Historic Cabin Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the recently renovated "Maltese Cross Cabin" the small ranch home of President Theodore Roosevelt. The cabin is now located behind the Visitor Center.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt first came to the badlands in September 1883 on a hunting trip. While here he became interested in the cattle business and invested in the Maltese Cross Ranch. He returned the next year and established the Elkhorn Ranch. Years later he stated several times, "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota."

When twenty-four-old Theodore Roosevelt stepped off the train in Dakota Territory in September 1883, he brought with him a keen sense of adventure and wonderment. Today, the park provides an opportunity to learn about an environment and way of life that helped shape Theodore Roosevelt's attitudes and philosophy regarding conservation.

The Badlands Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The colorful Little Missouri River Badlands provides the scenic backdrop to the park which memorializes the 26th president for his enduring contributions to the conservation of our nation's resources.

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barni (14479) 2008-12-17 12:39

Salut Gerald
La cabane au canada au usa...;o)
Superbe petite maison.
Regards
Christophe

mark_mk (246) 2008-12-17 12:48

Hi Gerald,
this is a very nice one! This is what comes in my mind when I`m thinking of rural America, love the colors of the trees, these branches were important for your overall composition and the light is very well managed. A beautiful shot, many thanks for sharing!

Take care
Mark

jurek1951 (25880) 2008-12-17 12:58

Hi Gerald,
Great composition.Excellent point of view with great natural colors. Well seen and well done.
Georg

PaulVDV (5128) 2008-12-17 13:40

Hello Gerald,
A beautiful, clear and sharp picture. I like your framing of the cabin by the branches of the tree and by the fence. The beautiful autumn colours fit well with the blue sky.
Best regards, Paul

feather (49858) 2008-12-17 14:19

This is a beautiful rural image: so American! I love how it is almost totally surrounded by trees: some in the background and some used by you as a frame in your composition. We can see the beginnings of autumn in the colouring and the dappled light is lovely.
Kath.

Angelillo (9065) 2008-12-17 14:38

Hi Gerald,

I like very much the arrangement of the frame, the tree making frame, the background with the colors of the autumn, and the simplicity of cabin. The cleanness of the pic evoques very well this simplicity. It's very beautiful, the colors are magnificents. Thanks!

Greetings,
Angel.

al-Farrob (683) 2008-12-17 15:20

I love the cabin and the way it shows on the composition.
Thanks for sharing

ahmetgedikli (21769) 2008-12-17 15:27

Hş Gerald,
Very nice landscape... Beautiful colors good sharpness and good point of view. Well done.
Greetings,
Ahmet

stevesaba (3710) 2008-12-17 16:47

Hi Gerald!
This is a lovely one! It reminds me a little of one of my photos, taken in Kelowna, of a heritage cabin, at the "Father Pandosy Mission". You can find that one in my "vintage houses of the Okanagan" theme. Yours has a lovely balance, with a great texture to the wood of the cabin. Perfect framing, and I am a fan of blue sky, and fall colors. Nice work! cheers,
Steve

jonathan_hart (22570) 2008-12-17 17:05

cute and picturesque place, well framed and composed
jc

ribeiroantonio (21823) 2008-12-17 17:21

Is this a painting by an impressionist photographer?!!! The POV is magnificent and the natural framing by the trees is beautiful. I also like the wonderful colours and light. Well done.
Antonio

Dyerco (8984) 2008-12-17 18:22

Hi Gerald
A pleasing shot of the little cabin that is nicely framed by the trees some of which are starting to turn. Well done.
Phil

mvdisco (11440) 2008-12-17 21:35

Bonsoir Gerald,
Beautiful picture nicely composed and presented with great colors and sharpness, Excellent POV. and details, nice note and beautiful place...
compliments
Michel

gary91 (15319) 2008-12-17 21:36

Hello Gerald,
An astonishingly very simple house for such a man, this small home is the one of a simple man. I like the way you used the tree branches and the vegetation to create a natural frame to the image. The autumn colors on top of this are enhancing this truly natural atmosphere.
Have a nice day,
Best regards, Christian

leo61 (43179) 2008-12-17 21:38

Hi Gerald!
Good composition with the wooden fence and this small house in the brght sunlight.I like how it is framed by the autumnal trees.
Regards,leo

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-12-17 22:39

Hi, Gerald.
The full package : colorful, tack sharp, perfectly framed among the trees, and a great complementary note about something I didn't know. TFS! Have a good day, see you soon.
Fulvio.

zanzi (4472) 2008-12-17 22:44

Hi Gerald
Brilliant shot.
The foreground in the shadow, the colorful background, and this lovely cabin... all this gives a very interesting pov.
Bravo
Chris

Muse (30821) 2008-12-17 23:28

Hello Gerarld,
Une scène paisible, des couleurs superbes et un cadrage réussi qui met cette charmante chaumière en valeur. Un endroit chargé d'histoire.
Best regards
denise

danyy (68422) 2008-12-17 23:37

Bonjour Gerald,
tu te fais spécialiste de ces photos toutes simples avec des sites toutefois directement enchanteurs, des endroits calmes où chacun pourrait rêver de passer quelques jours tranquilles.
A l'image de cette humble demeure.
Jolies couleurs.
Best regards.
Daniel.

emka (21177) 2008-12-17 23:47

Hi Gerry,

It is just wonderful! Small wooden cabin in fantastic forest or orchard. amazing simplicity , beautiful colour.

warm regards

Malgorzata

Nicou (44407) 2008-12-18 3:37

Hello,

mangigiqeu cette cabane en vois, blottie dans la végétation dorées, avec de très belles couleur, superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Gerrit (35591) 2008-12-18 4:13

Hui Gerals,
great old wooden house and fantastic spot.
The yellow and green of the early autumn form a great frame.
Regards, Gerrit

snunney (34538) 2008-12-18 5:41

Hello Gerald,
A fine composition of this delightful little cabin nicely framed by some lovely toned vegetation. The textures and warm tones in the wood are beautifully rendered. From the little I have read about Theodore Roosevelt he seems to have been a most interesting and resourceful man. Thanks for sharing this memento.

gunbud (27741) 2008-12-18 19:13

Hi Gerald,
The rugged little log home stands out brilliantly against the lovely autumn colors surrounding it.
The light here is generous bring out striking details in wonderful sharpness.
The future president was living in much less luxury than he grew up in.
up in.
Regards, Tom

angela926 (1882) 2008-12-18 20:05

Hello gerald,
Wonderful autumn scene, excelletn composition and
pov, beautiful warm colors, lovely golden light,
good sharpness and perfect depth of feild,
well done.
Angela

ifanik (20468) 2008-12-19 1:31

Hi Gerald
Very beautiful landscape photo
I like the POV and the nice colours
Best regards
Nick

pablominto (40364) 2008-12-19 1:38

Hello Gerald,

An interesting piece of architecture, reflecting the building customs out west a century ago!
A fine composition with wonderful framing by the vegetation, and the seasonal colours add flavour...
A great colour palette, well reproduced!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jemaflor (39167) 2008-12-19 3:56

Hi Gerald,
Good angle to take this old cabin, nice light and interesting effect with this natural frame with branches.

jhm (82155) 2008-12-19 4:19

Hello Gerald,

This is almost a small house middle of the nature.
Nice composition and lovely colours
Beautiful picture nicely composed and presented with great colors and sharpness.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

Cretense (55528) 2008-12-19 9:52

Hi Gerald!

Such a "humble" ranch home for such an important person! Well, it may be humble but it's beautiful and so is your photo! Great framing and composition, excellent light managment and colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

plimrn (19592) 2008-12-19 10:19

Hi Gerald,
Your framing makes this simple cabin a real standout with a touch of sun in the FG and the arching limb of the tree, then the cabin sit in sunligh surrounded by the gold fall tree. Excellent sharpnewss as well.
HLJ, Pat

carper (64464) 2008-12-19 10:21

pleasant shot here Gerald,
good light, well composed and very good balance in the shot, good photo job. have a nice weekend
regard jaap

trekks (14262) 2008-12-20 5:20

hello Gerald

A fine setting of pleasant scenery with good autumn color.

Most interesting to see this cabin the bears such historical sense and value to it. Well done in your informative note about this photo.

This is a great TE that tells us something different. I had been to South Dakota and Mt Rushmore but never knew about this place.

tfs, bill

COSTANTINO (22475) 2008-12-20 14:31

Hello friend
Another beautiful photo from you..
The important point of your photos is the best light..
Nice idea well composed
thankds
Costantino

dareco (17100) 2008-12-20 19:46

I would love a little cabin just like this one to escape too when life gets too hectic ( like this past week :) Beautiful detail, and a very interesting note. TFS

amaryllis (17293) 2008-12-29 9:24

Bonsoir
une superbe photo de cette petite maison de bois dans un décor superbe avec des couleurs sublimes
une superbe luminosité
bonne et heureuse année 2009
juliette

JCG (25089) 2009-01-04 11:51

Hi Gerald,

In these periods of cold on the Northern half of France, here is a photograph which makes good. The colors are superb and I like much the composition with this natural framing. The plays of light are very good, Gerald cheer and thank you.

With all my friendships and I present to you like with all your family my best wishes for 2009,

Jean-Charles