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Pony Express
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Uploaded: 08/21/13 9:45 PM GMT
Pony Express
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The Pony Express ran from April 3, 1860, until the transcontinental telegraph was completed in October, 1861. The Pony Express proved that the Central Route to California could be traveled all year. Part of this route would later be used by the transcontinental railroad. By keeping government lines of communication open, the Pony Express also help keep gold-rich California in the Union during the Civil War. The legend of the Pony Express has become a part of American folklore and a symbol of the courage and determination of the American spirit. (Taken from a plague by the statue)
For more information you can check here and here.
I added a couple of my own textures to give it this look. I believe I will add this to the current Technology contest. Thanks for any comments.
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::Ramad
08/21/13 9:56 PM GMT
I wonder how often the pony express was waylaid by robbers or is that only Hollywood stories Tick? Wonderful image with fiery background. Good luck in the contest.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Really good.....R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Magnificent job on this, Tick. Very dramatic.It epitomizes the hell they went through to transport the mail.
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How come I thought about Lawrence of Arabia ...?
You never know with minds as twisted as mine LOL
Most appealing image with the distinct traits of Wild West movies and/or characters perhaps. In general your narrative has been a complete surprise for me. After all I am from the other side of the water... LOL
SAM & SAAB
You never know with minds as twisted as mine LOL
Most appealing image with the distinct traits of Wild West movies and/or characters perhaps. In general your narrative has been a complete surprise for me. After all I am from the other side of the water... LOL
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
BTW am also collecting material for technology contest.
SAM
SAM
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
The mind boggles at how many horses was used in this endeavor!..
Good color silhouette Old pal...the background highlights the main subject!
Good color silhouette Old pal...the background highlights the main subject!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
I'm impressed !
Best of luck
John
Best of luck
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
Very impressive, wonderful colors. Good old days. Great work, Tick.
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This is excellent, your skills of editing seem to know no bounds. I think it's perfect for the contest. Tigz♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
A superb image Tick !!!
Good luck for the contest.
Good luck for the contest.
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
Wonderful image Tick, I really like what you've done here. What interests me is the fact that The Pony Express only lasted for a year or so as it has entered into folklore of tv and films. Good luck inthe ccompetition.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
Fantastic image here Tick - that dramatic sky sets off the statue and the story so well.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Love this and wonderful shot up against that gorgeous sky, right into my favs.
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
Love this, Tick , very well done.
Great color and textures.
I have a map of the Pony Express route .
I sometimes think we should go back to the Pony Express .... it would be cheaper and probably quicker ! lol
Jen-Nay
Great color and textures.
I have a map of the Pony Express route .
I sometimes think we should go back to the Pony Express .... it would be cheaper and probably quicker ! lol
Jen-Nay
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WILD & FREE ... PROTECT THE AMERICAN MUSTANG !!
A great part of history & the statue looks so real against the beautiful sky. Excellent contest entry, Tick. Best wishes.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
I had no idea the postal union had such perks in their contract as horse riding lessons. A great looking image and nice capture Tick. A great dramatic background and nice post work on the image. Best of luck in the contest.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis