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Oct 19, 2017 09:57:12 #
Jay Pat wrote:
I think, I heard they ran into "soft" rock.
They went deeper into the mountain to find "hard" rock to use.
That's why.
Maybe someone will jump in to confirm or deny.
Well captured!!
Pat
They went deeper into the mountain to find "hard" rock to use.
That's why.
Maybe someone will jump in to confirm or deny.
Well captured!!
Pat
I grew up 12 miles from Mt. Rushmore and i'm sure it was the only choice the sculptor had because of the rock formations on the mountain. Depending on the time of day, he isn't always in shadow. Early morning is the best time to photograph the mountain. I really don't like all of the "improvements" they have put in front of the mountain. Messes up photographs. We used to be able to take photos of the mountain without the aisle of flags and all of the concrete, but their idea was to handle the crowds without them destroying the scenery in front of the mountain. Like concrete doesn't destroy the scenery? I do like the trail that goes closer to the monument. That was a good improvement. If you go, be sure to take the trail.
Oct 19, 2017 10:18:28 #
Oct 19, 2017 10:30:40 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
Speak softly and carry a big stick... And for history Roosevelt created the National Parks, so without look at all the Images that would not have been taken..
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Oct 19, 2017 10:42:33 #
JeffL
Loc: New Jersey
jaymatt wrote:
I find it interesting that TR always seems to be in the shadow of the other three--done on purpose, or coincidence?
It all depends on the lighting!
Oct 19, 2017 10:49:02 #
JeffL
Loc: New Jersey
JeffL wrote:
It all depends on the lighting!
And, you can always go to Carhenge, which is a short trek away. And, a Nebraska rest area on the way!
Oct 19, 2017 12:31:28 #
jaymatt wrote:
I find it interesting that TR always seems to be in the shadow of the other three--done on purpose, or coincidence?
Very nice Jay.
Oct 19, 2017 14:35:52 #
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Oct 19, 2017 17:20:13 #
jaymatt wrote:
I find it interesting that TR always seems to be in the shadow of the other three--done on purpose, or coincidence?
You just didn't lift the shadows enough! You must not be shooting with a Sony... ;-)
Beautiful shot, I too like the greenery helping to frame the mountain. But I think the instead of Teddy they should have put either Hamilton or Ben Franklin up there, or even Samuel Adams - he's left a dual legacy for America that we still enjoy both of today.
Oct 19, 2017 22:57:05 #
I've always enjoyed shots of Mt. Rushmore. Very good photo of a majestic mountain. Mahalo for sharing.
Oct 19, 2017 23:19:48 #
Oct 20, 2017 00:25:27 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
Here is a link as to whom is on Mt Rushmore, and why..<https://www.nps.gov/moru/learn/historyculture/why-these-four-presidents.htm>
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Oct 20, 2017 06:20:57 #
jaymatt wrote:
Thanks, Jack. We made sort of a grand swing through the west--Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Custer Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Devil's Tower, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon North Rim, Horseshoe Bend, Sedona, and Phoenix. It was sort of a "if we're ever going to do this, we'd better do it now" kind of trip--age is catching up to us. 
I hear you on that. I'd like to do the same thing before time won't allow us to.
Oct 20, 2017 08:45:28 #
Oct 20, 2017 08:46:41 #
blacks2 wrote:
Beautiful picture John, never thought about that.
Thanks, Mike. Apparently, according to some comments, if one is there in the morning at the right time of the year, they're all in the sun.
Oct 20, 2017 08:47:13 #
olddutch wrote:
Speak softly and carry a big stick... And for history Roosevelt created the National Parks, so without look at all the Images that would not have been taken..
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