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Blue Moon
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Old Man Winter has treated me like a dog with a rope toy this year. He has drug me around the yard night and day; and won't relax his jaws so I can have a day of peace. Just when I think he is taking a nap--I try to crawl off only to feel his icy grip on my loins. My golf balls have languished waiting for a warm day to fly around with the freedom only a golf ball can feel. "Oh winter, let loose of me and put a spring in my step."

The texture for the sky was taken from this painting of Eugene's. (Nuke88) The moon flew in from Obsidian Dawn. I wish to thank them both.

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.picardroe
03/04/14 12:20 AM GMT
This is a favorite shot for me, Nice winter scene, Well done Tick.
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::biffobear
03/04/14 12:22 AM GMT
I rather like this one...R.
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“Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.”
.gonedigital
03/04/14 12:24 AM GMT
Looks like a backdrop for a Walt Disney film, I'm expecting to see Mary Poppins or some other character pan into view.

Good detail throughout Tic, even down to the shadows on the snow covered roof.

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::LakeMichigan
03/04/14 12:27 AM GMT
This is just beautiful, Tick , and would make an excellent contest entry . Wonderful composition as well as tones .

Jen-Nay
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Live Life ... like someone left the gate open .
.Joanie
03/04/14 12:28 AM GMT
You've got the S.S.O. Ticker!!! Stunning, sensational and outstanding!!!
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Life is too short. Live wisely.
.whammy
03/04/14 1:30 AM GMT
Now it's shots like this that really make winter just gorgeous! This is beautiful. Great shot Tick.
SAP & SABX
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::tigger3
03/04/14 2:11 AM GMT
Faved already Tick, and perfect for the contest. This is a beautifully done image, bravo SOT. Tigz / SAS
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.casechaser
03/04/14 2:51 AM GMT
Tick, the combinations you used have created one comprehensive piece that is now a work of art. As with Bradbury's characters, the art provided is for the soul.

“God, how we get our fingers in each other's clay. That's friendship, each playing the potter to see what shapes we can make of each other.”
― Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes
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::mirto56
03/04/14 5:08 AM GMT
This is simply fantastic art TicK! In addition to the beauty, I learned that golf balls have feelings too. My day is complete.
Bravo, bravo, bravo friend.
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The thing that goes the farthest, towards making life worthwhile, it costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.
.Flmngseabass
03/04/14 6:35 AM GMT
OUTSTANDING craftsmanship Ron!!!!!!!!! Superbly assembled with crisp cool colors and eye-catching contrast!!! Beautiful work:):)
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::Dunstickin
03/04/14 7:24 AM GMT
You don't post many these days!...but when you do, they are 'Gobsmackinly' fabulous!...I like the combination of this lovely 'Wintry' creation

'OB1'
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
.Bleizmor
03/04/14 8:24 AM GMT
Fantastic view! great mood and atmosphere!
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.mesmerized
03/04/14 9:00 AM GMT
Well, you already know I faved this superb creation and can only concur with others above that you've really submitted a fabulous example of craftmanship and composition...a sure winner in the Winter Blues contest.
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Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have any film.
::Ramad
03/04/14 9:07 AM GMT
Very beautiful winter scene so well created with all the editing and additions. Tick. A very good entry for the contest this will be.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.koca
03/04/14 9:07 AM GMT
Nice shot, like as painting. Great work. I have to admit, I had enough of winter.
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::corngrowth
03/04/14 10:27 AM GMT
OFT (Owd Fella Tick) my first intention was to say that you, with this very fine manip, have tried to bring us again in a Christmas mood while Spring is very near (or already is here), but then I realized that you have provided us with a beautiful and timeless creation. Perfectly done Ron! My compliments!

Regards, Cornelius.
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Try to change what you can't accept, but accept what you can't change. Please CLICK HERE to see my journal! Feel free to save my images or to add them to your favorites.
.GIGIBL
03/04/14 10:47 AM GMT
Excellent work Tick of this beautiful winter scene.
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.Jimbobedsel
03/04/14 11:42 AM GMT
If I were a cow on the roof of that house, I bet I could jump over the moon! This is an amazing work of art, Tick. Gorgeous in every way!
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.cjcrowley
03/04/14 2:15 PM GMT
I know the feeling my friend, my balls are froze as well! soon they be flying in the air as intended.
WOW this is a great one, nice piece of work getting that sky in there. you have a winner here with this. love the shadows across the roof..thats just good stuff!
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Doing nothing is very hard to do...you never know when you're finished.
::100k_xle
03/04/14 2:54 PM GMT
This is a Beautiful Post SOT.

Your talents are never ending.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.gizmo1
03/04/14 6:08 PM GMT
Wow this is one breath taking artistic photography with amazing colours and stunning light and shade and I love how the light light up the trees give of great detail in the overall scene .Yes this is truly outstanding my friend.
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.Tomeast
03/04/14 9:41 PM GMT
This is really well done , Fav.
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::braces
03/04/14 10:37 PM GMT
I agree with Phil, it does have a Disney feel to it which I really like. This is a scene we've not seen this winter. We've had rain (tons of it). We've had wind (storm after storm of it). We've had tides so high they've flooded the whole coast BUT the temperature here in "G" NB has not gone down below 0°C at all. If this is for the competition then it will do well.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
::trixxie17
03/04/14 10:53 PM GMT
Faved, saved and I would nominate it to the Caedes Hall of Fame if there was one! Stunning in all respects - I know I will see it when the contest results are announced!
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.bfrank
03/05/14 2:00 AM GMT
I sit here with my mouth open Tick. This is the winner. A fine imagination you have.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::rozem061
03/05/14 9:47 AM GMT
I agree with bfrank
Absolute stunning shot, Ron !
Good luck !
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
::LynEve
03/05/14 11:06 AM GMT
Its a beautiful image - quite outstanding.A perfect contest entry.
And you went all lyrical in the narrative which held my interest even more but can't help feeling sorry for those poor golf balls languishing as only golf balls can
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
.icedancer
03/05/14 11:47 PM GMT
Wow, magnificent work between all 3, this is breath taking - perfect entry and Good Luck
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♥ Skates ♥
.snapshooter87
03/06/14 1:38 AM GMT
Simply superb.
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::nanadoo
03/06/14 6:49 AM GMT
This is beautiful!!
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.Roseman_Stan
03/06/14 4:10 PM GMT
Top notch capture Tick. This would be a money maker on a card for sure! Outstanding work my friend.
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All I know is, I am not home yet, This is NOT my Home. Take this World, & Give me Jesus... Building 429
.rvdb
03/08/14 5:31 PM GMT
Tick this got all the things that makes something excellent can only say hats of (wish I had made it)my friend....

Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
::nanadoo
03/08/14 7:45 PM GMT
If this doesn't win the contest, I will submit a request for a formal recount! :)
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.Eubeen
03/10/14 2:19 AM GMT
Paint your balls orange instead of blue and have a whack at them.

A fantastic looking winter image, TicK. Beautiful composition, colours, lighting and added textures. Best of luck in the contest.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis
::ryzst
03/12/14 9:43 AM GMT
Sorry I'm late to the party, but here's another thumbs up from me. This is really interesting and engaging work. I wasn't sure if I was looking at a photograph, a render, a manipulation, or some combination of them, and that's a good thing. I like being challenged and puzzled by people's artwork, it's exciting and inspiring. Very well done.
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There are more things in heaven and earth, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.
.susanlynn
03/14/14 4:34 PM GMT
What a gorgeous presentation Tick - great job. I guess it is difficult to play golf in the snow.
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Life is a Constant Audition
.PatAndre
03/16/14 12:00 AM GMT
Captivating. I can stare at it forever. Im so glad winter is gone as well-at least I think it's gone.
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::LakeMichigan
03/16/14 1:36 AM GMT
Congratulations Tick on winning the contest .
Excellent entry !
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Live Life ... like someone left the gate open .
::braces
03/16/14 1:51 AM GMT
What a win!! Well deserved Tick.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
.Eubeen
03/16/14 2:14 AM GMT
Congrats, TicK.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis
::100k_xle
03/16/14 3:01 AM GMT
Congrats on your First Place Win Owd Sot!

I contacted Caedes and told him you would rather have the $6 rather than the Two Months Free Subscription. Although I must warn you DO NOT HOLD YOUR BREATH WAITING ON THAT CHECK! LOL.

Congrats Buddy.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::Ramad
03/16/14 7:26 AM GMT
Congrats Tick. I too had voted for this image.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::rozem061
03/16/14 9:09 AM GMT
Congrats on your win, Ron !
It is well deserved
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
.mesmerized
03/16/14 9:57 AM GMT
Congratulations SOT! I'm very pleased to see this one place first...you've done yourself and SOS proud.

SAW
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Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have any film.
::LynEve
03/16/14 12:23 AM GMT
No surprize to see this placement Tick - a stunning image. Well done and congratulations
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
::Dunstickin
03/16/14 3:52 PM GMT
There's only one way to say it!

"That's the Way to Do it"
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
::nanadoo
03/17/14 2:33 AM GMT
yesssssss I knew this was a winner!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!
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::Vickid
03/17/14 1:10 PM GMT
Stunning, superb. A work of art. Congratulations!
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
.gonedigital
03/17/14 4:35 PM GMT
Congratulations on your win Tic, it was well deserved.
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.FlimBB
03/20/14 12:36 AM GMT
Grats on your first place win! Well deserved for this exceptional piece.
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Emptiness is not nothingness. It is simply the opposite of full of it.
.89037
03/24/14 7:52 AM GMT
Congratulations !! An absolutely wonderful artistic creation ! Faved...
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Adriana....:)
.Catharina1
05/07/14 5:59 PM GMT
A winner this is... Klink our bottles!

Mich
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