I looked at this for a very long time. It reminds me of a place near where I grew up called, Quarry Pond, and the reason is…is was all overgrown, the pond itself filled with green algae, and steps led to a clearing above it that were from something…a house, a church..that had existed, eons ago.
was a kid, so my fascination with ruins of the past had yet to be ignited. When I think now, how we’d fearlessly go there, never thinking gee…this could be dangerous.
I hadn’t thought of Quarry Pond in decades Dale, and my definition of a great photograph has always been, what does it evoke…what emotion and memory, along with inspiration does it bring to the eyes upon it. You never fail to do that for me. π
I love that my images are able to evoke memories in you.
These steps are in back of my aunt’s house (formally my grandparents’). They lead to a small river with large river stones that were still painful on the feet. There used to be a cement bridge as well, but that has since crumbled. I took both a colour and a black and white and wonder if I should have included both?
The river is now almost engulfed by the vegetation that my grandfather use to clear away. We could see up the hill the cows grazing. Now? Huge trees.
She definitely needs stronger meds. Here, the clouds are slowly spreading out and dispersing a bit. I can see the sun’s glare but no rays, yet. It’s windy but warmish.
Definitely won’t finish early, dammit
It does look rather lonely, doesn’t it? I sat on those steps last Tuesday and remembered how we used to swim there and jump off the cement bridge, since crumbled, built by my grandfather. We used to sit on it and fish sun carp (I think they’re called in English) when weren’t swimming with them.
Gosh. So long ago.
So glad it is.
Think I should have included the colour image I also took.
It was a terrific childhood. My sisters, cousins, second cousins… Good times.
Monochrome gives us a completely different value from black and white, doesn’t it? I mean, unlike black and white which tricks our mind into thinking the photograph is rather dated, or color which tricks it into thinking the photograph was taken in present day, monochrome leaves us guessing most of the time.
As for this capture, lemme guess. The steps up to Congress? Okay, maybe the town hasn’t let itself go to THAT extent just yet. And the body of water tells me I’m wrong.
This monochrome was played with just a teeny bit to give a slight sepia tint which elevated it from the monochrome I took it in. I find. Cocky, ain’t I? And yeah, I like the “wonder when?” aspect of it. (Remind me to show you latah)
Hah! Steps at my aunt’s house, leading to a little river we used to swim in as kids. And fish off the cement bridge, since crumbled, both built by my grandfather, golly… 50 years ago?
No, you just know what you’re doing. I didn’t start dealing in sepia tone speak until I was selling prints back in the late eighties. Before that, I would’ve believed sepia to be a wine. A sweet red wine.
Show me latah.
Wow, that’s awesome! There is so much going on as you look at this capture.
Black and white is such a great perspective. Someone just put up a post saying color is descriptive but black and white is interpretive and I thought that was so on point! Stuck with me π
I am so very glad you think so. I compared the colour to the black and white to this slightly sepia and this is the one that spoke to me. Glad it stuck with you, too.
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Dear Dale,
Love the monochrome and the angle. Well snapped as always.
Shalom and lotsa well-focused hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I felt it had more character this way. The colour one was okay but I’m glad I tried both.
Shalom and Lotsa well-aligned love,
Dale
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Good Morning D …. Thumbs up to start my morning as I’m off to work soon.
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Good morning, F
Thanks for the thumbs up. I’m making myself a coffee and off to so the same as you
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I looked at this for a very long time. It reminds me of a place near where I grew up called, Quarry Pond, and the reason is…is was all overgrown, the pond itself filled with green algae, and steps led to a clearing above it that were from something…a house, a church..that had existed, eons ago.
was a kid, so my fascination with ruins of the past had yet to be ignited. When I think now, how we’d fearlessly go there, never thinking gee…this could be dangerous.
I hadn’t thought of Quarry Pond in decades Dale, and my definition of a great photograph has always been, what does it evoke…what emotion and memory, along with inspiration does it bring to the eyes upon it. You never fail to do that for me. π
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I always look forward to your comments, Susannah.
I love that my images are able to evoke memories in you.
These steps are in back of my aunt’s house (formally my grandparents’). They lead to a small river with large river stones that were still painful on the feet. There used to be a cement bridge as well, but that has since crumbled. I took both a colour and a black and white and wonder if I should have included both?
The river is now almost engulfed by the vegetation that my grandfather use to clear away. We could see up the hill the cows grazing. Now? Huge trees.
Now I’ve been sent down memory lane!
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It’s right out of Jane Eyre. You can picture the moors somewhere in the distance.
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Yes! Back then, anyway…
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It does have a visual timelessness to it.
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So glad I chose this image for today!
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Me too. It was perfect for a rainy, moody day here in the Big Apple that looks as if it’s painted in a sepia tone.
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I did chose the sepia feature on my camera. And it’s dreary here, too.
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I love the 40s noir look. The sum is now out like it’s a totally different day, and it’s now hot. I’ll tell ya. Mother Nature needs stronger meds.
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She definitely needs stronger meds. Here, the clouds are slowly spreading out and dispersing a bit. I can see the sun’s glare but no rays, yet. It’s windy but warmish.
Definitely won’t finish early, dammit
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There’s always tomorrow, God willing…as they say.
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Truly.
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This image made me feel loneliness at first but then a sense of peace slowly ebbed in. Bravo on another image that speaks volumes.
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It does look rather lonely, doesn’t it? I sat on those steps last Tuesday and remembered how we used to swim there and jump off the cement bridge, since crumbled, built by my grandfather. We used to sit on it and fish sun carp (I think they’re called in English) when weren’t swimming with them.
Gosh. So long ago.
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It’s a very vocative image…even without the personal memories, it speaks volumes. P.S. Sounds like quite a terrific childhood.
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So glad it is.
Think I should have included the colour image I also took.
It was a terrific childhood. My sisters, cousins, second cousins… Good times.
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I like the un-colorized version. It seems to have a ‘louder’ voice.
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That’s what I thought, too. I like the slight sepia tone I gave it over the black and white…
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Sepia works magic on scenes like this. The texture of the steps and surrounding plants…perfection.
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Woot! So glad you think so
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Cool shot, Dale!
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Thank you, Merril!
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You’re welcome!
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There are intriguing steps Darlin’. They allow your mind to wander in all kinds of directions. Well done.
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Thank you, Boss. I’m so glad you found them intriguing and allowed your mind to wander…π
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Yes I did.
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Monochrome gives us a completely different value from black and white, doesn’t it? I mean, unlike black and white which tricks our mind into thinking the photograph is rather dated, or color which tricks it into thinking the photograph was taken in present day, monochrome leaves us guessing most of the time.
As for this capture, lemme guess. The steps up to Congress? Okay, maybe the town hasn’t let itself go to THAT extent just yet. And the body of water tells me I’m wrong.
I like this venture. I like it a lot.
B
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B,
This monochrome was played with just a teeny bit to give a slight sepia tint which elevated it from the monochrome I took it in. I find. Cocky, ain’t I? And yeah, I like the “wonder when?” aspect of it. (Remind me to show you latah)
Hah! Steps at my aunt’s house, leading to a little river we used to swim in as kids. And fish off the cement bridge, since crumbled, both built by my grandfather, golly… 50 years ago?
I love that you like this venture. A lot
Q
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No, you just know what you’re doing. I didn’t start dealing in sepia tone speak until I was selling prints back in the late eighties. Before that, I would’ve believed sepia to be a wine. A sweet red wine.
Show me latah.
Wow, that’s awesome! There is so much going on as you look at this capture.
Venture away!
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Sometimes I surprise myself. Hahaha! Love it! Sweet Red Wine.
Will do!
It was. Such a great time when we’d go “in North” to MΓ©mΓ¨re’s…
I will! As long as I have this spot!
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Seriously. Don’t know why I would’ve gone with sweet red wine, excepting for the fact it was my first foray into the more sophisticated stuff.
Uh huh!
Sounds it.
Boom! I said BOOM!
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And why not? Sophisticated, eh?
Done!
Truly.
Boom Chaga Laga!
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Jes, sophisticated.
And DONE!
Uh huh.
Chicka Wow!
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At least you thought you were π
Ya baby!
MWAH!
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I’m about as sophisticated as a Jig Saw.
MUAH!!
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I think you’re more like a jigsaw puzzle… 𧩠π
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I’ll take it
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I’ll play (with) it.
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Pawn!
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Oh wait… I thought you were from the Bronx, not the Boston! π
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Well played.
π
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Believe it or not, I see symmetry. πππ
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Why would you not? I do as well π
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My eye picks up geometrics, which pleases me. π
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Then I am pleased that my photo pleases you π
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Black and white is such a great perspective. Someone just put up a post saying color is descriptive but black and white is interpretive and I thought that was so on point! Stuck with me π
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I am so very glad you think so. I compared the colour to the black and white to this slightly sepia and this is the one that spoke to me. Glad it stuck with you, too.
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I see danger! I wouldn’t want to be walking on those steps during a heavy Thunder storm. Nice one!
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Go gently, I say…
Thank you, Sorceress!
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I will! β‘οΈπ₯
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No problems, then!
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π π·xo
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Well… Too many π·and it will become dangerous… xoxo
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true… le hic!
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Tee hee
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xoxo
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xoxo
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