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It is the end of our five day vacation. We left Mammoth Lakes on Tuesday at 7:30 in the morning. On our way, we stopped again and visited the Alabama Hills. Located at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range next to the town of Lone Pine, on the way up to Whitney Portal Road.
It is the home of natural arches. There is a road named “Movie Rd” because it has been a venue of many westerns & cowboy movies, and a few new ones. A lot of television commercials & videos have been filmed here as well. To name a few, Yellow Sky (Gregory Peck), How the West was Won ; High Sierra (Humphrey Bogart) ; Maverick (James Garner and Mel Gibson); Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr); Tremors, etc.
Here’s an up coming video/photo shoot. What do you think? Should I hire a talent agency? (Giggles)
The first photo was taken by me and the second one is taken by my daughter Zee. She also gave me her permission to share with you her “experimental panoramic shots” of the Alabama Hills, below!
Arlene
May 28th, 2009
am spitsless! (speechless)
the view so great the moment captures is sooo hmmm am loss for words. Please tell Z her panoramic shot is no experiment shot. It’s nicely done. Btw, what are you trying to catch? The clouds? Really, nice shots!
It’s my first time to come by this week.
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eastcoastlife
May 28th, 2009
Is it hot out there? The wide open space and with no shade, seems hot to me.
Lovely photo Z has taken.
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Ebie
May 28th, 2009
Hi ECL, it was hot, around 89 degrees, but we did not feel the heat, because the air was cool.
We had sun block on but one thing we did not have was the hat.
Lynne Luna
May 28th, 2009
I loved the pictures — and your great sense of humor!! I just love your blog. And what a beautiful afghan.
Ebie
May 28th, 2009
Thanks, Lynn, you know me, on the brighter side, I laugh, I giggle, and hehehe, I shop (for bargains).
Photo Cache
May 28th, 2009
I wished we went that far, but we only covered the northern part of 395 to bishop, ca. Anyway, this series of travelogue is very fascinating. Great sky out there if I remember.
Valkyrien
May 28th, 2009
Amazing sky on your photos Ebie! And the landscape is incredibel! In the first shot I can see something looking like an animal resting on the rocks – but it is the rocks! Beautiful shots!
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Linda
May 28th, 2009
What amazing skies, set off by the rocky landscapes. A sense of huge distances (to the European eye!) really comes across from these shots.
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Daryl
May 28th, 2009
Ebie, I love that photo of you .. you do need an agent .. you should be working drumming up tourism for the area .. come see me and this amazing land/sky/mountains
And that sky .. well it pales in comparison to you!
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Arija
May 28th, 2009
I love the rocks in the first shotand judging by the second, why not hire two agents, they’ll bth have their hands full with such a bubbling personality. Great in flight shot
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Guy D
May 28th, 2009
The first photo is awesome, great swf posting.
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2sweetnsaxy
May 28th, 2009
Wonderful shots. There is so much beauty in nature and you definitely captured some of it.
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babooshka
May 28th, 2009
That sky is out of this world.
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May 28th, 2009
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East Gwillimbury WOW!
May 28th, 2009
You appear to be a talented flyer! And what pretty skies to enjoy as you lift off.
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Barb
May 28th, 2009
You’re already a Star, Ebie! Your posts always make me smile. Zee did a great job with her photos. That’s a very scenic spot.
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Erin
May 28th, 2009
stunning captures…i still remember my many journeys to the eastern sierras with great joy. it has to be one of the most fab places ever. have you been to red’s meadow?
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Ebie
May 28th, 2009
Hi Erin, we loved the trip so much, that we want to go back after Labor Day for the Fall foliage. We have not been to Red’s meadow, and I will check it out.
Pacey
May 28th, 2009
Wow, those are wonderful rock formation and colors. So rare and very magnificent looking. I think I want to watch your new movie, heheheheh….
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james
May 28th, 2009
Very nice, and I’ve seen all of those movies.
rosa
May 28th, 2009
love the picture. gorgeous rock!
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Write Girl
May 28th, 2009
I love your sky watch shots…especially the one with your hands outstretched. The title of your post is perfect. You can certainly fly and that sky is breathtaking. I really enjoyed your photos.
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Joyce
May 28th, 2009
First photo posted is out of this world and/or drop dead gorgeous!
You already are a star.
Joyce
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Jade
May 28th, 2009
Wonderful photos…Z is really good!
I wish we had something like that here in Asia!
Btw, got something for you here http://www.pinayjade.com/uncategorized/thank-you-guys-for-being-here-still/
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Bonnie Bonsai
May 28th, 2009
Mother and daughter…ikaw Ebie…sakit akong tiyan kinatawa sa imong pagkabilyaka. Didto ko sa Las Islas Pilipinas dayon akong nabasahan imong gisulat didto ….abi nako hanas ka sa salitang ugat hahaha….
bitaw nindot ning imong pictures..lakip nang kang Zee ..the panorama is cool!
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Denise
May 28th, 2009
Those skies are incredible Ebie, such beautiful scenery. The one of you was very cute, yes you can go get that agent now
Fantastic photos!
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peter
May 29th, 2009
love it!
luna miranda
May 29th, 2009
what an amazing place! sculpted by nature!
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Rach (Heart of Rachel)
May 29th, 2009
That’s a beautiful place. I love the touch of fun and enthusiasm of the second shot.
Great panoramic shot.
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Eric (nl)
May 29th, 2009
Very nice picture, the first one!!!!
Nice colors and great clouds,
Have a nice Skywatchfriday
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Rajesh
May 29th, 2009
The snaps are very beautiful.
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Karen
May 29th, 2009
WOW … those shots are fantastic, including the one of you with your arms outstretched against that beautiful sky..
I love all three !!
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Tara R.
May 29th, 2009
Wonderful shots. That first photo is stunning. Your daughter did a great job on her photos too.
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Martha
May 30th, 2009
Our paths almost crossed, we camped near Lone Pine Tuesday night and drove through the Alabama hills Wednesday. Looks like you had a great time.
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Arlene
May 30th, 2009
Dropping by from the main skywatch blog.
A, random hopping nalang kay dili masarangan ang kadaghan. Imagine 350! hahaha
Happy Sunday.
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