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ALL TO MYSELF

© Jack Gaskin

ALL TO MYSELF

Uploaded: February 12, 2010

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D90 Tamron 18-270@20 mm F10 ISO 200 SS1/400 WB-Sunny PC-Vivid

OK I managed to get into SUNKEN MEADOW SP Yesterday morning even though it was CLOSED.
I'm very Convincing. Only the Plow crews were around. This was taken at the EasT Pavilion Looking WEST. Take note of the Sign if your DESPERATE for a Swim... Only blemish in the snow were assorted animal tracks around the building. Raccoon, Fox, Squirrel & Rabbit. All probably looking for shelter or food. Drifts were high so my ability to get around was limited.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 12, 2010

Looks like you had a beautiful sunny winter day. Great composition and beautiful sky, Jack. #1237787

Michelle Alton February 12, 2010

This is beautiful, Jack. You're a great tracker! (or were you pulling our legs?)


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Jack Gaskin February 12, 2010

Michelle
Spent summers in Souther Virginia as a kid most of that time was in the woods looking for animals of ANY TYPE. Scarry some of the things I brought home with me...
So no would not kid you about that. Besides they are all very easy to distinguish in wet compacted snow or wet earth....


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Brett Dolsen February 12, 2010

Guess you didnt go surfing Jack!Great winter location capture!! #8376057

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 12, 2010

It is always nice to go somewhere when it is quiet - Just the animals and you! Terrific capture Jack! Jeff #8376060

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe February 12, 2010

Wow...beautiful! Next time hide me in your trunk lol! My husband and I went last year after a snowstorm but the park wasn't closed so there were some people there. Sunken Meadow never looked so good! #8376068

Ron McEwan February 12, 2010

Terrific capture Jack, the fence lines lead the eye into infinity, beautiful winter undisturbed scene. #8376288

Kenny Metro level-classic February 12, 2010

Take it the Lifeguard's dress in layers...Comp and exposure are terrifc,nice work! #8376302

Monnie Ryan February 12, 2010

The animal tracks make it interesting (but unfortunately, their other "deposits" make it yellow...)! Wonderful composition and lighting on this winter scene with the abundance of pristine snow! #8376395

Jack Gaskin February 12, 2010

MONNIE I recall being told as a LITTLE KID NEVER EAR THE YELLOW SNOW !!!! #8376681

Hal Bambrick February 12, 2010

Very COOL Capture Jack,Have FUN!!!!!!. #8376860

Mike Clime February 12, 2010

Beautiful and serene capture! Where's your beach chair and umbrella at though? #8377062

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 13, 2010

Where's the lifeguard? Great wintertime capture, Jack!! #8378057

Phillip R. Connolly February 15, 2010

I find this just so unique, Jack!! What an excellent capture!! We have over 7000 beaches in Australia, but not one of them would ever have a scene like this!! Obviously the latitude makes the difference. Hope you have a great time on that cruise you are booked for...we are heading to Sydney tomorrow (Wednesday) and ours sails Thursday. Bon Voyage!!!

Phil #8384592

Karen Engelbreth March 07, 2010

Wonderful winter capture, Jack - love the blue sky... #8438085

Dick W. Wyatt March 12, 2010

Makes me cold just looking.

Fine winter scene.

Jack, I don't seem to be able to find your latest posts. #8449743

John Connolly March 22, 2010

What a remarkable winter scene Jack! Your color and composition are fantastic in this unbelievable winter vista! #8472753

Ellen Hodges April 07, 2010

This is a wonderful capture, Jack! Fantastic pov. #8516436

Ann Coates level-classic April 26, 2010

This is absolutely gorgeous Jack. #8572270

Kathy Reeves June 13, 2010

This blue colored sky is to die for!!!! #8692005

Renata Gusciora September 02, 2010

Awesome winter shot,terrific colors,lighting and fantastic composition,Jack! #8878307

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 16, 2010

The comp, lighting and DOF here are SUPERB Jack, I do believe I will pass on the swim though!!!! <><
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 25, 2010

Really beautiful scene and capture, Jack. The lighting and colors are EXCELLENT!! #8929238

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 13, 2010

Wonderful image, Jack. I appreciate those two trash receptacles there as it gives us a better sense of scale for the snow drift.

Very well done. Enjoyed the read, too.

-Laura #9032422

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 30, 2010

Worth trespassing for, Jack! LOL Exceptional clarity, tones, colors, lighting, perspective, mood & beauty captured here! I hope to see this again, indeed! WTG! #9072836

Thomas E. Hinds December 01, 2010

Jack, this is such a neat pov and subject! Great capture of a deserted beach under snow! Love it! #9074939

Barbara Mason December 16, 2010

Wonderful capture Jack - the peace, the colours and composition #9110031

Chris Ebben February 25, 2011

Bet there wasn't many swimming!!! Even though cold, it still looks an inviting place. Thanks for showing us all who don't see things like this. Well done=^..^= #9262438

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 06, 2011

Great find, awesome capture Jack, at first I thought it was beautiful white sand in the smaller pic...

jo ann c. #9720332

Alex T. Mizuno June 15, 2012

Your beach scene photos are all impressive. This one in particular, is remarkable to me. I never see snow and beach together in my neck of the woods. The deep blue sky makes a wonderful contrast to the pure white ground. Beautiful work Jack!! #10180947

Robert R. Goodman July 17, 2012

I would enjoy seeing that much snow in our valley,my friend.It never snows here,Jack.All winter long we have sunshine and warm weather!!! #10233380

Raymond Pauly August 23, 2012

Hi Jack! I like the rich colors and the texture of the snow here! #10287681

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