Wet Parrot

© Michelle Alton

Wet Parrot

Uploaded: May 02, 2014 | Entered: May 02, 2014 03:11:27

Description


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On Wednesday (day and night) a plague of rain and wind (NO TORNADOES was a BLESSING) in Southeastern Pennylvania. Rain came down in huge sheets for nearly 24 hours, making the ground very soggy as more than six inches fell. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 MPH gusting to 40 threatened to take trees down on our property, as well as our neighbors'. I was certain I'd wake up to a big mess.
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The neighbors are on vacation somewhere on the Mediterranean, so I was watching things for them. Amazed that all I saw at home was a small rotten tree branch, splattered on the driveway. There were no trees down next door either--at least not THIS time. But her tulip garden took a beating--most of the fresh blossoms were trounced into the mud.
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EXCEPT for this one!
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Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Gord MacEachern May 02, 2014

A gorgeous tulip capture Michelle, the colors, and detail, are beautiful.
Glad it wasn't worse on your property. It's been rainy here all week also. #1571824

Monnie Ryan May 02, 2014

Awful storms - glad the damage wasn't worse. Beautiful capture of this down-but-not-out tulip! #11036901

David Phalen May 02, 2014

Beautiful!! The light, colors and details are exceptional!! #11036979

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 02, 2014

Happy for spring but not the storms that come with it.
Beautiful shot! Great light! #11037020

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic May 02, 2014

Gorgeous tulip and wonderful water drops. #11037075

Renata Gusciora May 02, 2014

What a beauty, Michelle! I love the light and droplets of rain! #11037193

Tiia Vissak May 02, 2014

a wonderful capture! #11037203

John Connolly May 02, 2014

A wonderful theme image Michelle! What a beautiful flower! #11037285

Carol L. Fowler May 02, 2014

Gorgeous! By the way, I saw some tulips when I went to Missoula! But they are in a warmer valley so are always ahead of us in Spring. #11037343

Chris Ebben May 02, 2014

Good to hear you & your neighbours didn't have to much damage. Luckily you were able to get something good out of the bad weather, great image=^..^= #11037567

Neal D. Hatcher May 03, 2014

BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE #11037960

Jeffrey R. Bange May 03, 2014

Absolutely gorgeous capture and lighting Michelle, perfect entry for the MT. #11038072

Teresa Burnett level-classic May 07, 2014

Stunning capture Michelle!! Love the gorgeous moody light and the fantastic detail!! #11041036

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic May 25, 2014

Very pretty, with a moody, sad quality. Kind of eery and lonely... #11052178

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