Those Infernal Flying Machines [Contest Staff Favorites November 2016]
Uploaded: November 13, 2016 10:18:12 | Entered: November 13, 2016 10:34:03
An old railroad track goes off into places, unknown. Hot air balloons float lazily by as curious birds fly at a safe distance, checking them out. Three deer on the ground don't feel threatened by these strange flying balloons. A small doe is ignoring the whole thing because she has found some grass, growing on these old tracks. Bright and cheery sunflowers are growing on both side of these old tracks, planted by the farmer that owns the neighboring fields. It's been so long since a train has gone by that the sunflowers have grown over the tracks, which were placed, long ago on a rise of ground. I can almost hear the bees buzzing, in this wonderful setting, except the clouds seem to be building and I would guess that those people riding in the balloons, might want to head home for the day.
This image was completely created. Thanks to pixaby for the railroad and hot air balloons, Jai Johnson for the texture. Sunflowers and deer were mine.
Sharon Seaward November 13, 2016
Awesome, captivating image, Diane!!! #1673489Harvey A. Ravitch November 13, 2016
Beautifully creative mind at work here! Lots of fun details, very well combined! Did they vote to Legalize any substance where you live? Ha, ha #11537208Teresa L. Brooks November 14, 2016
I love this image Dianne, definitely a winner in my mind. #11537346Diane M. Schuster November 14, 2016
Thanks for your great comment, Sharon! #11537392Diane M. Schuster November 14, 2016
Hey Harvey, thanks for stopping by and leaving a great comment! I do have a good imagination and I love a good story! #11537393Diane M. Schuster November 14, 2016
Thanks so much Teresa, so glad that you liked the image, it was a lot of fun to do! #11537394Joanna Kovalcsik February 09, 2017
Rich with imagination and creativity, Diane... wonderful story, wonderful image! #11561509Diane M. Schuster February 10, 2017
Thanks very much Joanna! #11561722Sign 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 Diane M. Schuster.
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!