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Across the Street


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Across the Street
Across the Street

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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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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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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)


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February 11, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
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member 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!


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February 11, 2010

 

Avril Young
  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....


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February 11, 2010

 

Brett Dolsen
  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


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February 11, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  a wonderful winter image!


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February 11, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Fantastic winter scene Michelle, looks so beautiful but in reality all this snow makes for a lot of heavy work!!


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February 11, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  How w2onderful to be out and able to have these types of scenes around you,well done.


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February 11, 2010

 
- William C. Raco

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  I'm glad to hear that no one was injured by the falling tree.
You certainly have a beautiful photo to show for all the snow, though.
The composition and exposure are perfect.


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February 11, 2010

 

Kathy Reeves
  Stunning! Sorry to hear about the trees!


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February 11, 2010

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ....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....


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February 11, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Morning Mickey
WoW
Glad to Hear YOU are okay
Time will melt the snow and grow a new tree ;0)

Wonderful Winter White
Be Careful


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February 11, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  This is so Beautiful Michelle - Great framing, exposure and capture! My best to you today as you clean up after the storm; not much fun at all. Jeff


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February 11, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  Beautiful and telling image, Michelle! The ice and wind are the worst part of these storms. Be careful in the cleanup.


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February 11, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Gorgeous winter capture but sad to hear of the damage, that's the downside! Good luck with the clean-up, Michelle!


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February 11, 2010

 

Jim Huffield
  Sorry about your damage but a beautiful capture,Michelle. Jim


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February 11, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Beautiful composition and winter capture, Michelle. Hope your clean-up goes smoothly. Thats what we have been doing too.


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February 11, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  Great Image !!!
Trees get replanted Decks get repaired Your both in one piece and not FROZEN. Chalk it up as a good day and move along.

Health & Happiness
Jack


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February 11, 2010

 
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  At least it looks beautiful!!! Let the melting begin!


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February 11, 2010

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  A beautiful winter scene....


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  Outstanding and gorgeous image, Michelle! We were lucky with very light snow and no damage. Good luck with your clean-up!
Debby


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February 11, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  It's a beautiful image as a memory to a terrible storm!


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February 11, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  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.


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February 11, 2010

 
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  Oh what a beautiful winter scene you captured, Michelle...sorry to hear about the tree damage and the clean-up you have ahead!


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February 11, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  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!


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February 11, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  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


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February 11, 2010

 

Chua Wee Boo
  Beautiful winter scene,Michelle!


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February 11, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Wow. Amazing capture with your G9 there. Stay safe and warm, Michelle.


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February 11, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  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!


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February 11, 2010

 

Gina M. Savage
  This is beautiful...reminds me of last year in upstate New York. I had never seen snow like that before. Stay warm and safe!


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February 11, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  Hang in there Michelle,the Groundhog said only 5 more weeks of Winter left!. Very Nice Capture!!!.


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February 11, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  You sure took advantage of a bad situation as this is really beautiful! You sure have had some tree troubles lately.


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February 11, 2010

 

David Phalen
  Doesn't sound like you had much fun yesterday. Thanks for going out and capturing a beautiful winter scene!!


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February 11, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Not fun, but it looks terrific, Michelle!


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February 11, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Gosh, just when I was thinking what a beautiful winter wonderland you have there I read on about the tree. :(

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!


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February 11, 2010

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Glad to know nobody was hurt,Michelle. A beautiful scene,capture and treatment!!


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February 11, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Gorgeous winter landscaper Michelle.
JP


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February 12, 2010

 

Kaye Burazin
  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.


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February 12, 2010

 

John Connolly
  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!


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February 12, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  Great winter scene.
I guess our all day rain was nothing compared to the snow.
I always hate it when trees are lost.
Stay safe.


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February 13, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  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


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February 13, 2010

 
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  A beautiful winter image Michelle!,
Amalia


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February 13, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  OMGosh, what a beautiful winter snow scene...gorgeous....
sorry to hear about the trees, and the work...but glad you are safe....and hope you are drinking a huge pot of hot tea (or something) and snuggling by a warm (indoor) fire by now...to gaze out and enjoy the beauty of nature! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, my friend... take care! 8o)


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February 14, 2010

 

william r. griffin
  stunning shot here Michelle, love the effects used, great job!!!!!


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February 14, 2010

 

Stan J. Bendkowski
  Beautiful scenery and capture, Michelle!


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February 20, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! WTG!8o)


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February 20, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhh Michelle, this would make a lovely Christmas card! We get very little snow in Alabama! lol

One of my favorite shots..

jo ann c.


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February 23, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Beautiful capture, we have only had one snow this year but it was gorgeous (GA).
I know you guys must be getting a little wore out with it.


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February 26, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrasts on a fantastic finalist!!! :)


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March 26, 2010

 

Joao Martinho
  Great finalist, Michelle!


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March 26, 2010

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  A beauty! Congratulations Michelle!


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March 26, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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March 26, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Michelle.


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March 26, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
BEAUTIFUL MICHELLE!!!!!
Congratulations dear lady!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!!

~J~


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March 26, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on this beautiful finalist Michelle!


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March 26, 2010

 

Lester A. Garcia
  I'll bet on this , Michelle. A WINNER for me.


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March 26, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations, Michelle!

Patti


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March 26, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Michelle on your gorgeous finalist!


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March 26, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Huge congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! I loved this from the first moment I saw it!


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March 26, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congrats on your FABULOUS Finalist, Michelle!!!


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March 26, 2010

 
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  Another congratulations in order and I'm happy to do it! Congratulations, Michelle - best of luck in the upcoming rounds! ~Val


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March 26, 2010

 
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  Great capture, well deserved. Congratulations.


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March 26, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Another congrats is sent your way Michelle good luck in the next round.


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March 26, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  A big congrats on all three of your well deserved finalists Michelle!!


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March 26, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats Michelle!


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March 26, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big Congratulations, Michelle!!!


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March 26, 2010

 
anneyoungphotography.com - Anne M. Young

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  Congratulations - super finalist! love the story about your back yard!


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March 26, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Awesome, Michelle! Congrats to you!


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March 26, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Very beautiful Michelle...Congratulations on a job well done.


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March 26, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your stunning finalist Michelle.


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March 27, 2010

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ...and another...congratulations, Michelle....


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March 27, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Michelle, on your beautiful, frosty, winter scene finalist.


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March 27, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Way to go...congratulations.


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- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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March 27, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is so gorgeous, Michelle! What a perfect winter scene. Huge congratulations on another beautiful finalist!! Deb


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March 27, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Michelle! Well deserved finalist.


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March 27, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations Michelle on this perfect finalist!


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March 27, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  Bigtime CONGRATS Michelle!!!!!.


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March 27, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this FInalist


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March 27, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Michelle!


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March 27, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Big congratualtions on this lovely finalist,Michelle!!!:-)


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March 27, 2010

 

Gerri R. Jones
  Beautiful finalist Michelle! Love the framing through the snow and trees!


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March 27, 2010

 
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  Congrats Michelle on this Wonderful Finalist! Jeff


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March 28, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  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!


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March 28, 2010

 
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  Wow, awesome scene, Michelle...missed it the first time! Congratulations on being a finalist!!!


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March 28, 2010

 

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March 28, 2010

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Gorgeous winter scene that brings out the beauty of this season. Have a wonderful day my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist.


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March 28, 2010

 
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