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Long Walk to Oregon

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Long Walk to Oregon

Uploaded: December 06, 2008

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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.30 mm, Model: KODAK DX7590 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

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Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe December 06, 2008

Pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. Although many of the pioneers were farmers, others were doctors, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, missionaries, lawyers, and so on. They came from many places in the United States to start their new lives. The majority of their ancestors came from European countries such as England, Germany, and Scotland. Before leaving their homes they either saved money for the trip, sold their land and other possessions, or agreed to work for others on the trip. #1047199

Michelle Alton December 06, 2008

These are beautiful photographs, Denny. #6859219

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 06, 2008

Terrific clarity and composition, Denny. Love the history with this too. #6859242

ROLAN NARMAN December 06, 2008

Great image and thanks for the history Denny! Very well presented ! #6859336

Ron McEwan December 06, 2008

I am really enjoying the Organ trail through your pictures. #6859384

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe December 06, 2008

Thanks so much for the nice comments Michelle, Tammy, Rolan and Ron!
Denny #6859404

Melissa Olsen December 06, 2008

I love this history journey you are taking us through. Wonderful capture! #6859472

Brett Dolsen December 06, 2008

Im enjoying this series too Denny being a bit of a history buff.Great capture and the following is a small excerpt of a letter 1851 from my ancestors brother." About two days after I wrote to you last, I was joined by Thomas Gilmore and Clovis Beneto of Amhersturg, and proceeded on a voyage of discovery as far as the Salmon River, which is near the boundary of Oregon, and only about eleven days packing from there to Oregon City. We were about four weeks reaching our destination, and had very pleasant weather of it - only one days snowstorm while passing an extensive range of mountains. We performed the whole of the journey on foot, packing our provisions on our animals, which I assure you was no small undertaking. #6859708

John Connolly December 06, 2008

I am impressed with your work at this great exhibition, Denny! Wonderful history and images, I think it would make an excellent slide show presentation! #6859866

Colette M. Metcalf December 06, 2008

Wonderful images!!!! #6859987

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 06, 2008

another beautiful capture! #6861204

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe December 07, 2008

Thank you very much Melissa, Brett, John, Colette and Stefania!
Thank you Brett for the excerpt from the 1851 letter. Very good description of their last few days after such a long trip.
Denny #6862809

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 08, 2008

Very beautiful captures, Denny. What hardship these brave men, woman and children must have gone through one can only guess. I read about a group who took a shortcut through Death Valley during summer time. Can you imagine the struggle to survive? And some actually did!! #6865368

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe December 08, 2008

Thank you very much Kirsten!
Denny #6868328

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