Weekly Photo Challenge : A Grand Heavenly View

Earlier this month on the way out Garrett County in Western Maryland, I made a quick stop at the Route 219 overlook. Visiting this pull off is like opening a visual box of Cracker Jack. You never know what prize awaits. (please see more photos and text below.)

On this particular morning, the weather forecast said a storm was on its way into town. As I got out of my car to get my gear, I looked to my left and saw what resembled the light from Heaven dropping from the sky over the numerous farms below me. It was quite a grand view.

While Garrett County is best known for Deep Creek Lake and the WISP resort that offers four season activity, you will find another treasure trove of photo opportunities in Garrett County’s country roads and rolling farmland.

Many of the farms in the county invite visitors to tour their grounds. For more information, please visit the Garrett-Preston Rural Development Coalition Web site.

As I have written in earlier posts, I have photographed this vista a dozen times during every season of the year. It is a dynamic view in that it always looks a little different.

The 219 Overlook is located at such an elevation that at times you feel as if you are taking aerial photographs.

T0 view some other of my posts that feature photos taken from this same scenic view pull off, please visit Panorama-mamnia and Garrett County Farm Scene.

If you have a preference on which of these three you like the most, I would love to get your feedback and comments in the comment box.

Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful day, Rob

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December 10, 2013

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27 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge : A Grand Heavenly View”

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Ava

December 28, 2013

Beautiful !

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 28, 2013
  
  thank you for your nice comment ava! Happy New Year, Rob
  
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cynthiamc1

December 13, 2013

I love the middle one in particular. I’m a fan of color, and this makes me think of hope during dark times, a reminder the sun does come back eventually.

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Heather

December 12, 2013

all three are awesome, but my favorite would be the first…has a stronger feel to it and the rays are more pronounced!

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 13, 2013
  
  Thank you Heather!
  
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December 11, 2013

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leecleland

December 11, 2013

Hard to choose, if pushed, the third. It has more of a winters feel to it with the cooler blues. I love seeing different images taken from the same place and processed slightly differently as you’ve done here.

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 11, 2013
  
  Thanks Lee! I think if I had this to reshoot I wish I had used a filter to to separate the colors and shade a little more than they are. Even with a raw file, it was challenging to fix.
  
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Woolly Muses

December 11, 2013

I love this type of shot…escellent. Thanks for the pingback.

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Beth Walsh’s Photoblog

December 10, 2013

I love the sunbeams. I like the crop of the B/W, which shows a little less heavy cloud cover and the colours of the 3rd image. Hope that makes sense to you. 🙂

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michaelpellas

December 10, 2013

I love seeing sun beam through clouds like this…well done! Great colors and atmosphere!

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Amy

December 10, 2013

I’m in AWE!!!

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Tiare Meegan

December 10, 2013

Thank you for sharing your part of the world…my list of places to visit continues to grow.

& I prefer the 2nd photo to the black & white, the muted colors in the second photo are soothing, which is what I imagine light from Heaven to be…

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jean

December 10, 2013

Looks to me like the first and third photos are the same, just one in B&W – the other color. They are both beautiful and equally striking. I love to see the sun coming down from the clouds like that. I imagine they are God’s fingers coming down to hold us and let us know He is always taking care of us

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acuriousgal

December 10, 2013

So beautiful, Rob!!!

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 11, 2013
  
  Thank you so much Barb. Your blog is looking fantastic! I really like the way you have married graphics and photos on your posts. Really adds another dimension to your already strong work.
  
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Vicki (from Victoria A Photography)

December 10, 2013

Normally I like B & W, but in this case I prefer the third image. The slate grey colour of the sky indicates the incoming storm like the other 2 images, but the colour gives more a cold chill (of winter) to the scene. It creates more atmosphere or mood.

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 11, 2013
  
  Vicki that is a great point. It was definitely a very blue scene, even after I shot it with a shady white balance setting.
  
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deborahbenjamind789

December 10, 2013

The first photo is much more dramatic for me, with powerful contrasts of light and dark. Wonderful work – though you probably don’t class it as ‘work’; I can imagine you having a great time strolling through this country area. I love being blasted by the sea air and seeing the storm clouds trying to meet the sea on the few occasions I get to go to England’s coast from London…

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 11, 2013
  
  Thank Deborah. You are right on all counts. And yes, you know the old saying, when you love what you do its not work. I have been very fortunate to be able to do what I do. Thanks so much for your nice comment and for visiting my blog.
  
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lundygirl

December 10, 2013

hi, all three are beautiful photos but i like the middle one the most – subtle colours and great atmosphere

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 11, 2013
  
  Thank you for your input. It was quite a site to see.
  
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meticulousmick

December 10, 2013

Personally I love the B/W, MM 🍀

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1. iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine
  
  December 10, 2013
  
  thanks, I appreciate your feedback!
  
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SimplySage

December 10, 2013

My favorite is definitely the second. You photography is absolutely awesome. I’ve really enjoyed it when I get a chance. Nice work!

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