If you build it they will come... by spider1313
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...or so it was thought '-)!
Though the story goes that Wal-Mart opened in Arkansas in the 1940's, the origins go much further back. Ezekiel Walton, Sam's great-great-great-grandfather actually renovated a U.S.Army fort located in what is now Ogden, Utah back in the early 1800's and turned it into a big-box general store...the first of it's kind! Ezekiel's master plans included catering to both the influx of Easterners as well as the Native Americans already making their home throughout the area. But, even with the foresight to have such amenities as expanded access roads and parking areas for all modes of transportation, Ezekiel was, unfortunately, blind to the ill-will and animosity that still prevailed amongst his projected clientele. Fatalities from both sides soon outnumbered register receipts and this location was soon razed and sold to the U.S. Government when the Intercontinental Railway was being built.
Well? Maybe not! But I needed some sort of story-line here! LOL!
Canoes, coach, and chuckwagon by faveral, zippy's fort, bldgs barely visible '-)@coa to top left from RDNA, renapd's MountainMan for M3, some plants by Laurent, and the usual DAZ donations...ahem, purchases'-)!
Rendered at ultra with GI.
==steve==
Comments (25)
Tamela.J.
WOW Steve, this is amazing! I love all the detail. Outstanding V
MoonGoat
Great complexity, cool atmosphere.
Luminaa
Spectacular is an understatement! Great story too lol
coa
Excellent comrade! Definitely worth the aggravation it caused! Great details, lighting and, of course, posing as usual!!! A+++
dlk30341
XLT work! The colors & atmos are superb! Well done:)
ebsmooth
nice one dude! lighting, comp, reflections, and atmos are all fantastic! nice to see your pc cooperated..lol! excellent work!!!
wile1
This is just awesome!!! Reminds me of old time art. I love it!!
L.W. Perkins
I always love your golden light--this looks so peaceful; and of course I love shopping, so you know I'd love it;-)
kenwas
Well done. The canoes are quite well place with the water and most convincing.
BGHart
Excellent scene in every detail. vote
Polax
I knew your were an historian with the greatest knowledge in the obscure origins of events -you produced already many rare documents- I'd only point out that you omitted to say Ezechiel married Philomena Martini (daughter of Earl Martini )hence the name of the popular store .. but this is a trifle.. Looks like you upgraded the lens of the time-machine camera the image is superb!
niandji
Excellent detail and composition, interesting history lesson as well ---LOL!! Great one Steve, well done!
lingrif
Fantastic detail. Love the composition and the tonality.
wabe
You are the master of historical moods. So wonderful. I haven't thought about that the Waltons have started this multi-Multi. But not a surprise really, with the money from the TV soap at that time they could do everything i guess. Brilliant Steve, and thanks for the information!
nhirschberger
Wonderful composition and details. Excellent work !
Irish
IMPRESSIVE & AWESOME!!! Love images based on the past and you do them so well! Way to go Steve ~ brilliant work.
didi_mc
Oh wow this is awesome, such detailing and omg even the sign you have done an excellent job here.
dragonfly2000
Well done indeed.
Djeser
This is excellent, Steve; you've really done a wonderful historical picture here, and I enjoyed the story too! I like the subdued tones, makes it feel kind of dusty and far away.
tony_br22
Hi gorgeous scene ! water and the atmosphere .. and the light are wonderful .. bravo
FrenchKiss
Fabulous scene and wonderful story, Steve! Love your lighting here as wdell as the composition and pov!! Beautifully done!
deevee
Excellent work. Superb choice of colors!
LadyLight
what a story, lol!! (I was really buying it, Sam's family that we are.. heheh) Ah well.. it's a wonderful image !! :)
dburdick
Richly detailed and a greatstory line to boot. VOTE!
AlteredKitty
This is a truly outstanding and wonderful scene :) ___ali x