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Cherry Pickin'

© Michelle Alton

Cherry Pickin'

Uploaded: November 09, 2009

Description


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Sadly, the cherry days are gone forever for the countless generations of neighborhood birds that have enjoyed them for decades. The old tree's "funeral" day was blessed by an incredible backdrop of Autumn majesty to bid it a fond farewell..
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The "lower forty" last week. More than a dozen diseased and dangerous old trees were felled next door and in our yard.
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Catch-All Entry

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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 09, 2009

Lovely image and work here, Michelle.


Dominick #1202685

Alan L. Borror November 09, 2009

Wow, what an image and story, Michelle! #8115852

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 09, 2009

Morning Mickey!!
LMAO @ your title!!
They sure made short work of that tree!
Gearge Washington never had it so Easy! ;0)
Fantastic PoV Color and Treatment!!! #8115906

Max Aureli November 09, 2009

Beautiful image and colors, Michelle!! #8115925

Tess L. Yee November 09, 2009

Always sort of sad to see on of the old fellas felled...nice capture and presentation, Michelle. #8115939

Amy M. Wilson November 09, 2009

Wonderful capture and effects, Michelle... so sad to see them fall though! #8115948

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 09, 2009

To bad about the trees. Fantastic Fall colors and effects, Michelle. Interesting capture. #8115952

Tiia Vissak November 09, 2009

a great seasonal image! #8115959

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 09, 2009

It is always tough to lose nice trees - Fantastic capture of history Michelle! Jeff #8116014

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 09, 2009

That's so sad...and they look so good! Did you get a second opinion lol! #8116066

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 09, 2009

So sad....wonderful capture!!! #8116078

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 09, 2009

Heartbreaking to see these old sentinels go after generations of standing watch...but "diseased and dangerous" sure sounds like a fatal diagnosis...you gave them a wonderful farewell tribute via this capture, Michelle - time to plant more fruit trees! #8116203

Patricia Seidler November 09, 2009

So sad but unfortunately this is the best thing to do to avoid it crashing down on someone or something! Beautiful colors and effects Michelle. #8116307

Jack Ryan November 09, 2009

An excellent photo of this sad occasion. Wonderful color...nicely done. #8116382

Chua Wee Boo November 09, 2009

Lovely capture,Michelle! #8116428

Monnie Ryan November 09, 2009

Not much I hate more than having to destroy trees, but sometimes it has to be done. Outstanding job capturing the demise of this one! #8116758

Hal Bambrick November 09, 2009

Sad scene but a Great Capture Michelle!!!. #8117145

Mike Clime November 09, 2009

Sad story but a great capture and treatment! Cherry burns really good though. #8117290

Manuel Barrera November 09, 2009

Gods way of making room for the younguns #8117435

Joseph N. DiGilio November 09, 2009

It's a shame for sure but like Manuel said it's Nature's way. You got some cool pictures though. Love these brilliant colors. Good thing no branches fell on you. #8117601

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 09, 2009

Wonderful journalistic image, Michelle!!! Such a sad thing to witness!!! :-(
:-) k #8117778

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 09, 2009

Sorry about the funeral. Great capture and presentation. #8118008

Barbara Waldoch November 09, 2009

Excellent capture, Michelle!
Sorry to see an old tree go. #8118096

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 09, 2009

Interesting to read everyone's philosophy on "the funeral for the trees", Michelle! Again you have captured a mood we can all identify with! Super colors, detail, clarity & capture here,my friend! One also has to admire the work these fellows do.
Great if you byrn firewood too. #8118183

Rony Sagy November 09, 2009

Beautiful colors and mood, Michelle. Interesting narrative. #8118482

Brett Dolsen November 10, 2009

Wonderfull storytelling and men at work action capture Michelle!!Im glad we dont know how a tree really feels,an animal we can understand but does a tree feel pain.Brett #8118679

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