The Fallen by digitalrn

The Fallen

This morning it was a bit on the cool side, 54' to be exact, but we decided to bundle up and do a little fishing. The Grand-daughter was here for the weekend my Son, Grand-daughter and I packed up the gear and hit the road. We were out about an hour, and it began to rain. So much for a day of fishing. Initially we thought it was going to be a quick passing shower, but it was persistent, and seemed to be getting a bit heavier, so we decided it was best to call it a morning. Shortly after we were all packed up, the rain picked up some more, so we were glad we packed up when we did. Kassidy caught a sunfish and a crayfish. The rest of us, nothing. I tried to convince Kassidy that her crayfish was actually a mini lobster, and that perhaps Grandma would appreciate a mini lobster dinner. She didn't buy it. I can't pull the wool over her eyes like I used to. Next to where we were sitting was this big old tree that had fallen into the water. By the looks of it, it had been there for quite some time. I thought it would make a nice photo so I grabbed a few quick shots. After playing with several textures, I decided on this one. The photo is B/W, but the texture I chose actaully added a bit of green to the bottom, and it looks like it belongs in the photo. Hope you are all having a great Saturday.
lovely atmospheric shot
September 17th, 2011  
WoW Rick this is superb. Great processing and the end result is stunning... a fav for me!
September 17th, 2011  
Really cool edits, Rick! Looks like we had similar ideas recently--love this!
September 17th, 2011  
Very cool shot
September 18th, 2011  
Great Shot Rick! Love it! a fav
September 18th, 2011  
Fantastic shot and editing! Loving those textures and shadows. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family
September 18th, 2011  
Ooooh. Love this. **WISH** I was on the cool side of the country!!
September 18th, 2011  
Nice photo and editing. Glad you enjoyed the day with family.
September 18th, 2011  
At first I thought the texture was a reflection of clouds in the sky. It adds a really nice mood to the picture. Great addition to a really nice photo. Enjoy your time with your son and granddaughter!
September 18th, 2011  
Great effects with this picture. It sounds like you had an enjoyable time in spite of the rain.
September 18th, 2011  
Beautiful pic!
September 18th, 2011  
Gorgeous!
September 18th, 2011  
This is a beautiful photo, I have not had time to read..just in. I will get caught up tomorrow.
September 18th, 2011  
Love the title and the photo...phenomenal contrast.
September 18th, 2011  
Sometimes the editing is as much fun as findig something to photograph! Well, even though the fishing trip was cut short, you still got in some family time and that counts for a LOT!
September 18th, 2011  
what a great shot and family time.
September 18th, 2011  
amazing - fantastic - love the process - how great is - fav
September 18th, 2011  
Interesting image with the shadow. I can see it's a good piece to texturize. Sounds as though you're having a good weekend already!
September 18th, 2011  
Love this, trees have such character. You captured this ones very well.
September 18th, 2011  
Love this photo and the processing :-)
September 18th, 2011  
so calm image ...
very nice ... =)
September 18th, 2011  
Really creative shot. How fun to be spending time with your
Son and granddaughter. Enjoy the weekend.
September 18th, 2011  
such a very nice image... nicely captured and edited, rick....
September 18th, 2011  
Nice processing!
September 18th, 2011  
Beautiful shot and great processing.
September 18th, 2011  
Really nice pic - the texture is perfect for it.
September 18th, 2011  
Nice contrast.
September 18th, 2011  
I love the light and shadows.
September 18th, 2011  
Neat shot! Love the texture :)
September 18th, 2011  
Nicely done!
September 18th, 2011  
Lovely photo! So glad you had the time together. Maybe next time you can talk Kassidy & Grandma into some Crawfish Étouffée. :-)
September 18th, 2011  
great processing
September 18th, 2011  
Really creepy old tree! Good processing though.
September 18th, 2011  
I like the effect of the processing, and the shadows
September 18th, 2011  
Nice shot!
September 18th, 2011  
I don't think it's creepy at all! I think it's gorgeous. I love fallen trees and the reflections here are stunning. Sorry your fishing trip got rained out and even sorrier you can't pull the wool over Kassidy's eyes. It's fun to see them grow, but also a bit nostalgic for their littler selves.
September 19th, 2011  
wonderful shot! Love it! And, in spite of the rain, sounds like a wonderful fishing trip: time together!
September 19th, 2011  
Rick this is really nice... love the reflection on the water... the mood/tone is, as always, very powerful... excellent shot!
September 19th, 2011  
Love this shot. Nicely done.
September 19th, 2011  
Wonderful processing! A little scarey looking but cool looking...."it was a dark and dreary night..."
September 19th, 2011  
like this :)
September 19th, 2011  
Gorgeous!
September 19th, 2011  
interesting shot - good texture!
September 20th, 2011  
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The reflection takes this from a B&W photo that I love dearly..(you know me and B&W) to a B&W photo that could be published and that I love dearly. WHOA.
September 20th, 2011  
Nice one! You've really captured the mood. :)
September 20th, 2011  
love this shot
September 23rd, 2011  
Great in B & W Rick and love the editing.
September 24th, 2011  
Gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic! This is a fave!
September 24th, 2011  
Nice capture. :)
September 25th, 2011  
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