Desolation [194765 Monthly Theme]
Uploaded: January 08, 2012 03:28:32
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Sometimes, the path ahead is desolate, even at the dawning of a New Year.
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Shot this on December 30 at Silver Lake Park in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Carolyn M. Fletcher January 08, 2012
That's about how it looks here, too. Dead. #1435136MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2012
Desolete???I see trees at rest preparing for their spring bloom
I see ground cover protecting roots and seeds until the suns warmth returns
I see a path that brought us to where we are and guiding us to our possibilties!! #9908466
Michelle Alton January 08, 2012
You have remarkable eyes, Mel! (grin) #9908474Debbie Bray January 08, 2012
I like the white edging of the path, that makes your eye follow it all the way to the end. The rest of the image looks cold! #9908486Tiia Vissak January 08, 2012
great tones, pov & mood! #9908493Jeff Robinson January 08, 2012
I think Mel nailed it - Wonderful pov, lighting and Winter Day capture Michelle! #9908554Neal D. Hatcher January 08, 2012
What lies dormant will in a short time burst forth in the glory of Spring-Mabey Carolyn will share a spring photo of this same spot with us. #9908579Neal D. Hatcher January 08, 2012
Sorry -I meant to say Michelle #9908582Monnie Ryan January 08, 2012
Winter brings a beauty all its own, and you found it here, Michelle! #9908670Nancyj E. Hovey January 08, 2012
WOW, what a beautiful serene place to take a walk, and discover the true meanings within life! The sounds of the forest must have been astounding as you strolled along? Even hearing the crunch under your feet are sounds that the wild of nature take heed. They 'knew' a friend was nearing them. Never be fooled by a 'desolate place', as creatures are watching, and many wild plants await! Awesome image and capture! 8o) #9908709Marcel J. Fernandez January 08, 2012
Beautiful capture, Michelle. #9908740Yulianto Soeroso January 08, 2012
wow nice found and nice composition #9908842Rony Sagy January 08, 2012
Beautiful capture. I love the bright white line separating the path from the more dynamic trees area. #9908894John Connolly January 08, 2012
A wonderful scene and capture, and I am totally with Mel, Michelle! The only way on from here is up! #9909012Linda A. Braddock January 08, 2012
Beautiful serene capture, Michelle! #9909026Carolyn McIntosh January 08, 2012
I like Melodie's comment . .. take a picture in the spring at the same place and you will see the transformation. #9909421Michelle Alton January 08, 2012
Last June, I shot this scene while STANDING ON the bench you see in today's post. I felt gloomy this morning--better now.The woods on June 20, 2011 were bursting with these swamp roses: "Rosa Palustris" #9909438
Laura E. Swan January 08, 2012
OH GOODNESS!!! The image you just added here would be so beautiful for layering, Michelle! WOW!What a contrast between winter and full bloom! BUT as others have said...it all awaits and we must remember, the forest needs it's beauty sleep so it can once again flourish and shine as above.
I like how the available light was hitting the railing in your BP entry and takes our eyes down the path. :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
-Laura
P.S. I added a photo in my horse image. Think it's part Zebra? #9909540
Ray Thoms January 08, 2012
A wondeful image Michelle...I cannot believe no snow at this time of the year....well composed with excellent exposure! #9909582Ian M. Hill January 08, 2012
Does have a desolate feel to it Michelle,like the way the path weaves its way around,well done. #9909655Daniella Puente January 08, 2012
Like very much the colors here, just 2 but makes a great composition and have impact! #9909678Bonnie C. Lackey January 08, 2012
That's the kind of path I expect deer to step out and surprise me! Love the mood! #9909702Barbara Waldoch January 08, 2012
Lovely capture, Michelle! #9909774MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2012
;o) #9909793Louisa Hancock January 09, 2012
great composition Michelle, How lovely it must be in springtime #9909967Renee Doyle January 09, 2012
I agree with Mel :-). Well seen and captured Michelle. #9909995Ujjwal Mukherjee January 10, 2012
Beautifully composed and taken,Michelle!! #9911826Heather Loewenhardt January 10, 2012
Even though this may seem a bit gloomy, the white line leads the eye beautifully through the frame. Well captured Michelle. #9913812Emile Abbott January 11, 2012
the path just takes you through the frame. Well composed, Michelle #9914899Marilyn K. Lincecum January 12, 2012
Beautiful comp..excellant leading line. Wonderful light, color and detail. #9917382Deborah Lewinson February 26, 2012
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Michelle, love the white line and drama!Debby #10003377
Carolyn McIntosh February 26, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist award . . mia lately . . revamping website!!! #10003653Mary Timman February 26, 2012
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good Luck! #10003701Laura E. Swan February 26, 2012
TO YOU ON YOUR SUPER FINALIST, Michelle!!
-Laura :D #10003727
Kathy Salerni February 26, 2012
Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Michelle! #10003768Danny B. Head February 26, 2012
Congrats on your great finalist! #10003855Amy M. Wilson February 26, 2012
Big congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Michelle!! #10003949JO ANN CLEVELAND February 26, 2012
Way to go Michelle!Congrats on your awesome finalist!
jo ann c. #10004014
Monnie Ryan February 26, 2012
Congratulations, Michelle!! #10004257Marilyn K. Lincecum February 26, 2012
Congratulations on a fantastic finalist and good luck in the next round!! #10004348Tammy Espino February 26, 2012
Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10004383Neal D. Hatcher February 26, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist-Good luck next round #10004464Nancyj E. Hovey February 26, 2012
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SPhyllis H. Burchett February 26, 2012
Big congrats Michelle! #10005223Heather Loewenhardt February 26, 2012
Congrats on your finalist award Michelle. Good luck in the next round. #10005300Michael G. Marshall February 26, 2012
Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Michelle! #10005336Renee Doyle February 26, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #10005354Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 26, 2012
This is so well seen and beautifully captured, Michelle. Congratulations! #10005483Ann Coates February 26, 2012
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist award Michelle. #10005556Stefania Barbier February 27, 2012
congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!!! #10005951MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 27, 2012
I always knew this had potential ;0)Congratulations Mickey!! #10006679
Marijana Fajgl February 27, 2012
Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle! #10006914Bojan Bencic February 27, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. #10007627Charles C. Berkeley February 27, 2012
Congratulations on your Finalist! Charles #10007818Karen Celella February 27, 2012
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle. #10007905Emile Abbott February 27, 2012
Congratulations Michelle on your wonderful finalist. #10007971Irene Colling February 27, 2012
Great interpretation for the monthly theme.Congratulations Michelle on your Finalist for this promising photo. #10008164
Mitch Spence February 27, 2012
Into the deep, dark, and unknown woods of the future. Much to think of here. Congratulations, Michelle. #10008635Lydia Williams February 27, 2012
You caught this one well, Michelle...Congratulations on your amazing finalist! #10008918Carol L. Fowler February 27, 2012
Great title for this wonderful Finalist! #10009026ALLEN O. HOWARD February 27, 2012
Drew me right into this excellent finalist Michelle! Congratulations! #10009259Lisa J. Boulden February 27, 2012
Fantastic finalist and thread, Michelle!Patrick Rouzes February 27, 2012
CONGRATZ & good luck, Michelle! WTG, my friend! #10009346Lorna Shutter February 27, 2012
Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this Desolate image, Michelle!!!!! Ha! Ha! WTG!!! :)Cecil Whitt February 27, 2012
Congrats on this very nice image, C. #10009441Rona L. Schwarz February 27, 2012
Such a wonderful moody image, Michelle! And I missed it the first time around so I'm happy to see it now with silver. Great composition with gorgeous light and terrific leading lines. Congrats on this outstanding Finalist and Good Luck in the next round! #10009494Ian M. Hill February 27, 2012
Congratulations michelle a well earned finalist image. #10009845Craig D. Minton February 27, 2012
Congratulations, Michelle. #10009952Tamara K. Walker February 27, 2012
Congratulations! #10009979Eivor Kuchta February 28, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! Yes, it looks very gloomy, but the line working its way through the scene brings us some hope, it feels like. Nice composition! #10010892Chris Budny February 28, 2012
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