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The Long Awaited Cloud

© Carolyn M. Fletcher

The Long Awaited Cloud

Uploaded: February 21, 2011 02:42:01

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I think I mentioned this before, but when I first moved here, I shot a similar picture with my old junky film camera and I always wished for a cloud like that so I could redo it. After almost 17 years, I finally got it.

Comments

Alan L. Borror February 21, 2011

Worth the wait, Carolyn! A favorite. #1354904

Jack Gaskin February 21, 2011

Guess thats why patience is considered a virtue.

Beautiful

Happy Shooting
Jack #9252600

Kate Jackson February 21, 2011

WOW you finally nailed it! #9252607

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 21, 2011

Like Jack said all those years of waiting and practice its perfect. #9252608

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 21, 2011

Outstanding - Very Beautifully captured Carolyn! Well worth the wait! Jeff #9252676

Douglas Pignet February 21, 2011

lovely capture #9252704

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 21, 2011

What a great capture of this very dramatic sky Carolyn. Beautiful. #9252803

Ron McEwan February 21, 2011

This is superb Carolyn, could not ask for a better shot. Bet we see this one again. Well done for sure. #9252882

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 21, 2011

Absolutely gorgeous, Carolyn! Bet you were excited!! #9252897

Mary Timman February 21, 2011

Oh so pretty! Fabulous sky and love the composition with the tree trunk! #9252902

John Benway February 21, 2011

Oh wow Carolyn, this is really beautiful, love the colors and peaceful mood to this beautiful scene. Excellent work in every way.
John #9252907

Marilyn Cornwell February 21, 2011

Well, it's fabulous! This is a wonderful image! #9252980

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 21, 2011

I guess I should mention, that the stump is underwater about half the time, so if I did get a good cloud, the stump wasn't visible. #9253032

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe February 21, 2011

Looks like you had the "perfect storm" for your photo! Just beautiful! #9253138

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 21, 2011

What's 17 Years among Friends??

Outstanding Fletch!!! #9253161

Gord MacEachern February 21, 2011

Glad you waited , there are not many patient people left any more lol...
Stunning! #9253279

Robert R. Goodman February 21, 2011

Hi Carolyn.That is amazing color.Beautiful capture,those old film were hard to work with!!!!! #9253418

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 21, 2011

Patience is a virtue Carolyn, it paid off! Gorgeous #9253629

Millie A. Talarico level-classic February 21, 2011

Awesome view, Carolyn! I think I had a few junky old film cameras, also!! #9253635

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 21, 2011

Wow, 17 years! Well it was worth the wait and it's a beauty, Carolyn! #9253743

Barbara Waldoch February 22, 2011

Stunning, Carolyn! #9254643

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 22, 2011

Capturing this sky, Carolyn, is well worth the wait. Absolutely stunning... and straight into my faves. #9255213

Aimee S. McMaster February 22, 2011

...amazingly beautiful Carolyn!! #9255539

Cathy Barrows February 22, 2011

gorgeous and a cloud worth the wait #9256221

Susan Weisensel February 22, 2011

Well worth the wait, I must say this is stunning. #9256751

Sharon Day February 23, 2011

Everytime I see one of your sunset shots I just think "lucky dog!" They are all so gorgeous!! I only get to see a very small portion of sky where I live. Too many trees and hills. #9258268

Debra R. Harder February 24, 2011

This was definitely worth the wait, Carolyn!! Absolutely STUNNING!! Deb #9259665

Ellen Devenny level-classic March 20, 2011

Congratulations!!! Good luck in the next round! #9301526

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 20, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Mary Timman March 20, 2011

Huge Congratulations on this beauty! Good Luck on the next round! #9301767

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 20, 2011

WOWZA!

Congrats on this super finalist Carolyn!

jo ann c. #9302266

Freddy Bland March 20, 2011

An awesome capture and finalist, Carolyn! Congratulations!! #9302284

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 20, 2011

Wow, Carolyn, well worth waiting for the repeat performance!
Awesome finalist!
Debby #9302410

Cecil Whitt March 20, 2011

Congrats on this image, C. #9303294

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 20, 2011

Beautiful light and scene. CONGRATZ on a well deserved Finalist award, Carolyn.

UB. #9303330

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Carolyn! #9303536

Renee Doyle March 21, 2011

So glad to see this beauty again Carolyn!! Congratulations!! #9303645

Marilyn Cornwell March 21, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Carolyn!! #9303889

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congrats on your Finalist Carolyn!! #9303942

Aimee S. McMaster March 21, 2011

...congratulations on your beautiful finalist Carolyn.... #9304024

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 21, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS, Carolyn! #9304197

Carol Eade level-addict March 21, 2011

Beautiful finalist, Carolyn, congrats! #9304356

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 21, 2011

Congrats Carolyn on this beautiful finalist. #9304560

Debra R. Harder March 21, 2011

This is so amazing, Carolyn!! The lighting is absolutely magnificent. Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist! Deb #9305201

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Carolyn on your wonderful and well deserved finalist! Beautiful!! #9305636

Merna L. Nobile March 21, 2011

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna #9305710

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Carolyn! #9306018

Karen Celella March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your superb finalist, Carolyn! Thrilled that you finally captured your long awaited cloud. #9306045

Mary Alston March 21, 2011

Amazing cloud and a great story to go with it!Congratulations!
#9306717

Angie M. Davis March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your Finalist! This is stunning!!! #9306965

Rona L. Schwarz March 21, 2011

Well, it was certainly worth the wait, Carolyn - this is spectacular! CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9307473

Jeana Clark March 22, 2011


Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Carolyn!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #9309073

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 03, 2011

Gorgeous Carolyn..Congratulations on a well deserved finalist !! #9333119

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