Geology and Cowboys by bmac62
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A glimpse of The Alabama Hills near the California town of Lone Pine flooded my mind with questions. Where did all of these weathered, rounded rocks come from? What do they have in common with the Sierra Mountains behind them?
I'd also heard that over 400 movies have been filmed in this area. Needless to say, there's a lot more to the Alabama Hills than appears in this one photo. Hollywood discovered this exotic place and began shooting Westerns here in 1920. There's been very little let up since then.
Comments (24)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Bill! Nice to see you posting. I (we) missed your and Tara's great photos of your trips.
wysiwig
I wondered what happened to you. I thought that was you in Tara's picture. Outstanding composition of this stunning landscape.
anahata.c
I never got the ebots for you two---I was about to go to sleep, when I saw an ebot for Tara's shot, and I immediately looked at your gallery, and you'd posted too! I'm glad I saw---what a wonderful surprise! At least you didn't call this "Alabama Hills"---'cause when one comes to these pics, after reading "Alabama Hills," they think, "mannnnn, someone really screwed up Alabama!" Such very different shots between you two: You have much more light in the foreground, and it's a different place. Tara's was more dramatic and contrasted, while your foreground is so sandy and---I don't know, you captured the rocks and terrain like it hardened out of some liquid of some kind. I love the detail and sweep of it. And the background here looks like someone chiseled some very old ice, or big chunks of silver. Real contrast here. And such a brooding gray sky. A beautiful shot, with your usual grace and detail. (So you guys drive into Mobile afterwards, for a mint julep?) It's great to see you here again. I think the last time you posted, King Henry VIIIth was just elected to congress. I wish you a great trip home!
blinkings
Stunning mate.
SunriseGirl
A wonderful shot and good to see the photo you might have been taking in the photo Tara posted. I hope you guys have a safe and enjoyable trip.
T.Rex
Glad to see you back to posting! Missed you! I see the geology, but where are the cowpokes? I see why Hollywood started filming here - wild nature, much sun (needed for those old cameras and film), far from disturbing factors (the brats next door, and their parents), and so on... I, too, wonder how these piles of rocks wound up here, and if they are related to the distant mountains. Looks like they have snow in the ravines. Would be interesting with more photos to get a better grasp of the geology ("Gee! How come your name is Ology?") Keep up the good work! :-)
And don't you dare drop from sight again!
durleybeachbum
Well I had to look up the geology and was rewarded with an explanation I wasn't expecting! I had no idea that granite weathered in wet and warm conditions..we don't have a lot of that here.
These are very beautiful colours which incidentally are very much in fashion for home interiors here. They look better in the hills than in the home in my opinion!
giulband
Absolutely wonderful picture, the landscape is so beautiful to seems surreal !!
blankfrancine
Very fine landscape photography.Looks very ancient.
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful 'scape! The contrast between your foreground rocks and the background hills is stunning, and the light is so magical...you're channeling Ansel Adams here, I think. Very fine work, and good to see you again!
kgb224
Welcome back to both you and Tara,Bill. Superb capture. God bless.
Domi48
superb shot!
auntietk
Nice! :) Looks like you were in the same place as me! I loved the light that day ... so dramatic!
jendellas
A beautiful place, amazing photo. Good to see you posting. xx
ArtByMel
That is just an awesome shot!
photosynthesis
Outstanding landscape, Bill - this should be blown up to mural size...
steelrazer
Looks like a cinematographer's dream location. Really beautiful shot of the area.
npauling
This looks to be such an interesting place and the rocks are amazing. The hills look lovely with their dusting of snow too. A beautiful rugged looking capture. ☺
flavia49
beautiful picture
jocko500
this is wonderful and you got me wondering also. never heard of these mountains but I know i saw them is some movies
miwi
Excellent shot,klasse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sandra46
MARVELOUS PHOTO
beachzz
Wow, this is just gorgeous!! I mean, it's just mountains and rocks, but somehow you make it a lot more than that; it becomes a stunning landscape. Looking forward to seeing you and Tara soon---did you see me wave???? lol
X-PaX
Nice to hear from you again Bill. Beautiful capture.