Blizzard Tree

mikrin, 5 months ago

Thats just too cool Chuck!! You went out and got a great picture of this tree!!! You beat me too it! LOL Awesome capture!!!

Peter Zentjens, 5 months ago

It’s a magnificent capture. One to be proud of. Thanks for sharing the story behind it. 2 feet of snow and you call that clear? My goodness…

angelandspot, 5 months ago

That was yesterday’s scene. I was like that would make great photos but I did not have the courage to go outside in the wall of white blowing across the fields next to my house to take any photos.

Jacqueline Bar..., 5 months ago

just beautiful.

Globalphotos, 5 months ago

Simple and so very beautiful :) Brrrrrrr, love it !!

velveteagle in reply to mikrin’s comment, 5 months ago

Hey Mike.. I do so wish to share a time with you to have both of us travel to this giant. It was exciting and the warmth in my blood helped too.. Heal well I shall take you out and about very soon..

Gene Praag, 5 months ago

This is an amazing capture….beautifully done!

Curtiss Simpson, 5 months ago

Beautiful love the simplicity, outstanding !

velveteagle in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment, 5 months ago

Yes Peter life is a story to share. Thank you for your kind word..

velveteagle in reply to angelandspot’s comment, 5 months ago

Angellandspot it was yesterday to you.. today for me. Go for it ..

Antanas, 5 months ago

Great capture

velveteagle in reply to Jacqueline Barreto’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Jacqueline..

velveteagle in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 5 months ago

GP.. Its all that it is.. Yes it made my heart pound..My mind soar …

justimagine, 5 months ago

Wonderful capture well done!

Deborah H. Ben..., 5 months ago

This is an amazing shot. Great job.

velveteagle in reply to Gene Praag’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much Gene.. You have been there I am sure..

Sean Farragher, 5 months ago

beautiful capture,,

no reply necessary

Macky, 5 months ago

Perfect!!!

velveteagle in reply to Curtiss Simpson’s comment, 5 months ago

Sometimes Curtiss simple is good for my soul.. Thank you..

velveteagle in reply to Antanas’s comment, 5 months ago

Hey Antanas.. Thank you hope it brought a day dream to you..

velveteagle in reply to justimagine’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you JI for looking..

velveteagle in reply to Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations’s comment, 5 months ago

Deborah.. from you that means much.. You are so kind..

velveteagle in reply to Macky’s comment, 5 months ago

Machy Much thanks for you comment.

kevsphotos2008, 5 months ago

WOW,This is so cool,well done with this shot….....................

Frank Legault, 5 months ago

Simply beautiful, well done!!!

Romeo Koitmäe, 5 months ago

Excellent picture. Perfect!

Lee Trujillo, 5 months ago

Very nice use of negative space….

Lee

TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 5 months ago

What a gorgeous shot!!! Love the beautiful simplicity of this piece!! Awesome composition! :-)

Bob Sagar, 5 months ago

Superb in it`s simplicity, and yes it looks good larger, great shot!

J.K. York, 5 months ago

i love the start simplicity of the winterscape. really nice work bringing out the density in the tree. the story is almost as good as the shot. well done.

Maria Dryfhout, 5 months ago

I see the beauty in your image, and it is a good image, but…. I am so tired of this deep freeze and slick road conditions.

Kimberly Palmer, 5 months ago

Nice shot, and a great story too!

velveteagle, 5 months ago

Thank you all so much for your very kind comments. And Kim thanks for the large view..

whisperingruth, 5 months ago

Your efforts really paid off Chuck . . . it’s so beautiful . . . hope you put this in a nice frame and hang it in your home ….....

Peace Mitchell, 5 months ago

Outstanding composition, a gorgeous image, congratulations!

cdwork, 5 months ago

Superb work! Great story of the capture!

micmac, 5 months ago

A bean bag ,marvelous idea ,this shot is fantastic ,superb with that wind and that tree is stunning…bravo

Luis Correia, 5 months ago

Beautiful composition,well done

artsthrufotos, 5 months ago

gorgeous! worth the trek you took for it.

Ken Aitchison, 5 months ago

Quite awesome Chuck!

velveteagle, 5 months ago

I have a few other captures of this big tree from diffrent angles so it was a exciting job doing this. I shall look at one other angle and its much bigger to upload perhaps when I find time at home. Thanks for the kind words again..

velveteagle in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks I do belive it will look great on the wall.. My Daughter just loves tree’s also..

Twinmum, 5 months ago

Shots like this and I wish we had those sort of weather conditions here sometime.
Wonderful shot

velveteagle in reply to micmac’s comment, 5 months ago

Hey Gigi.. The bean bag comes in so handy when you turn off the vehical and plop it down on the hood for a capture instead of setting up a tri-pod when its bad weather or something that will not last. Blue jean material and some dry beans for soup.

velveteagle in reply to Twinmum’s comment, 5 months ago

Much thanks Twinmum. The older I get the more I have to try to find something good about being snowed in. I need sunshine.

brirose55, 5 months ago

BRILLIANT CAPTURE

velveteagle in reply to brirose55’s comment, 5 months ago

Hey thank you brirose55.. Glad you liked it..

micmac, 5 months ago

Cool!!! thanks for the tip , fantastic idea …xxx

Deborah Parkin, 5 months ago

this is really special Chuck – i love the darkness of the tree standing out against the whiteness of the snow – looks so majestic.

principiante, 5 months ago

how statuesque, if that makes any sense…

PennyEdwardes, 5 months ago

Your patience has certainly paid off! This is just beautiful…I love it!

Steven Sandner, 5 months ago

Great shot! I love the framing in this! and the snowstorm has given so much too this image! great work on being out there!

velveteagle in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you Deborah.. I have a closeup to upload from a diffrent direction I think you may like.

velveteagle in reply to principiante’s comment, 5 months ago

It does principiante.. And it does..Thanks

velveteagle in reply to PennyEdwardes’s comment, 5 months ago

So glad you like it Penny.. Much thanks..

velveteagle in reply to Steven Sandner’s comment, 5 months ago

You have a beautiful group yourself Steven your eye is true.. Thanks for your comments…

Kate Towers IPA, 5 months ago

fantastic work, love the comp, has a great feel

velveteagle in reply to Kate Towers IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Kate..

Mark Weaver, 5 months ago

incredible shot

velveteagle in reply to Mark Weaver’s comment, 5 months ago

Well thanks Mark..

orourke, 5 months ago

well done, love the space.

Jan Piller, 5 months ago

Incredible!!!

velveteagle in reply to orourke’s comment, 5 months ago

Much thanks orourke…

velveteagle in reply to Jan Piller’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Jan…

Al Neaimi, 5 months ago

this is so beautiful, simple yet amazing.

velveteagle, 5 months ago

Thanks so much Al..

Dan Shalloe, 5 months ago

Icy isolation. An image of chilly loneliness. Stunning.

velveteagle in reply to Dan Shalloe’s comment, 5 months ago

Hey Dan .. Thanks for the kind words..

Cathy Klima, 5 months ago

The striking contrast of the dark tree against the light background is perfect.

velveteagle in reply to Cathy Klima’s comment, 5 months ago

Cathy thank you so for your kindness..

berndt2, 5 months ago

Beautiful shot – love the striking tree in contrast to the still-visible background

velveteagle in reply to berndt2’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks berndt2.. I really liked the way it looked when I captured it.

Rudschinat, 5 months ago

Great light and colors, a superb compotion, cool. :)Gorm

velveteagle, 5 months ago

So kind of you .. Thanks Gorm..

jacqi, 4 months ago

Well done. Didn’t spot it until the mail about the Avatar. Beautiful shot. Thank goodness we don’t get weather like that in the north of Scotland – 2 inches of snow is about it!!!

LindaR, 4 months ago

love your shot ~ like a inked sketch against the white ~ artful. kudos for your brave take!

Christina Eliz..., 4 months ago

Its beautiful I love it !!!

Robert Elliott, 4 months ago

Simply Superb !!

jewelskings, 4 months ago

Beautiful nice job!

Joanne Bradley, 4 months ago

Beautiful shot! Congrats on it being chosen as the avatar for Everything Winter!

Crystal Zacharias, 4 months ago

great capture!

micmac, 4 months ago

Congrats for the avatar of everything winter,yahouuu !!!!!

velveteagle, 4 months ago

Oh I am so happy.. Made my day.. Heck it made my winter a bit warmer inside.. Thank you all so much for your kindness.. Lets have fun doing our best and keeping honest a good word…

KarDanCreations, 4 months ago

Excellent shot.

sticky, 4 months ago

Just so beautiful.

Kate Adams, 4 months ago

Wonderful shot, I tried something similar yesterday LOL it was fun

Ravenor, 4 months ago

Superb capture!!!.. we dont see many like this..

velveteagle, 4 months ago

Many thanks to you all.. It was fun when I got into the mood for it.. LOL

velveteagle in reply to Ravenor’s comment, 4 months ago

I really do thank you for your kind words Ravenor.. I wish I had other than dial up to thank everyone and still find time to view others.. I shall hope for cable in the country some day soon.. LOL

PPPhotoArt, 4 months ago

absolutely exquisite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marita McVeigh, 4 months ago

wow, beautiful!

SaMack, 4 months ago

love it!

Travis Easton, 4 months ago

Awesome minimalist image, very stark and engaging, congrates on the winter group avitar Chuck.

Mandy Fell, 4 months ago

beautiful image

judygal, 4 months ago

Excellent capture and excellent choice for the avitar.

Judi Taylor, 4 months ago

This sure packs a punch. I love how the tree is so visible and the farm behind it is hidden in the snowy down fall. The tree looks mighty and strong and laughs at the storm. All the other trees behind it coward away in the misty snow allowing the one to stand tall and firm! If only the tree could tell the story …

Kate Purdy, 4 months ago

Beautiful! Congratulations on being chosen to represent our group visually!!!

Diana Treglown, 4 months ago

What an outstanding image!! Yeah, I do that kind of stuff here in Montana, too. Soon as the blizzard starts and everyone else is heading home…I’m out in the countryside…looking for THAT shot!! You really nailed this one! Congratulations!! ~ :o) Diana

bunnij, 4 months ago

all i can say is wow! well, that isn’t really ALL I can say…it is just a stunning capture, such a contrast to the snow. Very clear and the story is great.

velveteagle, 4 months ago

Thank you all so much.. So glad that it was shown.. First show of anything is exciting for sure.. Makes me smile..

velveteagle in reply to Judi Taylor’s comment, 4 months ago

I really love how you see things.. Your words are as beautiful as your work.. thanks

DonnaM, 4 months ago

Excellent Job, Absolutely Beautiful…Silent & Strong!

velveteagle in reply to DonnaM’s comment, 4 months ago

Well thanks Donna..

velveteagle in reply to Diana Treglown’s comment, 4 months ago

Diana you are so nice.. I really save winter for last on my favorite season list. But with a touch of whisky to make it a dare… It was fun..

imageinnovation, 4 months ago

Magnificent. I like the dreamy quality of the shot.

Naomi Frost, 4 months ago

This is superb, velveteagle. The composition is spot on. It’s fabulous. An instant fave.

velveteagle, 4 months ago

Thank you so much indeed Naomi.. You are so kind..

velveteagle in reply to imageinnovation’s comment, 4 months ago

So happy you liked it.. thanks..

dinghysailor1, 4 months ago

lovely composition and great capture of the falling snow

velveteagle in reply to dinghysailor1’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you very much…

Anthony Mancuso, 4 months ago

absolutely awesome photograph! love it!

velveteagle in reply to Anthony Mancuso’s comment, 4 months ago

Well thank you Anthony.. :>

Kacholek, 4 months ago

Spectacular shot!

velveteagle in reply to Kacholek’s comment, 4 months ago

Much thanks..

Paul Vanzella, 4 months ago

Beautiful image – just love that lone tree… Great work!

velveteagle in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much Paul for viewing.. Glad you liked it..

Gerry Van der ..., 4 months ago

No words….

velveteagle in reply to Gerry Van der Walt’s comment, 4 months ago

From you that means so much.. your work is fantastic..

Steven Holmes, 4 months ago

Great shot mate, love the overall feel of the image…looks very cold!

velveteagle in reply to Steven Holmes’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Steven.. It was a big blast storm..

joolz, 4 months ago

This is so gorgeous. It has such a peaceful and calming effect to it.

velveteagle in reply to joolz’s comment, 4 months ago

Well thank you joolz.. So kind..

Lesley Smither..., 4 months ago

Love the photograph, love the story, love the wife’s beanbag idea as a tripod. Reminds me of the snow I grew up with in Scotland.

velveteagle in reply to Lesley Smitheringale’s comment, 4 months ago

Lesley thanks so much for your kindness…

Jeff Burns, 4 months ago

Gorgeous shot well done

velveteagle in reply to Jeff Burns’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much Jeff..

tomg, 4 months ago

Excellent composition …

velveteagle in reply to tomg’s comment, 3 months ago

It seemed to fit well.. thanks..

Geri Bragg, 3 months ago

absolutely beautiful.

ApeArt, 3 months ago

i love this – the tree definitely has presence

velveteagle in reply to Geri Bragg’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Geri..

velveteagle in reply to ApeArt’s comment, 3 months ago

I will try to capture it during the change of seasons with a storm or ?? Thank you ..

ApeArt, 3 months ago

That’s a nice idea

velveteagle in reply to ApeArt’s comment, 3 months ago

So glad you liked it.. Thank you..

Nixter, 3 months ago

Wow! This is stunning.. you are very dedicated, but definitely worth it!

velveteagle in reply to Nixter’s comment, 3 months ago

Nixter thank you so much for your words… So kind..

eltotton, 3 months ago

A great capture. Stunning image.

velveteagle in reply to eltotton’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you for your kindness..

Shelley Heath, 2 months ago

Amazing photo… love it

Jocelyn Hyers, 2 months ago

stunning capture …. thank you for sharing …

Mary Campbell, 2 months ago

Fantastic.

velveteagle in reply to Shelley Heath’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks glad you loved it..

velveteagle in reply to Jocelyn Hyers’s comment, 2 months ago

Well thank you and thanks..

velveteagle in reply to Mary Campbell’s comment, 2 months ago

Hey thank you. Your collection of captures are beautiful..

Charles Padley, 2 months ago

i love this!!!

velveteagle in reply to Charles Padley’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Charles.. It was a special moment..

EdgeOfReality, 2 months ago

Very beautiful.

velveteagle in reply to EdgeOfReality’s comment, 2 months ago

So happy you liked it.. Your art is beautiful…

Tsipi Levin, 2 months ago

Beautiful shot!

Derek Dafoe, 2 months ago

Nice job Steven!! Boy we had enough snow this year!!

velveteagle in reply to Tsipi Levin’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Tsipi..

velveteagle in reply to Derek Dafoe’s comment, 2 months ago

Plenty of snow for sure.. and cold.. This is one good thing from it.. Thanks for looking..
Chuck

Klaudy Krbata, about 1 month ago

I’m speechless, superb!

reflector, about 1 month ago

Magical scenery, very well composed and a brilliant resulting image !

velveteagle in reply to Klaudy Krbata’s comment, about 1 month ago

Much thanks for your kindness…

velveteagle in reply to reflector’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you.. it was worth the trouble .. I had a friend make a wall piece out of it.. They use it to calm down and daydream of there youth.

reflector, about 1 month ago

I can imagine that – it’s very relaxing to look at.