My hometown in autumn Photo

Photographer’s Note

Wish I were there....

This was taken last fall because I haven't had a chance to go home yet this one. Not until Thanksgiving.

The taller buildings you see run along the Ohio River on the West Virginia side. The hills in the distance are on the Ohio side of the river. And then on our side just down the way is Kentucky.

Country roads... take me home... to the place... I belong... :))

dareco, fulvio52, gunbud, Vasa, denisn72, sothy81, Cretense, Emile, lrw1966 has marked this note useful

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orion912 (178) 2008-10-22 5:49

Great shot, the city seems to be litteraly in the woods ;) But are thos the real colors? I didn't know it could become a dark red like this.
Good one :)
Christiane

dareco (17104) 2008-10-22 5:57

I can understand your being homesick!! A very beautiful place, and especially nice with the fall colors. Very nice pov. TFS

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-10-22 6:18

Hi Shelly,
WV is so beautiful and still SO pristine... I passed through Wheeling once, about the same time of the year you took this shot, and it all looked just about like this : simply... wonderful!!!
I definitely can understand you feeling homesick. Well, Thanksgiving ain't too far away...
Have a nice day, I'll see you soon.
HUGS,
Fulvio.

gunbud (27763) 2008-10-22 6:49

Hi Shelly,
The Huntington hard woods make an excellent frame of blazing red to surround the lovely old town.
I can see why you wold be homesick for such a lovely seasonal landscape.
Thanksgiving is a great holiday I know you must be looking forward to.
Regards, Tom

TopGeo (21639) 2008-10-22 7:10

Hi Shelly Great shot, excellent hometown landscape! A good picture that impresses! Good corner shot and idea. The colours the frame and the composition have a splendid success very interesting A very beautiful view of town place, and especially nice with the fall autumn colors.
Ciao
Georgios

Vasa (5368) 2008-10-22 12:17

Thank you dear Shelly for sharing this wonderful panoramic view. You have the privilege to chek West Virginia. And your Nikon is not bought for nothing. All compliments and friendship!

Branko

denisn72 (6969) 2008-10-22 13:19

Hello Shelly
The rule of thirds is respected very well(The sky, the city and the mountain further and the trees in the foreground). Colors are very good and I wonder if i'm right when I guess that the building on the left side is the older one among those four tall buildings?
Best regards
Denis!

sothy81 (8518) 2008-10-22 13:27

What a beautiful place you are living in. I am so jealous. Here where I live has so few trees. And mostly very flat. I really like mountainous area like this. Beautiful autumn colors. I wish you can come back soon. Well done. Sothy

Dyerco (9018) 2008-10-23 7:21

Hi Shelly
Oh those fall colours are soooo nice. The town looks very cosy amongst all those trees.
Phil

windosil (768) 2008-10-23 9:43

Amazing colours, Shelly! You would not quickly tire of that view. I hope you get back before the trees are bare.
Just a thought, have you tried what it looks like if you crop off most of that featureless sky? Seems to me it would make the red even more intense.
Warmest wishes,
Winifred

Cretense (55690) 2008-10-25 4:35

Hi Shelly!

What a beautiful hometown you have, lucky you! Its beauty is enhanced by the fabulous autumn colours! Excellent POV, great composition and framing, flawless light managment! Congratulations!

Hercules

batalay (20810) 2008-10-26 3:48

Hello Shelly,

The burning brush effect created by the trees really does make this time of year alluring. We can look forward to another month or so of these warm colors of autumn. The layered look of the trees in the foreground and the buildings in the back, then more trees in the distance — all collaborate to make this a memorable site. I can see why you enjoy visiting the landscape of your roots.

Have a good Sunday,

Bulent

Emile (19883) 2008-10-26 20:53

Hola Shelly.
Your home town is really a pretty city surrounded by such beautiful colorful trees, this is a great shot taken from a good high POV, wonderful composition.
Well done.
Best wishes.

mortijo (12118) 2008-10-27 10:42

Hallo Shelly,
Nice hometown you have. The colors are really gorgeous. I think fall is one of the nicest seasons.
Regards

John

lrw1966 (1630) 2008-10-27 12:14

Shelly Hi:

Marvelously beautiful colors of Nature at Autumn. Amazing Pov, wonderful details of the colors and architecture.

Congratulations, very very nicely composed and presented.
Larry
USA- tfs

banyanman (7716) 2009-01-20 7:18

You found an excellent POV for this shot, Shelly. All the rich brown tones of the foreground trees are what makes this shot. I think you could have cropped away about half the sky (and a little bit off the LH side to return it to landscape format) to enhance the impact of the trees in the foreground. Cheers . . . David