Whoo-hoo. Pioneer Woman picked one of my photos for her recent photo assignment "Black & White Photography". I feel like I hit the lottery (I guess I did, the blog lottery!). This news definitely made my day, especially since we're in the midst of one of the worst snow storms to hit the greater Washington DC area in 30 years.Update: It's three days later and I just found out my photo didn't make the latest cut of finalists. I'm a little bummed, but it's really okay. I'm truly happy to have been included to begin with.
The snow has been falling for about 12 hours and is supposed to continue through tomorrow morning (another 24 hours). Here are a few photos from the storm.
As the snow was beginning to fall last night.
Oops, we meant to put the patio furniture away before the storm hit.
I love this shot!That's all for now. I'll post more photos when the snow stops falling. Thanks for visiting and sharing in my excitement. If you'd like to see more of PW's black and white photo pics, click here.
Okay, time to head into the kitchen. I have beef stew to braise, cookies to make, and cakes to bake. I hope the power doesn't go out!!! See you later!
Day Two:
It's nice to have wonderful neighbors who own heavy machinery.
After 24 hours the snow is still falling, but the driveway is finally clear - let's hop in the car and go on a scouting mission.(so glad we kept that snow blower from our days in MN)
So pretty.
Cute!
Here we are at a neighbor's house, 4 houses away from ours. The road was not passable beyond this point so we had to turn around. Sorry you can't see the lovely wreath, eagle statue, or lantern, all buried under the snow.
Well that was a fun 1/4 mile drive. Now we're headed back home. Can you see how narrow the path in the road was - just barely wide enough to drive through.
The morning after - hooray, the snow has finally stopped falling.
I think this is more snow than we've had in this part of Virginia for the past 4 winters combined.The official total accumulation according to a neighbor who has a weather station data recorder thingy in his yard - 18.25 inches.
Last year we never even pulled out the shovel.
Bye for now.
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Congratulations! These are amazing pictures :D
ReplyDeletecongrats on your pic pick, i already knew you got style girl! i LOVE your cardinal shot...
ReplyDeleteComing over from PW's site. Your photos are great! I wanted to ask you what kind of camera you are using. You mentioned "point & shoot" so that piqued my interest as I need to buy 2 cameras for my college-age boys this weekend. Any advise you can offer would be much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThe snow is awesome. Stay warm!
Blessings,
Helen
Hi Helen - thanks for visiting. I usually do food related posts, so it's kind of neat to get some attention for a non-food photos. Anyway, I use a Panasonic FZ28. It's a nicer point and shoot (bigger than a pocket model digital), but it's definitely not an SLR camera.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty new to photography, so my advice is very limited... her's my best tip, take hundreds of photos and occasionally you'll get a few that turn out really well.
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ButterYum
Your cardinal shot is stunning and surely will become one of your classics! Nice stuff!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Patricia! I love the black and white photo, is very interesting. The red bird (cardinal?) pictures is awesome.
ReplyDeletePS: I sent your boxes , I hope you get them soon.
Your pics are terrific! I love the one with the cardinal! I visit PW's site, and her recipes are wonderful. I feel your pain regarding the snow. I live here in Woodbridge, Va and we are totally snowed in!!!! Not fun....
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!! CONGRATS!!!! This is HUGE! I love love love PW! =) What an awesome achievement!
ReplyDeleteThe picture she picked of yours is SO beautiful! It was a well deserved prize!!
awesome photos
ReplyDeleteCiao, fIrst time here, great photos, I love the red bird in the snow :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, all photos look awesome!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos (as usual!). I love your snow shots, particularly the vivid bird. Absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your baking... mine was less than successful.
What gorgeous photos - LOVE that cardinal shot! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays
Danielle
I love your cardinal shot. The contrast of the red against the falling snow is perfect.
ReplyDeleteJane
Your pics are great! I love the cardinal shot too ~ the red is so vivid against the snow! Thanks for linking up to my spur of the moment snow post!
ReplyDeleteMy sister lives in Vienna, VA and she's been sharing her photos with us too. You've really got some beautiful photos here. It's great to see when people like us will never know what it's like!
ReplyDeleteWow, the snow is amazing! I have to tell you, both my husband and I are sorry to be missing it, even if it is a hassle! We've lived in snow, but not that much at one time! Love the cardinal pics - we have enjoyed seeing them there in VA - don't have those out West. Congrats also on having your B&W pic chosen - it is really good!
ReplyDeleteYour cardinal shot is lovely!! Congrats on the photo recognition from Pioneeer Woman. I hope you are staying warm and happily baking!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your photo. It's a beautiful shot. Wow, you guys got pounded. I guess I'll stop complaining about our 1" of snow this morning :o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures of the snow! Coming from Australia I have never experienced a winter like this... I've lived in Canada but only in the summer, we always escape back to Oz when it starts to get cold :) congrats on your pic!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! The little red bird in the snow is wonderful. I also live in Virginia having recently moved from Florida. This is the most snow I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteThat leaf photo is gorgeous and I also love the shot of the cardinal. I moved from NoVa about 3 years ago to south central, PA, so it's fun to see what's happening in my old neck of the woods. I lived in Sterling, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Herndon.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS photos... LOVE the snow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely the most beautiful photos I have seen. The cardinal shot is amazing. No snow in the So. Cal desert so I am in awe of your scenery.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the snow in Virginia so beautifully and the second photo of the Cardinal is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI can see why PW chose your B&W photo, even though it didn't make the final cut, it was an honor to be considered. The composition is spot on, I would have used this in the "texture" assignment in my B&W photography class and would have received an A+, no doubt.
Merry Christmas!
Beautiful, beautiful photos!!!! I was living in DC when we had a huge storm in 1996 that shut down the government. I do miss it there:-(
ReplyDeleteYour shots are just beautiful. You do such a good job with outdoor work.
ReplyDeleteMom is healing I think. I am home now. I can't find where I put a jar of jalapenos in the directions, but I also have a bad headache and have brain fog lol. Can you help me find it?
Patricia-What astonishing photography - your talent is amazing, creative and delicious like your cooking.
ReplyDelete[ps - love your black door and rug!)
joan Happy New Year!
Patricia, Your pictures are beautiful.
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