Across the Street [Contest Finalists February 2010]
Uploaded: February 11, 2010 01:39:25
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Shot this with my G9 on full auto as I walked down the driveway at about 2:30 pm yesterday.
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The temperature hovered around 32F all day yesterday, making the snow that fell extremely wet and heavy. Just hours after I shot this, a very old, large Magnolia tree snapped in half in the front yard. Shortly after that the earth shook as a very large (don't know which tree) fell across the back deck and onto the driveway below (blocking both sides of the garage). Power went out several times, but came back each time. Whew!
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Have to go out when the sun comes up and help my husband move the tree (he'll saw--I'll move logs) so the driveway can be plowed.
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This is not fun yet!
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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 7.40 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G9
Joao Martinho February 11, 2010
At least you have the compensation of a lovely shot. I understand the damage that heavy snow can cause but in this side of the Atlantic, straight ahead, the snow is so short that we are allways pleased to see it. Hope damage is not big, Michelle. (You may not feel pleased with my sunny entry of today, in any case it was captured in January, but have to day that today is similar as bright and sunny) #1237418Michelle Alton February 11, 2010
Avril Youngmember since: 4/25/2007 wow, it sure does look cold Michelle..but such a beautiful capture too...what a pity about the Magnolia tree...and of course the huge tree you and your husband have to move...chop up...great pov too! #8373161
Avril Young February 11, 2010
Beautiful capture Michelle, it sure looks very cold...pity about the Magnolia tree...and of course the big tree that you and your hubby have to move and chop up...such a beautiful scene tho, great pov and light.... #8373162Brett Dolsen February 11, 2010
This is a stunning capture Michelle!!I think Id be shaking to much to get such clarity!!The mood is outstanding and I hope we see this again!!Brett #8373193Tiia Vissak February 11, 2010
a wonderful winter image! #8373196Gord MacEachern February 11, 2010
Fantastic winter scene Michelle, looks so beautiful but in reality all this snow makes for a lot of heavy work!! #8373265Douglas Pignet February 11, 2010
How w2onderful to be out and able to have these types of scenes around you,well done. #8373268
William C. Raco
February 11, 2010
Kathy Reeves February 11, 2010
Stunning! Sorry to hear about the trees! #8373316Aimee S. McMaster February 11, 2010
....so sorry about your magnolia...what a shame...we only ended up with an inch of snow yesterday....we were supposed to get a foot! I think we are ALL ready for spring...well except Stef of course...LOL...wonderful snow covered image Michelle.... #8373328MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 11, 2010
Morning MickeyWonderful Winter White
Be Careful #8373344
Jeff Robinson
February 11, 2010
Alan L. Borror February 11, 2010
Beautiful and telling image, Michelle! The ice and wind are the worst part of these storms. Be careful in the cleanup. #8373376Amy M. Wilson February 11, 2010
Gorgeous winter capture but sad to hear of the damage, that's the downside! Good luck with the clean-up, Michelle! #8373392Jim Huffield February 11, 2010
Sorry about your damage but a beautiful capture,Michelle. Jim #8373441
Tammy M. Anderson
February 11, 2010
Jack Gaskin February 11, 2010
Great Image !!!Health & Happiness
Jack #8373505
Agnes Fegan
February 11, 2010
Lynn M. Whitt February 11, 2010
A beautiful winter scene.... #8373625
Deborah Lewinson
February 11, 2010
Marilyn Cornwell February 11, 2010
It's a beautiful image as a memory to a terrible storm! #8373673Ron McEwan February 11, 2010
It is beautiful to look at, with everything drooping with the snow. That is all that is good about it. Hope there wasn't to much damage to the deck and house. #8373773
Carol Eade
February 11, 2010
Courtenay Vanderbilt February 11, 2010
The beauty of this scene belies the danger within it. I hope you are able to dig out and put things right again, Michelle! It's been a lousy winter, keep your chin up! #8373902Michelle Alton February 11, 2010
Thanks everyone for the empathy and the good wishes. After moving tree parts from the driveway, we were just thanking our lucky stars that nobody was hurt. Could've been, for sure!It IS a holy mess, though. You're all wonderful.
Michelle #8373953
Chua Wee Boo February 11, 2010
Beautiful winter scene,Michelle! #8373978Rony Sagy February 11, 2010
Wow. Amazing capture with your G9 there. Stay safe and warm, Michelle. #8374067Monnie Ryan February 11, 2010
Absolutely beautiful scene, Michelle -- just glad you weren't hurt when that tree fell! For the most part, we didn't get enough to do any serious damage, although it's wet and weighing down branches. Time for you to head back inside and sip a hot toddy or two! #8374128Gina M. Savage February 11, 2010
This is beautiful...reminds me of last year in upstate New York. I had never seen snow like that before. Stay warm and safe! #8374317Hal Bambrick February 11, 2010
Hang in there Michelle,the Groundhog said only 5 more weeks of Winter left!. Very Nice Capture!!!. #8374395Mike Clime February 11, 2010
You sure took advantage of a bad situation as this is really beautiful! You sure have had some tree troubles lately. #8374609David Phalen February 11, 2010
Doesn't sound like you had much fun yesterday. Thanks for going out and capturing a beautiful winter scene!! #8374853Barbara Waldoch February 11, 2010
Not fun, but it looks terrific, Michelle! #8375030
Laura E. Swan
February 11, 2010
That's a ton of work, Michelle. I hope some younger folks in the area will come offer a hand? Do you have a wheel barrel at least?
It's such a lovely setting. :) Please stay warm and keep your socks dry!!!
-Laura
P.S. Thank you very much for your wonderful addition to Rolan's card. He'll really appreciate it! #8375504
Ujjwal Mukherjee February 11, 2010
Glad to know nobody was hurt,Michelle. A beautiful scene,capture and treatment!! #8375507Jean-Pierre Ducondi February 12, 2010
Gorgeous winter landscaper Michelle.Kaye Burazin February 12, 2010
But it sure is beautiful. My prayers are with you my friend. Hope the worst is over. Last year we were without electricity for a week from a 6 inch ice storm. We ran a generator for lights and the tv of course.Thank goodness for warm fireplaces. #8376567John Connolly February 12, 2010
What an exciting place you live in Michelle, and this is a superb winter scene of your neighborhood! I am sorry to hear about all your problems, lets hope there are no more developments like that, this year! #8377035Dick W. Wyatt February 13, 2010
Great winter scene.Danny B. Head February 13, 2010
Love the winter scene, Michelle. I have the snow outside my window this morning, but this Southerner just can't face the cold with camera in hand. lol #8378553
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
February 13, 2010
Nancyj E. Hovey
February 14, 2010
william r. griffin February 14, 2010
stunning shot here Michelle, love the effects used, great job!!!!! #8382334Stan J. Bendkowski February 20, 2010
Beautiful scenery and capture, Michelle! #8400429
Nancyj E. Hovey
February 20, 2010
JO ANN CLEVELAND February 23, 2010
Ohhh Michelle, this would make a lovely Christmas card! We get very little snow in Alabama! lolOne of my favorite shots..
jo ann c. #8410459
Phyllis H. Burchett February 26, 2010
Beautiful capture, we have only had one snow this year but it was gorgeous (GA).Tammy Espino March 26, 2010
Congrasts on a fantastic finalist!!! :) #8482541Joao Martinho March 26, 2010
Great finalist, Michelle! #8482825ALLEN O. HOWARD March 26, 2010
A beauty! Congratulations Michelle! #8483013Tiia Vissak March 26, 2010
Congratulations! #8483260
Bojan Bencic
March 26, 2010
Jeana Clark March 26, 2010
~J~ #8483708
Nadia Paul March 26, 2010
Congrats on this beautiful finalist Michelle! #8483809Lester A. Garcia March 26, 2010
I'll bet on this , Michelle. A WINNER for me. #8484253Patti Coblentz March 26, 2010
Congratulations, Michelle!Patti #8484333
Jessica Jenney March 26, 2010
Congratulations, Michelle on your gorgeous finalist! #8484336John Connolly March 26, 2010
Huge congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! I loved this from the first moment I saw it! #8484389Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010
Big congrats on your FABULOUS Finalist, Michelle!!! #8484520
Val Feldman
March 26, 2010
Randy D. Dinkins
March 26, 2010
Ron McEwan March 26, 2010
Another congrats is sent your way Michelle good luck in the next round. #8484878Gord MacEachern March 26, 2010
A big congrats on all three of your well deserved finalists Michelle!! #8485314Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2010
Congrats Michelle! #8485340Courtenay Vanderbilt March 26, 2010
Big Congratulations, Michelle!!! #8485556
Anne M. Young
March 26, 2010
Ken Smith
March 26, 2010
Marilyn K. Lincecum
March 26, 2010
Ann Coates
March 27, 2010
Aimee S. McMaster March 27, 2010
...and another...congratulations, Michelle.... #8486575
Mitch Spence
March 27, 2010
Jack Ryan March 27, 2010
Way to go...congratulations. #8486895
Tamara K. Walker
March 27, 2010
Debra R. Harder March 27, 2010
This is so gorgeous, Michelle! What a perfect winter scene. Huge congratulations on another beautiful finalist!! Deb #8487334Patricia Seidler March 27, 2010
Congratulations Michelle! Well deserved finalist. #8487511Marilyn Cornwell March 27, 2010
Congratulations Michelle on this perfect finalist! #8487718Hal Bambrick March 27, 2010
Bigtime CONGRATS Michelle!!!!!. #8487765Carol L. Fowler March 27, 2010
Congrats on this FInalist #8487842Margaret R. Barry March 27, 2010
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Michelle! #8488137Renata Gusciora March 27, 2010
Big congratualtions on this lovely finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #8488198Gerri R. Jones March 27, 2010
Beautiful finalist Michelle! Love the framing through the snow and trees! #8488777
Jeff Robinson
March 28, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz March 28, 2010
Beautiful winter landscape, Michelle! Sorry about the tree, but at least you have a terrific Finalist out of it! Good luck in the next round! #8490398
Ann H. Belus
March 28, 2010
Kathy Cline March 28, 2010
frank w. degenhardt March 28, 2010
Gorgeous winter scene that brings out the beauty of this season. Have a wonderful day my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist. #8491276Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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