Sleigh Ride Hill
by Shelia Hunt
Title
Sleigh Ride Hill
Artist
Shelia Hunt
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Sleigh riding was a favorite pastime when we were growing up. This scene reminds me of those days in the country, a time when the winters seemed colder and the snows seemed deeper. I recall several snows that were about 3 feet deep in Northeast Tennessee, and the schools were often closed for two to three weeks at a time. During those snows, we loved to go sleigh riding at night. We would sometimes walk a mile just to get to our favorite hill, where we’d build a fire in an old barrel or in a firepit surrounded by natural rock. And we’d sleigh ride way past midnight. Mother never had to worry, as she knew we were safe and enjoying some of the best times of our lives. Such great memories with a wonderful wave of nostalgia that brings back lots of smiles!
𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒
3rd Place Award, “Holiday Season in Appalachia” contest, sponsored by Fine Art America’s Appalachia America, 12/1/2023
©Copyright 2023 Shelia Steele Hunt. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for visiting my gallery... I hope you find something that captures your heart.
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December 10th, 2022
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Comments (28)
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Sheila, on your Win in the Holiday Season in Appalachia Contest for this beautiful photograph! L/F
Holly April Harris
Congratulations on your 3rd Place finish in the “Holiday Season in Appalachia” contest!! Gorgeous photo!!
Bernadette Krupa
Shelia, awesome capture with colors and composition "Sleigh Ride Hill"! Congrats on multiple Features 2022 - Everything Sunset, Appalachia America and Lady Photographers and Artists!! L/F
Neli Stoyanova
Congratulations on being featured on the home page of the FAA Group “Everything Sunset.” I am proud to display and promote your talents. Please post your featured image in the group's discussion thread so it remains available for viewing in the group.
Shelia Hunt replied:
Thanks so very much, Neli! So honored that this is featured in "Everything Sunset" gallery!
William Dunigan
Love the lines made by the road and fence in this winter scene, they do a great job leading my eye to that fantastic sky!
Holly April Harris
Youve captured such lovely colors! Congratulations! I am very pleased to feature your image in the Appalachia America group. It is a fantastic addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Fourth Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 12/16/22
Shelia Hunt replied:
Thanks so very much, Holly... So honored that this image is featured in "Appalachia America"!
Linda Bonaccorsi
Wonderful story and image Shelia. Brought back memories of my own nighttime sledding adventures.
Jurgen Lorenzen
Such a gorgeous winter sunset composition with beautiful colors and leading lines, Shelia, also love your childhood memories!
Shelia Hunt replied:
Thanks ever so much, Jurgen! I so appreciate your sweet comments... Love sharing the memories!
Nancy Carol Photography
Well done! Excellent and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Oct Nov Dec 2022 Features."
Kathy M Krause
Sensational winter scene, Shelia! Love the lead in lines with the fence and the road! Enjoy the beautiful snow and that amazing sunset with the blue sky! Exceptional!
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Shelia Hunt replied:
Thanks so very much, David... So honored that this artwork is featured in "Created by Southern Artists"!
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