Almost Home

Lois  Bryan

Almost Home

Featured in COUNTRY ROADS / Around the World January 23, 2009.
Featured in Country Bumpkin January 23, 2009.
Featured in In Another World January 17, 2009.
Featured in Dimensions January 17, 2009.

Companion piece to Winter White .. but with slightly different camera settings and slightly closer to the entrance to the woods. I also monkeyed around with it a bit in PS. The road dips down here rather startlingly, but my little 4-wheel Rav4 made it down like a champ, bless its little heart!! Image taken on January 12, 2009 with the Nikon D40x, using the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens. This was taken on Blue Knob in Claysburg, PA.

If you enjoyed this, I’d love for you to visit LynEvans’ image, here, which was my inspiration: A Winter’s Tale

Almost Home belongs to the following groups:

Dimensions, Fine Art of Landscape Photography, Icy Cold, In Another World .., Landscape and Abstract Photography, Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Safe Haven, Scenery, Snow! Glorious Snow!! 2 a day, The FENCE group, The Patchwork , The true beauty and Your Magic Place (PLACES only!!) Available for sale as

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Almost Home by Lois  Bryan
Almost Home by Lois  Bryan
  • amanda Rae

    amanda Rae

    oh this is awesome…snow never lasts here as we are on the beach, also no trees as the winds are so strong..so this just melts in my mouth…breathtaking

  • Lois Bryan replied

    oh YAY!! i’m sooo glad you like this one!!! thank you .. your comment has just made my day!!!!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Thank you Lois for making my already cold day into a freezing one. Brrrrrr!
    The heavy laden trees are so very beautiful.
    Hope the little 4 wheel keeps on trucking for you…stay safe out there!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Von!!! I’m heading back up there right now … and it’s indeed going to be c-c-c-coooOOOoold!!! We had 11 inches of new snow yesterday, and my good boots are in the cabin (rolling eyes at self) ... but I’ll be fiiiine!!! Thank you again!!!! Have a super weekend!!!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Thanks…I’d have a super weekend but I’ve made other plans. lol

  • Lois Bryan replied

    oh??? Oh my!!!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww gorgeous sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii sweetie!! Thank you, thank you!!

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    gorgeous winter scenery…
    my best, francis.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Francis!!! Thank you so much!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    this is so stunning Lois, love the frosty trees and can’t imagine what is on the other side of that steep grade. Did your little Rav 4 get you back out? DUH!!!! LOL

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Vickie!! This leads down a windy road to a few houses … we’ve nearly skidded straight into the front of one of them, lol!!!

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  • PaulAlbert

    PaulAlbert

    Teeth chattering beautiful, how else can I share my balmy 54d smile today! Enjoy the weekend Lois, Have a ball at camp!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Paul!!!! Yes, we were at minus 7 this morning up here!!! It’s c-c-cooold indeedy!! But there’s a fire in the fireplace and the heat works just fine, so we’re good!!!

  • Paul Kavsak

    Paul Kavsak

    That is picture perfect!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Paul!!!! Thank you very much!!

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Standing here with my hot water bottle. Brrrrrrr. I hope you were wrapped up warm hon. I love this version, so beautiful and those trees look stunning.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Lynnie … I think I’ll plop a link to your magic snow image that I loved so much because you inspired me to play with this one a little …YOUR image is really the gold standard, hon!!!! And I’m honored that you liked this one!!! Thank you!!!

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    LOVELY WORK !!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Michael!!! Thanks so much!!

  • dlmorrow

    dlmorrow

    Beautiful. And I’m not going to say I should be there. You know that already. My ‘98 Jeep Cherokee 4WD would take a look at that little hill and say “piece of cake!” : )

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi David!!! Yes, I’m sure your Jeep would .. my hubby drives a Cherokee and my son drives a Wrangler … and they PLAY in this stuff!! I will proudly tell you that Friday night, I drove to dinner and took a turn … and all in fun … boy did WE TURN!!!

  • mgrffths

    mgrffths

    Hi Lois! Love the soft pastels here and the entire composition and scenery is breathtaking! I love it!! Stay warm down there..it’s FREEZING here today LOL

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Mike!!! thank you, thank you!!! Yes, wildly cold here too .. minus 7 or something … brrrr!!! But toasty here in the cabin … fire going … hot tea … couldn’t be better!!

  • Heavenandus777

    Heavenandus777

    Absolutely Stunning

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you sooo much!!!

  • Katagram

    Katagram

    Now that is what snow SHOULD look like..beautiful capture..wish I were there with you ! !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    OOO!!! We would have a blast!!!! Bring hats and lots of socks and warm thermals!!!

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Beautiful Lois!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Annie, hon!!! Thank you!!!

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    gorgeous!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Angel!!!

  • David Murphy

    David Murphy

    ........geezus….....tell me there’s a fire burning down that track somewhere….....!!
    Go on, tell me!!
    I don’t want to believe that you dress up like the Michelin Man, just to take beautiful pics to share with us, either!!
    How the hell do you operate a camera with 6 inch thick fingers?
    You must have a squadron of hot water bottles attached to you….....
    ......crikey…....i’m going back to bed…......

  • Lois Bryan replied

    David .. you have me laughing so hard I’ve got giggle tears!!!!! Here’s the poop on this one: I was in my car … I was NOT walking around when I took this one … (although most of the time I am strolling around) ... see the car tracks?? They’re mine. And yep … dressed like the Michelin Man … ski parka, funny hat, ski pants, fleece lined boots and thick ski gloves. Last time I nearly froze a contact lens, so I’ve decided goggles are on the list from now on, too!!! But yes, there is a fire blazing away down at the end of the road … it’s toasty and lovely right beside me now, as a matter of fact!!! And hot chocolate, or hot tea or maybe even a nice hot Irish coffee … life is goooood!!!

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    WOW and DOUBLE WOW !!! Beautiful capture, Lois. Very well done.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Mick!!!! OOO … yay … so glad you enjoyed this one, hon!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Outstanding work, dear Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello, dear Bela!!! Thank you … so glad you like this one!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Stunning capture!!! :D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Evita!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!

  • Judy Clark

    Judy Clark

    Beautiful, Lois … but ccccooooolllllddddddd…........looking! :D
    I wish I knew how you formulate these large photos!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Judy, hon!!!! Thank you, thank you!!! But tell me what you need to know … I’m happy to tell you anything you are wondering about!!!! Is it the larger version here on the RB comments page??? Or something I’m doing with the camera??? Just let me know!!! Send me a b-mail!!!

  • mstinak

    mstinak

    gorgeous ..as always :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Tina!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Lois, I love this one, even though snow is cold, that pink tinge is wonderful and gives the scene a nice warm glow!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Diane!! Oh, thank you so much!! I wasn’t sure if I should add color in this one … sooooo glad you approve!!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Awesome.. wonderful image !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello dear Alessandro!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Wow – this is soooo beautiful!!!!!!! You be careful out there!!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Lori!!! Thank you, sweetie … and don’t worry … I creep along like the little old lady I am, rofl!!!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Today, it’s in the 70’s here and the sun is shining. But, then again, I don’t get to capture the beautiful scene that you have captured. It is very lovely, and as always, great composition. I can feel the cold, brrrrrr…..

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Barbara!!! You’re killin’ me here!!!! Temps in the 70’s huh??? Sounds goooood!!!! But we’re having a good old time here … we may break 15 tomorrow!!! WHEEE!!! Great skiing weather!!! LOL!!! All kidding aside, thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely note!!!! Glad you liked this one!!!

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    WOW, you just keep blowing my mind,what an awesome site…I only hope that one day I will get to see some snow..53 years old and have never seen a drop of it in my life.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Bill!!! Somehow, you’ve GOT to get to the snow!!! You have to!!!!! It’s so beautiful and always different!! So glad you liked this little shot!!! Thanks soooo much!!!

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    beautiful winter scenic

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Gary!!!! Thank you, hon!!!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Its great to see your world through your eyes Lois, at a guess, I’d say, you knelt down to capture this …....... hope you had your waterproofs on …........... thanks for your conviction …............. :))

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    So lovely Lois- incredible beauty!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, sweetie!!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wonderful shot, love pink colors

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Luda!! Glad you liked it … just a for-fun touch!!!

  • Mykola

    Mykola

    Super!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • ej29

    ej29

    OMG!!! This is just so beautiful….love the fence row in this as well.. such a great job!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi ej!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Absolutely gorgeous, Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Mary-Ann!! Thank you!!!!

  • Clive

    Clive

    This is beauty beyond all Lois, you have done nature justic, fantastic capture my good friend xo
    Into the fav box, thank you

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! Clive, you darling … you always put a big smile in my heart!!!!! Thank you!!

  • Ken Fortie

    Ken Fortie

    Absolutely beautiful, love it.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Ken!!!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Dimensions

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, Sharon!!!!! OH YAY!!!!! Thank you, thank you, sweetie!!! Soooo excited!!!!! I’m soooo glad you liked this one!!!!

  • Kerstin  Inga

    Kerstin Inga

    I Havent seen snow like this for a good long time…..wish i was there!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Kirsty!!! I hope my little shot brought back a good memory or two … wish you were here, too!!!! What fun to roam around with another camera person!!!!!!

  • sstarlightss

    sstarlightss

    Hello Lois, very beautiful shot, and many congratulations on your feature as user in the Natural Colours and Lights Group!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you, thank you so much!!! Soooo exciting!!!!!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, dear Syliva!!!!

  • Amy Boddie

    Amy Boddie

    This is amazing to me! We never get snow on the Alabama coast.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, Amy … grab your warmest coat, hat, gloves and lots of warm socks and jump in the car … it’s worth it!!!!

  • dlmorrow

    dlmorrow

    Hey Lois … you gotta watch those Jeeps when you take a turn! : )

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!! David, I was driving the RAV4 when I did my half-doughnut!! And laughing like a fool!!!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Beautiful scene, Lois. We’ve been in the deep freeze here for several days too. The temps have been in the minus teens with -25 degree wind chills, isn’t it lovely? NOT. We do have lots of snow as well, love it when it just adheres to the trees like this though. Great job.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii dear Sandy!! OOOO … yes it is cold … I hate to admit it, but since we got up here, I’ve barely stirred from the house!! We had a big party here last night, so yesterday was all cooking and cleaning. Today, though, it’s slightly less cold and it’s snowing soooo beautifully!!! I’m heading out shortly!!! WHEEE!!

  • Trevor Needham

    Trevor Needham

    Beautiful shot, Lois. Must say I miss snow – haven’t seen it in years!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Good morning dear Trevor!!!!! Oh, I’m so glad you liked this one, hon!!! But no snow??? OH NO!!! Time to grab your old wool hat, downy ski parka, socks and boots and drive north!!!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Beautiful winter scenery!xx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Marie!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Great composition!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, dear Prasad!!!!!! I’m so happy that you liked it!!

  • Henriette Bille Olsen

    Henriette Bill...

    This is the perfect scenery for me – and you have captured it perfectly! Absolutely beautiful lighting also. I love it!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Many thanks, Henriette!!!

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    oh so beautiful lois! i love it!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Carol!!! Thank you so much!!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    This capture spells SERENITY!! Simply Gorgeous!! (Why is winter so beautiful…but then some of us tend to get a little tired of it after a while??!! LOL…we went from three weeks of 20 below temps to 5 days in a row of 40 above temps, everything has melted and turned to ice in lots of areas, all the snow in our yard has melted, can you image and we aren’t even out of January yet!!) Take Care.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, something tells me your temps will drop like a stone again before long!! Is this the same warm spell that hit Beve’s area … and produced all that flooding??? What a horror!!! Well, enjoy the 40 temps while you can … And thanks so much for your lovely note on this one!!!

  • Craig Ebel

    Craig Ebel

    Stunning shot!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Craig!!!! Thank you so much!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    A classic shot of a Winter Wonderland, superb work Lois !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, sweetie!!!!! It IZ a winter Wonderland up there … I got off a few more shots today … can’t wait to see how they turned out!! I’m going to be boring everyone to tears with all these winter scenes!!! LOL!!!

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    Love the pinky colour to the snow and sky….works well. Your snow is sooo photogenic! (Now moved south with internet at home up and running…....no more Mcdonalds!). cheers, Lorraine

  • Lois Bryan replied

    THERE you are!!!!! My vibes must have called you up … I ‘ve been thinking about you for the past day or so … and here you are!!!!! Oh, I’m so glad you have internet at home now!!! WHEEEE!!!! So you moved south??? Get the old place sold??? Whatever the circumstances, I’m soooo glad you’re back!!!! HUGZZZZ!!!! OH … and thanks for your sweet note!!!!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Lovely

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Robyn!!!

  • gwensgems668

    gwensgems668

    This is awesome – I love winter scenes like this!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Gwen!!!!! Thank you!!!! It is pretty!!!

  • mikegood

    mikegood

    Lucky you! I need snow! :D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Mike!!!! Yes, lucky me for sure!!!! Thanks for visiting!!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    walking in a winter wonderland congrats on the feature

    mike

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Mike!!! Thank you soooo much!!!! Every season has its own beauty … so much fun to enjoy them all!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    I am in awe of such beauty! The trees looks magnificent and the light capture is truly wonderful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Joanne!!!! As we were driving up the mountain this afternoon, the sky was this exact color!!!!

  • webbie
  • Lois Bryan replied

    OOOOO!!!! Thank you thank you thank you sooooooo much!!!! Sooo exciting!!!!!!!! WHEEEEE!!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Lois, congrats on your feature, such a wonderful image! Dee

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Dee!!!! Thank you sweetie!!!!!! Such a joy to have you share the fun with me!!!

  • Evita
  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiiii Evita!!!!!! Thank you soooo much, honey!!!! Sooooo SOOO COOL!!! HAHAHHAAHA!!!

  • Angi Baker
  • Lois Bryan replied

    Angi, Angi!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! Sooooooo cool!!!!!! Sooo exciting!!!!

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Wonderful image!!! Love the warm peach light that you added !!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you sooooo much!!! the funny thing is, as we were driving up the mountain Friday the sky was this exact color!!!

  • Mark Lee

    Mark Lee

    I’m stunned… Great Shot :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Mark!!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Now that’s a beautiful snowy image! Not like the wimpy stuff we’ve had here this winter. Excellent work, Lois! Congrats on your many features!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Rachel!!! We’ve had some pretty fabulous snow up on the mountain, but nothing to speak of down here in Maryland. But the winter’s not over yet!!!

  • tfm446

    tfm446

    THIS IS A WONDERFUL SNOWY ROAD. THERESA

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Theresa!! Thank you, hon!!!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    So pretty there. Lovely capture.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Mary!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • cdcantrell

    cdcantrell

    Lois awesome very pretty I love the beauty of snow but its to cold for me an I live in Norther Michigan we have all most three foot of snow,Burrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    oooo Craig, that is a lot of snow!!!! Stay warm … and thanks for your visit!!

  • van049

    van049

    BEAUTIFUL IMAGE & ANOTHER INSTANT FAVE TO ME!!!!!xx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Van, thank you so much!!!!!

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