HOODOOS!
Here is another selection of Frontierland photos, shared with us by the Mysterious Benefactor! We're continuing our look at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, sort of an unintentional continuation from yesterday's images.
The tallest "hoodoo" is an impressive landmark on the east side of the Rivers of America, the rock work is top-notch. I especially like the way it looks at night, bathed in a soft reddish light.
Here's a trippy view; was this achieved by zooming in (or out) with the shutter open? Or did the photographer use a special lens? "Peyotevision".
More artsy stuff! I believe those clouds make what is known as a "buttermilk sky", which makes me want to listen to Hoagy Carmichael (especially the "Yabba Dabba Doo" song).
More rocks!
I like the attention to the landscape, with nice greenery to soften the harsh desert landscape. I wonder if they ever decide that a tree has gotten too big and needs to be replaced with a smaller one?
This picture is quite nice, with the wooden buildings looking appropriately blasted by years of exposure to the elements.
We're just starting to delve into the Big Thunder pix, with the next 50+ all featuring scenes from that ride! Although the next batch will concentrate on the cast members, so that will mix things up a little bit. THANK YOU, Mysterious Benefactor!
9 comments:
Major-
These are some mighty impressive images of Big Thunder - and its Hoodoos - one of the consolation prizes for losing The Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland.
Thanks to the M B-!
"Peyotevision". Or maybe "Coyotevision", after he got flattened by an ACME anvil falling from the sky. I agree, it IS pretty trippy.
In the "buttermilk sky" photo, it's kinda neat how the photographer positioned the camera just so, to get the sun peeking through that arch.
"More rocks": Looks nice to see a close-up of some long needled pine trees. They're in most Frontierland photos, but usually pretty far away and not very distinct.
"Nice greenery": Those red flowers add a welcome splash of vivid color to the scene. Although, pink, purple, and electric blue (with glitter) would've been nicer.
Lots of levels in the last image; from the foreground boulder to the distant hoodoo and trees. All baked in the golden sunlight. It creates a pleasant mood.
Nice images mixed with interesting images. Thanks to the MB and MP.
On my last pilgrimage, just before Galaxy's Edge opened, towering trees around Sleeping Beauty's castle actually made it look smaller than life.
I’m imagining the meeting at WED that greenlighted construction: “Go do that hoodoo that you do so well.”
These photos are quite special. And also reminded me I need to add buttermilk to the grocery list.
DBenson, I don’t understand. Trees have no scale. :-)
Thanks, Major!
"I wonder if they ever decide that a tree has gotten too big and needs to be replaced with a smaller one?" Not sure about the rest of the park, but we know for a fact that happens occasionally on Main Street.
BTRR design and theming is first-class work. Easily my favorite Disney mountain.
These photos do it justice too. Thank you Major and Mysterious Benefactor.
JG
Nanook, I agree, Big Thunder is one of those attractions that adds a lot to the “land” just by looking so good.
JB, I think that “Peyotevision” is going to be the next big thing, after IMAX. I’m not sure how it will work, but it’s going to be great. Photographers love doing things like lining that arch up with the sun, I wonder how long that guy stood there waiting for it? Long-needled pine trees, makes me think of waking up in morning in the Sierras and smelling that pine scent! You make a good point about the lack of glitter, and I now hate Big Thunder because of it. Mmmm, baked boulders, with butter - so delicious!
DBenson, interesting, I guess I am so distracted that I did not even notice the trees by the castle! But I’m sure you remember the trees that used to be next to Cascade Peak, at some point they were taller than the peak, ruining the illusion that it was a “mountain”.
Chuck, if I make a movie about Big Thunder, I will include that scene! Everyone will be wearing fezzes. Just because. I don’t use buttermilk much, just in cooking occasionally. I always have leftover buttermilk and I don’t know what to do with it.
Steve DeGaetano, you are right, they do (thankfully) sometimes replace the trees on Main Street. Imagine how big the trees would be if they still had the originals from 1955! They’d be 50 feet tall.
JG, hmmmm, now that I’m thinking about it, it would be hard to choose my favorite Disney mountain. After all, I love the Matterhorn, and Space Mountain is pretty iconic.
I have photos of the pine trees used around Big Thunder, when they were still boxed up and sitting backstage. And there were piles of rocks next to them, which were used in the edging along the queue and also around the perimeter of the attraction. The pic was taken when a friend's father who was involved in the construction of Big Thunder, took us backstage. I have other backstage and construction photos. I still need to scan those negatives. I have been meaning to do that for about 18 years now! Maybe now that I have my newer and better scanner, I should prioritize scanning those negatives!
Thank you Major, and M.B.
I only use buttermilk in baking too. I remember going to Hot Dog Johnnies (a roadside stand at the Delaware Water Gap) with my parents, which offered "fosty mugs of fresh buttermilk." I expected some kind of milkshake like beverage, and was disappointed by the liquid yogurt I got.
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