Inspiring Photo: Fresh for the Holidays #9581962

Fresh for the Holidays

Uploaded: December 21, 2009 02:05:58

Description

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Our neighbors' home, freshly painted, blanketed, and brilliant in the post-storm sun!
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Although Philadelphia was covered by 23 inches of snow yesterday, we were luckier in Yardley, with only about 12.
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Shot Raw, Manual Settings.
F11, 1/320s, ISO:100, 42mm(equiv)
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Applied mild doses of TOPAZ Detail and Adjust.
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Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Barbara Waldoch December 21, 2009

Wish I was there in all that snow (without the cold though) :-)
Beautifully captured, Michelle! #1218188

Carolyn M. Fletcher December 21, 2009

Beautiful, Michelle. They say we might get a little snow for Christmas, but I'll believe it when I see it. #8236588

Tammy M. Anderson December 21, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous, Michelle. #8236599

Gord MacEachern December 21, 2009

Tammys right on Michelle, FANTASTIC winter image!!!!! #8236619

Usman M. Bajwa December 21, 2009

Wonderful composition and treatment, Michelle. FAVED!

UB. #8236631

Douglas Pignet December 21, 2009

Very nice winter capture, I do like the fresh snow look. #8236636

Anne M. Young December 21, 2009

Michelle - this is picture perfect! You have a winner here. I bet the neighbors will love a copy! #8236644

Patricia Seidler December 21, 2009

Beautiful winter image Michelle. Looks like a postcard. #8236653

Jeff Robinson December 21, 2009

This is Stunning Michelle - Great capture and perfect treatment!! Jeff #8236677

Howard B. Cheek December 21, 2009

What a pleasing winter scene Michelle!
Love the topaz effect, just wonderful :)
Merry Christmas! #8236728

Alan L. Borror December 21, 2009

Gorgeous winter scene, Michelle! I am jealous! We got about two inches: must be because its southern Maine. #8236767

Agnes Fegan December 21, 2009

Picture perfect winter scene ... love it! #8236836

Val Feldman December 21, 2009

Stunning..the only word for it!! Anne is right - I have no doubt you have a winner here, Michelle. Perfect, impeccable work! I think my jaw is STILL hanging open! :) Fav'd for me, too... (Happy Holidays to you and yours, Michelle and all the best that 2010 can offer...and a tad more wouldn't hurt, either!) #8236890

Jim Huffield December 21, 2009

WOW!!! Michelle this is very beautiful indeed. Jim #8236894

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 21, 2009

Oh, Michelle! Beautifully captured! Postcard perfect! #8236915

Bill Houghton December 21, 2009

Michelle, this is an outstanding image. Great capture. This would make a great card. Thanks for your comment on my 'Swamp Heron' photo. I sincerely appreciate it. Have a great day, Bill #8236931

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 21, 2009

What a beautiful image,Michelle! Love the composition and treatment!! #8236985

Bonnie Gearhart December 21, 2009

Postcard Picture Perfect! I bet they love it! #8237022

Jack Ryan December 21, 2009

Well composed with excellent detail and color...a wonderful photo...very well done. #8237062

Ron McEwan December 21, 2009

I like this Mechelle, it should be on a Christmas card. Excellent work for sure. I have never shot raw. I may have to try that to see if we are compatible. #8237094

Lynn M. Whitt December 21, 2009

Beautiful image, we are covered in snow here... #8237229

Margaret R. Barry December 21, 2009

Beautiful, Michelle. Your treatment is perfect! #8237300

Mitch Spence December 21, 2009

That's beautiful, Michelle. I love the play of shadows across the snow. I envy you the snow and its beauty, although I'm happy not to have to slog around in it trying to get somewhere. #8237482

Tiia Vissak December 21, 2009

a wonderful image! #8237622

Kerry Hill December 21, 2009

Absolutely beautiful Michelle, I agree with Ron, it would make a gorgeous christmas card, well done!! #8237629

Hal Bambrick December 21, 2009

Just Awesome Michelle,Very WELL Done!!!. #8237798

Mike Clime December 21, 2009

This is postcard perfect! You should try and sell it to your neighbor! LOL #8237799

Monnie Ryan December 21, 2009

Sure is a gorgeous home, and the snow makes it a really special shot. Beautiful, Michelle! #8237871

Karen Engelbreth December 21, 2009

Beautiful winter image, Michelle... #8238053

Kathy Coombs December 21, 2009

Beautiful..I miss snow! A perfect gift for your neighbors would be cards or stationary of this shot! #8238132

Joao Martinho December 21, 2009

This is impressive, Michelle. The light captured is unique and the composition is a great tribute to the season! #8238143

Jim Baines December 21, 2009

This same house caught my eye about a couple years ago .. each time you seem to paint it even better! #8238211

David Phalen December 21, 2009

Fabulous light, tones and clarity in a spectacular winter image!! Very well done Michelle!! #8238487

Brett Dolsen December 22, 2009

Wonderfull perfectly captured seasonal capture Michelle!!Merry Christmas and hoping 2010 turns out a great year for you.Brett #8238768

Summer A. Kozisek December 22, 2009

Beautiful winter image with great clarity Michelle!! #8238792

Dick W. Wyatt December 22, 2009

Great winter picture ! #8238800

Paul E. Earl December 22, 2009

Wonderful winter scene, Michelle!! #8238875

Deb Koskovich December 22, 2009

Wow, this belongs in a frame, my friend! #8238953

Tommy E. Burgess December 22, 2009

Absolutely beautiful capture Michelle!! Love the beautiful colors, and the crisp topaz really makes the details pop out nicely! Blue skies always look fantastic when theres snow on the ground. Beautiful work my friend!! #8239042

Sharon F. Morris December 22, 2009

Beautiful scene Michelle would make a beautiful Christmas Card.
Merry Christmas #8239295

Marty Straub December 22, 2009

Very well composed with warmly intgeresting light, Michelle. #8239808

Kaye Burazin December 22, 2009

Looks cozy and welcoming. Very charming #8240642

Renata Gusciora December 23, 2009

Gorgeous winter image with fabulous lighting and details,Michelle! #8241188

Linda A. Braddock December 23, 2009

Michelle, This is Gorgeous! Looks like a winner to me! #8241872

AEK December 23, 2009

as usual, picture perfect. a wonderful image with just the perfect amount of very subtle post processing which turns it into a piece of fine-art photography. a real gem, michelle. -a. #8241913

Phyllis H. Burchett December 27, 2009

Fantastic winter scene, great processing too! #8249677

Marilyn K. Lincecum December 27, 2009

Beautiful in every respect. Fantatic lighting, colors, detail and clarity. #8250102

Janice Mezzacappa December 28, 2009

Wow Michelle just gorgeous you really captured every aspect of your friend's home and turned into a work of art!! I am sure they would love to frame and hang in their home! Stay safe and warm with all that snow!! Yummy hot chocolate :) #8251480

Emile Abbott December 28, 2009

Nice lighting and composition Michelle. #8251644

Laura E. Swan January 01, 2010

Absolutely beautiful! This looks just like a greeting card! :)

!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR MICHELLE !!!

-Laura #8262530

Susan Weisensel January 02, 2010

Gorgeous Michelle. #8264101

Toni Riggs January 03, 2010

Beautiful winter image! #8265641

Jean Lechleiter January 16, 2010

Wonderful winter image, Michelle! Congrats. on the EP! #8302819

Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 18, 2010

Beautiful image, Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist! #8306348

Stefania Barbier January 18, 2010

congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #8306378

Nancyj E. Hovey January 18, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST!!!

#8306555

Daniella Puente January 18, 2010

Congratulations! :)) Is a superb photo Michelle... #8306606

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 18, 2010

WTG, Michelle! Congratulations! #8306740

Amy M. Wilson January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #8306859

Bonnie C. Lackey January 18, 2010

I'm so glad to see this as a finalist! #8306962

Carolyn Morgan January 18, 2010

Adding my congratulations! #8306964

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 18, 2010

WOW
Congrats, Best of luck in the next round :) #8307248

Carol L. Fowler January 18, 2010

Congrats! WTG! #8307354

Ellen Hodges January 18, 2010

Congrats on a gorgeous finalist, Michelle! Best luck!!! #8308140

Joannie Bertucci January 18, 2010

Stunning image Michelle and congratulations on your well deserved Finalist! I'd love to live in your neighborhood! :-) #8308244

Deborah C. Lewinson January 18, 2010

Congratulations, Michelle, on this gorgeous finalist!

Debby #8308247

Carol Eade January 18, 2010

Gorgeous Finalist, Michelle...congratulations! #8308349

Debra R. Harder January 18, 2010

Beautiful image, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your fabulous finalist!! Deb #8308392

Val Feldman January 18, 2010

Happy to see this one with a Finalist badge attached, Michelle! A beautiful and well-deserved Finalist.... Best of luck in the upcoming rounds! ~Val #8308536

Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010

Fantastic job, Michelle -- congratulations!! #8308811

Renee Doyle January 18, 2010

Big congratulations on this excellent finalist Michelle!! #8308831

Lorna Shutter January 18, 2010

Oh my goodness!!! This is so incredibly beautiful, Michelle!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! ... and Good luck in the next round!!! :)

#8308919

Linda D. Lester January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #8309048

Patti Coblentz January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle...this is truly beautiful!!
Patti #8309140

Laura E. Swan January 18, 2010

So wonderful Michelle!!!

This one surely could go one to be that greeting card I saw it to be earlier!

SO HAPPY FOR YOU!

-Laura :D #8309469

Phyllis H. Burchett January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist Michelle! #8309581

Ann Coates January 18, 2010

I must have missed this one somewhere along the way. I can see why the Judges liked it. It's stunning. Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle. #8309608

Carrie M. Groseclose January 18, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Michelle on your gorgeous Finalist! #8309754

Ryan Murphy January 18, 2010

stunning...congrats Michelle! #8309789

Bojan Bencic January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #8309931

Lynne Morris January 18, 2010

Wow this is beautiful Michelle and Huge Congratulations on your finalist. #8309975

Joao Martinho January 19, 2010

My congratulations on this finalist and hope for the next round, Michelle! #8310234

Beverley Scott January 19, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Michelle! #8310313

Usman M. Bajwa January 19, 2010

Beautiful. CONGRATZ, Michelle.

UB. #8310618

Brett Dolsen January 19, 2010

Congratulations Michelle and hope you are aware of your great finalist!! #8310625

Tammy M. Anderson January 19, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Michelle. I think we will see it one more time. #8310700

Danny B. Head January 19, 2010

Congratulation on your finalist. Great image! #8310788

Aimee S. McMaster January 19, 2010

....Congratulations on this Wonderful Finalist Michelle... #8310890

Renata Gusciora January 19, 2010

Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #8310961

Jessica Jenney January 19, 2010

Congratulations, Michelle on your beautiful finalist! #8311075

Karen Celella January 19, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #8311108

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 19, 2010

An AWESOME image Michelle! Congratulations! #8311821

Gail Vitikacs January 19, 2010

Bet they would love a copy of this beautiful image! Congrats! #8311992

Eivor Kuchta January 19, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8312389

Patrick Rouzes January 19, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalllist, Michelle! WTG , my friend! #8312659

Marijana Fajgl January 20, 2010

Big congratulations, Michelle! Fantastic image! #8316264

Alex T. Mizuno January 23, 2010

Beautiful work Michelle! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #8325121

Toni A. Martin February 28, 2010

Wow. Grading on a curve for those clouds, I say excellent. You are Master of skies. #8422166

Usman M. Bajwa October 03, 2010

This deserves another chance for sure, Michelle. Good luck!

UB. #8945392

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