Inspiring Photo: Desolation #12667788

Desolation [Park Path Photos & Country Road Pictures Hiking]

Uploaded: January 08, 2012 11:28:32

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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

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Carolyn M. Fletcher January 08, 2012 0

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

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2012 0

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 0

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

Debbie Bray January 08, 2012 0

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 0

great tones, pov & mood! #9908493

Jeff Robinson January 08, 2012 0

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

Neal D. Hatcher January 08, 2012 0

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 0

Sorry -I meant to say Michelle #9908582

Monnie Ryan January 08, 2012 0

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

Nancyj E. Hovey January 08, 2012 0

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 0

Beautiful capture, Michelle. #9908740

Yulianto Soeroso January 08, 2012 0

wow nice found and nice composition #9908842

Rony Sagy January 08, 2012 0

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

John Connolly January 08, 2012 0

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 0

Beautiful serene capture, Michelle! #9909026

Carolyn McIntosh January 08, 2012 0

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 0

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 January 09, 2012 0

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 09, 2012 0

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 09, 2012 0

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

Daniella Puente January 09, 2012 0

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

Bonnie C. Lackey January 09, 2012 0

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

Barbara Waldoch January 09, 2012 0

Lovely capture, Michelle! #9909774

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 09, 2012 0

;o) #9909793

Louisa Hancock January 09, 2012 0

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

Renee Doyle January 09, 2012 0

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

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 10, 2012 0

Beautifully composed and taken,Michelle!! #9911826

Heather Loewenhardt January 11, 2012 0

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

Emile Abbott January 11, 2012 0

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

Marilyn K. Lincecum January 13, 2012 0

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

Deborah Lewinson February 27, 2012 0

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

Debby #10003377

Carolyn McIntosh February 27, 2012 0

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

Mary Timman February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good Luck! #10003701

Laura E. Swan February 27, 2012 0

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

Kathy Salerni February 27, 2012 0

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

Danny B. Head February 27, 2012 0

Congrats on your great finalist! #10003855

Amy M. Wilson February 27, 2012 0

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

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 27, 2012 0

Way to go Michelle!

Congrats on your awesome finalist!

jo ann c. #10004014

Monnie Ryan February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations, Michelle!! #10004257

Marilyn K. Lincecum February 27, 2012 0

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

Tammy Espino February 27, 2012 0

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10004383

Neal D. Hatcher February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your finalist-Good luck next round #10004464

Nancyj E. Hovey February 27, 2012 0

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 27, 2012 0

Big congrats Michelle! #10005223

Heather Loewenhardt February 27, 2012 0

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

Michael G. Marshall February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Michelle! #10005336

Renee Doyle February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #10005354

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 27, 2012 0

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

Ann Coates February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist award Michelle. #10005556

Stefania Barbier February 27, 2012 0

congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!!! #10005951

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 27, 2012 0

I always knew this had potential ;0)

Congratulations Mickey!! #10006679

Marijana Fajgl February 27, 2012 0

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle! #10006914

Bojan Bencic February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. #10007627

February 27, 2012 0

Great mood #10007638

Charles C. Berkeley February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your Finalist! Charles #10007818

Karen Celella February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle. #10007905

Emile Abbott February 27, 2012 0

Congratulations Michelle on your wonderful finalist. #10007971

Irene Colling February 27, 2012 0

Great interpretation for the monthly theme.

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

Mitch Spence February 27, 2012 0

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

Lydia Williams February 27, 2012 0

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

Carol L. Fowler February 27, 2012 0

Great title for this wonderful Finalist! #10009026

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 28, 2012 0

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

Lisa J. Boulden February 28, 2012 0

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

Patrick Rouzes February 28, 2012 0

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

Lorna Shutter February 28, 2012 0

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

#10009405

Cecil Whitt February 28, 2012 0

Congrats on this very nice image, C. #10009441

Rona L. Schwarz February 28, 2012 0

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 28, 2012 0

Congratulations michelle a well earned finalist image. #10009845

Craig D. Minton February 28, 2012 0

Congratulations, Michelle. #10009952

Tamara K. Walker February 28, 2012 0

Congratulations! #10009979

Eivor Kuchta February 28, 2012 0

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 February 28, 2012 0

Congratulations on your Finalist, Michelle! #10010960

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