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Foto-Friday: Snow Scenes

Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:21 AM EST
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By etva

1) Dreaming of Snow © 2012 by etva

2) Snow Fence © 2012 by etva

3) Snow-covered Holly © 2012 by etva

4) Snow Tear Drop © 2012 by etva

5) Snowed In © 2012 by etva

6) Snowberries I © 2012 by etva

7) Snowberries II © 2012 by etva

8) Alien Snow Circles © 2012 by etva

9) Silver Snow Trees © 2012 by etva

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etva

These images were taken last weekend; today is 65 degrees and we are currently experiencing a January thunderstorm. I'm so confused!!!!

  • 9 votes
Reply#1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:23 AM EST
gmross

Just remember etva, there's no such thing as "global warming", and you'll be fine. :-P

  • 6 votes
#1.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:14 PM EST
gmross

By the way, I love the "alien"picture I got a good laugh out of it. The trees really are pretty, though. :-)

  • 6 votes
#1.2 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:15 PM EST
etva

Thanks gmross. Maybe it's the aliens messing with the weather! :-)

  • 6 votes
#1.3 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:19 PM EST
Ben Josephs

We've had mild weather too. BTW, your tire tracks photograph sparked an idea for an art project that I think I should probably complete: an expose on the many peculiar uses of a surprisingly active school property.

  • 6 votes
#1.4 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:27 PM EST
etva

LOL, Ben! I can imagine lots of uses for school property, so I'm looking forward to seeing your project!

  • 4 votes
#1.5 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:29 PM EST
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Anna-90776

A picture is worth a thousand words; this sure explains our situation this winter. Lovely photos etva. The snow berries are just gorgeous and I particularly like the teardrop. We have flood warning here due to an onslaught of 1 inch of rain in 14 hours; Ohio is now over 80 inches of rain in a year! Wonder if that means dry summer ahead?

Sure hope your daffodils come back. They are as confused as we are! Beautiful post!

  • 7 votes
Reply#2 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:35 AM EST
etva

Thanks Anna! I'm glad you like the teardrop. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't clearer, but perhaps I can sharpen it in PSE. I'll get there - eventually - LOL!

Like you, I'm concerned about a dry summer. We've had many of them lately, with our rain coming at the strangest times. Makes our growing season very difficult to plan. I'm seeding early this year, basing my timing on the past few years, rather than what has always been the norm. *sigh*

  • 7 votes
#2.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:01 AM EST
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deepwater don

Great photos, all. Is there really a plant called snowberries? Looks like it might do well out here,like holly trees that grow wild. My favorite is Silver Snow Trees. Almost an Ansel Adams quality and look/feel to it. Very nice.

  • 5 votes
Reply#3 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:32 AM EST
etva

Thanks Don! They aren't really called snowberries, and I should know the name, because Vlad already told me the name, but I'm drawing a complete blank at the moment! LOL! I'll post the real name, if and when it comes to me:)

  • 5 votes
#3.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:42 AM EST
deepwater don

(:-)

  • 4 votes
#3.2 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:52 AM EST
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rottlady

I love the berry shots with the snow, great contrasts! But that tire track shot is my favorite, it makes me smile. (grins)

  • 7 votes
Reply#4 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:49 AM EST
deepwater don

rottlady.... stay safe down there. Looks like the weather in your area has been overly volitile this time of year. I worry about all Vine members when I see inclement weather in their areas. Especially the ones in 'blue'. Be well my friend! ((((rottlady))))

  • 7 votes
#4.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:56 AM EST
etva

Thanks Rottlady. Feel free to come visit and make your own tracks! LOL:)

And I agree with Don! Be safe, even when making tracks! *grins*

  • 7 votes
#4.2 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:13 AM EST
rottlady

Thank you both, it's just gray and dreary out there now. If Spring comes early like they are predicting who knows what'll happen. *frowns*

  • 7 votes
#4.3 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:24 PM EST
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Knotthaid

I havent seen so much as one snowflake this year. It's supposed to be 65 degrees today, and I'm a little disappointed. Nice shots of American Holly and Nandina berries.

  • 5 votes
Reply#5 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:05 AM EST
etva

Thanks Knotthaid! [etva renaming photos so as not to forget again!]

We already hit 65 in VA today, but it's supposed to drop back down to 50 in a few hours. What really amazes me, is how quickly the temps change. Lately I'm seeing a 10 degree difference in 15 minutes. Very strange!

  • 4 votes
#5.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:16 AM EST
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Vlad's dog

All very nice but the tree image is stunning. We have wet, heavy snow today. The kind of snow that blankets every surface. When you step in it though you leave a puddle of water. The ground is saturated but not frozen.

It's what we call "mushy" up here.

  • 7 votes
Reply#6 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:09 PM EST
etva

Thanks Vlad! We were mushy here too, but that has passed into thunderstorms and wind. My poor daffys are still trying to bloom!

  • 7 votes
#6.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:30 PM EST
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HollyKl

Beautiful, etva! Dreaming of the Snow is still one of may favorites; love the kitty's reflection in the window. I also love Snow Fence; very nice composition there. And great job capturing that lovely water drop in Snow Tear Drop. :)

  • 6 votes
Reply#7 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:37 PM EST
etva

Thanks Holly! Had to change the caption a bit to fit this article, but I wanted to include the kitty reflection. One of my favorites as well:)

  • 5 votes
#7.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:14 PM EST
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Shelby Davenport

Those are really nice. I particularly liked the one of the water drip.

  • 5 votes
Reply#8 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:56 PM EST
etva

Thanks Shelby! I was a bit annoyed that I coulding find one on a greener leaf, but I suppose I was being too picky:)

  • 3 votes
#8.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:15 PM EST
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Soovivers

Very nice photos et. The snow really brings out the best in things sometimes. Your kitty looks snug and happy. Poor daffodils though. I've noticed we have some bulbs starting to pop through the ground and it's a long time until Spring. I hope we don't all lost our plants with this odd weather.

  • 5 votes
Reply#9 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:16 PM EST
etva

Thanks Soovi! The good news is that Daffodils are pretty resilient, but sadly, they won't bloom again in March when they were supposed to bloom. I planted some new bulbs - deeper this time, so hopefully they'll take.

The strange weather is really having an effect on our magnolias. I think we're going to lose the Southern Magnolia entirely, which really makes me sad:(

  • 4 votes
#9.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:50 PM EST
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Master Link

Very nice photos etva, I really like the first, looks like one very content kitty.

The photos of the berries and daffodils all have such great color and contrast, very nice.

Thank you, Master Link

  • 4 votes
Reply#10 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:59 PM EST
etva

Thanks ML! I often have difficulties photographing red and yellow flowers, but the snow helped tone down the vibrancy, to a more pleasing level.

  • 3 votes
#10.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:13 PM EST
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Proud American-252641

Great series of photos, the berries are stunning!

No snow here we have had a extremely mild winter this year, thunderstorms and even a tornado this week here. :o(

  • 3 votes
Reply#11 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:07 PM EST
etva

Thanks PA! We've certainly been mild here as well, though still with the occasional white stuff. Thankfully, no tornados. [etva looks around to knock on wood]

  • 3 votes
#11.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:15 PM EST
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bore-head007

Pretty, pretty.

You have more white poop than I do.

  • 4 votes
Reply#12 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:24 PM EST
etva

LOL! Thanks BH. It's all gone now -- flushed with the rain:)

  • 2 votes
#12.1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:15 PM EST
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58rose

oh pretty shots, i like the red ones.

  • 4 votes
Reply#13 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:44 PM EST
etva

Thanks 58! The berries looked quite happy and festive in the snow. Sadly, the daffys did not...:)

  • 4 votes
#13.1 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:43 AM EST
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Dare To Hope

#6 and #9 are outstanding shots in color and composition!

  • 3 votes
Reply#14 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:17 AM EST
etva

Thanks Dare! There was quite a bit of ice on the trees, which made the snow sparkle. It was very beautiful.

  • 3 votes
#14.1 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:45 AM EST
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Lebowsky

Those are some really excellent pictures Etva and love the captions. Silver Snow Trees is awesome!

These also captured the confused season too didn't they? Thanks for sharing these :o)

  • 5 votes
Reply#15 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:06 AM EST
etva

Thanks Lebowsky. I can't change the weather, so I'll just photograph it! :-)

  • 4 votes
#15.1 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:13 AM EST
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Grisham

I love trees with powdery snow on them. It always reminds me of icing sugar. Great pictures, Etva.

  • 5 votes
Reply#16 - Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:05 PM EST
etva

Thanks Grish!

  • 4 votes
#16.1 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:09 AM EST
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tzia62

Amazing! These are all so great, it's impossible to pick a fave!

  • 6 votes
Reply#17 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:01 PM EST
etva

Thanks Tzia!

  • 4 votes
#17.1 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:14 PM EST
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Mrs D-1475814

Young lady you have presented the most lovely images for sure.... as always! The "Dreaming of Snow" is absolutely the best. I love it. :)

  • 6 votes
Reply#18 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:36 PM EST
etva

Thanks, Mrs. D!

  • 4 votes
#18.1 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:46 PM EST
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MoonCrow

Very nice etva. I especially like the snow circles. The composition space is filled to the edges ... makes a powerful design.

  • 6 votes
Reply#19 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:46 PM EST
Mrs D-1475814

Very nice to "see" you dear Moon! :)

  • 6 votes
#19.1 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:05 PM EST
MoonCrow

Very nice to be "seen" dear etva ;-)

  • 6 votes
#19.2 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:36 PM EST
etva

Thanks MoonCrow! I'm glad someone else liked that one besides me. It struck a chord - or something - LOL. So good to see you on the Vine! We've been missing you!

  • 5 votes
#19.3 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:47 PM EST
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gmross

etva, this is for you and your talent with the camara.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AToEzwZSfk

Enjoy. :-D

  • 5 votes
Reply#20 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:30 PM EST
etva

*grins* Thanks gmross!

  • 6 votes
#20.1 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:48 PM EST
gmross

Smiles and hugs.

  • 5 votes
#20.2 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:57 PM EST
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Jackie-2759125

1,3 and 6 struck me the most of this group etva. What a serene look on kitties face!

  • 5 votes
Reply#21 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:08 PM EST
etva

Thanks Jackie! The first picture, I called "Meditative Reflections" but I had to tweak the caption to make it fit with the snow theme - LOL:)

  • 4 votes
#21.1 - Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:06 PM EST
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Neetu M.

You are an amazing photographer, etva! Those pictures are all so beautiful.

  • 4 votes
Reply#22 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:09 AM EST
etva

Thanks Neetu! I've had some great instruction from my NVP friends on the Vine!

  • 3 votes
#22.1 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:57 PM EST
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Angela1586572

Your photography is pure & fresh. Lovely berries, i must say..beautiful & so natural.

  • 4 votes
Reply#23 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:39 AM EST
etva

Thanks Angela! I'm not entirely a purist -- that is, I do adjust many of my photos with the various programs available, but my style tends towards the natural, though maybe because I just don't have an eye for abastracts:)

  • 3 votes
#23.1 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:59 PM EST
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