winter blues

gabryshak

winter blues

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Voted WINNER of Avatar Challenge 01/09/09
in Snow! Glorious Snow!!

WINNER of the “Snow Laden Trees” Challenge

Voted Top Ten finish in the “Winter Blues Challenge”

Voted the top ten in* #12 Great Features Group
thank you to all who voted on my image!!!
♥t

“2009 calendar – color! and washington state

photographer, tonja gabryshak
©beauTonian arts collection

beautiful view of six-eight inches of newly fallen snow
harbour pointe, mukilteo, washington

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winter blues by gabryshak
winter blues by gabryshak
  • Jen Millard

    Jen Millard

    Absolutely gorgeous shot!!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks jen! one of my favs!
    something so surreal & peaceful when everything is covered in snow~
    untouched

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    stunning, love the natural framing

  • gabryshak replied

    i got me a canon too~ a couple of em… heheh
    hey thanks for the love
    i tend to look for natural frames, something i really dig

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Beautiful !!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love jansen!

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    wonderful image….well done!
    xx

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love di!!

  • p234

    p234

    Nice one.
    I would like to kindly invite you to join our group Your Magic Places

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks p
    for the gift
    dreamy, magical, ahhhhhhhmazing places
    food for the soul
    t

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    Excellent image! well done.

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks tim!

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    Fantastic shot!

  • gabryshak replied

    and again!!!!!!! thanks for the love tim!

  • steveberlin

    steveberlin

    holy…. mama…. couchie!!!! Priceless!!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    LOL steve…

    priceless comment!!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Stunning, well framed winter scene, great color contrast, beautiful shadows!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love ddancer!

  • Kaliquo

    Kaliquo

    Wow – gorgeous capture!

  • gabryshak replied

    kaliquo~ glad you like!!

  • pamdicar

    pamdicar

    Awesome winter photo!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks pam!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    excellent composition! great framing!

  • gabryshak replied

    i love natural frames~ it makes for wonderful impact, but it also seems to decrease the light on the scene just how i like it~ where it is perfectly exposed

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    just entered this into my group 12 GREAT FEATURES! as i noticed the challenge had the same name as the title of my shot!!

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    This is classic, the layers of depth, the lovely textures peeking out of the snow, those rolling clouds, all out in the bright sun! Love this!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you sid
    upon waking and seeing the snow
    even before the sun rose
    i was out getting in my car… nobody wanted to leave
    but i couldn’t wait to get out and see the newly fallen snow!!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    I saw this in the challenge. It’s absolutely beautiful!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you so much!! when i saw the challenge ~ i had to enter this shot of the same title!!! i appreicate the comment (josh, elijah & brianna’s mom wink, wink!)
    ♥t

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    Great shot. I saw this in the challenge to.. Voted

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for telling me sherry~ reminds me i need to go see
    how that is shaping up~ whatever winter blues await!!!
    i do love winter blues!
    ♥t

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison

    Beautiful shot! Love the framing! congrats on challenge!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you babara for your comment, i may have never known
    that my winter blues made the top ten in our group #12 Great Features
    thank you to all who voted on my image!!!
    ♥t

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Stunning capture !!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you sean!!
    ♥t

  • Samantha Dean

    Samantha Dean

    Absolutely gorgeous capture!! Congrats on your feature!! Most deserving!! :-)

  • gabryshak replied

    and congrats on yours!!!
    “icy”

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Beautiful capture….Congratulations on your Top Ten finish in the Winter Blues

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you, i am blessed to share
    an honor (from one g to another wink,wink)
    ♥t

  • Shannon Paskaruk
  • gabryshak replied

    thank you miss shannon!
    ♥t

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Tonja this is another magical shot – the composition is outstanding. You really have a gift.
    Congratulations on your feature.

  • gabryshak replied

    awwwwww wendi
    thank you for such a wonderful compliment
    ♥t

  • Ruth Vilmi

    Ruth Vilmi

    What a beautiful photo:-)
    Ruth

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you for the love ruth
    ♥tonja

  • Jody Johnson

    Jody Johnson

    This is heavenly…just perfect in every way…a fav!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you jody
    my view of life for about 9 years
    heavenly in my heart for sure
    ♥t

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    Hi Tonja, I love the rounded, snow clad pine branches in the front, they frame this extroidary sceen beautifully.

  • gabryshak replied

    i enjoy natural framing to an image
    some like it, some do not
    thank you marilyn for your love
    ♥tonja

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    This is absolutely gorgeous Tonja!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you renee!
    ♥t

  • Tim Wilson

    Tim Wilson

    Thats just to cool a shot…love it

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love tim!!!
    ♥tonja

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Wow – this is such a beautiful image!!!!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you lorilee~
    i’m glad to have been able to capture it and share
    ♥tonja

  • David Tribby

    David Tribby

    very inviting shot, lovely

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you for your comments david
    means alot to me
    ♥tonja

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Wow such a beautiful photograph its very magical and nice colours too. Congratulations on your feature well deserved. Thank You :>))

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you for the congrats and love
    it’s wonderful to hear your comments
    ♥t

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Very nicely composed.
    Pretty shot.

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you birch!!
    i love looking for natural framing
    ♥t

  • Clark Thompson

    Clark Thompson

    This is a wonderfully framed photograph. You have great lighting and the blue sky is a splendid counterpoint. Great piece of work here…

  • gabryshak replied

    i am blessed to be able to capture god’s beauty
    and the framing is something i look for
    thanks clark!
    ♥t

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    beauitful shot well done

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you tim for taking time to comment on my winter blues
    ♥t

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Ooooh, this is just gorgeous. The lighting and this framed scene make this and instant favorite for me. Simply wonderful!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you for the fav! i am so happy to share it with you
    ♥t

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    Great capture! Wonderful light and composition! Congrats!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love fran on my winter blues
    ♥t

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    just brilliant. makes me want to experience this scene. wonderful feel!

  • gabryshak replied

    that’s how i felt when i woke to all that new snow
    just run out like a child in wonder and awe
    and the fact that most stayed in, made the early morning
    that much better~ nothing like untouched snow
    ♥t

  • micmac

    micmac

    Magnifique ..CONGRATS ON YOUR WINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you micmac on the congrats
    and love
    ♥t

  • Arie Koene

    Arie Koene

    CONGRATULATIONS. Absolutely deserved.

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you for the love and congrats arie
    much appreciated
    ♥t

  • Debbie Stobbart

    Debbie Stobbart

    This is gorgeous…beautiful. Congratulations on your win!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you so much debbie for your time to stop by with congrats
    and wonderful comments, appreciate the love
    ♥t

  • khadhy

    khadhy

    fantastic shot.

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you khadhy for taking the time to stop by
    ♥t

  • kingofconway

    kingofconway

    congrats, extremly beautifull shot

  • gabryshak replied

    i am blessed to be shown such beauty
    and glad to share it with you
    thanks for the love
    ♥t

  • constance42

    constance42

    just bautiful, congratulations

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you so much constance for taking the time to stop by
    and congratulate me~ appreciate the love comments
    ♥t

  • Jess Fleming

    Jess Fleming

    congrats on the win!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks so much jess for stopping by with congrats and love
    ♥t

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    Perfect shot, and I had to vote for this one, it is above all the best. Love it~now a fav.

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the vote and the fav charlene!!
    i am blessed to be shown such beauty and to be able to share it
    your response means the world to me
    ♥t

  • gwensgems668

    gwensgems668

    Just amazing – love how you are peeking through the branches of another tree – great work = congrats on winning the snow challange AND top 10 in #12 Great features – well deserved!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you so much for the love gwen
    youre a gem!!
    ♥t

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Sweetie … this image is absolutely glorious!!!! So so so so perfect!!!! A thousand congratulations on your WIN in the “Snow Laden Trees” Challenge!!!! WHEEEEE!!!! Tossing you the red shoes … Let’s HAPPY DANCE!!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    i needed the happy dance!!! whooooooooo hoooooooo thank you so so so so so much!! i’m just honored to be shown such beauty and to capture and share it, all the better thanks for the love lois,
    from the bottom of my heart
    ♥t

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Simply gorgeous! Superb framing! Outstanding work!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks daniel, as you know i seek out those natural frames!
    appreciate the love
    ♥t

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Gorgeous shot…congrats on winning the challenge with this truly fabulous image!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks so much for the vote of confidence
    appreciate the love
    ♥t

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    You are more than welcome!!! A treat for us to get to see the beauty in your world!!!

  • Sonja Zalar

    Sonja Zalar

    Fantastic image, congratulations on winning the snow challenge! :)

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you so much for the love sonja
    ♥tonja

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    very nice composition.

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for stopping by jwinman
    appreciate the love
    ♥t

  • mrsmarrero

    mrsmarrero

    What a perfect composition. Snow can be such a difficult subject, and you’ve mastered it beautifully in this shot!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the lovely comment
    i think snow is my favorite subject
    so transforming, serene and magical even
    ♥t

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    this is beyond ‘picture perfect’ SO SENSATIONAL!

  • gabryshak replied

    well worth risking my life then ;-)
    when nobody else was willing to risk the drive
    after 6-8 inches of newly fallen snow….
    i couldn’t wait to get out !!
    appreicate the love paul
    ♥t

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    All I can see is your heart..
    You have a wonderful heart…
    Great shot ! :)

  • gabryshak replied

    that is so sweet of you erhan
    and because your heart is so full
    you see that…
    towards the back of this image, on the right
    is a place my children and i called home for several years
    it was a place of great inspiration and love
    ♥t

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Stunning view.. truly a beauty !

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love ales!!
    ♥t

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Oh Wow! A favourite – what a stunning shot – congrats on the avatar too – love snow covered trees. Liz

  • gabryshak replied

    something truly magical and peaceful about the snow
    i think it my favorite photographic muse
    ♥t

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Nicely framed landscape…very peaceful.

  • gabryshak replied

    something truly magical and peaceful about the snow
    i think it my favorite photographic muse
    ♥t

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    A beautiful view very well captured!

  • gabryshak replied

    always nice when you visit jens
    thanks for the love
    ♥t

  • whalegeek

    whalegeek

    Lovely image….plus you do wonderful work. Your portfolio contains many, many exquisite images. So very happy to have found you on RedBubble!

  • gabryshak replied

    oh my, i’m humbled by your work
    thanks for taking the time to share the love
    and for leaving such a wonderful comment…
    ♥t

  • julayneluu

    julayneluu

    Such a beautiful image, love the nature framing!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you miss julayneluu… i love to find beautiful framing for my shots, or a unique foreground ♥t

  • woof

    woof

    beautiful!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks woof!! woof! woof! ;)
    ♥t

  • saroshkazi

    saroshkazi

    wonderful as a wonderland…

  • gabryshak replied

    a wonderland indeed… thanks for the love saroshkazi!!
    ♥t

  • Zuzana

    Zuzana

    This is like from a fairy-tale. Gorgeous work!

  • gabryshak replied

    hmmmmmmmm must explain the endless comments about me and my rose colored glasses ;) ;) cause this was where i was blessed to finally have a place i could really call home – it was about 15 years after leaving my childhood home before i found this lil piece of paradise to raise my lil family
    ♥t

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Gorgeous work gabryshak! It looks sooooo cold!!! Perfect framing! :) Your avatar reminds me of Patsy Cline (I am a big fan!)..... :))

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    all the love vicki!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    WOW…............FABULOUS!!!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    THANKS!!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Absolutely fantastic capture Tonja.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    awwww appreciate the love ilpo!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    This is a really special image…..everything about it is perfect!!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    thanks rany!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • gregsmith

    gregsmith

    My eyes are drawn into the heart of this image and if it were possible, I would bring a chair with me and sit for awhile. A “classic” photograph. Very moving.

  • gabryshak replied

    i am really pleased with the response to this image… and while it was an absolutely breathtaking morning…. with magic in the sky… i still have to believe that there is more to why this image is so moving to others… it is a capture of a piece of my heart and soul … this was a view of the first place that felt like home (after i left home as a child) and where i chose to raise my lil family… we all have very fond memories of this place.
    thanks for the love – your portfolio is stunning greg and look forward to taking time to stroll through and comment… welcome to rb
    ♥tonja

  • M G  Pettett

    M G Pettett

    Excellent composition and beautiful colour!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love mg!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    A Winter Wondeland. Fantastic!!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love pares!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Beautifully framed landscape, tonja. Wonderful scene and lovely place to live.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love jan!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Daidalos

    Daidalos

    beautiful winter landscape

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love daidalos!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is a wonderful picture and beautifully framed,

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love ann!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • andrea verstegen

    andrea verstegen

    That’s such a great shot, it almost loks unreal….a winter fantasy wonderland. Nice.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love andrea!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Another long scroll to get to the comment box. And I can see why. This is my other favorite of yours. Breathtaking photography. Your framing is excellent, and the colors heavenly. Beautiful!

  • gabryshak replied

    thank you so much miss moore –
    you are such a sweetheart to come visit…. thank you for all the love
    ♥tonja

  • happyfeet5

    happyfeet5

    There is no words I could come out with for this one. Only one maybe…...Magic!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • gabryshak replied

    welcome to rb happyfeet, i breezed over to your site for a second, i see you create literary magic… and yes, this was my home for many years… the first place in some 20 years after leaving my childhood home, that actually felt like home…it will always remain a magical place. thanks for the love, and saying hi… i’ll get over to read here, when things calm down a bit
    ♥tonja

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Fabulous winter scene!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love ildilaz!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    You couldn’t ask for more in this fabulous winter scene.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love mary!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Fantastic winter scene looks like wonderland

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love hans!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Amazing!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love tania!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • trupr

    trupr

    Gorgeous picTonja. Making me yearn for winter.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love jeff!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1

    A truly beautiful photo! Hate to see winter come-but it makes for lovely snow photos!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love kk!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Lynn Bauer

    Lynn Bauer

    SO, SO Pretty!!!!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love lynn so so much!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • A.M. Ruttle

    A.M. Ruttle

    Delightful!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love a.m.!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Wanda-Lynn

    Wanda-Lynn

    Wow! What a Excellent capture and Beautiful snow scene!!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love wanda!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • leoaloha

    leoaloha

    Wow absoulute phenomenal.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    awwwwwwww appreciate the love leo so so much
    wanted you to know i am wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Well you may think your camera is crappy, but it sure yielded a beautiful view of this winter scene! And look at all the awards you got for it! :-)

  • gabryshak replied

    i think that is perhaps the most exhilirating for me… not letting any obstacle become a bearier to what i want to accomplish – to seeking my vision with passion regardless of all i may not have… thanks nana gahma
    ♥t

  • Nadine  Birge

    Nadine Birge

    this is Extrodinary ! I just Love this ….... ! your so talented. keep up the great work. cant wait to see what this winter holds for you ! ( :

  • gabryshak replied

    thanks for the love nadine!! i sooo appreciate the encouragement… while the with the snow brings difficulties of getting around, etc, i must admit i never loose that sense of wonder and excitement anticipating and experience the first lil flurries of snowfall…
    all the love
    ♥t

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    exceptional capture – so beautiful!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Love your snow!!!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love jadeast!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Absolutely stunning image!!! I love snow would love to take a photo like yours!!! Maybe this winter we’ll get a blizzard!! :o)

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love ldeiter!!
    risky, but well worth it!! i was the only crazy one out that morning!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    Fantastic shot, great composition! Excellent exposure and lighting control, superb mood and tone! Superb! Instant fave

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love
    all of it!! thank you for the fave!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Bru66

    Bru66

    spettacolare! Bravaaaa!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    Grazie!! Grazie!!
    appreciate the love
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • relayer51

    relayer51

    I agree with everything all these people said with bells on , probably the best winter image I’ve ever seen . mark

  • gabryshak replied

    the best part? i can still feel the magic of that day ~ it was truly a gorgeous morning and the thrill so compelling that i was the only crazy one on the road, made it that more special.
    thanks for the love mark!!
    ♥t

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Outstanding shot my friend.

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    thank you so much
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    lovely work,

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    thanks scotty
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Gorgeous shot

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    thanks jeff!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Ryan Davison

    Ryan Davison

    great image

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love ryan!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Simon Duckworth

    Simon Duckworth

    super feel and colours.. great winter shot

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    appreciate the love simon!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Yvonne Less

    Yvonne Less

    Beautiful landscape and great shot! :)

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    thank you so much miss yvonne!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • ellcot

    ellcot

    What a wonderful image!!!! Love it!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    awwww thanks ellcot!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    This is a fantastic winter scene!! Love it!

  • gabryshak replied 2 days ago

    thank you miss barbara!!
    wishing you happy holidays
    ♥t

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