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~A Blustery Day~


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~A Blustery Day~
~A Blustery Day~
Image taken on Thursaday during our snow storm. I think the horses thought I had food so they came out of their shelter to check it out. They quickly saw it was my camera and the made a b-line for their hay bale (LOL)!! They seem to actually prefer being out in the weather as opposed to in the shelter, especially my horse.

Made some adjustments to color and levels and then added a slight touch of the dreamy effect.

Marcie A. Fowler

 
 
 

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This is a winner in my book, Marcie! I can just feel the wind and cold. Excellent!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Burrrrr, Excellent capture Marcie!


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January 24, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  You have captured the conditions very well, Marcie, especially the blowing snow ... great shot.


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January 24, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Super winter shot, Marcie! Very cold feel to it!


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January 24, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Great shot Marcie!! This makes me miss the snow even more!!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Yea, that's cold alright! Those blowing manes and tails tell it all..love that you took this...it's wonderful Marcie!


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January 24, 2005

 

Cathy T. Vettes
  Excellent Marcie !! I'll bet we see this one again !! Superb !! Oh yea... and .. brrrrr.. And I had just warmed up too..


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January 24, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  This is such a fantastic snow scene, Marcie! Very nice composed and taken!
-cathy


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January 24, 2005

 
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  I love this one Marcie! Great job with this one and my hat is off to you for getting out and capturing this image in the storm! Jeff


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January 24, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Wonderful capture of the blustery storm, Marcie. Well done.


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January 24, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  The horses really help put the blowing snow into perspective as you see one's mane flying up. Nice capture Marie.


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January 24, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments everyone!! It was certainly cold and blustery but it was worth being out in and thankfully I didn't have to go far to get some wonderful shots!


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January 24, 2005

 

Janet L. Skinner
  EXCELLENT, Marcie!!!!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Julie Abston
  Wow, Marcie!!! What an EXCELLENT capture!! I love everything about it! Very nice job!!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Great shot, Marcie!


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January 24, 2005

 

S J
  Terrific winter image, Marcie!!! Love the added effects and over-all composition of the image!! Very nicely done!!


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January 24, 2005

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  An excellent piece, Marcie. You have captured the snow without it taking away from the horses. The shelter in the background adds to the mood. Like this a lot!


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January 24, 2005

 

Tammy Nuxoll
  Awsome Winter Capture Marcie!!! I love the dreamy effect!!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Beautiful shot, Marcie - love how you've captured the snow!


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January 24, 2005

 

Stacey M
  Wow blustery indeed!!! Poor babies look so cold. Awesome snow image Marcie!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments everyone. I really don't think the cold bothers them as much . . . but the wind on this day probably did. They were all in the shelter until I showed up with the camera.


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January 24, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Fantastic winter storm photograph Marcie! Love how you can see the mane blowing in the wind!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Audrea Telkamp
  This is awesome Marcie!! I love it!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Kristy E. Lane
  Absolutely beautiful, Marcie! Great capture. This could be a winner!


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January 24, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  BURRRRR!! I agree. This has alot of contest potential.. Love the horses with their heads dropped walking in the cold.. Great image all around..


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January 24, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  Beautiful blizzard shot, Marcie! Love this!!!!!:)


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January 24, 2005

 

Mellanie
  Brrrrr.....I think I will stay here in OK where it is supposed to be in the 60's today! Keep your snow!
Awesome shot, Marcie!


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January 24, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Wow! It's been said before, but I'll say it again: Awesome, Marcie!!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for each of your wonderful comments everyone.

Mellaine . . . thanks for rubbing in the warmer temps. It'll be several months before we see 60 degrees. could you send some this way please.


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January 24, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  I hate to break it to you Marcie but your horse isn't very bright if it prefers this to a shelter :0) Terrific bad weather shot! It does convey the bitter winter conditions quite well!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Wonderful image, Marcie!!! I love this one! Fantastic portrayal of bad weather!


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January 24, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Excellent, Marcie! And I gotta admire anybody who can go out and take pictures in weather like that.


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January 24, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Terrific image, Marcie!


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January 24, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Looks like I remember Maine :-) Nice image


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January 24, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  WOW Marcie...you really have captured the "blustery" feeling perfectly. This is great!


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January 24, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  You already know I love this image. A favorite for me of your work. I love the mood the falling snow creates and the way you captured their manes blowing in the wind. The distance between them is perfect. Bravo to you on this wonderful capture.


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January 24, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Marcie,

This is by far my favorite. What an awesome photo. I can only repeat what has already been said!


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January 24, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments everyone. So glad you all liked this image so much.


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January 25, 2005

 
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  Congratulations on your finalist, Marcie!


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February 18, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congrats on all your finalists Marcie!


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February 18, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this chilly finalist, Marcie! ;)


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February 18, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Marcie! It was worth going out in this bitter cold winter day for this shot!


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February 18, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations Marcie! Love this photograph!


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February 18, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Congratulations girl!! Good luck on the next round!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Mellanie
  congrats again, marcie!


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February 18, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all the congrats everyone!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations Marcie!!! I love this one but you already know that! Good luck!


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February 18, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congratulations, Marcie - this is just wonderful!


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February 18, 2005

 

Stacey M
  Wow, you are having a great month - best of luck in the finals!!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Kimberly J. Whipps
  This is a gorgeous image. Congrats and good luck.


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February 18, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Terrific Marcie! Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! -K


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February 18, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congrats Marcie!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congrats on your finalist, Marcie!


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February 18, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Marcie!


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February 18, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations Marcie!!! Another terrific image!! Best of luck.


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February 18, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Yes Yes Yes, I am so happy to see this one here, and know we will see it again. Way to go my friend.


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February 18, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Love this one Marcie...Congratulations!!!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Easy to see why this made finalist, Marcie ~ it's a gem!
Congratulations again, and best of luck next level!


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February 19, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all the wonderful congrats and encouragement everyone!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Way to go Marcie! Well worth that chilly walk. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Marcie!!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Brrrrrrr
Congratulations on a well deserved finalist Marcie


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February 19, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  I guess weathering the storm paid off - great shot and congrats on making the this wonderful finalist. Best of luck in the next round Marcie!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Congratulations, Marcie. You certainly deserve it for what you had to go through to get this great shot.


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February 19, 2005

 
- Ellen Peach

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  Beautiful shot, Marcie...congratulations!


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February 19, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your COOL finalist Marcie!!


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February 19, 2005

 
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  Congratulations on your Great finalist!

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February 19, 2005

 

Tammy Nuxoll
  Congrats Marcie!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congrat's, Marcie!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all the congrats everyone!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great winter capture. Congratulations


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February 19, 2005

 
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  Awesome image Marcie! Beautifully done and congrats on your finalist! Jeff


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February 19, 2005

 

Heidi Tidd
  Well, I'm already partial to horses, so that has my vote already, but...

This capture is simply fabulous! I love the effect the blowing snow is giving off, and the added softness. I'd love to have a framed picture of this hanging on my future barn office wall!

LOL Poor ponehs! Here they came expecting a cookie :P

I definitly think this shot will ribbon. Congrats on the finals, and good luck!


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February 19, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for all the congrats everyone!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Told ya this was a winner! :) Congrats to you, Marcie!


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February 19, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  YEAH! Congratulations, Marcie! Best of luck in the finals!:)


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February 19, 2005

 
- Cora Miller

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  Great shot of really miserable conditions! Congratulations, Marcie!


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February 19, 2005

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  Outstanding image, Marcie!! Congratulations on your finalist!!!


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February 19, 2005

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Marcie, I thought I had commented on this photo but it must have been over at WA! I love this and it is a very well deserved finalist!


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February 19, 2005

 

Kristy E. Lane
  "Told you so!" haha! Congratulations, Marcie.


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February 19, 2005

 

Linda M. Walker
  Wonderful image..Brrrrrr! Congratulations,Marcie


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February 20, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations Marcie!!!


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February 20, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Thanks so much for the congrats everyone!!!


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February 21, 2005

 

S J
  Many Congratulations again on this terrific finalist, Marcie!!


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February 23, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Good to see you back Sanjay. Thanks for the congrats!


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February 24, 2005

 

Virginia L. Allison
  What a terrific shot. I just found your gallery, can't get enough. Amazing!


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September 13, 2005

 

Lynn Margason
  I rarely comment on photos that have this much feedback already, but this one brings back some fond memories for me. I had film images of my horses when I lived in New Mexico during blizzards. Only difference was they were dark and the snow had melted off their bodies and stuck unmelted to their manes; creating a frosted effect! But, those were predigital days! This one, as you've adjusted it, expresses the hour so well! The horses have their coat and their fat to resist the cold, they seem to almost enjoy a snow blanket, but the wind makes them turn tail! I recently worked with some rain shots and know that getting the snow to look just as it does must be tricky. Excellent job!


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July 28, 2006

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Very nice wintertime image, Marcie ... I can't believe you made those poor horses come out in that kind of weather ... now, do'nt you feel guilty?

LOL

Steve


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