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Spirit Path
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Copyright: Michael Backunas (mpb001) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 697 W: 122 N: 365] (4514)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 17-40 f/4L USM, Digital RAW
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-27 9:15
Viewed: 753
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken at just about my favorite place to be this time of year, Quabbin Reservoir. The road that you see here continues on to the shore of the reservoir.

The Quabbin's creation required the flooding, and thus the dissolution, in April of 1938, of four towns: Dana (located in Worcester County), Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott (all located in Hampshire County). The land remaining from the dissolved towns was added to surrounding municipalities, including Belchertown, Pelham, New Salem, Petersham, Hardwick and Ware. Because of New Salem's annexation of the Prescott Peninsula, a large wedge of land shifted from Hampshire County to Franklin County.

In addition, thirty-six miles of the Boston and Albany Railroad's Athol Branch were abandoned (originally the Springfield, Athol and Northeastern Railroad). Route 21, formerly reaching Athol, was truncated to the south side of the reservoir, and new roads - now US 202 and Route 32A - were built on each side.

When the buildings in the towns flooded by the reservoir were destroyed, the cellars were left intact. The remnants of the buildings and roads can occasionally be seen when the water level is low, and old roads that once led to the flooded towns can be followed to the water's edge. Not all elements of the towns were flooded, however. Town memorials and cemeteries in the four towns were moved to the Quabbin Cemetery, located on Route 9 in Ware, just off of the Quabbin's lands. Many other public buildings were moved to other locations.(ref. wikipedia)
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Hello Michael,
This is a trull a beautiful and excellent photo well captured!
super low pov with great sense of depth in perfect sharpness, vivid colour and so much details
the exposure and focus is spot on!
very well done and well seen
greeting from NZ
cheers
Tony

Hello Michael,
Un sous bois avec de belles couleurs automnales,
le cadrage est bien vu avec le tronc à droite.
Bonne soirée
Roland

Hi Michael,
the bright colors of autumn leaves emerge when trees are no longer producing chlorophyll...
To capture and reproduce them in such a lovely and natural way is called "way above average photographic skills"...
One of the very few stunning fall shots I've seen so far this year. It feels like you can smell it and touch it all.
Perfect POV, perfecy framing, perfect job.
Thanks for sharing!
You have a great weekend, my friend.
Ciao,
Fulvio.

Hi Michael
Excellent colors and good shot...
Very well done
Cheers,Braca

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  • grygry (10)
  • [2007-10-27 14:06]

Hi!

Wouah! Very goot shot! The colors are incredibles! lovely place!

very good job!
Bye!
greg,

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  • logios Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 27 N: 400] (1875)
  • [2007-10-27 14:38]

Hi Michael,
Excellent Autumn landscape with amazing
colors and POV.
Regards
Yiannis

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 51 N: 665] (3251)
  • [2007-10-27 17:44]

Hi Michael
very nice POV. great colours and sharpness. light and exposure look paerfect and the composition is great
cheers
chris

Hi Michael!
I checked your gallery and I have to admit, that
I’m impressed. Your fantastic shots are a real ode to the nature of your beautiful homeland. In this case I like the beautiful golden autumn tone you captured in a superb way. POV is well chosen and the frame very well balanced.
Regards
Andreas

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