Warm Wishes for the New Year!

© Michael Umbreit

Warm Wishes for the New Year!

Uploaded: December 26, 2008 14:23:15

Description


I think I needed a break from the cold winter shots.

:-)

Comments welcome and appreciated!


Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 13/10 seconds, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 26, 2008

AWSOME lighting color and capture Mike, REALLY BEAUTIFUL!!! #1057169

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 26, 2008

This is Outstanding Mike - Happy New Year to you too! Jeff #6944923

Ron McEwan December 26, 2008

WOW! Mike the angle is right on this one, excellent title and the image fits it well, nice work here. #6945212

December 26, 2008

Amazing POV!
I finally put up a snow shot, it's up on Redbubble. #6945354

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 26, 2008

Well composed and timed.. #6945393

Susan M. Hembree December 26, 2008

Extremely warm and inviting, Mike! I could use something like this to warm my apartment up. Amazing perspective and great details and color! It's a great shot! #6945477

Lauren P. Krajenta December 26, 2008

Beautiful shot...just draws you in! Makes me all warm and cozy all the way to Texas! Just looking at this shot a person's imagination just runs away with it! Excellent! #6945827

Kerry Hill December 26, 2008

Beautiful capture Mike!!! Lovely warm tones and fantastic lighting!! Happy New Year to You Too!! #6945860

Susie Peek-Swint December 27, 2008

Warming my hands on your lovely fire right now Mike ~ thanks for sharing! Great shot by the way :) #6946012

Les Rhoades level-classic December 27, 2008

Super! I'll be right over with some spiked egg nog #6946054

Mike Clime December 27, 2008

Nice capture, Mike! This photo is very warming! LOL! #6946211

Michelle Alton December 27, 2008

Certainly a load of warmth here, Mike!
What a beautiful fireplace! #6946512

Jean E. Hildebrant December 27, 2008

This is beautiful, Mike! So warm and inviting! I wish it was in my living room :-) #6946978

Karen E. Baumann December 27, 2008

I can feel the warmth! Very nice shot; with great framing! #6947114

Mitch Spence level-classic December 27, 2008

I think we all need a break already, Mike, and this is a warm and welcoming one. #6947205

Teri Klinger December 27, 2008

love it! it definitely makes me feel warm even though it's freezing outside! nice job! #6947274

Michael Umbreit December 27, 2008

Thanks so much for the very "warm" comments!! :-) I am unable to comment this evening so I hope to catch up soon! - Mike #6948008

Brett Dolsen December 30, 2008

Beautifull winter capture,POV and composition Mike!!Brett #6956725

Michael Umbreit December 30, 2008

Brett - Thanks! - Mike #6959654

Michelle Alton January 21, 2009

Terrific Finalist, Mike! Congratulations! #7062683

Susan Fox January 21, 2009

Congratulations Mike! #7062781

Leslie McLain level-classic January 21, 2009

Congrats, Mike, on your wonderful finalist. #7063207

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 21, 2009

Nicely done, Mike. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #7063256

Deb Koskovich January 21, 2009

Way to go, Mike -- congrats!! #7063349

Susan M. Hembree January 21, 2009

Loved this and happy to see it here! Congratulations, Mike! #7063657

Michael Umbreit January 21, 2009

Thanks! Maybe I will have a fire this weekend to celebrate! - Mike #7064364

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2009

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE Congrats on your finalist, Best of luck in the next round! #7064366

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 21, 2009

Really well captured!
Big congratulstions!
`Lisa #7064491

Eivor Kuchta January 21, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike! #7064563

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 21, 2009

Huge congratulations on this wonderful Finalist.

UB. #7065594

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 21, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike. #7065656

Barbara Waldoch January 21, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Mike! #7066075

Nadya Johnson January 22, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7068121

Datha Y. Thompson January 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Mike!! Excellent Finalist :0) #7068174

Colleen Farrell January 22, 2009

Well-seen and beautifully presented, Mike Congratulations on an awesome finalist! #7068234

Mitch Spence level-classic January 22, 2009

Hey, Mike--you warmed up our January very nicely. Congratulations. #7068619

Tiia Vissak January 22, 2009

Congratulations! #7068633

Mike Clime January 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on all of your Finalists! #7069140

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 22, 2009

HEYYY,Mike, Congratulations on this amazing finalist!!! #7069649

Laurie Daily level-deluxe January 22, 2009

A BiG congratulations to you on your finalist, Mike...sure looks like one great looking place to keep toasty warm!!!

#7069671

Michael Umbreit January 22, 2009

Thanks so much for the very kind comments! I appreciate each and every one!! - Mike #7070634

M.Christine Duncan January 22, 2009

Well done Mike... thank you for warming up this frozen Canadian with this delightful finalist!!! #7071508

Debra R. Harder January 23, 2009

EXCELLENT capture, Mike!! CONGRATULATIONS on your FANTASTIC finalist! Deb #7072744

frank w. degenhardt January 24, 2009

Mike-Congratulations on the Finalist for this warm and inviting scene. Fantastic. #7079175

Cassie L. Woodlee January 24, 2009

Awesome Mike, congratulations!!!!! #7080349

Jeana Clark January 24, 2009


YAHOOOOOO MIKE!!!!!
Excellent Finalist!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!

~J~ #7081797

Michael Umbreit January 25, 2009

Christine/Debra/Frank/Cassie/Jeana - Thanks to each of you!! - Mike #7083977

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