Waiting for the Troll
Bridges in mist always remind me of the Billy Goat Gruff story!! This was taken at Cherrybrook on the northwestern side of Sydney earlier this week – another early morning misty excursion.
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Warren Williams
Cherrybrook following the mist, I see, like the tone here, with the bridge makes a special iamges, very nice.
Well done
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
There was not a lot of mist that morning but enough to help the images out! Thanks Warren.
Bootiewootsy
What a beautiful place to find. You certainly have done justice to this photo.. Looks like a painting.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hi Carol – I am pleased you find it painterly, as I thought the same thing! Thanks lovely lady.
Deidre Cripwell
beautiful – love the colours (and if you look close there is already a troll under the bridge)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hi Deidre – you could be right – although it is likely to be a waterfowl I suspect rather than a troll!!! We can imagine though … !!! Thank you for the encouragement.
jlynn
These are absolutely Stunning images!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Jeanne I am delighted that these are to your liking! I’m making the most of the misty season!
buddykfa
very sweet capture, Rosalie !
Excellent example of what most of us are looking for when we think of this kind of rustic bridge on a trail.
Absolutely perfect. It’s like a painting.
I don’t think that you could have changed anything to improve it.
buddy
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Buddy for the encouragement – it is great to know a scene strikes a chord with others as well.
niggle
absolutely a great image. well done
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hey Niggle – great to hear from you – thanks so much for the kidn words.
Carrie Glenn
Really beautiful Rosalie! (As usual!) ...I’m waiting for that troll too…where is he? ;)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
He’s waiting for you to add him to the pic Carrie!!! I’m not as clever as you – we will have to imagine him!!! Thank you for the compliment.
jlynn
You certainly are,, what a lovely way to spend a morning:) So productive too!!
Kevin Kroeker
Wow!!!! I am speechless.. this is so GREAT!!! Instant fav! The colors are just so perfect.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
It is that time of the year Kevin – mists around our place for April and I actually get out of bed early for a few days to catch some! Thanks heaps for the encouragement – coming from you, I’m most flattered!!!
niggle
you’re welcome
GailD
I’m sure I can see him hiding over there in the trees Rosalie.
Great shot. Love the tones.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Gail – I notice “Melbourne” has found a Troll for me – now to find a way to insert him!
SharonD
Another beautiful photo Rosalie.I love the colouring.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Pleased you like it Sharon – thank you
melbourne
You don’t have to wait any longer!

Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Oh goodness – thank you Melbourne!!!!!!! I knew he was lurking around somewhere!
Marion Cullen
Magical capture with such a wonderful atmosphere, the warm tones are so inviting.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you for taking the time to call by and leave such positive comments.
bmckain
Excellent image and work and will be favorited.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I am so pleased you like it Bob enough to favourite it! Thank you.
Laura S
I am lost for words. WOW! This is my kind of picture…absolutely wonderful to say the least! Into my favs it goes! :)
Laura (aka naturelover)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hey Laura – thank you so much for the favouriting of this one!!! Do you have CS3? I can talk you through the process if you like. xx
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous Rosalie!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Helene so much. You are a great support.
Phil Thomson IPA
A Fairy Tale Image, Rosalie !!! Like a fine wine, you just keep getting better and better, R. !!! This is a sheer delight to behold, I could sit and gaze at it for hours. Well worth getting up early for !!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
At least this one was not TOO early – the mist had started to rise, and it is closer to home thankfully! Actually this bridge divides two ponds which are a bit smelly so it looks far nice than it smells when you are there … thanks my friend for the great words and for the favouriting!!!
Maximus
now that’s a job I could do. love the result. :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hey Maxie – so pleased you like it mate.
Will Barton
This almost has a Monet feel with the lovely warm tones. Very noice Rosalie!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Lookame, lookame Will – love your noice comments! Monet is one of my favs so I am very flattered! Thanks buddy.
pixeltrekker
My thoughts exactly Rosalie, Claude Monet painted many pictures of his garden. It does have that feel.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
So pleased that your eagle eye approves WB – Monet, as I said to Will, is one of my favs so I’m really flattered. Thanks so much …
Loreto Bautist...
The golden hue adds a mystique feel to it…well done.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Pleased you like it Bot.
Stuart Chapman
Yet another gorgeous misty images rolls out from your camera Rosalie. Love the placing of that quaint little bridge and the dark tones in the trees are magnificent. They work so very well with the lush muted greens.
julie08
It’s so beautiful – wonderful colours.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you both, Stuart and Julie for your kind words.
debsphotos
No-way Rosalie!! What a magic place!!! Beautiful!!!! *-)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
It is a bit smelly actually Deb! But in the mist it comes up OK! Thanks heaps.
Sharon Hammond
I’m sure someone will put their creative hand up to add a troll to this magnificent image
Rosalie Dale IPA
:+) ... or a faerie or a sprite or a goblin or something Sharon!! Thanks for the encouragement.
Josie Jackson
For some reason this reminds me of England Rosalie, I love the warm tones here, very beautiful…Josie
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hi Josie – these colours remind me of Jason’s pics – perhaps it does have an English feel!!! Thanks for your kind words.
John Edwards
Gorgeous lighting and another instant fav.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
You are a legend John – such gorgeous images of your own too!!! Thanks heaps for the favouriting.
Stevie Mancini
Absolutly stunning Rosa, such vibrant greens with a great composition. Really like this alot!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Much appreciated Stevie !!!
Bill Fonseca
Gees Rosalie, you’re pumping these out fast. Another great image.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
And this is a second morning that I got up early enough to catch the mist Bill so something must really be firing on this end! Don’t worry they’ll start to run out soon … thanks for the kind words!
solareclips~Ju...
Wow Rosalie, this is beautiful!! The tones are fabulous
Christopher E...
beautiful scene, wonderful colors and tones on it, great exposure on the mist
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Chris thank you for your faithful encouragement!
Jonicool
Beautiful work!
Claire Farley
They just keep getting better! This is just lovely
RLHall
Lovely, great golden light
Antanas
great work, well done
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Antanas I do appreciate your encouragement AND the favouriting! THank you
Prasad
Another beauty Rosalie.
pryere
Well done Rosalie, well worth the early rise, it would grace a book cover.
brian pendrey
stunningly beautiful
Marvin Collins
Awesome scene Rosalie, so well processed, love it!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
You are special Marvin – thank you, esp for the favouriting
chinet
Amazing capture! I love the tones of color! Would make a great painting!
Clive King
Wonderous work. I would like to spend half an hour there. Well done.
Kofoed
Now I’ve waited all day, he’s still not emerging. But he must be there somewhere!
Again, such beautiful light, colours and contrasts. Wonderful image, Rosalie.
PhotogeniquE IPA
I love the colours on this – it is really lovely
kcranmer
Wow fantastic work on this rosalie…absolutely stunning.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Kellie thank you for taking the time to call by and leave your encouraging comment
Rosalie Dale IPA
And thank you to all who have complimented this poor old bridge!!! The mist adds a glamour that is not usually present – I am delighted that you all find it attractive. XXX
mmills3080
great shot, great detail, lovely misty shot
~ Ademac
Beautiful capture Rosealie…....................you live in a beautiful world.
Greg Hale
This image as a special magic.
Greg Hale
This image as a special magic.
debscam
Great shot Rosalie, the name is perfect for it.
Tparker
Ok I am waiting for the fairys and leprechauns to pop out any moment beautiful shot.Teresa
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks all – I am also waiting for the ‘little people’ or something similar Teresa!!!
Lori Peters
I love the greens and yellows of this picture. It looks like a scene from, “Lord of the Rings.” Very nice.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you Lori – so pleased it grabbed your imagination.
HenkStolk
like the fairytale atmosphere, well done
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I appreciate you taking the time to comment Henk – thanks for the encouragement.
LittleCrawler
Like in a fairytale. Love the colours, mood and light. A beautiful image!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Melanie thank you so much.
Ozcloggie
Bootiewootsy said it, as have all the others. Lovely. Such a variety of structures, in the Bridges group. From huge steel ones with giant arches, to this little treasure.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
So pleased you like this humble little bridge Ozcloggie – hopefully its charm makes up for its size!!!!
paulevelin
great title and once again…
intensely beautiful
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you Paul – especially for the favouriting.
Anette Tyler
Stunning. Great light, atmosphere and colours.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Much appreciated Anette – thank you
Noelene Davies
Beautiful Rosalie, the colour are just amazing. Love it to bits.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
That’s Cherrybrook for you Noelene!!! Looks different in the mist.
Tugela
Took me hours to scroll down to the bottom. Another exceptional shot Rosalie as all other have said.
Jim
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
:+) Sorry Jim – We’ll have to ask for the comment box to be at the top of the list maybe! Thanks buddy – good to see you around again!!!
Sean Farragher
beautiful scene,,,like a painting
Rosalie Dale IPA
Appreciatd Sean – thank you
Mark Bowden
Another great scene, well taken.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks heaps Mark for taking the time to comment. Pleased you like it.
Alycia K
OMG! Beautiful picture, I hope I can be that good one day lol :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
So pleased you like it Alycia – your photos already show that you have a great eye for composition! Keep it up.
Ellen
Excellent!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you Ellen
Robin Brown
I do hope the Troll is in no rush. I’m happy to wait a while longer!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
:-) I’m content just sitting and waiting also Robin . . . thanks for the visit and encouragement!!
petelangman
this is stunning… great depth colour an tones
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Peter thank you – I am flattered!! I am most impressed with your selective colouring work – great portfolio!
Joe Mortelliti
Nice work Rosalie,like it a lot
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Joe for taking time to visit and comment!
Steven de Siow
Everyone had said it all, what can I say? Perhaps “perfect”
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Steven you are very sweet! Thank you my friend for the lovely comment.
Macky
Picture perfect Rosalie!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks for visiting this humble bridge Macky and for your kind comment! Love your macro work – this site is so inspiring with the variety of work on show!
Tom Gomez
Fabulous work as always …
joolz
Beautiful Rosalie…...looks like a painting
Rosalie Dale IPA
Tom and Joolz – thank you for your visits and wonderful encouragement.
Rose Moxon
this bridge needs a troll! let me know if you want one!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Ah Rose you know the way to my heart!!! A bubble is on its way.
Birgitta
Sweet! You have a fantastic gallery. :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
And your gallery is stunning also Birgitta! Thanks for visiting and encouraging ..
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful scene and atmosphere…lovely capture
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you Ana
Ginger Barritt
No troll here. Fairies, elves…maybe. Georgous.
johno4280
Picture perfect Rosalie
lianne
Absolutely a favorite – a fairy tale shot! Lovely gold tones and the mist – just perfect!
kevin fitzmaur...
SUCH LOVELY IMAGES, THIS SO TRANQUIL, BEAUTIFUL
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Kevin I am so pleased you like this – thank you!
Rosalie Dale IPA
THanks Ginger, John and Lianne very much.
Anthony Vella
Such natural beauty! Great DOF, composition, perspective, colour and lighting.
satwant
whenever I feel to be left alone i like the place like this for some time. I know i can’t explain how it works. But this is god’s gift to us to sit and see these beutiful places. this calmness provide us the occasion to talk with our selves. There are moments in every individual to seek these wonderfull places. sorry for this long comment. But this picture give me a sort of relief . well done Rosalie.
Victoria Jostes
outstanding composition, great treatment, one fantistic image!
Anatoliy
Excellent work!
Kymie
What a gorgeous photo :-)