.....Mile of Mud #1
'Mud Season' at my Place26 total reviews
Comment from nature rules
I can't help but award you a six for your National Geo style story and composition. How many would be brave enough to compose a capture with 'mud' as the subject?! A Vermont gardener! :D
Now what can I say about this as a composition? There really is much to be said. Your frame is balanced with the colors and textures supporting each other from the lowest and upward with that slight curve disappearing into the fir trees. Your white is balanced .. :D I can't say that anything but the mud was the initial impact for me... but the holes in the mud filled with the melted snow are reflecting the blue sky. I think that is what ties this entire work together.. seriously.
And so you have created a story leaving all of your FAR friends waiting for the next chapter. And in gardener speak..you really do have some nice, black dirt! Great for growing beautiful flowers! We will wait for that first photo of some green sprouts! :D Thanks for sharing Deb.. The winter must end soon!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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I can't help but award you a six for your National Geo style story and composition. How many would be brave enough to compose a capture with 'mud' as the subject?! A Vermont gardener! :D
Now what can I say about this as a composition? There really is much to be said. Your frame is balanced with the colors and textures supporting each other from the lowest and upward with that slight curve disappearing into the fir trees. Your white is balanced .. :D I can't say that anything but the mud was the initial impact for me... but the holes in the mud filled with the melted snow are reflecting the blue sky. I think that is what ties this entire work together.. seriously.
And so you have created a story leaving all of your FAR friends waiting for the next chapter. And in gardener speak..you really do have some nice, black dirt! Great for growing beautiful flowers! We will wait for that first photo of some green sprouts! :D Thanks for sharing Deb.. The winter must end soon!
Comment Written 15-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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awwww Becky- you are just a sweetheart! Do you know I never even thought of this as composing an image w/ the subject being MUD...lol but, of course, that's EXACTLY what it is. I just so take it as a matter of course for a few weeks every spring that I never considered how unappealing it might be to some viewers. You absolutely made my morning here b/c YOU got it exactly so thank you so very much for your more than generous comments and gold star. I hope you know how much I appreciate them. Oh and the dirt around here?? One of the biggest reasons my flowers all thrive....I'm sure of it. Thank you again my friend.
Deborah
Comment from supergold
wow! what an awful view on what is supposed to be a beautiful forest road;
and I'm almost curious to see what happens around the corner;
definitely, I prefer your flower pics;
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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wow! what an awful view on what is supposed to be a beautiful forest road;
and I'm almost curious to see what happens around the corner;
definitely, I prefer your flower pics;
Comment Written 15-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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LOL...it IS a beautiful road Fred....but this happens every spring for a few weeks. Couldn't agree w/ you more though on preferring my flower images....me too!!
Deborah
Comment from Lilibug6
This looks so much like around my home! The snows are melting away and lots of mud in its place! The focus is excellent! The color is good! The angle of the shot is very nice! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lori
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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This looks so much like around my home! The snows are melting away and lots of mud in its place! The focus is excellent! The color is good! The angle of the shot is very nice! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lori
Comment Written 14-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Thank YOU Lori for checking out my muddy post. Good to see you and I appreciate the fine review here. So a muddy, messy place at your home too?
Deborah
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Yes it is! Have a great week! Lori
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You too Lori. My mud is covered w/ several inches of snow today....OMG Will be so glad when both mud and snow are gone!
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I know what ya mean!
Comment from CREZart
LOL, I knew immediately that this was your photo before I even saw your name. Looks like home for sure, however this is a part I don't miss. Good job and thanks for another memory.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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LOL, I knew immediately that this was your photo before I even saw your name. Looks like home for sure, however this is a part I don't miss. Good job and thanks for another memory.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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LOL......of course YOU would recognize this mess Cindy! Thank you for the laugh here this afternoon......did the trip in and out this morning.....OMG but it's even muddier today! It's the one thing I would happily give up about my little place here....if I could.
Deborah
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My mom over on Shadow Lake has been keeping me posted on her adventures getting in and out too:)
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As your Mother will probably tell you Cindy, the mud this morning is covered w/ probably 3" of snow! Man, gotta REALLY love it here to put up w/ THIS...lol
Comment from iPhone7
Geeze Louise. Now I know why I got stuck going to your house and had to turn around. What a mess. It reminds me of what we called an Army Mission that was going South (not working as planned) : a "Soup Sandwich". Not a pretty sight. Not to be critical BB, but this would have looked much better if you had gone to the store, bought some cut flowers and stuck them in the ruts. Ya, that would have made this a prize winner. But even without the flowers I am glad that you showed the perils of getting to your house. Hope all is well BB ~ BB
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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Geeze Louise. Now I know why I got stuck going to your house and had to turn around. What a mess. It reminds me of what we called an Army Mission that was going South (not working as planned) : a "Soup Sandwich". Not a pretty sight. Not to be critical BB, but this would have looked much better if you had gone to the store, bought some cut flowers and stuck them in the ruts. Ya, that would have made this a prize winner. But even without the flowers I am glad that you showed the perils of getting to your house. Hope all is well BB ~ BB
Comment Written 14-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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Made the trip in and out again this morning BB....had to take most of my clothes off at the front door before I came back into the house....good thing the animal 'neighbors' don't care if I stand on my front steps only half clothed...lol Thank you so much for checking out what definitely is my dirtiest post ever! You settled back in yet? ...and has your dog forgiven you yet??
Deborah
Comment from KristiV
I like how you have centered the road. It really draws you right through the photograph. The season of mud is always a fun time...not :)
Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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I like how you have centered the road. It really draws you right through the photograph. The season of mud is always a fun time...not :)
Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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You're right Kristi......NOT....lol I have surprisingly gotten almost used to this mess every spring. Do appreciate you having a look and thank you for the fine review.
Deborah
Comment from Linda Wetzel
Oh, I do not even want to think what type of laundry situation this kind of mud can cause. No sense in washing your car til spring has sprung. Hope you get it soon.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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Oh, I do not even want to think what type of laundry situation this kind of mud can cause. No sense in washing your car til spring has sprung. Hope you get it soon.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
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LOL...laundry on a daily basis during mud season Linda....and car stays way out at the other end. No driving through THIS mess. Thank you so much for having a look at this piece. Do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from alaskapat
Oh no way! That is some serious mud! It looks deep too! All I can think of is how I could let my dogs out and have them avoid this area! I can see that the snow is going away, that's a good thing! Well photographed to show us a good view of what spring thaw looks like! Well focused, clear image, natural colors and tones ! Is this really a mile long? Bless your heart ! We are in the mid fifties here today and lots of melting snow and standing water!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Oh no way! That is some serious mud! It looks deep too! All I can think of is how I could let my dogs out and have them avoid this area! I can see that the snow is going away, that's a good thing! Well photographed to show us a good view of what spring thaw looks like! Well focused, clear image, natural colors and tones ! Is this really a mile long? Bless your heart ! We are in the mid fifties here today and lots of melting snow and standing water!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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This is the GOOD section Pat! You should see some of the photos I got when Comanche and I slogged out to the other end yesterday. OMG! Yup...a mile of this...and worse....lol (My fault for living out in the middle of the woods) I was exhausted....and REALLY dirty when we got back to the house. "Spring thaw' is a bitch....only redeeming quality is SPRING actuality bursts forth by the time the mud dries up. Thank you so much for having a look....and 'sharing' lol Do really appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A fine shot of a disgusting season. :) You have shot it well. The do, colors and the composition have worked well. Thanks for sharing.!Good effort.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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A fine shot of a disgusting season. :) You have shot it well. The do, colors and the composition have worked well. Thanks for sharing.!Good effort.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Well 'disgusting' may be a tad strong Seshadri....lol...although it is definitely very MESSY! Thank you for the fine review though. I do appreciate you checking out my muddy piece here.
Deborah
Comment from nikman
Looks like you are in urgent need of getting some tarmac laid down there! Your fine composition of the scene tells the story in good style. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well taken, hope it dries up soon!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Looks like you are in urgent need of getting some tarmac laid down there! Your fine composition of the scene tells the story in good style. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well taken, hope it dries up soon!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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I will never pave it Nik. For one thing I couldn't afford that massive job...but, believe it or not, dirt roads have a certain appeal....and charm actually, so I put up w/ the month of mud and enjoy the other eleven months. Always happy to see you've checked out one of pieces and thank you for another fine review. Oh and mud boots Nik.....indispensable for the next few weeks. LOL
Deborah
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Well, I admire both your perseverance and financial awareness!