Friday, March 03, 2006
True-Grit
"Rushmore" by Wes Aldridge
First and foremost, happy birthday mother! Hope your day finds you well.
The assignment in Gillette was finished. Only one thing left to do... Mount Rushmore. Mike and I loaded up and headed out before God was awake this morning. 3 a.m. is the earliest I have ever risen for a shot, and it was very ruff. I knew I wouldn't get back to Nashville until 10:30 p.m., but armed with true-grit, determination and a 24-ounce RockStar energy drink I was willing to stare the beast in the eyes and get the shot, come hell or high water. I wanted to be there for first light and witness the amazing reddish tone that makes mere rocks etched with men's faces come alive above misty mountain valleys in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
We made it, and I think the juice was worth the squeeze.
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5 comments:
What an amazing and beautiful shot!!!! I think this one of your very best shots.The roses were beautiful.Thanks Brother.She loved them.
The faces look so lively...
The photo blog is very interesting. You do such a great job---and thank you for the happy birthday greeting and the beautiful pink roses you sent. You are just too nice. Love ya!!!-fa
Wes,
It's great to see new entries to the blog. Your work continues to inspire me and drives me to take my photography to the next level. Thanks Bro.
Alabama Elvis.
Up before dawn? Hmmmmm..
I guess we are growing up if we aren't just getting to bed at that hour...
Great, great pic...
love ya cuzin...
c
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