Ginnie - How can a picture with no real color say SO MUCH! I am no expert on DOF, contrast and all the good stuff of photography BUT I know what I like and your pictures always take my breath away. Keep up the good work Dear Friend!

Ginnie: Judy, you are just way too much--the best! After that kind of comment, I'll have to keep you.

This morning I actually had visions of you and Dave joining us at the cottage some day. Wouldn't THAT be something.

I like this one! It has all sorts of interesting divisions and symmetries.

Ginnie: Thanks a million, Martin.

Well spoted Ginnie, I really like the composition.

Ginnie: Thanks, Dotun.

I think the background works perfectly with the foreground here. Amazing shot.

Ginnie: I appreciate your comment, Tomas. Thanks for stopping by.

Oh. So. Perfect.

Composition-- so dramatic!
Contrast- strong and powerful!
Colour- great tones of similar quality!

Oh Ginnie... I love it.

Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, dear friend! Thank you.

Kimberly stole the words from my mouth, but I hate it when people just say that and don't even try. So here is my attempt:

Wow, I LOVE IT. I am not sure what is about it, but probably the simplicity, and the perfection of the reflecting gondola against the grey fog.

Well, that wasn’t so bad. I actually closed the page and reopened it, writing my thoughts as they came

Ginnie: You have a wonderful way with words, Samira. Thank you! That really means a lot to me.

Looked like a mahjong tile from the thumbnail, nice mood with this one, top shot girl!

Ginnie: Now you're making me blush! Thank you, David.

I don't fish but this looks like the perfect calm spot to spend the day. Well Done You.

Ginnie: Thanks a million, Johnny.

Ginnie you really are becoming artistic in your observation and delivery. Out of this world would be a lie, since it is near the cottage in Michigan. Maybe i should just copy and paste Kimberly's comment.

Have you noticed how the reflection in the middle splits the picture, making the reflection of the trees in the background a second layer. Well the longer you look the more you see.

Ginnie: Now you've made ME go back and re-look at the photo, Louis. Thanks for your keen observations!

Hello Aunty Gramma Ginnie!!This is a beautiful shot, but I ama touch confused by the effect in the foreground shadows, they look almost pixellated, but I know that cannot be. Very strange. Subject, composition, DOF, mood, atmosphere, focus,contrast, muted winter colours - all great. A real feeling of solitude and a place to sit and ponder life. Kindest regards and warmest wishes, Neil.-x-

Ginnie: I think that whole foreground that looks pixellated, Neil, is reflection, which confuses me as well until I figure it out each time. Very weird, I know. Thank you very kindly for your comment. Have a great weekend!

wonderful!

Ginnie: Thank you, O-P.

Absolutely beautiful, Ginnie!

Ginnie: Thanks a million, Mary Beth!

As you know, I have a similar shot of this view, but I like yours much better. Probably the difference of light and color at the time of day. I like how the black of the trees on the right contrasts with the subtle colors of the lake and the background. Stunning!

Ginnie: You're kind to say this, Ruth, but I thought the same about yours! I really do have a thing for the foggy time of early morning there at the cottage. You have your own incredible shots of that around the lake from last fall. Thanks for your wonderful support and encouragement. I hope you feel that from me as well!

Like it Ginnie, very well spotted & taken

Ginnie: Thanks, Chris. You're a sweetheart!

A stunning, and truly striking image Ginnie. You've chosen your position so well to show off the scene at what must be its best. Really lovely, and thanks for sharing it.

Ginnie: As always, Ellie, you say the most encouraging things! Thank you.

This is far the most touching and moving picture I've seen lately. The quite surface of the water, the fog and the reflections altogether make such a magical composition.
Just one question: what do you mean 'We CALL that fallen tree trunk...'? Has it been there for long?

Ginnie: You are so very kind, Dani. I'm humbled, to say the least. My sister, Ruth, says that tree fell when she was in 5th grade, she thinks, and she is now 50. So it's been there a long time--long enough for us to have given it a name!

That's beautiful, Ginnie. A real sit and stay awhile pic. I love all the double imagery from the reflections!

Your blowdown really does look like a gondola, it's well named!

Ginnie: Thanks a million, Josie. You're a sweetheart!

You just see things so easily. I'm impressed. Really.

Your right, I'm also born in 1945 - April 10, so from now on you are the Young Lady. ;-))

I do not know the code here, but I'll see what I can do.

In Fotothing, there is an option when you receice comments named: replay linked to the spesific entries which in turn send your comment to the comment direct to the mailbox in question.

On the roof: Anna

Great weekend

PS. Soon gonna post badfriday (about betting) and tomorrow a very nice story.

Ginnie: 1945 was a very good year, Tor! And yes, you preceeded me into this big world by 2 months! Bravo.

Thanks again for your comment. I'll find you soon on your Fotothing. I had to register!

Hey Ginnie, this is the second time that I have logged into your site! I went away trying to think of something funny/silly to say but I can not! This is simply fantastic as an image and stands firm on it's own two feet. Mal

Ginnie: You've greatly humbled me by your words, Mal. Thank you!

Very quiet and fairy place !

Ginnie: Yes, Zeb. That it is! Thanks for commenting.

I like this - peacful and beautiful in it's "few" colours. In a creativ second I thought - tilt the pic 90 degrees to the right... I'll have to try that with one of my own reflection pics :o)

Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Aksel. Thanks for back-tracking to this pic. If we tilt it 90 degrees to the right, does that mean the gondola (with relection) will be catching flies out of the sky?

very calm shot

Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Abi. Thanks a million.

peaceful! i see why its called the gondola...cant really add much more than the rest except to say it is going straight into my likeys

Ginnie: Thanks for backtracking to this post, Liam. That means a lot.

Wow...your photos are amazing, I like them all.

Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Dick, for backtracking to this post and commenting. So glad to meet you!