Way Out West

Whether zooming across the skies or flooring the pedal to the metal in my car, I love to travel. Both get me there a whole lot quicker than the covered wagon like the one below that settlers first used to get way out West.

These photos were taken during a trip last month to Saratoga, Wyoming where some of my favorite places to photograph are at Brush Creek Ranch, Magee Homestead, and The Farm at Brush Creek. The first landscape and the one below were captured at Brush Creek Ranch. The center image of the covered wagon is at Magee Homestead.

Here’s a link to a previous post featuring images from The Farm at Brush Creek..

All photos are my own. ©Pepper Tron/Heaven’s Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.

18 responses to “Way Out West”

  1. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    I can see why you enjoy taking pictures of the landscape here. It’s interesting to think what life would have been like back in the day with those covered wagons. I don’t imagine winter would have been much fun.

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Life must have been so tough. 🤔

  2. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Pretty wild west scenes, Pepper! Is that a little bit of snow?

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, there was a bit of snow down in Saratoga and even more up in the mountains along the Snowy Range National Forest. 😁

  3. lisaonthebeach Avatar
    lisaonthebeach

    I love the photos, Pepper! Makes me wonder what life was like all those years ago…

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Lisa. Spending time in Wyoming has really made me appreciate how difficult life must have been like way back then. 😊

  4. Inge David Avatar
    Inge David

    Beautiful work!

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Your encouraging words are appreciated much, Inge. 😊

  5. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet Avatar
    Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet

    Lovely subtle colors in these shots, Pepper! Love the Conestoga! <3

  6. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    Wow!
    These are very amazing captures from the West, Irene. Very lovely 🙂

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Hammad. There are many beautiful landscapes out there. 😊

  7. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Love the soft look in that first shot. A fun place to visit to learn about the westward migration. Just to clarify, 🙂 that isn’t a stagecoach (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stagecoach) which transported travelers, but a canvas covered farm wagon that families used to travel, similar to the freight-carrying Conestoga wagon. Did you ever read the Little House on the Prairie children’s books? I loved them as a child and even as an adult they give a great view into life during the westward movement.

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      You are so right and I should have clicked to my error of calling it a stagecoach. Thanks for catching that. Won’t be my last mistake. Of that, I am sure. 😂

      1. Eliza Waters Avatar
        Eliza Waters

        I never know whether to point out such things I note, but my mother was a teacher and I guess it is a habit that has been passed down, hehe!

        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          I understand. I definitely appreciate any suggestions or corrections you might have. I try to proofread my posts but I still miss some things. This one was definitely one of those “slap on the forehead” moments for me. 😂

          1. Eliza Waters Avatar
            Eliza Waters

            🙂

  8. mic Avatar
    mic

    👏👏👏📷 excellent photos and colors🤗😘🌹 Have a wonderful day dear Irene🌞

    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Mic. Enjoy your day. 😊

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