Inspiring Photo: Cold Storage #3461139

Cold Storage

Uploaded: February 26, 2007

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ADOBE PSE w/Buzz

Exif: FNumber: 32, ExposureBiasValue: 0/1, ExposureTime: 6.66666666666667E-02, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, WhiteBalance:

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BILLY R. PARKER February 26, 2007

WOW STEVE, I REALLY LIKE THE BUZZ! IS THERE AN EXISTING PRISON CLOSE BY? I LIKE THE TREE IN THE FOREGROUND LEADING YOUR SIGHT TO THE GRAVES!! GOOD JOB!! BILLY #612022

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 26, 2007

Thanks, Billy .... and Yes, the prison is about a half mile away ...

what do you think of the name "Hard Bodies" instaid?

steve #3997515

Marcie A. Fowler February 26, 2007

This has almost an eerie ghost like feeling to it. Excellent work using the elements and the buzz to create such an intense mood. #3997524

BILLY R. PARKER February 26, 2007

I LIKE IT!! BUT LEAVE THE DIED IN PRISON. THAT DESCRIBES THE IMAGE WELL!! BILLY #3997527

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 26, 2007

Thanks Marcie and Billy ... I appreciate your thoughts and recomendations ... steve #3997609

Holly Hitchcock February 26, 2007

A very gripping image. Nice comp, too. #3998146

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 26, 2007

Thanks, Holly ... yeah! these were inmates who died in the local prison.. I know nothing more, but I'd like to find out ... how and why .. etc #3998151

John Connolly February 26, 2007

A rather bleak and folorn graphic image Hurk! Well captured and framed, my friend. I tend to lean toward your original 'Cold Storage' title. #3998241

Laurie Daily February 26, 2007

It is certainly an intriguing image. I love the composition, lines, subdued colors...all leave a very uneasy feeling wondering about the how and whys...great capture with a story behind it, Steve! #3998252

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 26, 2007

BURRRRR This makes me cold in more ways that one!!!! The concept and conditions!!! Super great image, Steve!!!!!! ^.^ #3998350

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 26, 2007

Thanks John, Laurie, and Kitty ... I appreciate you kind thoughts ... #3998442

February 26, 2007

A haunting portrait. The opening sence to a very scary movie. I really like this photo. I love your pov and the colors blend so well. very nice job! #3998568

Stan Kwasniowski February 26, 2007

Steve, neat image and title, I like both #3998588

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 26, 2007

Thanks Sandra and Stan .. I am really enjoying the comments I am getting from this posting ... thanks once again ... #3998646

David Phalen February 26, 2007

Well composed with excellent effects to create an dramatic image. Very well done Steve! #3998854

Tamara K. Walker February 26, 2007

Skillfully composed, wonderful effects, great title. #3998863

Ronald F. Fischer February 26, 2007

Awesome capture, Steve. Perfect lighting and conditions for this picture! #3999159

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 27, 2007

Thanks to David, Tamara and Ronald .. your kind comments are well appreciated and aid me in getting thru the day with a smile ... thanks again ... #3999997

Dominick M. Dimacale February 27, 2007

Great image here Steve, with a lot of details, haunting but a reality...Dominick #4000067

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 27, 2007

Thanks, Dominick ... yes .. that buzz effect does make it a bit "haunting", doesn't it? #4000074

Mary L. Graham February 27, 2007

very well composed and love the buzz Steve! =) #4000362

Terri L. Scribner February 27, 2007

Love the buzz on this dramatic image!! #4000378

Dan E. February 27, 2007

A very "cool" picture and "chilling" title. Great job! #4000716

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 27, 2007

Thanks Mary, Terri and Dan ... ... I also got an shot from the left side of that grave site, as well .. steve #4001367

Shirley L. Carpenter February 27, 2007

Excellent image, effect and composition Steve!! Like the title the way it is now!! #4001506

Carla Metzler February 27, 2007

Chilling and excellent image, Steve! #4001517

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 27, 2007

Thanks, Shirley and Carla ... I'm glad you had a chance to stop by and comment today .... #4001832

Kathy Radford February 28, 2007

Excellent comp and framing in this shot. I love the title as well. Very interesting shot Hurk. Kathy in NH #4005502

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 28, 2007

Thanks, Kathy ... this cemetary just sits there some distance from an off-the-beaten-path back road with no signs to indicate what it was ... so I decided to stop and take a look ... after a bit of investigating, I fuond out these were the burial sites of Prisoners who died while incarcerated at the state prison ... steve #4005526

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 28, 2007

As a matter of fact ... those folks are cool .. LOL ... thanks for your kind thoughts Kevin ... #4006381

Roger Fry February 28, 2007

Chilling title Hurk ! I see they were inmates in a prison. Both my parents were born in a prison ! But thats another story (and not what you think !)
Nice composition, effect.
Rog #4007680

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 28, 2007

Roger ... thanks for your thoughts and your comments .... #4008088

Steve M. Harrington February 28, 2007

Excellent composition and title, Hurk. If these are all prisoners, there should be some sort of investigation. That's a lot of graves!
Steve #4008196

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 28, 2007

Well, I 'm not sure how many graves are there ... but after the snow melts, I may go back and look at dates and other stuff that may be written on these stones ... Thanks Steve #4008502

Brian Lobdell March 01, 2007

Steve, this is an amazing image - wonderfully composed, and titled!! This conveys an instant feeling that there's a story behind the picture. A powerful and dramatic capture! Great work! #4012544

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 01, 2007

Thanks, Brian ...yes, I;m sure there is a story ...when the snow melts, I;ll go back and start looking at date on the markers ... and start from there ... #4012576

Karen Slagle March 01, 2007

Excellent composition and framing in this image, Steve. It sure looks cold there. Love the buzz too. #4012942

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 02, 2007

Thanks Karen ... yes, the temp the morning I took this was about 20 deg F not fridgid, but cold enough ... #4013544

Jenny Bosmans March 02, 2007

Awesome sight, framing and image, Steve! :) #4013599

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 02, 2007

Thanks, Jenny ... I appreciate your input .... #4013625

Autum Rhoades March 02, 2007

Definitely interesting, Steve. I love the effect you added and I also like how the tree leads you right into the image. The title is definitely appropriate! GREAT work! #4013693

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 02, 2007

Thank you for your kind analysis, Autum #4013699

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 02, 2007

Beautifully done, Steve! The depth of field and composition are very nice and the effects are very well done! #4016088

Manuel Barrera March 03, 2007

Not sure about the title, Steve, but it is a great photo. #4016741

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 03, 2007

Thanks Allen and Manuel, your comments are well appreciated #4016803

Z. Banu March 03, 2007

Wow!Amazing Image looks so cold Wonderful composition Very nicely done!!!!Steve! #4017258

Sheryl A. Hudson March 03, 2007

Very interesting story and I think your title is perfect!
I like the effects you used and the composition is beautiful!
sheryl #4017725

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 03, 2007

Thanks muchly, Zaanat and Sheryl .. I'm glad you like this image #4017874

Howard A. Wimpee March 03, 2007

Great picture,would look great on the cover of a Steven King novel!! #4018039

Phillip R. Connolly March 03, 2007

I like the title, and I can feel the temperature just looking at it. Well done Steve.

Phil #4018254

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 06, 2007

Thanks Howard and Phillip ... I appreciate your kind comments ... #4027710

Glenn E. Urquhart March 09, 2007

Well Seen, Outstanding winter capture, beautiful composition, Steve!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4037435

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 09, 2007

Thanks for your kind thoughts, Glenn #4037510

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 09, 2007

Beautiful composition and capture, Steve. Love the framing and the tones. #4037618

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 09, 2007

Thanks for your kind words, Kirsten ... #4037786

Lynne Hough March 16, 2007

I love the vision it took to stop and shoot this. It is perfect. Not only the subject, but the snow resting in the tree leaves. Very nice. #4061180

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 16, 2007

Hi Lynne ... I had to stop at a nearby business that day ... and had to pass by this place along the way ... had never been there before, so this find was new to me ... so I stopped to take a look ... Steve ... #4061211

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 31, 2007

Good morning Steve,

I just checked out your gallery.
Very interesting and diverse.
As for this photo, everyone has used all of the neccessary adjetives so I will just say "DITTO"
I am Guessing you live in Mass. Ia that where that photo was taken?
Melodie #4114596

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 31, 2007

Thanks for your comments and analysis, Melodie ... I actually live in Rhode Island (you were close), and this photo was taken in Cranston, RI, about a half mile from the state prison .. #4114751

Steven E. Ray January 30, 2008

Great concept here Steve. I had to laugh at the title and your other thought of "hard bodies" might work too. Kinda like the visual Monty Python of Betterphoto :) #5416573

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 30, 2008

Thanks, Steven ... your comments are well appreciated ........... #5416639

Crystal L. Craig February 01, 2008

Wow Steve, this is wonderfully captured. Great use of buzz, fabulous depth ... truly one of those images that elicits more questions. Great work :) #5428702

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 01, 2008

thanks for stopping by my gallery today, Crystal .. and apparently you have some questions? You'll never get answers if you don't ask ... #5428832

Crystal L. Craig February 01, 2008

I'm waiting to find out the date range on those stones ... please follow up when you get the chance to return :) Hopefully, it's over a very long period of time? #5429219

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 01, 2008

Wait till it warms up and the snow melts ..... Thanks for your inquiry ... #5429500

David Pratt February 03, 2008

What a great title. Super composition Steve. #5436695

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 03, 2008

Thanks David ... I appreciate your kind thoughts ........... #5436727

Laura E. Swan February 10, 2008

I hate the title as much as I love it! This draws out our emotions and that's what matters!

I do believe a good title to a photo means almost as much as the image itself.

I'm enjoying your gallery, Hurk.

-Laura Swan #5474678

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 10, 2008

Super comment, Laura ... Thanks so much ... #5474904

Jim Baines March 08, 2008

A beautiful composition and effectes, Steve! I like the framing and the title!! Very nice! #5612667

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