Living in the suburbs of Philadelphia as a kid, the Alabama Hills were in another world. Many westerns were filmed in the Hills, beneath the grandeur of Mt. Whitney, and many TV heroes made their film debut there.
Those heroes captured the hearts of many, but if their masks were lifted for all to see, our Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers, Teachers, and Friends would be revealed. The TV hero was an embodiment of the real heroes in our daily lives.
Now I am happy to be able to visit the Alabama Hills, camera in hand, understanding that the heroes of the past helped me to appreciate the beauty of the present.
12 responses
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Gail Anderson gave props (3 Dec 2008):
nicely said and beautifully presented. very true words expressed here. the day of the hero, seems to have all but disappeared... lives were simpler, i think, when the lone ranger rode the plains...
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marilu gave props (4 Dec 2008):
Precious image & beautiful words! Fantastic capture!
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LAM KHIN THET said (4 Dec 2008):
Composition and b&w lovely.
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Don Whitney said (4 Dec 2008):
Chris- Sentiments well expressed, and well illustrated. Bravo!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (7 Dec 2008):
Love this.
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Nelson Campbell gave props (7 Dec 2008):
Love this.
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Ronnie Ginnever gave props (8 Dec 2008):
so many memories....
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Lara Hansen gave props (9 Dec 2008):
luv it!
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Lynn H gave props (9 Dec 2008):
Totally wonderful! I loved him! Remember Lash Larue, Hopalong Cassidy, Red Rider, Johnny Mack Brown, Wild Bill Elliot, Whip Wilson, Gabby Hayes, Gene Autry????? :)
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elfriede fulda gave props (17 Dec 2008):
Oh, fabulous.....memories....lol
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adniloj gave props (18 Dec 2008):
wonderful photo x-ecution & your narrative, a wonderful point often overlooked
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Latrenia Bryant gave props (11 Sep 2009):
I love it!! totally cute capture.
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