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Never As Good As the First Time

© Jon-Michael Basile

Never As Good As the First Time

Uploaded: July 12, 2006 11:42:41

Description

The sky on this day was incredible. I spent two hours photographing horses and was a little tired of shooting. But altocumulus clouds don't happen often and I had to shoot the sunset. With rising air creating so many cloud lumps the sky took a rippled appearance. As I pulled off the side of the road my truck got stuck in some mud. I went shooting anyways. And figured that I would worry about it later. The clouds and surrounding scenery had my mind too focused on shooting. After the amazing sunset I had to face reality and get my truck unstuck.

Comments

Shawn Jennings July 12, 2006

Great image Jon-Michael! Well worth getting the truck stuck! #482729

Marcie A. Fowler July 12, 2006

Well I'm glad your weren't a stick in the mud about getting stuck in the mud . . . and still took the time to shoot this gorgeous scene so beautifull and share it with the rest of us. Excellent work?? #3019683

Chastity Abbott July 12, 2006

This photo was suppose to have been taken. It's brilliant with it's design and colors. #3019767

Jaclyn Klassen July 12, 2006

This is deffinitly a winner! Incredible colours! Love it! #3019857

July 12, 2006

A great picture!! your determination payed off. #3019886

Helen N. McHugh July 12, 2006

Amazing colours! Worth the wait, Jon-Michael #3019938

April Riggs July 12, 2006

Wow! This is stunning. I think you made the right choice by thinking of your truck last. #3019958

Denise M. Snyder July 12, 2006

It was worth it - another breathtaking image. Keep 'em coming! #3020019

Jon-Michael Basile July 12, 2006

Thanks when I went back to shoot this barn they had cut down all the wild grass. This is what gave me the idea for the title. #3020151

Allan Farnsworth July 12, 2006

Glad that you stopped. Very nice. #3020286

Judy A. Lawhon July 12, 2006

A beautiful image, Jon! #3020472

Tarun Bose July 12, 2006

Excellent shot Jon. Vibrant colours and great composition. Well done. #3020611

Manuel Barrera July 12, 2006

Beautiful sunset. #3021275

Susana Ms Heide July 12, 2006

Incredible lighting and sunset! This image is worth all the trouble it took to get it! #3021430

Amy JACKSON July 12, 2006

Wow!!! Wonderful image Jon-Michael !! Beautiful colors and composition!! #3021456

Colette M. Metcalf July 12, 2006

WOW! How gorgeous!! #3021564

Shelly L. Rauscher July 13, 2006

Stunning image! #3024759

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic August 17, 2006

I agree with everyone else! Glad you took the time and captured this awsome picture. #3178925

Kenneth Mucke August 26, 2006

Congrats on this amazing finalist..Good luck #3218191

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 27, 2006

Outstanding image; congrats on this very well deserved Finalist! Jeff #3226178

August 28, 2006

Great sense of atmosphere! #3232795

Mick Burkey August 28, 2006

Congratulations on this winner, Jon-Michael! Wonderful image!! Well deserved. #3234857

Janine Russell level-classic August 28, 2006

Jon-Michael, excellent colors, detail, lighting and composition; congratulations on your Second Place Win. #3236155

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 28, 2006

Beautiful image, congratulations! #3237116

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Congratulations!! #3237122

Susan M. Hembree August 28, 2006

Jon-Michael--I saw your beautiful photo and took a look through your gallery. You do such wonderful, gorgeous work. I agree with what you said in your bio, too. I feel that same way when I am out with the camera. Congratulations on all your wins! You definitely deserve them all!

#3237176

Nadya Johnson August 29, 2006

A BREATH-TAKING capture, Jon!!! Fantastic and beyond description!! A HUGE congratulations on this GORGEOUS winner!! "My Kind" of photo for sure: I also get completely lost out there and sometimes wonder if I've beamed to another planet when I finally land... ! AWESOME work! #3239664

Ronald F. Fischer August 29, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome winner!! #3239665

Donna W. Neal August 29, 2006

Congratulations Jon #3239838

Jon-Michael Basile August 29, 2006

Thank you everyone. It feels so nice to have your feedback and compliments. And thank you BetterPhoto.com for running such a wonderfull community. This shot holds a special place in my heart. It was one of those few moments one gets in their life. #3240923

Erica Murphy level-classic September 02, 2006

Big congrats on this stunning contest winner Jon!!!

Erica #3258212

Michelle J. Harvey September 06, 2006

This is absolutely gorgeous Jon!! The colours and comp are just phenominal! #3276422

Jennifer Cuscino September 10, 2006

stunning! I soooo enjoy this photo! #3293002

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 10, 2010

Belated CONGRATZ on your stunning Winner!!

UB. #9027046


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