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Uploaded by: docshovel39 — Saturday July 2, 2011 — Ropesville, TX (Current Weather Conditions)

This broken planter covered in dust pretty much describes the situation many of our ag producers are facing this year . I hope those clouds have a little rain in them .

Categories: natural disasters, clouds, dust devil, heat wave, agriculture Camera Type: FinePix F470
 
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1. ChrisAnthemum 9:07 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
I hope they bring more than a little rain to you! Gosh, this looks like something right out of the Dust Bowl -- the sepia tone is exactly right for the subject.

Update: Congratulations on your new AC!
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2. RenoSoHill 9:07 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Perfectly described Tim. Looks like some rain would be real good on the blow dirt!
Update: Congratulations Tim!
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3. docshovel39 9:15 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Hey Thanks Duane and Kathy !! We might get a little rain yet .
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4. hannabanana 9:30 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
I wish those clouds had a LOT of rain in them!! Beautiful capture of a sad situation! And this went to the AC gallery while I was typing my comment, so CONGRATULATIONS!!
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5. CalicoBass 9:37 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
So sad that no rain and all is so dry, but a very beautiful AC, Congrats!!
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6. catilac 9:40 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Nice depiction of your dry situation, hope rain comes soon...Congratulations!
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7. docshovel39 9:55 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Thanks Donna , Delana and Hannah ! I appreciate the comments ! AND , Thanks WU staff for the blue frame !
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8. gilg72 10:00 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
A Picture is worth a thousand words! This says it all. Great weather photo. 10 & thank you. Congratulations on this very explanatory photo.
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9. kristinarinell 10:21 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Beautiful capture! Agree that the sepia is just perfect, Congratulations, Tim!
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10. docshovel39 11:11 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Thanks Kristina and Gil !
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11. Greyelf 11:14 PM GMT on July 02, 2011    
Very nice shot. The sepia is definitely perfect for the subject. Congrats!
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12. constanze 12:09 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
...so dramatic! (and sadly, so true...) This is the worst drought in over 40 years in Texas, has caused extreme problems lots of places, and your photo sums it up extremely well!
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13. gatorgal 12:20 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Exactly the correct tone!
I will try to send our rain dancer your way.
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14. Luckystar 12:40 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
I'm not sure you guys aren't worse off than we are, Tim! I hope those clouds did bless you with moisture! Your photo looks like it came straight out of one of those coffe table books on the Dust Bowl. Awesome depiction of this severe drought.

Congratulations!!
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15. docshovel39 12:59 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Thanks Linda , Peggy , Gatorgal and Constanze ! The humidity here is gradually getting higher so I hope we'll see storms soon .
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16. SVLover 1:11 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Good news about the possible rain! Love the sepia treatment for this desolate shot. Congratulations.
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17. afpilot 1:27 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
At first I actually thought it was a photo from the Dust Bowl days. Excellent representation. You caught the mood perfectly.
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18. WurzelDave 1:38 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Congrats on this AC, hope some rain arrives soon!
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19. RADIORONRECORDING 2:01 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
LOVE YOUR 'DRY' SENSE OF HUMOR. WE'LL ALL DO A RAIN DANCE JUST FOR YOU & TEXAS. U WERE VERY WISE TO USE SEPIA TONE TO DEPICT BONE DRY. WOW! SNIFF SNIFF...I TOO WANT SOME RAIN FOR YOU. GLAD U HAVE A LOT OF SUPPORT, VOTES & SYMPATHY. U GET A '10' & HATS OFF TO YOUR 'AC'. KEEP SENDING & LET US KNOW IF THE RAIN DANCE WORKS - OK? LOVE & MISCHIEF.
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20. suzi46 2:18 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
we count our blessings up here in the mountains of far Western ME..some of the best conditions in the Nation..agree with everything said about this amazing shot..congrats on AC!
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21. Faasai 2:38 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Congratulations on a really excellent AC shot!
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22. docshovel39 2:57 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Thanks Lori , Dave , AFpilot , RadioRon , Suzi and Faasai ! I appreciate it . I think our farmers will be planting "Propecia" next year - to replace the hair most of them have pulled out by now .
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23. tep31 4:54 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
:-( ........~Elizabeth
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24. trailhiker44 4:57 AM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Terrific shot ! A " Grapes of Wrath" image !
CONGRATULATIONS, Tim !!!
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26. trigirl 12:48 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
I LOVE Texas and would never wish suffering on ANYONE! I love the sepia treatment on this cool image.
Have a blessed 4th of July Tim, wishing you lots of rain, and God's peace!
Celebrating life, Debra
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27. docshovel39 12:53 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Thanks Debra , Heidrun and Elizabeth !
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28. niceandcool 2:35 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
What a god awful state Texas is ... WOW! Hot, dry and flat, that's were I want to visit!
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29. Alleyoops 2:55 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
makes one think of the dust bowls of the 30s when so many people took leave of their farms and went to look for work. The Hungry 30s, it was called. Such hard times for so many folks. It certainly can happen again.
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30. taniak 2:56 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Congratulations!!!

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31. Madermade 3:12 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
This photo speaks volumes..you captured the essence of the Texas drought...praying for rain! Congratulations!
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32. Doesiedoats 3:56 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
A very graphic demonstration of conditions and the sepia treatment is wonderful.

Congratulations on your AC!
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33. Redla 4:32 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
You paint a sad picture Tim. I can't help but think of those who have invested so much only to dace a terrible drought. You pictures really capture the sadness and desperation they must feel. Still praying for rain! Great shot.
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34. docshovel39 6:36 PM GMT on July 03, 2011    
Thanks Mark , Trudy , Julia , Tania , Alleyoops and Mr. niceandcool ! I appreciate it :)
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35. deepwoods 1:25 AM GMT on July 04, 2011    
Very graphic and desolate photo of a drought! You composed and captured this scene perfectly, and I congratulate you on your AC!! Very well done. ~ Patty
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36. BEME 3:12 AM GMT on July 04, 2011    
have to agree with Kathy [ChrisAnthemum]!! Awesome A/C,,hope you get that rain right away!!! Good job on this!
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37. docshovel39 3:25 AM GMT on July 04, 2011    
Thanks Mindi and Patty ! I appreciate you :)
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38. bob1978 6:01 AM GMT on July 04, 2011    
I hope you get rain soon! This is a nicely composed photo, congrats.
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39. egils 11:26 AM GMT on July 04, 2011    
HMM nice



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40. minnesotamom 8:10 PM GMT on July 04, 2011    
I can't say anything more than has been well said already so I'll just say Amen to everyone else's comments, and hope that it will rain as much as you need down there. Wish we could send our unwanted humidity and too much rain down there somehow. Kathy
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41. BearcreekBill 8:54 PM GMT on July 05, 2011    
Tim, that captures the mood around here too. Coming home from Lake Jackson on Sunday last, we were surprised by a brief shower. My wipers were so confused they ran backwards. We got 4 tenths... That's about four drops in every tenth square foot. Hey, ya haff to laugh.

Bill
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42. sillygal 9:12 PM GMT on July 05, 2011    
WOW,Congrats
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About docshovel39
docshovel39 Hello , my name is Tim . I live in the small farming community of Ropesville , Texas with my wife and photo partner Sherry . I got involved with photography because of my older brother Steve - a fantastic photographer who lives outside of Seattle , WA . My favorite work , apart from his , is a terrific book entitled " Ghosts in the Wilderness " by Tony and Eva Worobiec . It captures the remains of small , abandoned rural communities across the Midwest , much of it shot in black and white . I also have become a fan of photographer Jim McGuire . His black and white shots ( nashvilleportraits.com) are amazing . Thank you for your comments and have a GREAT day !
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