Desolation

© Michelle Alton

Desolation

Uploaded: January 08, 2012 03:28:32

Description


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Sometimes, the path ahead is desolate, even at the dawning of a New Year.
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Shot this on December 30 at Silver Lake Park in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 08, 2012

That's about how it looks here, too. Dead. #1435136

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2012

Desolete???

I see trees at rest preparing for their spring bloom
I see ground cover protecting roots and seeds until the suns warmth returns

I see a path that brought us to where we are and guiding us to our possibilties!! #9908466

Michelle Alton January 08, 2012

You have remarkable eyes, Mel! (grin) #9908474

Debbie Bray January 08, 2012

I like the white edging of the path, that makes your eye follow it all the way to the end. The rest of the image looks cold! #9908486

Tiia Vissak January 08, 2012

great tones, pov & mood! #9908493

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 08, 2012

I think Mel nailed it - Wonderful pov, lighting and Winter Day capture Michelle! #9908554

Neal D. Hatcher January 08, 2012

What lies dormant will in a short time burst forth in the glory of Spring-Mabey Carolyn will share a spring photo of this same spot with us. #9908579

Neal D. Hatcher January 08, 2012

Sorry -I meant to say Michelle #9908582

Monnie Ryan January 08, 2012

Winter brings a beauty all its own, and you found it here, Michelle! #9908670

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 08, 2012

WOW, what a beautiful serene place to take a walk, and discover the true meanings within life! The sounds of the forest must have been astounding as you strolled along? Even hearing the crunch under your feet are sounds that the wild of nature take heed. They 'knew' a friend was nearing them. Never be fooled by a 'desolate place', as creatures are watching, and many wild plants await! Awesome image and capture! 8o) #9908709

Marcel J. Fernandez January 08, 2012

Beautiful capture, Michelle. #9908740

Yulianto Soeroso January 08, 2012

wow nice found and nice composition #9908842

Rony Sagy January 08, 2012

Beautiful capture. I love the bright white line separating the path from the more dynamic trees area. #9908894

John Connolly January 08, 2012

A wonderful scene and capture, and I am totally with Mel, Michelle! The only way on from here is up! #9909012

Linda A. Braddock January 08, 2012

Beautiful serene capture, Michelle! #9909026

Carolyn McIntosh January 08, 2012

I like Melodie's comment . .. take a picture in the spring at the same place and you will see the transformation. #9909421

Michelle Alton January 08, 2012

Last June, I shot this scene while STANDING ON the bench you see in today's post. I felt gloomy this morning--better now.

The woods on June 20, 2011 were bursting with these swamp roses: "Rosa Palustris" #9909438

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 08, 2012

OH GOODNESS!!! The image you just added here would be so beautiful for layering, Michelle! WOW!

What a contrast between winter and full bloom! BUT as others have said...it all awaits and we must remember, the forest needs it's beauty sleep so it can once again flourish and shine as above.

I like how the available light was hitting the railing in your BP entry and takes our eyes down the path. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
-Laura
P.S. I added a photo in my horse image. Think it's part Zebra? #9909540

Ray Thoms January 08, 2012

A wondeful image Michelle...I cannot believe no snow at this time of the year....well composed with excellent exposure! #9909582

Ian M. Hill January 08, 2012

Does have a desolate feel to it Michelle,like the way the path weaves its way around,well done. #9909655

Daniella Puente January 08, 2012

Like very much the colors here, just 2 but makes a great composition and have impact! #9909678

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 08, 2012

That's the kind of path I expect deer to step out and surprise me! Love the mood! #9909702

Barbara Waldoch January 08, 2012

Lovely capture, Michelle! #9909774

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2012

;o) #9909793

Louisa Hancock January 09, 2012

great composition Michelle, How lovely it must be in springtime #9909967

Renee Doyle January 09, 2012

I agree with Mel :-). Well seen and captured Michelle. #9909995

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 10, 2012

Beautifully composed and taken,Michelle!! #9911826

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 10, 2012

Even though this may seem a bit gloomy, the white line leads the eye beautifully through the frame. Well captured Michelle. #9913812

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 11, 2012

the path just takes you through the frame. Well composed, Michelle #9914899

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic January 12, 2012

Beautiful comp..excellant leading line. Wonderful light, color and detail. #9917382

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Michelle, love the white line and drama!

Debby #10003377

Carolyn McIntosh February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist award . . mia lately . . revamping website!!! #10003653

Mary Timman February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good Luck! #10003701

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 26, 2012

TO YOU ON YOUR SUPER FINALIST, Michelle!!
-Laura :D #10003727

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 26, 2012

Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Michelle! #10003768

Danny B. Head February 26, 2012

Congrats on your great finalist! #10003855

Amy M. Wilson February 26, 2012

Big congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Michelle!! #10003949

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 26, 2012

Way to go Michelle!

Congrats on your awesome finalist!

jo ann c. #10004014

Monnie Ryan February 26, 2012

Congratulations, Michelle!! #10004257

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 26, 2012

Congratulations on a fantastic finalist and good luck in the next round!! #10004348

Tammy Espino February 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10004383

Neal D. Hatcher February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist-Good luck next round #10004464

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 26, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10004561

Phyllis H. Burchett February 26, 2012

Big congrats Michelle! #10005223

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist award Michelle. Good luck in the next round. #10005300

Michael G. Marshall February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Michelle! #10005336

Renee Doyle February 26, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #10005354

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 26, 2012

This is so well seen and beautifully captured, Michelle. Congratulations! #10005483

Ann Coates level-classic February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist award Michelle. #10005556

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 27, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!!! #10005951

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 27, 2012

I always knew this had potential ;0)

Congratulations Mickey!! #10006679

Marijana Fajgl February 27, 2012

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle! #10006914

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. #10007627

February 27, 2012

Great mood #10007638

Charles C. Berkeley level-classic February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist! Charles #10007818

Karen Celella February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle. #10007905

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 27, 2012

Congratulations Michelle on your wonderful finalist. #10007971

Irene Colling level-classic February 27, 2012

Great interpretation for the monthly theme.

Congratulations Michelle on your Finalist for this promising photo. #10008164

Mitch Spence level-classic February 27, 2012

Into the deep, dark, and unknown woods of the future. Much to think of here. Congratulations, Michelle. #10008635

Lydia Williams level-classic February 27, 2012

You caught this one well, Michelle...Congratulations on your amazing finalist! #10008918

Carol L. Fowler February 27, 2012

Great title for this wonderful Finalist! #10009026

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 27, 2012

Drew me right into this excellent finalist Michelle! Congratulations! #10009259

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 27, 2012

Fantastic finalist and thread, Michelle!
Congratulations!
~♥~Lisa #10009332

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 27, 2012

CONGRATZ & good luck, Michelle! WTG, my friend! #10009346

Lorna Shutter February 27, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this Desolate image, Michelle!!!!! Ha! Ha! WTG!!! :)
Photobucket #10009405

Cecil Whitt February 27, 2012

Congrats on this very nice image, C. #10009441

Rona L. Schwarz February 27, 2012

Such a wonderful moody image, Michelle! And I missed it the first time around so I'm happy to see it now with silver. Great composition with gorgeous light and terrific leading lines. Congrats on this outstanding Finalist and Good Luck in the next round! #10009494

Ian M. Hill February 27, 2012

Congratulations michelle a well earned finalist image. #10009845

Craig D. Minton February 27, 2012

Congratulations, Michelle. #10009952

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 27, 2012

Congratulations! #10009979

Eivor Kuchta February 28, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! Yes, it looks very gloomy, but the line working its way through the scene brings us some hope, it feels like. Nice composition! #10010892

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 28, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist, Michelle! #10010960

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