Hello Sweetheart

Lois  Bryan

Hello Sweetheart

Top Ten in “Let’s Hunt for Horses” Challenge in Scavenger Hunt group September 13, 2009.
Top Ten in “The Best of H” challenge in Alphabet Soup group August 1, 2009.
Featured in Alphabet Soup July 25, 2009.
Featured in The Red Barn July 17, 2009.

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Driving off of the main road of 869 between Pavia and Osterburg, Pennsylvania on January 20, 2009 … a fine snow began to fall. As I climbed the hill the barn to my right caught my attention. After snapping some images of the barn, the resident came out to greet me. What a sweetheart!!!!!

Image taken with the Nikon D40x and the 18-200mm vr Nikon/Nikkor lens. Shutter speed 1/640, aperture f/5.6, exp minus .33, iso 400. This image is a 20-80% blend of the original photo … with some distractions cloned away … and an hdr of the same image … created from the original, hand held, and two duplicates at +/- 2.5 eval.

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Hello Sweetheart by Lois  Bryan
Hello Sweetheart by Lois  Bryan
  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    You really have a knack for getting something very special out of these shots. Not quite sure what it is, but i LOVE it! I looks like a REALLY nicely done painting, maybe that is what does it for me.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Andy … what a fabulous compliment!!! Thank you!!! I’ve been in love with this one since I took it … it’s such a wonderful old barn and to have this darling creature come out and say hi was just the icing on the cake … I’ll never forget this beautiful morning!!!! I’m so honored that you enjoyed the moment!!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Scot!!! Thank you!!!

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    beautiful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Jotham!!! Thank you!!!

  • XVR Photo

    XVR Photo

    Such a fine resident my dear friend! Lovely horse! Like an angel! look at that colors!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Xenia … I thought so too!!!!! So glad you enjoyed this one, sweetie!!!

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Wow, wowzer this one. Love it Lois, it definitely has a WOW factor.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hey, Tenia … thanks so much, hon. I was really considering cropping it further … but I loved how the hay in the upper story came out … and all that texture … so I’m glad you liked it this way!!! YAY!!! And thanks again!!!! hugzzz!!

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    great work

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Brian!!! Thank you!!!

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    Wow!! The treatment is so great it looks like a painting.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks so much … what a fabulous thing to say!!!!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wonderful image . Lois, when we are going to see shots from new camera?

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks dear girl!!!! Well … as soon as I’ve shot a good enough image, I guess, lol!!! So far I’ve just been playing around!!! Wanna see a cool pic of a froggie in a flower?? LOL!!!!

  • Tallow

    Tallow

    another masterpiece Lois.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Dave .. you’re such a sweetie … thank you so much!!!!!

  • Diane  Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    Great work, love the barn colors in contrast with the horse.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Diane … thank you!!!! The snow just blew in on a flurry … and there was still sunlight coming in on the horse … the most amazing thing!!! I’m so glad I was pointing the camera at that moment because 2 seconds later and the light was gone!! So glad you enjoyed it!!!!!!

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    oh so lovely

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, sweetie!!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Lovely capture, dear Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, Bela!!!

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Wonderful capture, love hoses and this is great.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Ric!!! Thank you!!! I love them too!!! Such wonderful, soulful eyes!!

  • SandyK

    SandyK

    Beautiful image Lois!! Excellent capture and lighting!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Sandy … the bit of sun was there for just a few seconds … the snow squall came and went very quickly, but so did the light!!

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    What a terrific old barn. The horse is an added bonus, but the colors you captured on the barn are fantastic. See you did not need the new camera after all, your work is great as it is (or was). Bill

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Bill … thank you so much … I considered cropping this further but I also loved the colors in the wood … so glad you noticed it, too!!!! And thank you for your compliment to the camera!! Since 99% of my library is from the D40x, 99% of what I upload will still be from him, lol!!!!!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is fabulous work, well done,

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Annie, thank you, sweetie!!!!!

  • jeffwilson

    jeffwilson

    Brilliant picture, Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Jeff!!!!! Thank you!!!!! So glad you like this one!!!!! I’ve had it in here for months … just waiting for the right opportunity, lol!!!! Thank you again!!!

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Lois what a wonderful portrait!
    GORGEOUS colors and they all work together so well. Yhe horse is so real, so …immediate......WOW.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Robin, you darling!!!! Thank you … he came right over to me!!!! I remember telling him I’d bring him an apple next time I came by … which reminds me … I should go visit him again!!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    lovely Lois, with the new camera ???? lol

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!! Thank you!!!!! OOOO … errrrrr … no .. not the new camera just yet!!!!!! I’ve been snapping shots of my toes … and household stuff … just getting a feel for it. I do have a couple of shots of mini frogs in lily blossoms and ivy leaves … ? Whaddya think? rofl rofl!!!!!

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  • red addiction

    red addiction

    You rock and you know it, hee hee. I have placed a piece of one of your works in one of my lenses. If you check my journal, you are in it.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    you darling, darling girl!!!!!! Thank you sooo much!!! I just visited your journal … and I’m SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thrilled!!!!!!! WHEEE!!! To see little me up there with the greatest … oooo … such an honor!!!!!!!! By the way … I hadn’t seen Jotham’s version of your geisha before (where ARE my brains???) ... WOWZER … it’s glorious!!!!!!!!!!!

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Lovely image! Great natural textures on that barn:))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Felicity … I’m so glad you liked the barn … I love this old, weather-worn wood too!!!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Beautiful horse and a great capture Lois!! Love it!! x

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Pauline!!!! Thank you, thank you!!

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    wonderful shot and isn’t it natural that the resident wanted to pay his respects to a lady as nice as you?

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh you darling!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! Isn’t he the sweetest??

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Aww! what a beautiful shot! How nice of the owner to come and greet you!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    I thought so!!!! And so glad the farmer didn’t come running out with a pitchfork!!! It’s bound to happen one of these days, lol!!!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image Lois !!! :D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, sweetie!!!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    i favor each of your shots. will Rb send me a notification blurb of some sort?. lol. another wow factor .. amazing portrait…

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!! I don’t know … but I’ll send you a big happy THANK YOU each time!!!!!! Thanks, sweetie!!!!!! Hugzzz!!!

  • th3rd world order

    th3rd world order

    wow awesome shot

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much!!!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!!!

  • andreisky

    andreisky

    Charming!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Andrei!!!!

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Love this, fantastic shot… the lighting on the horse, the texture in the barn…

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Danielle!!! You mentioned the same things that I like about it!!!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Wow, love the scene, fabulous treatment!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi sweetie!!! Thank you, thank you!!!

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Terrific b/drop,love it!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello, Lance!!! Thank you!! I loved the texture of the old barn, too!!!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Beautiful shot.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Brandie … thank you very much!!!

  • ClaraM

    ClaraM

    Awe, yes she is a sweetheart.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Yes … just a darling!!!!! Thank you for dropping by!!!

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    Perfectly captured !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Carlos!!!

  • Nith

    Nith

    oh my lonely H . lovely image

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so very much!!!! So glad you enjoyed this one!!!!!

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Love this one Lois, lovely light and capture ! xx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you Trudi!!!!!! I’m so happy you liked this little image!!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    this is wonderful !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, sweetie!!!!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    I’m impressed, Lois…this is really fantastic! Your treatment here is very appealing.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you very much, Leslie!!! I think I enjoy the pp work as much as the photography part!!!!! Well … when it turns out right, lol!!!!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    absolutely wonderful, he looks just gorgeous

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much … he is a beauty in real life as well!!!!!!

  • roseduggan

    roseduggan

    Cool !! wonderful :))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Rose!!! Thank you very much!!!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    How beautiful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Dear Ellen!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • Kevin Skinner

    Kevin Skinner

    Superbly framed! Love the rustic colours throughout. Great work!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Kevin … thank you so much for your kind note!!! I’m seriously honored that you stopped by. I had a quick peek at some of your work … ooooo … you have the composition and perspective things down to a science!!!! Again … thank you!!!!!

  • Magee

    Magee

    How absolutely delightful! A gorgeous image dearest Lois!! xx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    you sweetie!!!! Thank you!!!! Another one of those images that’s been sitting in the computer calling my name!!! You ever have that happen, too??

  • Magee

    Magee

    Only every day Lois! Time is my enemy, especially with me moving house! :-/

  • Lois Bryan replied

    OOOO!!! You’re moving!!! Is this a good thing??? I mean other than the obvious packing and unpacking part???

  • Starz

    Starz

    i lOVE everything about this piece dear Lois, the barn is fantastic and the foundation intriguing ~ the wonderful snow and beautiful horse, the whole picture is like a beautiful painting W O N D E R F U L work !!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Karon … thank you so much, dear!!! You know, sometimes everything just comes together … it hadn’t even been snowing when I left the house … then the squall came up … and this gorgeous creature came out to see me!!! And CLICK!! LOL!!! So glad you enjoyed it too!!! Hugzz!!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Oh, oh, oh…what an absolutely EXQUISITE image this is!!! I loooooooooove it!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, Karen!!!! I’m so glad you liked this one … I don’t think it does itself justice on these itty bitty image sizes, but you get the idea … and I think YOU got the emotion!!! And that’s all that counts!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!

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  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Wonderful shot!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Bruce!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    The horse, the textured barnwood, the light, the snow are all amazing!This would make a wonderful Christmas card!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, Joanne!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this little shot … and what a wonderful idea about the card!!!! Thanks again, hon!!!

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Hello Sweetheart your Beautiful !!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!!!!! Hans, thanks … so glad you liked this one!!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Ahh!!, nice pony !! great framing, top notch

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks Colin … I know YOU know ponies so well … glad you enjoyed this big darling!!!!! Hugzz!!!

  • SNik

    SNik

    absolutely brilliant !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, SNik!!!!!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    this is outstanding work Lois it looks like you painted it, all aspects of your hard and cleaver work have payed off a thousand fold on this

    mike

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Mike … you’re making me blush!!!! Thank you so much … but if it’s an image I love it’s never hard work!!!! It’s ALL play!!!!! thank you again, hon!!! Hugzz!!

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    What a lucky shot for you! You captured such a beautiful image with this! Love it! :]

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Tracy!!!! it was lucky … I couldn’t believe it when this darling came out to greet me!!!!!! Thank you!!!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    This is just beautiful, the light & the horse are just lovely :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Trish!!!! Thank you!!!!! This truly was a lucky shot … so glad you enjoyed it!!!!!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    This is beautiful Louis, great colours and textures, the composition is perfect as well!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Shaun!!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Love it!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Al!!!! Thank you very much!!!

  • Roy  Lindman

    Roy Lindman

    Vow !
    It seems to have notified a someone !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Roy!!!! Yes, I think so too!!!! Thanks for your lovely comment!!!

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Wonderful capture Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Jens!!!! Thank you so much!!! My apologies for not getting to your kind note sooner … I’ve been out of town!!!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    fantastic well done my friend :)) k

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Kristina!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!! I’m so happy you liked it!!!!

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    Pure winter magic lois!!! I can faintly hear him whinny. I’m waiting for the steam to suddenly rise from his nostrils as he trots closer kicking up snow. Love it!! : )

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Jennifer you have me smiling ear to ear … what a beautiful description … as if you were there too!!!!!! Thank you so much!!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    Oh Lois, this is really beautiful, it’s almost like a painting …. (what looks like an abandoned barn is actually home to a beautiful horse, fabulous!!). Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, Deb, what a beautiful thing to say … yes, there are so so many beautiful barns in the area that seem abandoned … but i think most are still being used. Who knew such a gem would come walking out of this one!!!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    An exquisite piece, Lois! Just outstanding (as usual!). – Pat

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiii Pat, sweetie!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    What a lovely surprise – - – beautifully done!!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Lori!!!! Yes, it truly was!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Fabulous picture, composition, lighting, subject matter! what a great eye you have!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Mary, you darling!!! it was just luck … I adore old barns … and this time I got a bit of a gift with my friend here!!!! Thank you so so much!!!! Hugzz!!

  • chijude

    chijude

    Just love the slight halo effect around your “sweetheart”. And the barn colours are beautiful. While the tech details are still a little beyond me I can appreciate that you have worked to make a great result. I am glad your resident appreciated you!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, sweetie!!!! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed this one!!!! It is kind of special to me!!! Hugzz!!!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great shot

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so so much!!!!

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    Fantastic image with wonderful effects!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, Gina!!!

  • Barbara Burkhardt

    Barbara Burkhardt

    Lucky for all of us she was curious – Great

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, what a sweet thing to say!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • Sally P  Moore
  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, Sally!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Congratulations on your well deserved feature in Alphabet Soup ~ Sheila

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Sheila!!!! Thank you!!! I’m sooo honored!!! YAY!!!

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    beautiful,congradulations on your feature

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Lizzie!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!

  • Sunflwrconcepts

    Sunflwrconcepts

    Very nice Lois.. KUDO’s on your feature.. well-deserved.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    So glad you enjoyed it!!! Thank you!!!!

  • linaji

    linaji

    Stunning work Lois.. this feels like I am right there!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hii Linaji … thank you so much!!!! I’m so glad you liked it!!!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    You have such a great eye…this is stunning.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    George … thank you!!!! It was a lucky snap!!!!

  • shaneran

    shaneran

    saw this in the challenge for alphabet soup for H. I loved it and wanted to comment. it is beautiful… I love the coloring and the horse, the tones of the wood. wonderful art work!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so so much … I appreciate your lovely note so much!!!!

  • Marie Sharp
  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you Marie!!!!! I’m still happy dancing, lol!!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I love the look of the falling snow with the weathered wood. She is a beautiful honey girl!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi sweetie!!!! Oh, thank you so much!!!!! Isn’t she a darling???

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Congratulations on your TOP TEN winner in
    Alphabet Soup

    Sheila

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you again, Sheila!!!!! What a wonderful, wonderful honor!!!

  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Different and very very effective, instant fave.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Geoff!!!! I’m so honored!!!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    And what did he/she have to say? LOL. The barn looks a little dilapidated but the horse doesn’t seem to mind. What a great shot.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL … well, we had a nice chat about the weather … and he doesn’t mind the barn … it’s nice and warm there!!!

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    Beautiful, beautiful image!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello Mojca!!! Thank you very much!!!

  • reindeer

    reindeer

    This is gorgeous…........love the snow falling.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much for your lovely note!!!!

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    This image has been chosen as the Challenge Cover for the Best From Around The Barnyard November Avatar Challenge
    Well Done and…..........

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Trudi, thank you!!!!! I’m so so honored!!! This is SO COOL!!!!!! WHEEE!!!!!!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Oh my Gosh! This just touches my heart. A wonderful capture and story. How that must have made your day, dear Lois. I love it! :~)

  • WingsOfAngelz

    WingsOfAngelz 1 day ago

    great entry for the Buildings – Old and New Challenge it starts in a couple days

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