Winter Wood

"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation."
-Paul Theroux

An appropriate quote for today as I am having some surgery tomorrow.I will be just fine but would appreciate some positive vibes!It may be a good omen that one of my images made it into the five finals of the 365 Seasons theme.:)
http://365project.org/mzzhope/365/2014-12-17
http://365project.org/blog/theme-vote-season

[Nicole Campbell]

This is so beautiful Hope, fav

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Graham Thresher]

A brilliant capture.

[Debbie]

Love this - fav

[Elfur]

So beautiful! FAv

[virtualbrownie]

Such a beautiful scene - hope all goes well for you

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

Your wood pictures are so beautiful! Sending lots of positive vibes to you!!

[Catherine Pace]

And this! Hope all goes well for you.

[Paula McLaughlin]

Perfection in snow photography! This is wonderful and gorgeous--(sending positive thoughts and prayers to you).

[Paula McLaughlin]

Oh, and it's a fav for me!

[kjbadger]

Magical! Fav!

[Jan K]

Beautiful snow image!

[HEW]

wonderful

[Corinne]

very nice

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Beautiful -- fav, Hope. I hope surgery goes well and doesn't keep you away from your camera! I'm sure many of us are thinking of you.

[mikeharris]

Great shot, love the snowfall.

[Celi]

here's to a successful surgery! sending all the positive vibes i can muster. fav photo.

[Donna]

I love this, saw it on the trending page. Sending you some good vibes for tomorrow.

[Paula W]

Like a beautiful Christmas card Hope. Sending positive vibes for tomorrow Hope, will be thinking of you.

[Mike]

Best of luck and beautiful photo. May you have a speedy recovery

[Pam Knowler]

A beautiful image Hope! Sending you lots of positive vibes for tomorrow. I hope you soon feel better and will be able to get out with your camera!

[Taffy]

Gorgeous!

[elkehochban]

Gorgeous! Good vibes to you.

[Anita Russell]

Lovely

[Ethel]

⭐Vibes from Oz ⭐

[Ethel]

Fav, too

[Sue Wilde]

This reminds me of a fairy tale wood

[Margaret Brown]

I love this, it's so magical. Good vibes are sent your way for tomorrow a fav and a follow if I may:))

[Daisy Miller]

Gorgeous capture. A fav. Sending you positive vibes.

[Lee-Anne]

This is beautiful!!

[Linda Godwin]

Beautiful and magical image. Being Positive will make things go well!

[Milanie]

Beautiful - just like your eye sees it but rarely can I get my camera to show it. Love the lighting and soft feeling. Happy thoughts tomorrow.

[katy]

FAV Congratulations!

I thought the surgery was next week?

[Paul J]

I like this a lot, Hope. Very nice.

[Hope D Jennings]

@grammyn got it moved up from the 13th Katy!Glad to get it over!

[katy]

@mzzhope 'yay! the waiting is the hardest part!

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

This is a stunning, wintery shot. My best healing thoughts are coming your way. FAV

[Susan]

and this one! Beautiful, evokes stillness and quiet.

[Gena Pegg]

Magical Hope!! Just stunning! FAV

[Kathy]

Lovely photo. A Fav for me. Sending loving, healing and comforting thoughts and prayers your way.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Very nice!

[Nancy]

amazing Hope fav

[*lynn]

fav

[Kane Arlow]

Beautiful image. It really coveys the feeling of a cold winter.

[Trinda Love]

Cool snowflakes

[Robyn]

Wow, magical. Fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Sending good vibes for your surgery today. Lovely shot too. I want some snow!

[Jan Rose]

This is beautiful, fav.... hope you are ok.

[Andrea]

Sending you happiness, peace and calm as you head to surgery...🙏

[Francoise]

beautiful and inspiring. All the best!

[Jill Hempsall]

That is just so beautiful. A perfect depiction of snow and winter - look at the size of those snowflakes. Hope everything goes well with your surgery and that you are soon on the road to recovery. And congrats on PP.

[Tremerryn]

Such a beautiful and magical scene. Sending you lots of good and healthy vibes. Congratulations on your masterpieces, very well deserved.

[Sue Jenkin]

LOVE this image

[Helen K]

Love this too! Fav.

[Kerry]

Stunning. Fav

[Barbara Beck]

Have a wonderful recovery! Your photos are exceptional.

[Jan Hall]

Quite magical. Good luck with your surgery

[Susan T]

Love this! Fav!

[Joy Maguire]

Beautiful

[Frances Klein]

Great shot! I love the snow falling.

[Linda]

Really love the lighting here and composition - fav.

[Mark Prince]

Beautiful

[Alexandra DG]

wwwooow

[Catherine]

Just too beautiful! Fav

[Kay]

Oh My gosh this is awesome!!

[Paula W]

Hope all went well with the surgery Hope.

[Gail]

Absolutely gorgeous and magical - like Narnia. :)

[Margaret Obey]

Wonderful snowy capture

[Jo]

I love this shot it looks like something out of Narnia sadly we hardly ever get snow in London. Hope all goes well with the surgery. Fav

[SquamLoon]

Healing thoughts sent your way. Gorgeous shot.

[Lindy]

Stunning shot!

[Simply Amanda]

Well damn, this is amazing, my friend. fav!!!

[Rosie Kerr]

Oh, this is a lovely, snowy scene. I am glad things went well for you, as I read (now) that you are home. Still, I am seeing this now and it is delightful.

[Dianna Coile]

Really beautiful. Thinking good thoughts!

[Pam]

Beautiful!

[Krista Marson]

An absolutely stunning winterscape. Gorgeous!!!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Great wintery capture Hope!

[Shirley Banford]

Stunning capture! Fav.

[Sandi]

A peaceful and thoughtful image reflective of interior thought and emotion. Supporting you in your surgery. 💜

[Danny G.]

Congrats on TT

[Beau]

Hope! Great capture. Fav. Congrats on the TT.

[Islandgirl]

OMG what a lovely wintery scene Hope!
Congrats on PP and TT.
FAV
wish you the best with your surgery.

[Nancy]

Congrats and best wishes Hope!

[Alice Burghart]

Gorgeous. fav.

[Kay]

This is just wonderful. I actually love winter so this is extra special.

[Islandgirl]

Hope you are feeling better now that your surgery is over and recuperating.
I have tried to capture snow falling like this, but never succeed.........what were your settings for this shot. Or was this done in PS?

[David Tom]

NIce winter moment.

[Hope D Jennings]

@radiogirl No,that is real life snow.It was BIG fat flakes though.I will check the settings from my card for you the next time I download images.I loose the exif info when i download to my ipad.

[Hope D Jennings]

@radiogirl i used my ef70-300 zoom lense. set on Manuel fstop f/5.6 iso 100. shutter speed 1/125 The flakes were BIG and slow moving.

[Hope D Jennings]

@radiogirl and yes,i feel much better!Thank you for asking!

[Islandgirl]

@mzzhope Thanks for checking the settings Hope, I will give it a try.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Wonderful capture of the snow falling! Fav

[katy]

all the way to the TT, Hope! Congratulations!