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The Ranch That Was.
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Uploaded: 07/11/06 7:28 PM GMT
The Ranch That Was.
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Following the Civil War, a wounded, recovering soldier, made his way West, to this lonely site. He had found a good spring, among the rocks in the background, and staked out his ranch, in this desolate country. It was close to a weeks wagon ride to the nearest town, but he built his cabin, and brought his wife, son, and cattle, to this isolated, desert wilderness. If you look closely, between the rails of the right side fence, you can see the open door into a cold cellar. that he dug out of the rocks and sand. His wife managed to tough it out for about three years, before she finally left, but he remained there for many years. His name was Wolfe, and his ranch is located in what is now, Arches National Park, Utah.
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::jswgpb
07/11/06 8:44 PM GMT
Great job Doug, you are really good at this buddy. Thanks for the story also.
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Doug, This is a fantastic Photo...has detail, contrast and really gives the feeling of desolation that was there...gerry..
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What a wonderful bit of history. An excellent photo Doug and framing adds imp[act. Would look so good hanging on a wall.
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Keep your face to the sunshine and you can not see the shadows. It's what sunflowers do - Helen Keller
Really really well done, Doug. Congrats! Dave
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Great image, very classic. Love the history that goes with it too. Very interesting yet sad.
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I love these works....the stark black and whites. So historical! Nice work!
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I am WAY behind THANKING, viewing and commenting! My apologies! I care very much for everyone and will catch up asap! Thanks for all the nice comments on my work!
Fabulous manipulation....it has a wonderful glowing quaility. I love this image. You can do no wrong lately! Well done Doug!
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Magic is everywhere..........~
Outstanding piece and history as well. The black and white lends itself more to the historic aspect and is so well presented here. Thanks for sharing it. Anita
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Acknowledge yourself for how far you have come, instead of how far you think you have to go.
A wonderful capture Doug & I love the history that goes with it. A very nice presentation. I'm a historical buff so I'm putting this in my fav's.
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Friends are like shining stars. You may not always see them, but you know they are always there for you.
I'm equally impressed, and it slipped into my favs before I even realized it! Thanks for the story you shared. I agree with LynEve, it should be hanging on a wall :)
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"Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass." Walter Pater
One majical Infra red work Doug. You have done a very good job in composing. I wish if the border was thin so that I can enjoy the image more.
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Very nice pic and story. Well done.
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The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.
G. K. Chesterton
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This is a great image and I likt the narration you have added to the image. I like the softness of the and the hardness of how it hit home with the facts of the war. You have done an excellent job with this.
Jason
Jason
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Suicide is man's way of tell God "YOU CAN'T FIRE ME I QUIT."
Outstanding photo Doug.I really appreciate you giving the history behind it also. Makes it even more special. Wonderful job!
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares
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Great story and wonderful photo, this looks so good in b/w, and the effects you added are great.
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life is just a game you fly it like a plane there is no end....thunderclap nueman
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Excellent shot... love the b&w its perfect for this image.... very nice work, and the story makes it even better... wonderful Doug
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........... "A sense of humour is as important to life as shock absorbers to a car.. It helps us over the bumps im life" / P.K. Shaw
Again Doug, great work.....I would love to see this one in sepia ( Hint ) he he he !
Kind regards,
Mark.
Kind regards,
Mark.
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Sasraku
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This deserves one heckuva lot more than a 74:100 c-index rating.
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