One Year Ago Today...
This blog was born. Wow!!! I cannot believe a year has passed. In fact I was taken somewhat by surprise when I realized today was the anniversary. In that year, many posts and many new friends have been made. So many of you have been with me since the very beginning and I have really cherished all of your visits. You all keep me going. The blog has evolved in style over these 12 months thanks to Azhar and his immense talent and kindness. Thank you Azhar!!!Getting back into photography was one of the best things I've done for myself. It's been rewarding and fun! I hope to stick around for a long time to come. I've come a long way in that year. I look at things differently now, even more so than in my younger days, I find beauty in the seemingly mundane. Sometimes I hit, sometimes I miss, but nearly every shot I take means something to me, even if not everyone else gets it.
I wish this shot was more profound for the 1 year anniversary, but I've been so very busy that I've really not had a chance to go out and shoot other than some jobs for a couple of weeks now. I'm hoping that will change soon and I will have more time. This shot was of the only significant snow we've had so far this winter. It was the Valentines Day snowstorm and it was actually more ice than snow here. This was taken on Friday, a couple of days after the storm, from my Kitchen door looking out onto my deck. I liked the way the sun was coming through the trees and I particularly liked the shadow lines that were created.
When I don't have a post here, there is likely to be a different one on "Parallel Universe" so I invite you to check it out as well. I was moving the archives from here over there since I had issues with the archives so you may see some posts that are duplicates of these but they would be in the archived posts, not the current post, all current posts will be different from what's here.
I want to thank you all for the supportive comments, particularly on the last post regarding Robert and his upcoming deployment to Iraq. It means so much me to have your moral support.
Labels: black and white, shadow, snow, winter
posted by Laurie at 12:00 AM
25 Comments:
Congrats on the first year.
Diagonal shadows beautifully cross over the hollows of snow on the deck. This looks perfect against the winter sun. Love the cold color choice for the b/w. Feels like it's the beginning of a new fresh day, and the day welcomes with stairs on the left.
Congrats on your first blog anniversary! Up to many more years...
Ah, time... it seems we never can have enough of it ;-)
personally, i think it's a pretty good shot for the anniversary; the light across the snow and the multitude of patterns crated is lovely.
Congratulations on the year; i hope you'll ba arounf for a long while, i really enjoy my visits.
Congrats, is it one year already. Congrats and to many more years of photography
Lovely! I like the angle of the shot, and the light on the snow w/ the shadows in the background -- really captivating. Also, happy anniversary!
~April
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Happy blogday! :-) The picture is very nice. It has that wonderful, stark winter feel to it.
congrats on the yearly anniversary...im glad you chosr this shot, it typefies your style...simple with great composition and a lot of impact...its been great getting to know you laurie...
Happy blogbirthday Laurie! Keep on truckin!
A total winner with this one. I like everything about it. Congratulations on this anniversary. Its amazing how time goes by. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next year and all of your blog entries. Your son John will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh, thanks also for your suggestions on my last post. Its appreciated.
Happy Blogday Laurie.. the first milestone of many, tis a great blog. Keep up the good stuff..
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T
Congrats on 1 year. Happy birthday :) This is a great shot as well.
Wow this is a great shot. The lighting is exquisite, and I love love love the way you framed it. Happy Anniversary!
Yay! Happy Bloggiversary!!
This is gorgeous Laurie...perfect for the Light & Shadows theme on Vazaar!
Congrats Laurie!!!
Congrats on the first year. Great images. Love the BW of this. The sun and shadows are wonderful. Excited aobut seeing the next year.
Simply stunning! Fantastic technique and artistic simplicity. If you would like to contribute some pictures to our site for artistic photographers, we would be more than happy! Our screeners will give you useful feedback on every photo you upload and we will post your photoblog-address so that even more people will have the pleasure of finding it! I hope you could find some inspiration there too! Take care! // Ralf
gorgeous light and shadows. WOW
CONGRATULATION ... on the first year ...
This is a lovely photo and perfect for the day ...
I haven't done much :P
Only a year? Wow seems like a pretty long time.... my little anniversary is coming up soon.
Let me say with confidence that this is your best shot ever according to me.
Best of luck, you better stay blogging for a long time.
Laurie, I wasn't here for your launch a year ago, but I look forward to exploring your photos. This is a unique snow scene, with the lattice design transferred to the ground. Nice.
Congratulations on a year of photoblogging! You're obviously gifted. Glad you've shared it.
first off congrats on the one year... and excellant photo here..the snow is just perfect!!
Nice one Laurie!
This is a great perspective. The sun starburst is a great effect. Nicely done!
Abe from www.boxfoto.com
Laurie, congratulations on your blog and for getting back to your photography. Your work continues to blossom and this image is a testimony to that. A truly lovely capture with the perspective, lighting and shadows.
Jhust stumbled upon your blog and really like your work. Congrats on your first year and here's to many more to come.
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