The sun sets on Hwy 194...
My eldest called from college yesterday and suggested I check my Valle Crucis P.O. box. I really did try to make it to the Mast General Store before it closed, but I kinda got sidetracked. I stopped on Baird's Creek Rd to take this photo. I was gonna trash this shot because lens flare doesn't do much for me, but a photographer buddy convinced me make it a keeper. What do you think? I'm leaning on the 'not' side...
On a much more vital note: John Doe is missing. You know, this John Doe. If'n you are about and see the worthless mutt, let me know or call the Mast Store. He didn't come home last night and wasn't waiting at the Mast Store door this morning to be fed. John Doe rarely misses a meal opportunity. I'll check first thing on Friday to see if he did show up and let ya know what I know.
I think it's a keeper too. I like the sort of other-worldliness of this shot.
Posted by: Katrina | February 15, 2008 at 06:30 AM
I think it's a keeper!
I sure hope John Doe shows up soon!
Posted by: Robin in VA | February 15, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Definitely a keeper. It sorta looks like what you would see from a car window as the setting sun glares off the glass. it looks normal you know? Not perfect, just normal.
Posted by: brant | February 15, 2008 at 08:10 AM
It is definitely a keeper. It sorta reminds me of how the sun would glare off the side window of your vehicle as you passed the scene late in the afternoon. It's not perfect, but normal looking you know? I liked it.
Posted by: brant | February 15, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Sorry for the double post. The first one didn't seem to want to show up on your blog I did it again (slightly worded differently)
Typepad has been sort of slow for me lately and not everything gets through. I guess it's my antiquated computer.
Thanks.
Posted by: brant | February 15, 2008 at 08:17 AM
I like the photo!
I hope John Doe shows up - it's cold....
Posted by: gatorgirl4325 | February 15, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Oh, I hope he's ok.
Posted by: joan | February 15, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Just spoke with someone at the Store, and learned that John Doe was around yesterday afternoon. Perhaps he was courting; it was Valentine's Day!
Posted by: lambchop | February 15, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I think it is a keeper...
Posted by: Rose Swalls | February 15, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Your photo is a keeper for sure! Hopefully John Doe will get hungry from all his Valentine's Day courtin' and come home soon.
Posted by: LaRae | February 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
I'm worried about John Doe. Did he turn up okay?
Posted by: brant | February 17, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Great picture and taken right in front of my aunt's home on the hill. I have snapped a ton of pics from that same spot when I lived in an apartment on the hill. Of course mine didn't come out as good as yours.
Posted by: Kenneth Reece | February 17, 2008 at 09:12 PM