Flash of Red 16 by olivetreeann

Flash of Red 16

I had been thinking about one subject I could study all week but after yesterday's tree shot, I knew I wouldn't able to go back and get another picture of the same trees, so, it's a same theme study rather than the same subject. Today's weather was off the wall! We woke to a slight covering of snow which was coated with a thin sheet of ice. About mid-morning the rain came in buckets!! We lost power for about 45 minutes as the wind was almost as strong as the rain. By mid-afternoon the rain had stopped and for a brief time we even had a little sun. But then the clouds returned and the breeze picked up again. The temperatures were moderate for most of the day, but now, well into the night, they're back to the seasonal norm. During the break in the afternoon I took some time to scout out a picture or two in the backyard. I was really intrigued by the reflections in the puddles left behind from the morning's deluge. Since the ground froze during our bitter cold days last week, most of it sat on top of the gravel for quite some time. I like how the stones which cover our backyard give the shot a natural texture. I played up the contrast for fun and to give it an ominous mood.
Great shot
February 17th, 2016  
I LOVE this so much, fav and I'd fav it again if I could.
February 17th, 2016  
Wow. Fav for this.
February 17th, 2016  
Fav!
February 17th, 2016  
Another easy fav, i really like the ominious mood you´ve created here
February 17th, 2016  
Wonderfully atmospheric shot Ann
February 17th, 2016  
Beautiful and very dramatic.
February 17th, 2016  
A moody shot, very neat, to my liking
February 17th, 2016  
Great reflection and texture.
February 17th, 2016  
Super shot.
February 17th, 2016  
very dramatic capture, and all this in a reflection. awesome processing
fav
February 17th, 2016  
This one fooled me. I thought at first glance it was trees being back lit from some source but after reading your commentary I see that it is a reflection in the water. Nicely done.
February 17th, 2016  
It has an eerie atmosphere. A great find and perfect for black and white.
February 17th, 2016  
Love this!
February 17th, 2016  
Wonderful!
February 17th, 2016  
I agree about the stones giving a natural texture, they really add another layer of interest to the shot.
February 17th, 2016  
It does have a terrific ominous mood about it! Well done! Somehow I missed that I was supposed to be shooting the same subject every day this week!
February 17th, 2016  
I love this. Fav.
February 18th, 2016  
@bkbinthecity @kandkids @altadc @sdutoit @susale @thistle @sangwann @digitalrn @wendyfrost @thresheg @ninaganci @pej @salza @homeschoolmom @kwind @dibzgreasley @grammyn @kategoring

Many many thanks to one and all! Wow- the PP and I thought it was just "a quick shot" to play around with! You're so supportive- it always makes my day.

And a special thanks to all of you who fav'd it!

@grammyn Not to worry Katy- you can shoot one thing or a number of things. It's always up to you. The assignments are merely guidelines. Everyone modifies them to suit their own needs.
February 18th, 2016  
@olivetreeann LOL! apparently I am modifying them to suit my forgetfulness!
February 18th, 2016  
This looks so beautiful and dramatic.
February 18th, 2016  
@grammyn That works for me too!
@skstein Thank you Sandy!
February 18th, 2016  
Spectacular...love it - fav
February 18th, 2016  
Great contrasts and silhouettes!
February 18th, 2016  
what a crazy day the weather created! This is a beautiful shot! love it in b&w!
February 18th, 2016  
@juleshoogstraanderson @dishaparekh176 @nicoleterheide
Thank you Jules and thanks for the fav!
Thank you Disha!
Thanks Nicole! I'm beginning to think that "bizarre" is the new norm here!
February 18th, 2016  
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