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Winter in America Photo From Maryland

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Winter in America Photo From Maryland

USA Today has requested Winter in America photographs from around the country. 

The following are the guidelines and the entry that we just submitted for Maryland.

Please send us a winter photo from your area. We'll select the best to appear in On Deadline.

A few guidelines:

1. Please submit only one photo.

2. It must be from this winter, and it must be your original work on which you control all the rights.

3. Include a sentence or two of description about where the photo was taken.

4. Don't forget to send us your name, so we can give you a photo credit. Include your e-mail address and/or phone number (which we will NOT publish) in case we have any questions.

5. Send the photo with a brief caption in your own words to OnDeadline@usatoday.com

Our submission:

We live in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County, in the suburbs of Washington, DC.  So far, we have enjoyed a very mild winter with very little snow.  At this time last year we had a major snow storm.

December colors in Kentlands.  This photograph was taken on December 11, 2011 and is one of the final roses of the season in Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The location is Thaxton Street, in our home neighborhood.

December Rose in Kentlands IMG_2548

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Flickr link:  http://flic.kr/p/aUyTTP

We are proud of the beautiful flowers and greenery that we enjoy in Maryland. 

My wife, Dolores, and I enjoy photography as a hobby and flowers are among our favorite subjects.

We hope you will submit one of your favorite photographs from this winter.  Be sure to keep your camera in hand for those special moments. 

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (27)

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Roy,

            Great submission my best winter shots I believe were when I was in your area LOL

Jan 27, 2012 09:11 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Roy that sounds fantastic, thank you for the heads up and blog with easy instructions. The one hard part is winter is no where to be seen here in Southern NH. 50 degrees in January and no snow... i will search high and low for a great view to take a picture to share though. Have a great Friday

Jan 27, 2012 09:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Friday evening to all.  Do take time to enter your photographs. Last year, we would have been able to send snow scenes.

Jan 27, 2012 10:26 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Roy.  Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. Hope you have a great weekend.

Jan 27, 2012 10:29 AM
Paul Peck
Peck Drywall and Painting serving Brevard County, Florida - Melbourne, FL
Licensed Drywall and Painting Contractor

Great shot and good luck Roy!

-Paul

Jan 27, 2012 10:41 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful weekend.

Jan 27, 2012 11:00 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Another stellar flower shot. I wish we had such color here this time of year. Simply gorgeous.

And while I've got you here... for the record, I always looked forward to and appreciated your photos in comments on my blogs.

Gretchen

Jan 27, 2012 12:05 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Roy, that beautiful rose looks like a Peony.  Lovely.  Good luck with that contest.  Wishing you the best!

Jan 27, 2012 02:42 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Wow!  What a gorgeous rose, Roy. I even have a few snow pictures from this winter I might submit after today's class.

Jan 28, 2012 12:02 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning to all.  I hope you submit a Winter in America photograph for consideration.

Jan 28, 2012 12:30 AM
David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Roy, you are right, it has been a mild winter, even in Northern Virginia. Sounds like a great contest.

Jan 28, 2012 02:39 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Roy, I like your submission, it captures what is happening this winter which is so mild.  All the best!

Gloria

Jan 28, 2012 07:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes to all for a great weekend.  Dolores and I just returned from a museum lecture and exhibit in Washington, DC.

Jan 28, 2012 09:16 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Roy~You tantalized me...but just ONE...hmmmm, hard to choose.

Jan 30, 2012 03:51 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Gayle.  It is always good to hear from you.

Jan 30, 2012 04:01 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Roy,

What a great contest. I am in so I am going to go through my photos but unfortunately we do not have snow here but do get cold weather and rain. Thanks for sharing this and love the rose......miss your lovely pictures scattered throughout the rain.

Feb 01, 2012 04:55 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday afternoon, Kristin.  It is always good to hear from you.

Have a great week.

Feb 01, 2012 06:29 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a beautiful day in Maryland and Dolores is heading to the golf course at Montgomery Country Club. Have a wonderful day!

May 23, 2016 11:55 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning to all. Have a most productive week as we face the challenges of the new year.

Jan 17, 2017 09:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes good to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new blogs.

Jan 12, 2019 02:17 PM