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~ ALONG THE OREGON TRAIL ~


	~ ALONG THE OREGON TRAIL ~ 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…… Still harvesting… I will comment as I can!!! 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.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!

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September 14, 2010

Douglas Pignet

Wonderful capture with great colors and clarity...Very well done

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September 14, 2010

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I love everything about it. Great photo!

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September 14, 2010

- Nikki McDonald

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Gorgeous warm tones and light and I love the composition, Jeana.

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September 14, 2010

- Kerry Penn

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I've been there and I think you've done an awesome job with this photo!

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September 14, 2010

Gina Cormier

Beautiful composition and image Jeana!!!!

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September 14, 2010

Danny B. Head

Love it!

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September 14, 2010

Vickie J. Jenkins

Very interesting, informative and beautiful images.

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September 14, 2010

- Bojan Bencic

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Fantastic photo, Jeana. Beautiful POV and tone. Interesting info.

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September 14, 2010

- Bonnie C. Lackey

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Wonderful comp with the wagon and the bluff - I'm ready to hitch up the team!

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September 14, 2010

Melissa G. Meiselman

Fantastic wide angle shot taken from a dramatic POV with sharp detail and great description, Jeana!!

Melissa

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September 14, 2010

Tarun Bose

Outstanding composition with super colour tones, Jeana.

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September 14, 2010

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Very impressive Jeana!! Jeff

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September 14, 2010

James Reininger

Great composition!

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September 14, 2010

- Kay E. Mahoney

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Fantastic capture, Jeana. Beautiful scene. Loved the information.

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September 14, 2010

- Gail Vitikacs

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Incredible capture! Love this!

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September 14, 2010

- Leslie McLain

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Love this image, Jeana. Beautiful Perspective and light. I've visited this beautiful monument and you've captured it perfectly.

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September 14, 2010

Tammy Espino

Jeana!!! Awesome!!!!

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September 14, 2010

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

I N C R E D I B L E, Blondie! I would love to have a photo shoot in this area some day! Do you think other BP'ers would be interested? After all...it IS in the middle of nowhere! LOL

You captured the Scottsbluff area with total perfection! Breathtaking!!! :-) Ma

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September 14, 2010

- Tamara K. Walker

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Looks like you enjoyed your trip across Nebraska. Magnificent images Bubbles.

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September 14, 2010

- Ken Smith

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I've visited that monument and remember the covered wagon...thought it would be a great photo...but even in my mind, it never looked as good as yours. Superb, Jeana!

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September 15, 2010

Jeana Clark

Thanks so much everyone!!!!
We sure had a great time!!!
I appreciate your wonderful
comments and input!!!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!
~J~

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September 18, 2010

- Nikki McDonald

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This really is wonderful, Jeana, from the yucca in the foreground to the wagon to the bluff itself. The detail throughout is excellent as are the colors and light. Just had to come back to tell you again how much I like it and to mark it as a favorite.

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September 21, 2010

- Bojan Bencic

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Congratulations on this great finalist, Jeana.

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October 15, 2010

Tammy Espino

Congrats on this awesome finalist,Jeana :)

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October 15, 2010

Nancy (Peaches) Harker

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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October 15, 2010

- Stefania Barbier

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congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!!

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October 15, 2010

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Congrats Jeana on this beautiful finalist.

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October 15, 2010

Melissa Olsen

A most deserving image!

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October 15, 2010

- Nancyj E. Hovey

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)

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October 15, 2010

- Denny E. Barnes

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Congratulations, Jeana on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!!

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October 15, 2010

- Lydia Williams

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Fantastic Finalist...congratulations, Jeana! I enjoy your descriptions and photos very much.

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October 15, 2010

Joanna Madloch

Huge congrats, Jeana!

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October 15, 2010

MELODIE C. ROBERTS

WoWZa
Congratulations ~S.....Y~!!!
Outstanding Capture
One must admire the early settlers who ventured acrossed this country to parts unknown
Imagine Their delight when coming across such a beautiful sight
Sensational comp color and detail
A very deserving Finalists
Good Luck in the next round

Sleep in Q's and W's

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October 16, 2010

- Leslie McLain

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Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Jeana.

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October 16, 2010

Boyd L. Alexander

WOW! Big Congratulations Jeana on your Beautiful Finalist!

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October 16, 2010

Linda Blair

Beautiful finalist...congratulations!!!!

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October 16, 2010

- Usman M. Bajwa

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Beautiful capture and CONGRATZ on the Finalist Award. Good Luck up next!

UB.

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October 16, 2010

Debra R. Harder

LOVE THIS, Jeana! Your POV is truly awesome...and the lighting, tones, details and textures are superb. Huge congratulations on your brilliant finalist! Deb

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October 16, 2010

Merna L. Nobile

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile

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October 16, 2010

Roxanne M. Bubar

WOW a big congrats on this outstanding image.

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October 16, 2010

- Tamara K. Walker

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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October 16, 2010

Gina Cormier

Congrats Jeana on this beauty!!