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Fall Greets Winter WC407

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 15, 2009177 views10 comments

Guess ill kick off this week's theme...

Probably most would look at the Winter-Spring transition as the "hopeful" one, but Winter is my favorite time of year for photography, so i always look forward to those last fall colors being smothered in fresh white snow! This was shot a couple weeks ago in the Wet Mountains after the first big snow of the year (about 15" here). Aside from the 'rebirth' of Winter, it also marked the rebirth of my photography, since this was one of the first shots i took with my new Mark II. Another 'hopeful' transition. Let it Snow!
5dMkII; 17-40; f/16
C&C Welcome!

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by William Vrolyk on November 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM

Well, you certainly got this week's theme off to a beautiful start, Stan.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on November 15, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Neat image Stan, and motivational! I've got the skis sharpened and ready to go, unfortunately it's 60 degrees here in the Northeast. Might be awhile before we get to shoot winter scenes.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM

Stan: Marvelous lighting and a very inviting scene. Really nicely done.>=))>

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Comment posted by D J Kuklinski on November 15, 2009 at 8:17 PM

Good eye! I like everything about this.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on November 15, 2009 at 8:59 PM

Stan,
What a beautiful combination of colors and textures arranged around that sunburst. Don't tell me if the Sun is going down or coming up, because this just feels like the rebirth of a day as well as the start of the sparkling winter season.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 16, 2009 at 12:11 AM

Stan, I like this image. Remember me on all my days which I spent in the winter mountains (especially now when I spend most of the time in tropical area). Two subjects strongly point my attention, it the sun and the tree with last year leaves covered partly by snow. According to my estimation this photo was taken late January or February. Am I right?

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 16, 2009 at 7:39 PM

Love the touch of warm color in that tree and the sunstar. Really nice work, Stan.

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Comment posted by David Page on November 17, 2009 at 7:36 PM

Looks cold. Love the sunstar with the clear blue sky and the tree with the last of the fall color (looks as if that tree is leaning towards the sun trying to gather some warmth and hang on for as long as it can). Great winter scene.

- DMP

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on November 17, 2009 at 10:31 PM

Beautiful shot, Stan. The back light on the tree is perfect. We could use some of that snow out here.

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Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on November 18, 2009 at 5:45 PM

This one's for the "Hot Tamale Train!" Love it! One of your best!!

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