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~ ALONG THE OREGON TRAIL ~ B&W


	~ ALONG THE OREGON TRAIL ~ B&W Many wagons passed by this now National Monument located in Morrill County Nebraska. Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska includes an important 19th century landmark on the Oregon Trail and Mormon Trail. The monument contains multiple bluffs (steep hills) located on the south side of the North Platte River, but it is named after one prominent bluff called Scotts Bluff which rises over 830 feet (330 m) above the plains at its highest point. The monument is composed of five rock formations named Crown Rock, Dome Rock, Eagle Rock, Saddle Rock, and Sentinel Rock. Scotts Bluff County and the city of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, were named after the landmark. Although discovered by non-natives in 1812, it was In 1823 the route to the Rocky Mountains was rediscovered, and the bluffs became a regular landmark for fur traders in the region….More info in the discussion area…. Jeana Clark

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This most prominent bluff was named after a fur trader named Hiram Scott who died near the bluff in 1828. Wagon trains used the bluff as a major landmark for navigation. The town of Gering, Nebraska, was founded near the base of the bluff in 1887, and the city of Scottsbluff was founded across the North Platte River from the bluff in 1900. Separated only by the river, the two cities have since grown together and now form the 8th-largest urban area in Nebraska. This is one of the wagons on display at the visitors center….This is a Black & White version of an earlier image…..

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!

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July 25, 2011

Monnie Ryan

Fabulous B&W image, Jeana!

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July 25, 2011

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Perfect in B&W - Wonderful comp, perspective and capture!

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July 25, 2011

Douglas Pignet

nice capture and great comp & pov...well done

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July 25, 2011

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VERY cool...love knowing the history and adore the bw treatment!

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July 25, 2011

Randy A. Myers

Very nice. Perfect POV. It wouldn't be near as good with a different POV. Good job, Jeana.

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July 25, 2011

Mary Timman

Did you add this wagon to your photo then? I love this. The wagon, your perpsective against that backdrop. Just amazing Jeana.

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July 25, 2011

Tammy Espino

Awesome capture and story!:)

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July 25, 2011

Daniella Puente

Great job Jeana, is a wonderful image!

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July 25, 2011

Michelle Alton

Perfect conversion. Wonderful composition and black and white presentation, Jeana. Love learning the history too.

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July 26, 2011

Courtenay Vanderbilt

Terrific comp and capture, BDB! Love your POV and the B&W treatment! (and of course your detailed description!)

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July 26, 2011

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Amazing B&W conversion and fabulous comp too. Jeana, you have got a winner here, at least in my book! Good luck!

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July 26, 2011

- Bojan Bencic

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