More Rushmore ?
Jun 19, 2018 11:13:36 #
I can't say I enjoyed the vitriol found in the recent Rushmore thread, and I'm not looking to re-start the hate/debate. I do, though, wish to share a couple of alternate views of the monument. These were taken last summer as my just-graduated daughter and I took a 4200 mile road trip, passing Rushmore just a couple of days before returning home. I, too, visited on a day with MANY other visitors, but a friend had made me promise to watch the sunset ceremony. Say what you will about the monument itself, but watching a couple dozen veterans folding the American flag after the ceremony was very moving. My favorite images ended up being these two, both taken after dark.
Jun 19, 2018 11:38:10 #
I really like the first one, as it's a view, or portrayal, that is not commonly seen. The second one, so so.
--Bob
--Bob
Tex-s wrote:
I can't say I enjoyed the vitriol found in the rec... (show quote)
Jun 19, 2018 11:41:52 #
Tex-s wrote:
I can't say I enjoyed the vitriol found in the rec... (show quote)
Very nice. Never been there but need to seeing as my daughter lives nearby.
Jun 19, 2018 11:45:17 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
Missed the diatribe but Mt Rushmore is one of the more we’ll known sites that get visitors. As such people should be prepared for the lack of prime shots. Glad you enjoyed the sites. Great pics
Jun 19, 2018 12:07:49 #
Tex-s wrote:
I can't say I enjoyed the vitriol found in the rec... (show quote)
First images highlights the textures and colors in the stone, most images of the monument focus on the faces.
Jun 20, 2018 06:29:55 #
Am I missing something, what is the problem with the Mount Rushmore monument?
Jun 20, 2018 07:06:32 #
Tex-s wrote:
I can't say I enjoyed the vitriol found in the rec... (show quote)
Tex-s, thank you for this unique view. As I stated yesterday Rushmore view I will ever have are the result of fantastic images posted by UHH members. Excellent set of photos.
Greg
Jun 20, 2018 07:31:39 #
That must be a beautiful sight seeing that in person. Nice capture.
Jun 20, 2018 07:51:19 #
Millismote wrote:
Am I missing something, what is the problem with the Mount Rushmore monument?
There were a couple of posters yesterday nastily whining about desecrating the face of a mountain--typical holier than thou ranters because they know best--they think.
Jun 20, 2018 08:19:58 #
Thanks for the thoughts folks. Much appreciated. Just noticed I forgot to include the full sized pic on the second one though ..... oops.
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