SWF: Day 5-I Believe I can Fly

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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.

Long Weekend Birthday Trip

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.

I Believe I can Fly

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!

Alabama Hills Panorama

  • 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.

    Arlene’s last blog post..TWTW & LP – Alam Mo Ba?

  • 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.

    eastcoastlife’s last blog post..Yellow Ribbon Cooking Competition 2009 (Finals) – WW

    • 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.

    Linda’s last blog post..Skywatch Friday: Cycling Project – glacial erratics

  • 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!

    Daryl’s last blog post..my sky

  • 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 ;)
    Arija’s last blog post..SkyWatch ~ 35 Seasons Come, Seasons Go

  • 2sweetnsaxy

    May 28th, 2009

    Wonderful shots. There is so much beauty in nature and you definitely captured some of it.
    :-)
    2sweetnsaxy’s last blog post..Sky Watch Friday

  • babooshka

    May 28th, 2009

    That sky is out of this world.

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  • foto CHIP

    May 28th, 2009

    :) You make the picture even more interesting :) Awesome shooting!

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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. ;-)
    East Gwillimbury WOW!’s last blog post..East Point Marina/ Sky Watch

  • 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.

    Barb’s last blog post..Spring at High Altitude – Sky Watch

  • 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?

    Erin’s last blog post..Let’s Hit the Beach – Skywatch Friday Post from Anzio, Italy

    • 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….

    Pacey’s last blog post..A Re-Creation of Creation

  • 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.

    Write Girl’s last blog post..Sky Watch Friday: The Monument

  • Joyce

    May 28th, 2009

    First photo posted is out of this world and/or drop dead gorgeous!
    You already are a star.
    Joyce

    Joyce’s last blog post..Skywatch Friday #46

  • 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!

    Jade’s last blog post..Looking at the Sky Friday: Holland Skies

  • 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!

    Bonnie Bonsai’s last blog post..Sabbathical Sunset

  • 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!

    Denise’s last blog post..Picnic Lunch with Gregg

  • peter

    May 29th, 2009

    love it!

  • luna miranda

    May 29th, 2009

    what an amazing place! sculpted by nature!

    luna miranda’s last blog post..Sky-Watching at South Luzon Expressway

  • 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.

    Rach (Heart of Rachel)’s last blog post..Aloha Friday #70

  • Eric (nl)

    May 29th, 2009

    Very nice picture, the first one!!!!

    Nice colors and great clouds,

    Have a nice Skywatchfriday

    Eric (nl)’s last blog post..Skywatch Friday 28-05

  • Rajesh

    May 29th, 2009

    The snaps are very beautiful.

    Rajesh’s last blog post..Jaipur, the Pink City and more

  • 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 !!

    Karen’s last blog post..Skywatch Friday – Clouds Of Promise….

  • Tara R.

    May 29th, 2009

    Wonderful shots. That first photo is stunning. Your daughter did a great job on her photos too.

    Tara R.’s last blog post..What would Billie Jean do?

  • 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.

    Martha’s last blog post..Owens Valley Clouds

  • 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.

    Arlene’s last blog post..Sky Watch # 53

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