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Published: 2009-08-02 21:00:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 2866; Favourites: 124; Downloads: 0
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Superman is referred to as the Big Blue Boy Scout, the Man of Steel, the Man of Tomorrow, and notably the Last Son of Krypton. As I was driving across western Kansas, I came across this old mail box and thought "PERFECT!" For those that are not familiar with the tale of Superman, he was rocketed to earth moments before the destruction of his home planet Krypton and was found by a Kansas farmer and his wife and raised with strong morals and values in the heartland. Since I grew up reading comics and have been looking for an opportunity to take a shot like this one for some time, this was definitely fulfilling. The concept of a Fortress of Solitude is something I have often thought about and can see a certain amount of appeal to have one. For me, a life in the country can almost be like a Fortress of Solitude. Peaceful, quiet, & self-dependent, among others. The movie Superman Returns seemed to hit on this when Clark Kent/Superman came back to Earth and stayed on the old family farm before he picked up where he left off...This photo is a photo-manipulation, which I will leave those parts to be pondered by the viewer.
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Hi. My name is Keith. I was wondering if there was a chance I may post this pic on my fb page, with full credits and this amazing write up. Here is my page so that you may make your decision. Thank you for your time.Β
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Sounds good! Thank you!
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Is the manipulation only in the colors? (which are beautiful)
The Kent mailbox is a fantastic find!
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The colors, the sunset, and the word Kent on the mailbox have been added. This particular shot was taken looking directly due north about mid afternoon.
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That's what I suspected (though I didn't want to say for sure). It's still a great composition (and I like the quotes in your sig.)
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I'd like to put more quotes on there...I've collected a bunch over the years that are powerful and still maintain their relevance.
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It's really something how relevant they are now, though I guess they always have been, but I wasn't paying attention.
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This is so beautiful 
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This shot is PERFECT - i mean, I don't think there is a word strong enough to describe how beautiful it is
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This shot looks like it could be a scene right out of a Superman movie. Wonderful capture and awesome hues and tones.
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Yeah, I was kind of wanting to hint on that some.
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Excellent. I'm guessing the color gradient is not entirely natural. Good work.
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You are right...the warm color has been added.
Thanks!
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Great, creative and well thought out work.
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Wow! If I had to describe Kansas with a single photo... great work, nicely executed
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Thanks man! I thought Oklahoma was flat in some areas, but wow Kansas beat that! It was almost strangely flat in the southwest part of the state.
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The southwest can be really eerie. I think I'd go insane if I lived there! Would sure be great for keeping an eye out for storms though.
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I can see how it would come across as eerie. I honestly would not trade it for anything. The best I can describe it is like an animal raised in captivity versus an animal born and raised in the wild. The one raised in captivity doesn't understand the sense of freedom and is provided everything by its handler, while the one in the wild experiences and lives free. There are things I love about the city life, but would not want to live there. Most of the time the concentration of people and all the buildings really just makes me feel boxed in.
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Wow this beautiful!
I love the contrasting colors~
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