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Let the SUN SHINE in!

© Michelle Alton

Let the SUN SHINE in!

Uploaded: February 03, 2011

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I'm sitting here in my home office at 5:30 am on February 3. Above me, large clumps of ice are falling onto the roof from the trees above...about every three seconds. I'm SERIOUS!
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Will bringing back sunny shots of days gone by have any influence on Mother Nature's wrath? I certainly hope so. Right now, rain, sleet, and snow are predicted AGAIN for Saturday.
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So here is a warm sun-kissed shot of Island Beach State Park (Forked River, New Jersey) shot in early April, 2009. What a glorious day on the barrier island! (I came home with seven ticks that day, but it was worth it)!
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Michelle Alton February 03, 2011

Two more from the sunny Spring day at Island Beach State Park. #1349783

Douglas Pignet February 03, 2011

Lobvely setting snow & all. #9209493

Gregory R. Gaskin February 03, 2011

I am sitting here ready to shut down the computer and brave the 9° temperature and go to work. Thanks for reminding us all of the better days (weather wise) that lie ahead of us. #9209513

Michelle Alton February 03, 2011

Snow? These three shots feature the pure white, warm sand on the barrier island. There were some soggy bogs that day...no SNOW!!! #9209516

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 03, 2011

I don't want summer, either...too darn hot! It's not the chunks of ice you need to worry about, it's the chunks of tree that comes down with them. Those you have to pick up! That's the bad part about ice storms..sometimes you get lucky and get a couple in a row, so after the first one, all the stuff that was going to fall already did, so the second one is great for photo ops! #9209518

Gord MacEachern February 03, 2011

Thanks for the little touch of summer Michelle, they are all beautiful.
Couldn,t get to work yesterday,as many roads were closed. Spent four hours digging out last night, yeck!! #9209519

Alan L. Borror February 03, 2011

A wonderful reminder of summer, Michelle! May I never complain of the summer heat (but I will)! #9209542

Danny B. Head February 03, 2011

Spring will be here soon. Love all three shots! #9209590

Jack Gaskin February 03, 2011

"Great Beach Shots" The Dunes are the real beach. Have a huge soft spot for them having spent a few summers w/my GREAT GRANDPARENTS at their Beach House as a little kid.
So you know theres still HOT SPOTs
80 yesterday was in the pool and got a slight sunburn.
WARM for a change and Loving It !!!!!

Hang in There
Jack #9209603

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 03, 2011

That pure white sand sure tricks you when you first look at this shot. I think we all have snow on our mind! LOL LOL Wonderful capture Michelle. I love the comp on this one. #9209783

Avril Young February 03, 2011

fantastic photos all of them...not long to go now and it will be summer again for you.......love the bottom photo.. #9209838

Monnie Ryan February 03, 2011

Thank goodness for archives -- it's very comforting to see beautiful scenes like this when all you see out the window is ice and snow. Beautiful, Michelle (sigh)! #9209886

Mariann Kovats level-classic February 03, 2011

Gorgeous place and captures, Michelle! That beautiful white sand tricked me, I thought it is snow before I read your comment. All the three images are beautiful! #9209938

Ron McEwan February 03, 2011

I am with you on the summer days. I am hoping that my Dads predictions would be off a bit this year. He always said that the weather would not be settled until after Easter and we have a late Easter this year--darn #9209950

Jack Ryan February 03, 2011

My kind of place...I love barrier islands. Well composed with excellent clarity and color...excellent work!!! #9209989

Jim Baines level-classic February 03, 2011

Hey, this gives me an idea!!

Oooh you never know where one might be
And oooh there's lots of places that are hard to reach

I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to see you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks

Oh, I'd sure like to check you for ticks

~ Brad Paisley ! #9210038

SaMi Martin February 03, 2011

Thanks for the warm feeling; beautiful image! #9210117

Ann Coates level-classic February 03, 2011

Soon enough the heat of summer will be with you and you will probably be longing for some snow again, well, maybe not. You always find the most wonderful houses to photograph and this is no exception. #9210237

David Phalen February 03, 2011

We actually have some sun today. A rare sight this time of year for us. The light, comp and clarity here warms my heart!! Well done Michelle!! #9210394

Guy D. Biechele level-classic February 03, 2011

Lovely image, Michelle! Picked my mood right up! #9210412

Tiia Vissak February 03, 2011

a wonderful view! #9210444

Mike Clime February 03, 2011

Very pretty seaside capture, Michelle! Love that song too! #9210483

Kerry Hill February 03, 2011

Wonderful beach scenes Michelle, great work! #9210554

Kathleen Brennan February 03, 2011

Ah, a gorgeous place and beautifully captured! #9210808

Renata Gusciora February 03, 2011

What a lovely image,Michelle!Wonderful lighting,clarity and great composition! #9210942

Jeffrey R. Bange February 03, 2011

Great beach photos Michelle, I just closed my eyes and could feel the warm sand between my toes. #9211388

Rona L. Schwarz February 03, 2011

I'm sitting here at 12:15 a.m. on February 4 trying to catch up on my commenting...and I just loved opening this one, Michelle! It is so good for what ails us! A perfect antidote to all the ice, sleet, snow and frigid weather - Glorious sunny beach days! This is a lovely composition - wish I was somewhere like this right now! #9211429

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 03, 2011

I wouldn't mind being there either! Beautifully composed and such a pretty shot, Michelle! #9211504

Dick W. Wyatt February 04, 2011

Now I'm remembering lying in bed at our Wisconsin home and hearing the ice hit the roof.
I was safe and warm till I had to face the day, my bank job required constant travel and the weather seldom stopped me.

Love the beach scenes, Michelle.
#9211569

Kathryn Wesserling February 04, 2011

This kind of reminds me of an Andrew Wyeth painting. Lovely shot. #9211633

Cindy Bendush level-classic February 04, 2011

Amen to your title Michelle - I'm in Indiana and feel your pain - can't remember when we've had sooo much ice. I'd rather look at your lovely image and dream of summer - thanks for sharing! #9211636

Freddy Bland February 04, 2011

Wow..this is beautiful, Michelle! I've always wanted to go somewhere like this and enjoy the view. Thanks for providing me with one, especially such a gorgeous one!! Praying your roof holds out well! #9212056

Kaye Burazin February 04, 2011

exceptionally beautiful Michelle, hang in there girlfriend, spring will come to your hometown #9212778

Datha Y. Thompson February 04, 2011

Outstanding!!! Love it :) #9213152

Brett Dolsen February 05, 2011

Send some cool down here Michelle!!Extreme heat at the moment which makes these beautifull spring captures all the more inviting!! #9213895

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic February 05, 2011

What a peaceful summer scene, so beautiful!
(Your description of winter sounds so like what I am seeing here in snowy, icy Massachusetts!) #9214268

Hendrik Storme February 06, 2011

Lovely moody image! #9216524

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 06, 2011

Thanks for the warmth I think we all needed that Michelle. #9217205

Lois Adomite February 07, 2011

I sure hope your sunny day photos bring sun and warmth to all of us. We have had a little melting, which has made the ice even worse. #9219385

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 09, 2011

Wonderful perspective, lighting, clarity and detail. Great title. #9223965

Debra R. Harder February 13, 2011

This is a beautiful image, Michelle!! I wouldn't mind having a home here. Excellent POV, details and colors. Love this! Deb #9237918

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 13, 2011

Definitely a favorite...this is beautiful! Keep warm! #9238740

Susan Fox February 22, 2011

Love all 3, but my favorite is the bottom image #9256499

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