Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Just A Stump

Nothing special, just a stump. We were out for a drive and I was trying to take some pictures of some swans that would not swim where I wanted them to... darn birds (are swan birds?) any who... I took a picture of a stump. You will get to see my uncooperative swan shots here in the next few days.

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22 comments:

  1. MargaretJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Too bad the swans wouldn't cooperate, but it's still a nice shot!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Love it! What a great shot! Looks like you got snow like we did today!
    Cari

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  3. Mom2DrewJanuary 14, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    The vignette/burning around the edges really allows that stump to stand out amid all the other stuff. nice job.

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  4. ~Jenn H~January 14, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I love the somber, silent feel of this. I bet it'd rock in b/w, too.

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  5. SharonJanuary 14, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Nice contrasts with the texture of the bark and the smooth snow and the dark and lights.

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  6. CindyTykieJanuary 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Great winter shot you captured. Sorry the swans were not cooperating

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  7. Amy B.January 14, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Love this photo! I guess the swans are like my toddler...never doing what I want him to.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I like it allot. TFS

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  9. patJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Love the blue in the background. It really makes the snow crisper.

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  10. JessJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Aww, too bad about the swans! But I really like this shot, it really appeals to me for some reason, I just can't put my finger on why. It is so crisp and I can almost smell the snow! :)

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  11. pakostaJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    well i just LOVE the stump shot! it's really COOL!
    tara

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  12. KellyJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    very nice shot.. Great framing of the stump with the trees

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  13. ChellJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Love how the stump looks like it has a spolight on it!!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Nice photo! I love how the stump stands out!

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  15. Lilly Bella PhotographyJanuary 14, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    That's one awesome shot of a stump though :)

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  16. Angela2932January 14, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Great contrast, detail, and processing in this! But aren't the lakes frozen? Where would they swim?

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  17. Lauren HartmanJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    LOL about the uncooperative swans. You sure made lemonade out of lemons though, lovely shot!

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  18. JodieJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Wow these look wonderful. you have a fantastic blog with great photos.

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  19. RedsJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    Love the colors and light in this shot! Looks like a cold buut beautiful day!

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  20. BeckyJanuary 15, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    I like all the shadows. The "are swans birds?" cracked me up. :-D

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  21. MandyJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    I really love all of the branches coming in from the side. It gives the photo a really neat feeling to it.

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  22. MichelleJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    So swans are just as bad subjects as my kids? Good to know...

    And that stump belongs in a frame.

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