High Noon

[lindyannajones]

I close out this series from the redwood forest of Northern California with a couple of images taken last December and two from my most recent visit. They seem to have a Western movie feel to them and, in fact, last year, my friend, Bill, was reminded of this old classic film, High Noon. I concur. This is the song from the movie and here is "The Train Sequence" that helps explains the inspiration--listen for the sound of the whistle at the end. That sound wafting through these woods was wonderful! See the notes about the film at the end.

High Noon is 1952 classic Western starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. It was ranked # 27 on the American Film Institute's list of great films. Stellar supporting cast including Long Chaney, Jr, Henry Mogan and the Spaghetti Western favorite, Lee Van Cleef. (Note: I changed the sign from Telephone to Telegraph--it seemed more authentic).

[equilution]

Great series, Linda. Very enjoyable, made better by the narrator! I love that train and water tank shot! Thanks for the trip! ...and we didn't even have to share gas money!! LOL Merry Christmas!!

[Preacherman]

Those actors names at the end are a real blast from the past. I love them all here Linda, but the prize has to go to No 4 with that fantastic driver or engineer or whatever on the engine. I would love to chat with him. I would never get away. Thank you for a grear series as ever. So what's next? PAUL

[SoxAddict]

Wonderful, wonderful series! Love the background commentary too and the links are a great addition, many thanks! Your PP on these is beautiful too.

[dvetter]

Very nice series of photos, they do look like they came right out of a western movie. I remember as a child I use to love to watch the western movies on television. Later on I really enjoyed reading western novels, one of my favorites was Louis L'Amour. These shot take me back. All are great, my faves are the 3rd and 4th shots. Thanks Linda

[skyline photo]

what wonderful shots. love the pp on the last two. very different

[fstopMike]

Dreamy shots and a definite western movie feel. Love the rough sawn wood of the depot.

Your pictures are just full of art and I could look at them all day long! Just positively love the engineer. Looking forward to the next series.

[Tenzin'sMom]

I keep saying to people here on DPS, "I'm not a fan of B&W, but I like these." Hmmmmm. Maybe I'm actually starting to like B&W! It certainly does add to that old time western feel -- so appropriate for these wonderful photos! I think my favorite might be the ticket office -- I love the lines. Even the branches of the tree in the background echo the lines of the station. And I love seeing the steam in the last two. Thanks, Linda, these are great!

[leonaashlee]

Awesome job on this series Linda....I feel like I've been there now. You are fabulous I love these shots.

[ukglyn]

Hi Linda
What a beautiful series you have captured, the proper wild west, I expected the lone ranger to come around the corner in the ticket office shot. Over here in England we can only dream of such places.
Thanks for showing us so perfectly.
Glyn