I went out for my first ride in the car the other day and I must say it was nice to get out! I haven’t really been out other than to go to physical therapy and the doctor, so it was refreshing to be enjoying some new scenery. The hills around us are so beautiful and in five minutes we can be seemingly in the middle of nowhere even though there is a Starbucks or Peet’s (my favorite) just a few minutes away. The hills in the bay area provide that nook and cranny or “pocketed” feeling and it’s a feeling I always associate with home.
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On the Road Again
Laura Macky Photography 
September 23, 2014 at 1:19 am
Great shot =)
September 23, 2014 at 1:20 am
Thank you 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 1:34 am
We’re heading off early in the morning so I have scheduled my posts for the next couple of days. Got in to see this one though. It’s lovely. I love taking photos of the open road. 🙂
Glad you got out of the house.
September 23, 2014 at 6:52 am
Enjoy the next few days Sue. I’ll look forward to seeing your posts. And thanks for the props. 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 12:59 pm
You are most welcome 😀
September 23, 2014 at 1:01 pm
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September 23, 2014 at 2:12 am
This is once again, a magnificently good composed photo… I love it, and I’m not a big fan of B&W… but you are turning me quickly towards a love of looking at it… can’t ever see myself doing B&W with the type of captures I do, where colour defines the bird or animal… however you keep at it I’m enjoying your work…
I had forgotten you were heading in for an Op was it.?? Hope your recovery is progressing along as the Doctor would want….
September 23, 2014 at 6:53 am
Wow thank you! I love color as well (as you know) and I think you might surprise yourself with some of those bird images. I can totally see one of the flamingos with the reflections as B&W. And yes, I had a knee replacement and am recovering. It’s a long road to recovery but I’m getting there. Thank you for asking and for your comments. I truly appreciate it!
September 23, 2014 at 2:46 am
I really love this shot, it feels like we are about to go somewhere, some expectation, fantastic 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 6:56 am
I’m so glad you like it. And yes, we are about to come to a Peet’s coffee lol. But I know what you mean. It does beg that question…where are we going?
September 23, 2014 at 2:52 am
Wonderful
September 23, 2014 at 6:56 am
Thanks Alex 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 4:25 am
There’s a bit of an optical illusion going on here for me. I look at this and sense destination, as if the road is going somewhere and then it shifts to appearing that I am coming from somewhere. Very nice.
September 23, 2014 at 6:57 am
Aren’t we all coming from somewhere and going somewhere??? 🙂 Thank you for the deeper feeling on the image. I really do appreciate it. 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 6:19 am
very nice road image….en theos…j
September 23, 2014 at 6:57 am
Thank you :)))
September 23, 2014 at 6:37 am
Beautiful shot I love the Bay Area my father in law lives in Belmont and brother in law in Pacifica. It is so pretty and green up there! Glad you got out for a ride! Hope your knee is doing well!
September 23, 2014 at 6:59 am
I remember your father-in-law lives in Belmont now that you mention it. Pacifica is beautiful but it is sooooo foggy! Thanks for your comments Cathy and yes my knee is doing better. Except the day after PT which is today lol.
September 23, 2014 at 9:00 am
Nice!! Thanks for the Willie Nelson earworm… 😉
September 23, 2014 at 9:26 am
LOL…yeah I kinda regret that title. I’m hearing it too.
September 23, 2014 at 9:33 am
No regrets, great title!!
September 23, 2014 at 10:28 am
Thank you 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 9:07 am
Nice choice to go very dark on this image. It is much different from the typical winding road photograph.
September 23, 2014 at 9:27 am
Thanks Rich. I kind of liked seeing that white line as most prominent winding through the trees.
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September 23, 2014 at 1:14 pm
fantastic entry laura!! 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Thank you! I’m kind of wondering…it’s the least responded to image I’ve posted in ages.
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September 23, 2014 at 1:32 pm
I love roads like this! Where the foliage covers and brings a sense of comfort. It is like the things moving past the windows move in slow motion when driving through an area like this. Happy to hear you went for a drive! Hope the coffee was good too 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm
Thank you Carrie. It felt so good to get out!
September 23, 2014 at 1:39 pm
So I am wondering if you are leaving the dark and heading into the light, or if you are looking back at the light and heading into a patch of darkness. More likely, I am seeing symbolism where only beauty was intended. I’m having one of those days.
September 23, 2014 at 2:22 pm
I’m amazed you said that because another commenter said the same thing! It was both. This part of the road was shaded by trees so we were coming from the light, going into the shade of the trees and then coming out again on the other side to sun. 🙂 You saw it correctly. I did see the beauty of the shaded area and how there was light at both ends.
September 23, 2014 at 2:36 pm
I’m in awe!!!
September 23, 2014 at 2:42 pm
Well thank you Amy….I think you are one of the few because this is the least responded to image I’ve posted in ages. I think people expect vibrant from me.
September 23, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Least responded to image? I beat you. I got just seven responses to a post of my own that I personally thought was one of the best images I have ever posted. But it’s not about responses or “likes” is it? Anyway, this is an amazingly beautiful and compelling shot. I want to drive through that grove of shade trees back into the warmth of the sun! Glad to hear you’re healing as the doctor would want- but probably too slow for what you want! Just have patience.
September 23, 2014 at 5:26 pm
Well it is telling in what people expect from me I think. I just found it interesting. I probably never would’ve processed an image like that had I not been desperate for images since I haven’t been out taking pics lately. Is the image you posted the tower? I liked it and there were 25 likes lol. But who’s counting! :P. I don’t use the reader much anymore. I just click on the wp link of the commenter and hope their most recent image is on top. If it isn’t can you paste me the link? I did love the color version of the tower. Thanks for the good wishes!
September 23, 2014 at 7:51 pm
Yes, the tower. But I wasn’t talking about “likes”, rather comments. And I know I shouldn’t be concerned. Mostly I just like the back and forth. But encouragement is nice, too. Now, if you need any photos to play with, I can give you a few of mine. 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 9:05 pm
Well I love the leading fence line, the powerful structure and the great sky. 🙂
September 24, 2014 at 2:42 pm
Oh, I bet you say that to all the guys! Thank you!
September 24, 2014 at 3:29 pm
Hahaha…I’m busted! :P. You’re welcome :))
September 23, 2014 at 5:58 pm
Laura – this shot is just beautiful! Glad you had a nice drive and had that camera with you 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 6:04 pm
Thank you Julie :). Me too!
September 24, 2014 at 12:46 am
Love the sinuous curves, and the way the road beckons on. Great composition, foreground and rule of thirds.
September 24, 2014 at 5:44 am
Thanks so much. I really stepped our of my usual fair with this and had fun working on it. Glad you noticed these details! 🙂
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September 24, 2014 at 2:18 am
This looks great. I love the dark vignetting and the leading lines.
September 24, 2014 at 7:01 am
Thanks Cardinal. I stepped out of the box to do something different. I appreciate your comments. 🙂
September 24, 2014 at 2:35 am
Love the lines, great strong in composition and use of dark and light.
September 24, 2014 at 7:00 am
Thank you Chris. Kind of different for me. 😀
September 24, 2014 at 11:02 am
well, these long lines are working very strong in a picture!
September 24, 2014 at 11:46 am
I guess that’s good?
September 24, 2014 at 11:54 am
Yep, just see for your self! some lines work well in composition.
September 24, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Thanks Chris. I do try to use lines when I can. I couldn’t resist this one!
September 24, 2014 at 10:21 pm
I can imagine! this one is so strong, great picture
September 24, 2014 at 4:40 am
Perfectly suited for B&W, contrast and composition work very well, really like it!
Greetings, Ron
September 24, 2014 at 7:00 am
Thank you Ron. I’m really glad you do! 🙂
September 24, 2014 at 1:59 pm
I love the tunnel feel of this, Laura. Really cool image. Snaking up, the road does wind with the boughs above forming bent arches. Nice! (((HUGS))) Amy
September 24, 2014 at 4:26 pm
WOW! Eerily beautiful!
September 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Thank you Inge. 🙂
September 24, 2014 at 6:21 pm
Oh wow this is such a great shot and I totally want to ride that road.
The image evokes so many emotions … including the freedom of the road.
Really great!
September 24, 2014 at 6:41 pm
Thank you so much LB! I really appreciate your comments. I did hope people would want to go down this road. 🙂
September 24, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Beautiful play of shadow and light…love the twisting road…just perfect.
September 24, 2014 at 9:13 pm
Thank you Beth. I’m so glad you like it. 🙂
September 25, 2014 at 4:50 am
Great shot Laura.
September 25, 2014 at 6:56 am
Thank you so much George!
October 24, 2014 at 1:19 am
Bardzo ciekawe ujęcie tak oczywistego miejsca. Świetne!
October 24, 2014 at 7:54 am
I don’t know what you said but thank you! hehe
October 24, 2014 at 1:59 pm
😉