Texas Wildflowers

© Murry Grigsby

Texas Wildflowers

Uploaded: March 02, 2007 06:13:48

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Slide scanned for digital file where the Simplifier #1 and Orton technique were applied to give it a painterly effect.

Location is just outside of Chappell Hill, Texas. Settings not available.

Comments

Michelle Lea Guinn March 02, 2007

Beautifully captured, Murry!! I love the effects you used!!! mlg~ #614208

Stephanie D. Moon March 02, 2007

gorgeous! I love the soft colors and the impressionist effect. looks great. #4014322

Amy JACKSON March 02, 2007

Beautiful image, Murry! Love the colors and effects! #4014344

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 02, 2007

Incredible effects on the awesome scene! #4014382

Cyn Valentine March 02, 2007

Beautiful Murry..gorgeous colors and effects..very well done!! #4014388

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 02, 2007

Gorgeous Murry! Beautiful colors and effects! #4014485

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 02, 2007

Outstanding work Murry!! Jeff #4014626

Gary Lange March 02, 2007

What a superb image, Murray!! Love the colors! #4015114

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 02, 2007

Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4015242

Murry Grigsby March 02, 2007

Thanks Michelle, Stephanie, Amy, Gail, Cyn, Claudia, Jeff, Gary and Linda! The tree is no longer at this pond (died of old age) so I'm lucky to have this shot :0) #4015643

Arlene Krassner March 02, 2007

Outstanding Murray!! #4015761

Murry Grigsby March 02, 2007

Thanks Arlene! #4015880

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 02, 2007

Nice capture. Love the colors and effects. #4016107

Murry Grigsby March 02, 2007

Thanks Kay! #4016363

Janine Russell level-deluxe March 02, 2007

Murry, excellent cooors, composition and effects. #4016546

Cassie L. Woodlee March 02, 2007

This is beautiful Murray, love the effects!! #4016572

Murry Grigsby March 03, 2007

Thanks Janine and Cassie! #4017247

Susana Ms Heide March 03, 2007

My jaw just dropped!!! This is SO EXQUISITELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW!! I hope you have this enlarged and framed! Wonderful scene and effects!! A WINNER for sure!!! #4019120

Murry Grigsby March 04, 2007

Thanks Sus! #4019663

Cassie L. Woodlee April 24, 2007

Congratulations Murry!! #4205881

Murry Grigsby April 24, 2007

Thanks Cassie! #4206347

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Murry, outstanding comp, colors, and effects!
-Debby #4206694

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 24, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Murry. Good luck in the next round. #4206909

Murry Grigsby April 24, 2007

Thanks Debby and Kay! #4207319

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe April 24, 2007

Congratulations on your Finalist selection, Murry! Beautiful image of TX. #4207580

Stephen Zacker April 25, 2007

Creative and beautiful. Congratulations #4211903

Cyn Valentine April 25, 2007

Beautiful Murry..congratulations! #4211912

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 25, 2007

Outstanding work Murry, such a great feel to this artistic image!! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!! #4212296

Mary Timman April 25, 2007

Stunning Finalist. Congratulations. #4212370

Murry Grigsby April 25, 2007

Thanks All! #4212462

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 25, 2007

This is a beautiful finalist, Murry. Best of luck in the next round. #4213170

Murry Grigsby April 25, 2007

Thanks Nikki! #4213398

Robert R. Goodman April 28, 2007

Murry,a big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!!!! #4225093

Murry Grigsby April 28, 2007

Thanks Robert! #4225416

Mark Stevens May 01, 2007

Murry, this is a wonderful image.I love the colors and the effects. #4236461

Murry Grigsby May 01, 2007

Thanks Mark! #4236476

Roxanne M. Bubar May 03, 2007

Stunning image and effects.
Congrats. #4243454

Murry Grigsby May 03, 2007

Thanks Roxanne! #4243503

Virginia Leone level-classic May 03, 2007

This is a gorgeous work of art!! I love your gallery and your incredible knack for finding the perfect shot! ~Virginia #4244904

Murry Grigsby May 04, 2007

Thanks Virginia! #4246571

Stanley J. Contrades May 04, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS on this being recognized as a Finalist, Murry! Amazing coloring and beautifully presented!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #4248971

Murry Grigsby May 05, 2007

Thanks Stan! #4249711

Allison Gaulin May 05, 2007

Congratulations on being a finalist- this is OUTSTANDING!!!! Well deserved! #4251603

Murry Grigsby May 05, 2007

Thanks Allison! #4251671

Murry Grigsby May 11, 2007

Thanks Douglas! #4271410

Nadya Johnson May 12, 2007

Murray, your gallery is a TREASURE TROVE of SPECTACULAR photos!! Absolutely love your work! Alas - I can't seem to find your current post. It seems they did away with the alphabetical listings... unless I'm missing something (could be)? In any case, I thought I'd stop by and am very glad I did! So much gold and so much silver - all so WELL deserved!! #4275240

Murry Grigsby May 12, 2007

Thanks for the nice words Nadya! #4275504

Ross Throndson May 13, 2007

Lovely Image, Murry.....Beautiful Work....Congratulations!!


That's an Amazing Family Album you have at your website, Murry!! #4278298

Murry Grigsby May 13, 2007

Thanks Ross! My brother has done most of the hard work on our family site but we both enjoy revisiting "The Good Old Days". Thanks for visiting. #4278542

Kristi A. Howson May 13, 2007

Beautiful array of colors with a wonderful artistic appeal Murry. Congratulations on this winning image! #4278638

Murry Grigsby May 13, 2007

Thanks Kristi! #4279503

Guy D. Biechele level-classic May 22, 2007

This is exceptional, Murry! Congratulations on this finalist. #4313121

Murry Grigsby May 22, 2007

Thanks Guy! #4313640

June 06, 2007

Murry, I kinda got lost in time in your fantastic website. I plan to revisit it since it is so awesome. Your winning photos here are gorgeous!! #4372104

Murry Grigsby June 06, 2007

Thanks for the visit and nice words Joanne! #4372120

Allison Gaulin June 11, 2007

You have a very impressive gallery, Murray- I don't think I have ever seen so many medals!! I LOVE this shot- the painted effect is beautiful! #4388037

Murry Grigsby June 11, 2007

Thanks Allison! When the price of silver and gold gets a little higher, I'm selling!! :0) #4388061

GianAngelo Monchieri level-classic July 06, 2007

Beautiful picture here. You have an outstanding gallery. #4478553

Murry Grigsby July 06, 2007

Thank you! #4478607

Karen Slagle July 16, 2007

Being from the great state of Texas I think this is magnificent, Murry. I LOVE the hill country and gorgeous spring flowers. Belated congrats on this outstanding image... #4514199

Murry Grigsby July 16, 2007

Thanks Karen! This was shot near Chappell Hill, Texas. Unfortunately this old tree has died and is no longer here so I'm so happy I have it's photo! #4514357

Vishal Sharma July 31, 2007

Beautiful capture, Murry! Excellent effects :) #4585264

Murry Grigsby August 01, 2007

Thanks Vishal! #4586871

Sharon Day August 01, 2007

Simply gorgeous, Murry!!! Beautiful! I'm glad you were able to get a photo of the tree while it was still alive! #4587788

Murry Grigsby August 01, 2007

Thanks Sharon~! #4587962

Marsha S. Smith August 04, 2007

Wow! Not sure how I missed this first time around, but it is gorgeous. I LOVE TEXAS and all her gorgeous wildflowers. #4600374

Murry Grigsby August 04, 2007

Thanks Marsha! I love Texas so much I retired there :0) #4600405

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 12, 2007

Outstanding image with spectacular color and skilled use of effects!
Well done, Murry!
PS: Your gallery is a visual feast!!!
--Lisa #4636530

Murry Grigsby August 12, 2007

Thanks Lisa :0) #4636581

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 19, 2007

Hi Murry, Just found your gallery and very impressive. I am down in Del Rio on the Rio Grande. Love your use of Orton on the Wildflowers. Fantastic gallery. #4669835

Mary Timman August 19, 2007

Just going thru your gallery again. I think I see something different and eye catching each time!
I love the colors in this and your effects. It's so rich and dramatic looking!
Beautiful! #4670054

Murry Grigsby August 19, 2007

Thanks Emile and Mary! We have friends from Denver that winter in the Valley :0) #4670385

Mary N C. Taitt August 25, 2007

WOW! I love this! :-D #4695717

Mary N C. Taitt August 25, 2007

SUPER artistic! #4695719

Murry Grigsby August 25, 2007

Thanks Mary! #4695722

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett October 18, 2007

I really like the muted colors in addition to the painterly effect, Murry

........... steve #4944273

Murry Grigsby October 18, 2007

Thanks Steve! #4944336

Stephanie Halstead level-classic November 19, 2007

I like the effect, Murry. Enjoyed your gallery! #5094894

Murry Grigsby November 19, 2007

Thanks for the visit and comment Stephanie! #5095761

Amy JACKSON September 05, 2008

Very beautiful, Murry!! #6417534

Murry Grigsby September 06, 2008

Thanks Amy! #6418712

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