Winter Begins.......

Today is our Winter Soltice; the official First Day of Winter (even though we've already had "the mother of all storms" back in Oct.)
(I tried my hand at HDR with this one, and rather like the effect.)

[Joseph Leotta]

good job

[Leslie Manna]

@jml0306 Oh thanks ever so much Joseph..........I also thank you for the IDEA to try it! :-D After seeing your gorgeous Christmas card, I thought, why not give it a try. I am pretty pleased :-D Be well, Les

[Margaret Tryon]

Les....this is just gorgeous. You did a wonderful job with the HDR
I hope all is well with you. :-)

[Mike Warren]

Nice shot. Like the POV.

[Susan Riley]

Lovely pov and great shot!

[Nicole Campbell]

The HDR worked really well Les, I really like this. Nic x

[Menarose]

I adore the white and blue contrast.

[Princess Fairlane]

Wow! This is beautiful! love the contrast and POV!

[Amy]

Gorgeous. Fav.

[Leslie Manna]

@maggie2 Hi there Maggie! Thanks for your terrific comment; they always give me a lift. Well, I guess there's something to be said for HDR; I like this better than the original photo. :-D My hand is coming along Sooooo slowly, but it IS coming along. Take good care, Les xx

[Leslie Manna]

@amyjriker Hallooooo Amy! Thanks for checking out my work, and a Fav - WOW! Much appreciated..........Be very well, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@mwarren365 @susan82 @nicolecampbell @princesicita Hey, thanks every one for appreciating my photo; I might try HDR again with the right kind of photograph. Everyone be very well, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@titam Hi there, and thanks for checking in on me. :-D The blue and white is pleasing to me also; I think HDR was a good choice for this one. Now I have another Christmas card :-D Be very well, Les

[Ulpi]

Very beautiful Leslie! Fav for me and congrats on the pp

[Leslie Manna]

Holiday Greetings from Connecticut!! Thank you soooo much for taking the time to stop and leave a comment; a new face is always exciting. :D
I am in your debt, because If not for your generous comment, I would never have known I made the PP!! THE most awesome Christmas gift!
II am thrilled and proud, and well, positively giddy at a sort of dream come true (but I DID miss seeing it on the PP, rats!) And it's all thanks to you! BIG :-D Thanks for the Fav too! Best wishes, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@jml0306 @maggie2 @mwarren365 @susan82 @nicolecampbell @titam @princesicita @amyjriker My Irish granny used to say; "If it's true, girl, then t'ain't braggin'" Well I am still soaring because this photo made the PP!! I'm famous LOL If it wasn't for a mention from a new viewer to my work, (my new pal Ulpi) i wouldn't have known. Next stop: Top 20! Everyone take care, Les x