When I was in Cornwall last September the weather ranged from sun to rain and back again over several days. On one of the misty afternoons I was on a walk enjoying the view and taking some pictures. When I looked at this particular one later it reminded me more a watercolor painting than a photograph. It is now among my favorite memories of St Ives.
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Meg Travels 
That’s a really great effect! I can see why it’s one of your favorites.
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Thanks! It was one of my most interesting souvenirs from Cornwall… :)
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I can feel that cold mist.
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It really was chilly – I had on a sweater and a jacket that day!
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A beautiful picture and yes, it does look like a painting. Nice!
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Thank you so much Ruth. I didn’t know that a camera could be so versatile!
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I seem to see a painting, beautiful picture :-)
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Thank you – it seems more like a painting than a photo!
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This is something really special! I thought it was a watercolor at first. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us. :-)
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You’re welcome – I thought of this picture right away when I saw the theme for this week!
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This image is more like a painting!
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I was so surprised when I saw this photograph and very happy too!
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I used to know a poem about St. Ives…hmmm…feel compelled to look it up. Lovely picture.
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Thank you Renee – I remember that poem too!
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The rain washed photograph has a special appeal to be sure. It is romantic in a a way a sunny picture could never be. Great shot!
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Thanks Darlene! I think you’re right – the mist is much more interesting than a mere sunny day… :)
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It reminds me of childhood holidays – lovely! :-)
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I’m so happy to know that Lorna – you must have had some wonderful holidays!
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Love the misty effect, a great day for eating fish and chips at a seaside pub :-)
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It was a lovely day and there were excellent places to stop for lunch!
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I’ve seen paintings with that gray effect…the artist was painting from nature and your photo captures that misty day. Lovely!
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Thank you! The mist made such a difference to the appearance of the scenery… :)
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I see what you mean. These colours are more representative of Cornwall most days too, though St Ives in the sunshine is so glorious.
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I was in St Ives long enough to see the sunshine and it was just gorgeous!
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Gosh, it was misty that day but you are right it makes the photograph look like a watercolour.
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It was very misty and yet I thought it seemed even more interesting and photogenic!
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That’s a lovely scene and looks just like a watercolour!
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Thank you Suzanne! It was a wonderful visit to Cornwall… :)
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Misty and foggy days have a unique quality about them…especially in photos.
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That’s so true Karen. I liked this day in Cornwall very much – it wasn’t raining and there were lots of people out walking!
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You’re so right! I looked at the photo before reading and I thought it was a watercolor! Quite fascinating. I think your trip to Cornwall was indeed a special experience, Meg. :-) It must be fun to look back!
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Thanks Debra – I wish that this trip had been longer but having pictures as souvenirs really help me to remember!
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Beautiful shot, Meg, and you’re right. It has the quality f a painting about it. I have been to most of England, but never made it to Cornwall. I would like to go there one day.
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Thank you very much Naomi! Cornwall is very beautiful and I think you’ll really like it when you go there… :)
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So painterly,Meg !!!
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I never knew it was so easy to paint! :)
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I like this soft colours and atmosphere very much.
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Thank you – it was so interesting to see this in the mist!
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It is charming indeed!
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It really was a wonderful scene!
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Yes and thank you for sharing it!
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I was at that same spot many, many years ago in the same weather conditions, rainy and sunny on and off… even in the rain the light is magical there… I can see an artist sitting there and painting that scene in water colors… just as you did with the camera!
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Thank you so much! It was so lovely there and I felt like an artist when I saw the photograph… :)
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