Fresh for the Holidays [Contest Finalists December 2009]
Uploaded: December 21, 2009 02:05:58
--------
Our neighbors' home, freshly painted, blanketed, and brilliant in the post-storm sun!
---------
Although Philadelphia was covered by 23 inches of snow yesterday, we were luckier in Yardley, with only about 12.
------------
Shot Raw, Manual Settings.
F11, 1/320s, ISO:100, 42mm(equiv)
-----
Applied mild doses of TOPAZ Detail and Adjust.
-----------
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Barbara Waldoch December 21, 2009
Wish I was there in all that snow (without the cold though) :-)Carolyn M. Fletcher December 21, 2009
Beautiful, Michelle. They say we might get a little snow for Christmas, but I'll believe it when I see it. #8236588Tammy M. Anderson December 21, 2009
Absolutely gorgeous, Michelle. #8236599Gord MacEachern December 21, 2009
Tammys right on Michelle, FANTASTIC winter image!!!!! #8236619Usman M. Bajwa December 21, 2009
Wonderful composition and treatment, Michelle. FAVED!UB. #8236631
Douglas Pignet December 21, 2009
Very nice winter capture, I do like the fresh snow look. #8236636Anne M. Young December 21, 2009
Michelle - this is picture perfect! You have a winner here. I bet the neighbors will love a copy! #8236644Patricia Seidler December 21, 2009
Beautiful winter image Michelle. Looks like a postcard. #8236653Jeff Robinson December 21, 2009
This is Stunning Michelle - Great capture and perfect treatment!! Jeff #8236677Howard B. Cheek December 21, 2009
What a pleasing winter scene Michelle!Alan L. Borror December 21, 2009
Gorgeous winter scene, Michelle! I am jealous! We got about two inches: must be because its southern Maine. #8236767Agnes Fegan December 21, 2009
Picture perfect winter scene ... love it! #8236836Val Feldman December 21, 2009
Stunning..the only word for it!! Anne is right - I have no doubt you have a winner here, Michelle. Perfect, impeccable work! I think my jaw is STILL hanging open! :) Fav'd for me, too... (Happy Holidays to you and yours, Michelle and all the best that 2010 can offer...and a tad more wouldn't hurt, either!) #8236890Jim Huffield December 21, 2009
WOW!!! Michelle this is very beautiful indeed. Jim #8236894Courtenay Vanderbilt December 21, 2009
Oh, Michelle! Beautifully captured! Postcard perfect! #8236915Bill Houghton December 21, 2009
Michelle, this is an outstanding image. Great capture. This would make a great card. Thanks for your comment on my 'Swamp Heron' photo. I sincerely appreciate it. Have a great day, Bill #8236931Ujjwal Mukherjee December 21, 2009
What a beautiful image,Michelle! Love the composition and treatment!! #8236985Bonnie Gearhart December 21, 2009
Postcard Picture Perfect! I bet they love it! #8237022Jack Ryan December 21, 2009
Well composed with excellent detail and color...a wonderful photo...very well done. #8237062Ron McEwan December 21, 2009
I like this Mechelle, it should be on a Christmas card. Excellent work for sure. I have never shot raw. I may have to try that to see if we are compatible. #8237094Lynn M. Whitt December 21, 2009
Beautiful image, we are covered in snow here... #8237229Margaret R. Barry December 21, 2009
Beautiful, Michelle. Your treatment is perfect! #8237300Mitch Spence December 21, 2009
That's beautiful, Michelle. I love the play of shadows across the snow. I envy you the snow and its beauty, although I'm happy not to have to slog around in it trying to get somewhere. #8237482Tiia Vissak December 21, 2009
a wonderful image! #8237622Kerry Hill December 21, 2009
Absolutely beautiful Michelle, I agree with Ron, it would make a gorgeous christmas card, well done!! #8237629Hal Bambrick December 21, 2009
Just Awesome Michelle,Very WELL Done!!!. #8237798Mike Clime December 21, 2009
This is postcard perfect! You should try and sell it to your neighbor! LOL #8237799Monnie Ryan December 21, 2009
Sure is a gorgeous home, and the snow makes it a really special shot. Beautiful, Michelle! #8237871Karen Engelbreth December 21, 2009
Beautiful winter image, Michelle... #8238053Kathy Coombs December 21, 2009
Beautiful..I miss snow! A perfect gift for your neighbors would be cards or stationary of this shot! #8238132Joao Martinho December 21, 2009
This is impressive, Michelle. The light captured is unique and the composition is a great tribute to the season! #8238143Jim Baines December 21, 2009
This same house caught my eye about a couple years ago .. each time you seem to paint it even better! #8238211David Phalen December 21, 2009
Fabulous light, tones and clarity in a spectacular winter image!! Very well done Michelle!! #8238487Brett Dolsen December 22, 2009
Wonderfull perfectly captured seasonal capture Michelle!!Merry Christmas and hoping 2010 turns out a great year for you.Brett #8238768Summer A. Kozisek December 22, 2009
Beautiful winter image with great clarity Michelle!! #8238792Dick W. Wyatt December 22, 2009
Great winter picture ! #8238800Paul E. Earl December 22, 2009
Wonderful winter scene, Michelle!! #8238875Deb Koskovich December 22, 2009
Wow, this belongs in a frame, my friend! #8238953Tommy E. Burgess December 22, 2009
Absolutely beautiful capture Michelle!! Love the beautiful colors, and the crisp topaz really makes the details pop out nicely! Blue skies always look fantastic when theres snow on the ground. Beautiful work my friend!! #8239042Sharon F. Morris December 22, 2009
Beautiful scene Michelle would make a beautiful Christmas Card.Marty Straub December 22, 2009
Very well composed with warmly intgeresting light, Michelle. #8239808Kaye Burazin December 22, 2009
Looks cozy and welcoming. Very charming #8240642Renata Gusciora December 23, 2009
Gorgeous winter image with fabulous lighting and details,Michelle! #8241188Linda A. Braddock December 23, 2009
Michelle, This is Gorgeous! Looks like a winner to me! #8241872AEK December 23, 2009
as usual, picture perfect. a wonderful image with just the perfect amount of very subtle post processing which turns it into a piece of fine-art photography. a real gem, michelle. -a. #8241913Phyllis H. Burchett December 27, 2009
Fantastic winter scene, great processing too! #8249677Marilyn K. Lincecum December 27, 2009
Beautiful in every respect. Fantatic lighting, colors, detail and clarity. #8250102Janice Mezzacappa December 28, 2009
Wow Michelle just gorgeous you really captured every aspect of your friend's home and turned into a work of art!! I am sure they would love to frame and hang in their home! Stay safe and warm with all that snow!! Yummy hot chocolate :) #8251480Emile Abbott December 28, 2009
Nice lighting and composition Michelle. #8251644Laura E. Swan January 01, 2010
Absolutely beautiful! This looks just like a greeting card! :)!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR MICHELLE !!!
-Laura #8262530
Susan Weisensel January 02, 2010
Gorgeous Michelle. #8264101Toni Riggs January 03, 2010
Beautiful winter image! #8265641Jean Lechleiter January 16, 2010
Wonderful winter image, Michelle! Congrats. on the EP! #8302819Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 18, 2010
Beautiful image, Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist! #8306348Stefania Barbier January 18, 2010
congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #8306378Nancyj E. Hovey January 18, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SDaniella Puente January 18, 2010
Congratulations! :)) Is a superb photo Michelle... #8306606Courtenay Vanderbilt January 18, 2010
WTG, Michelle! Congratulations! #8306740Amy M. Wilson January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #8306859Bonnie C. Lackey January 18, 2010
I'm so glad to see this as a finalist! #8306962Carolyn Morgan January 18, 2010
Adding my congratulations! #8306964Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 18, 2010
WOWCarol L. Fowler January 18, 2010
Congrats! WTG! #8307354Ellen Hodges January 18, 2010
Congrats on a gorgeous finalist, Michelle! Best luck!!! #8308140Joannie Bertucci January 18, 2010
Stunning image Michelle and congratulations on your well deserved Finalist! I'd love to live in your neighborhood! :-) #8308244Deborah Lewinson January 18, 2010
Congratulations, Michelle, on this gorgeous finalist!Debby #8308247
Carol Eade January 18, 2010
Gorgeous Finalist, Michelle...congratulations! #8308349Debra R. Harder January 18, 2010
Beautiful image, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your fabulous finalist!! Deb #8308392Val Feldman January 18, 2010
Happy to see this one with a Finalist badge attached, Michelle! A beautiful and well-deserved Finalist.... Best of luck in the upcoming rounds! ~Val #8308536Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010
Fantastic job, Michelle -- congratulations!! #8308811Renee Doyle January 18, 2010
Big congratulations on this excellent finalist Michelle!! #8308831Lorna Shutter January 18, 2010
Oh my goodness!!! This is so incredibly beautiful, Michelle!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! ... and Good luck in the next round!!! :)Linda D. Lester January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #8309048Patti Coblentz January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle...this is truly beautiful!!Laura E. Swan January 18, 2010
So wonderful Michelle!!!This one surely could go one to be that greeting card I saw it to be earlier!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
-Laura :D #8309469
Phyllis H. Burchett January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist Michelle! #8309581Ann Coates January 18, 2010
I must have missed this one somewhere along the way. I can see why the Judges liked it. It's stunning. Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle. #8309608Carrie M. Groseclose January 18, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS Michelle on your gorgeous Finalist! #8309754Ryan Murphy January 18, 2010
stunning...congrats Michelle! #8309789Bojan Bencic January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #8309931Lynne Morris January 18, 2010
Wow this is beautiful Michelle and Huge Congratulations on your finalist. #8309975Joao Martinho January 19, 2010
My congratulations on this finalist and hope for the next round, Michelle! #8310234Beverley Scott January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Michelle! #8310313Usman M. Bajwa January 19, 2010
Beautiful. CONGRATZ, Michelle.UB. #8310618
Brett Dolsen January 19, 2010
Congratulations Michelle and hope you are aware of your great finalist!! #8310625Tammy M. Anderson January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Michelle. I think we will see it one more time. #8310700Danny B. Head January 19, 2010
Congratulation on your finalist. Great image! #8310788Aimee S. McMaster January 19, 2010
....Congratulations on this Wonderful Finalist Michelle... #8310890Renata Gusciora January 19, 2010
Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #8310961Jessica Jenney January 19, 2010
Congratulations, Michelle on your beautiful finalist! #8311075Karen Celella January 19, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #8311108ALLEN O. HOWARD January 19, 2010
An AWESOME image Michelle! Congratulations! #8311821Gail Vitikacs January 19, 2010
Bet they would love a copy of this beautiful image! Congrats! #8311992Eivor Kuchta January 19, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8312389Patrick Rouzes January 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalllist, Michelle! WTG , my friend! #8312659Marijana Fajgl January 20, 2010
Big congratulations, Michelle! Fantastic image! #8316264Alex T. Mizuno January 23, 2010
Beautiful work Michelle! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #8325121Toni A. Martin February 28, 2010
Wow. Grading on a curve for those clouds, I say excellent. You are Master of skies. #8422166Usman M. Bajwa October 03, 2010
This deserves another chance for sure, Michelle. Good luck!UB. #8945392
Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.
BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.
Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.
The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:
I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.
You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.
Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Michelle Alton.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.
I already have an account!