, and who all rode in it. Did it come all the way west during the 1800s, or was it maybe built out here?
This shot was actually really tricky to expose for, I REALLY wanted to get the atmosphere here and the color dead on. So I bracketed with about 10 shots, I just had to get the finer details in this one, and I really wanted the mood and atmosphere, considering the sky here.
All in all I suppose I am pretty happy with it. Let me know what YOU think!
Minolta 5D
Minolta 18-200 DT Lens
Shot in RAW (As if there is any other way to shoot!!!)
Singh-ray CPL
Hoya UV
Processed with Photomatix for HDR, PS and LucisArt
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The imagery this portrays is amazing; forgotten wagon train of the old west. Beautiful!
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Hi John!
I know you don't have a great opinion about groups here but I'm extending an invitation to join a new group for "rusty and dusty" photos...we'd love to have you as a member 
Ruth
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Lovely!! A really good scene, love the landscape and the sky
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I love it soooooooooooo mcuh reminds me of The Love Comes Softly Saga
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gorgeous!!! It looks like a painting almost, love the colors!!!
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I think the sky makes this picture. It's a great shot, though.
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i love how you have to actually look to tell that it is an HDR. Vey descriptive of the west. it is a beautiful shot.
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Ok, this is ridiculous... if I don't stop now, I am going to wind up collecting your entire Gallery!! But DAMN!! 
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hahhah well thank you very kindly, I seriously appreciate that!
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Ok. How the hell did I miss this one? I am a huge fan of "old". great comp, scene with a nice addition of the past. Flippin awesome work here john!
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hell yeah. That would be sweet. Speaking of show I am still shoveling roofs. In april... Still over 4 ft here in ID. *sigh* its gonna be a short summer I do believe.
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damn thats nuts! I may need to hit u up for some photo lcations, I may be up there later this year
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Right on, Just let me know what area of Idaho you will be in and I will tell you the prospects..
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Love it! The feel of it is really relaxing. It seems to tell a story of a simpler time!
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This shot looks absolutely amazing, the shadows on the hills look so so so cool...The only problem I have with this shot is that black border...it's just too big, I feel as if it actually pulls some of the attention away from the shot. But I still think it's most definitely an amazing shot, great work!
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Thanks! Some do say that about the borders, but here is what I always say back at em---the shots you see in my gallery are actually scales down prints, I want people to actually see what they will get when purchasing my images
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Took me a minute, but I gotcha, not sure I agree, but I see where you're coming from
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Well thanks! And where on earth have YOU been?!?!?!?
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school mostly, ive been working alot on my Photografy class's, we learned pinhole, Rayograms/Photograms and now we are gonna learn to use film on analogic cameras. ;D
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that is awesome, good to know u are learning Alt. Techniques! Killer!
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