Stream at Sunset

While in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I experimented with long exposure with water!! I got two I like. Here is the other one: http://365project.org/darylo/didn-t-make-cut/2013-10-14. Just getting back and trying to resituate from sloooow pace to normal pace.

Here are the things I loved about being away. I had no wifi. I finished reading a book I've been inching through. I went horseback riding. I saw cows. I went to an apple orchard. I went to an arts festival. I browsed in country stores. I talked with my old southern twang again (and got teased by my kids because it only comes out when I'm around other southerners). I played with photography. I ate smores. I petted stray dogs. I saw a snake and did not tell the girls. I saw beautiful sunsets. I hiked on a trail to find a waterfall and did not find the waterfall. I hiked a trail anyway, and loved it. I realized that my daughters are not as outdoorsy as I am and I'm ok with that. I didn't want to come home, but I did. :)

[sue hunter]

How beautiful, your images. your trip, your self.

[katy]

Beautiful image, Daryl. It sounds as if you were able to relax and enjoy your time off to the maximum

[Cathy]

Like the contrast of the moving water with the fallen leaves on the rocks... and sound like a fabulous day! (Except for the snake)

[Hope D Jennings]

Lovely silky water!Your vacation sounds amazing!!Even the snake!

[Mark Prince]

Beautiful shot Daryl, love the colours in the water.

[Rachel]

Wonderful photo, the reflections and colours in the water are stunning. Sounds like you had a great time too!

[Jaydee]

thanks for d' follow....! following back =)

[Carole Imes]

Really cool exposure process to create this beautiful image. Your vacation sounded heavenly!!! I am the same when I am away....don't want to know nuttin' about computers, newspapers or TV, phones & the like. Give me the simple life to ENJOY to the utmost. Good girl!

[Taffy]

Welcome back -- it sounds like a wonderful respite! I know without wifi, I'd be reading a LOT more!! Thanks for your comments today. And re this photo -- congrats on the successful long exposure! Looks great and the lighting is terrific.

[Al Bailey]

Gorgeous shot :)

[Lisa Poland]

Very cool shot. Love the colors under the water. Beautiful place those Blue Ridge Mountains. I'm feeling the itch to head south myself. What little bit remains of my WV accent sure sticks out up here in NH! LOL!

[Lisa Stein]

Well done on the long exposure! It is a great result!

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Wonderful job:) Great description

[SquamLoon]

I really really like the almost-abstract feel of this. Fav.

[Amrita]

Fav dear Darly! And love your thoughts... and relate to them... and so happy you got time to do the things you love and more "being you" time , which scores more than "me time". :-)

[Jodi Nichols]

This is a fav for me. It's mesmerizing.
Thanks for the follow. I'm so glad to be following you now too. I love your photos, and I'm certain it'll be enjoyable to come to know you through your posts!