In the wintertime, in the snow country, citrus fruit was so rare, and if you got one, it was better than ambrosia.
~James Earl Jones
I came across this quote tonight and thought it was fitting for the cold snap we are in. Living in the north east I am used to it. I feel for the people who live in the citrus growing states on the east coast. The damage both environmental and economical to the farmers will take a long time to recover.
The image I thought fit into the arc and cold category. I applied the dry brush filter and a frame. Now I need to get out and get some more shots to work on for the coming week.
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#1 by Julie McLeod on January 8, 2010 - 8:37 pm
Al, I love the arc and think you were very clever to shoot this on an angle (or crop it that way).
#2 by Tammy McChesney on January 8, 2010 - 8:55 pm
Now this is outstanding, love the arch and the way the thick snow frames the top – the details are great, Al, really nice eye for seeing this!
#3 by Bobbie on January 8, 2010 - 9:35 pm
The delicate bristles on the grass at the bottome are a good counterweight to the thick blanket of snow on top.
#4 by boomer3297 on January 8, 2010 - 9:47 pm
Fits the theme’s perfectly, it does seem to have a blueish color cast to it too, done deliberately?
#5 by dorispac on January 8, 2010 - 9:53 pm
Wow, what a capture, Al. This is my kind of photo. I love the depth of snow on the beards. How light and fluffy it must be to stack up like that.
Here in central California the farmers often use wind machines to help circulate air when the air gets below freezing.
Great photo and would make an awesome enlargement.
#6 by jenslanghans on January 8, 2010 - 10:06 pm
That is one of the coolest Arcs I`ve seen. Great capture Al.
#7 by tterlyn on January 8, 2010 - 10:25 pm
Wow! That is Awesome! I would definitely blow that up. Great Job.
#8 by danudin on January 8, 2010 - 11:02 pm
Is it your normal practice to hibernate around now Bruno?
#9 by Ellen on January 8, 2010 - 11:39 pm
Nicely composed, a perfect arc of what must be a strong grass to bend and not flatten.
#10 by D. S. Fisher on January 9, 2010 - 10:40 am
Very nice arc! wonderful composition. I’m afraid it’s not only the citrus but our poor manatees, turtles and other a bunch of other animals are in real trouble here in Florida.
#11 by dspec01 on January 9, 2010 - 10:43 am
What an interesting image. I love how you were able to catch the grass bent over with the snow lightly resting on it. Nice shot and a great capture of two themes!
#12 by Clara Williams on January 9, 2010 - 2:25 pm
An excellent shot. A good eye and a great capture.
#13 by Barb on January 12, 2010 - 2:56 pm
Love your take on your photos so far. Great job.
#14 by Penny on January 13, 2010 - 7:35 pm
What a great shot for the theme. I love the depth of snow on the delicate plant.
#15 by Edmund on January 13, 2010 - 9:47 pm
Realy nice shot. Did you shoot this shot on the angle on which it is? I think it would also work on the straight horizon.
#16 by Sue on January 15, 2010 - 2:40 am
Love the snow on the top and the texture underneath..beautiful shot!!!
#17 by Catharine on January 16, 2010 - 2:24 pm
this is absolutely fantastic. sharp and clear and with a sense of perfect balance.
#18 by Karen S. (klsbear) on January 21, 2010 - 10:40 pm
Fantastic capture – my favorite shots are those that are so clear as to what the theme is, no guessing here!
#19 by rinnysphotos on January 26, 2010 - 11:38 pm
This is a lovely shot. I dont get snow here so it is extra special. You have a great eye.
#20 by Christina, Sweden on January 27, 2010 - 3:13 am
great shot for the theme!
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