Buzzing Around New England
Uploaded: May 01, 2003 05:53:53
Warning—all photos posted by me this month have been heavily Photoshopped! So if you do not like manipulated photos, check back in June, otherwise hop in, buckle up and hang on for an autumn trip through New England. Today’s shot was taken in Southwest Maine.
Carolyn M. Fletcher May 01, 2003
Love it!! I sure would like to see that fall foliage in person, but since I probably can't, I'll take your wonderful shots instead! #33135Debbie S. May 26, 2019
Can't wait to see them all Murry!!! Love the red tree and white birches in this one! Could you give me some advice...i've tried 3 times to download the "Buzz" filter and 3 times it ended up on my desktop but, alas, I was not able to get it into PS.....I want to get "Buzzed too"!!!! Can you help? I have a Mac if that matters...thanks ahead of time... ;>) #90360Mette Vendelboe Allison May 26, 2019
I really like the perspective and colours in this one. I also find it very attractive that there seems to be less filter on the car and road than on the trees. It looks cool with a mixture of "reality" and manipulation. #90380Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019
I don't generally like photoshop that much but this is fantastic. Of course your wonderful composition and colors really stand out. I like the effect that the buzz filter did on this--looks like a nice painting. Great job Murry! #90381Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Carolyn, Debbie, Mette and Betsy. I never checked to see if there was a MAC version of BuZZ, Debbie. So I guess the first thing to do is make sure you down load a MAC version. On the PC it really doesn't matter what folder you use for the down load as long as you install it (or move it) into the Plug-ins folder under the Adode Photoshop folder. I hope this helps? #90411Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019
Your disclaimer is a hoot, Murry. Love the filter effect on the birches, and that great color. :) #90424Suzie Strasburg May 26, 2019
Loved your warning....beautiful colors,and lines...love the way the eye travels... #90444Gary W. Lake May 26, 2019
Nice Murry - looks ready to hang on the wall! #90450Shirley L. Carpenter May 26, 2019
Looks like they all beat me to it.......So I'll just say great Image Murry and let it go at that.......... #90492Lorraine T. Lynch May 26, 2019
I just love New England and you captured it well! I will look forward to this month's entries! #90511Joy Brown May 26, 2019
I think it's all been said, Murry! I agree with everyone and everything that's been said!! Great image!!! #90518Ruth Denton May 26, 2019
What a treat! First Murry gives us all those beautiful bluebonnets to look at and now a taste of fall in New England (my personal favorite) How much better can it get? Great shot Murry. I'm going to have to try that "buzz" myself someday. #90535Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Kathleen, Suzie, Gary, Shirley, Lorraine and Joy. I hope you all enjoy the ride this month! #90540Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019
Gosh, nobody has left me anything else to say, so I'll repeat. The disclaimer is hilarious; the photo is gorgeous. Mette had an excellent observation: The filter left some areas, such as the car and road, looking lifelike while other areas had the full effect of the filter. All adds up to a great photo, Murry! #90559Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Patricia. The simplifier seems to have less effect on non-floral objects and out-of-focus objects for sure. #90576Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
All right, Mr. Van Gogh! I think we all love this one!! Great idea, Murry!Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019
Nice work Murry! #90604Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Birdie, Damian and Angela. This will be a fun month for me because I love the Northeast US in the fall. #90653Ellen Peach May 26, 2019
Gorgeous shot, Murry....can't wait to see the other 30! #90658Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Ellen. #90659Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019
You should have contacted me when you were up here. I have been waiting to go up to New England for a shoot for the longest time. This is a beautiful landscape. Remember me in the fall and I'll drag Carolyn along too! #90694Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Donna. Wouldn't that be fun to get a bunch from BP for a fall shoot in New England :0) #90709Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019
You guys should come up to Maine in October and hang out with me for a few days! We'd have a blast! #90716Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019
Yes, It sure would Murry and it can be very possible if everyone feels the same way about it as us. How bout' it? #90722Ruth Denton May 26, 2019
I'd seriously like to do that. We don't have much "fall" here in Las Vegas...and if anybody ever wants to come out here, I can hook you up a great deal on a hotel room. (gotta a friend who's helpful)Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019
Excellent use of the buzz filter Murray. I really like this image...and ya know....to me it's just the final product that counts!! #90736Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Heather. I really don't see any difference between using the computer and the old chemical darkroom to enhance a photo except the computer is so much easier and more powerful.I just don't know about this fall but I'll give it some thought if anyone is really interested in meeting up for a few photo days. We'd have to pick a place and a date. Kathleen suggests Maine and it is beautiful! I normally go right after Columbus Day because the crowds are gone and a lot of the seasonal shops are still open and having sales. ????????????? #90746
Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019
That sounds like fun. But don't know if I could get away since I'm a stay at home mom and need to get my son to school and stuff. But ya never know...keep me in mind if you make plans. Ya know Northern MI is pretty spectacular in the fall also....LOL. Come visit me!!! #90753Darren K. Fisher May 26, 2019
Im up for the ride, Fall being one of my favorite times of year I am really looking forward to this. The image here is great I love the effect also. #90769Connie L. Carpenter May 26, 2019
Beautiful, Murray ... I love the PS and the warning. #90777Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Darren and Connie. #90910Dale Douthit May 26, 2019
I like the perspective in this one and the colors are so vibrant. Nice job in PS also. #91252Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Dale. #91257Bernard B. Travers May 26, 2019
Why, you doggone manipulator you. You know this means that you're an inferior photographer now, because you use software. At least it seems to be the prevailing misconception. I've heard it from the best in the field that it doesn't matter what you use to get the effect you want - only that you're honest about it. Hear, hear. Good job, Master Murry. #91337Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Bernard. I'm just doing my best to drive the purists crazy :0) #91353Gary W. Lake May 26, 2019
Your comments strike me as being right on target Bernard. Having basically started out digital I don't have any darkroom experience but based on everything I've learned and read on the subject I can't for the life of me understand why people think there's such a difference between digital manipulation and darkroom manipulation. Traditional photographers have been using darkroom tricks for years to enhance their photos yet many of them decry doing the same thing with software. Granted, you can take the process much further with software, but I personally see no difference between an image that has been manipulated in the darkroom to enhance color, sharpness, exposure, etc. versus one that has been manipulated digitally to do the same thing. In fact, I think you could argue that software manipulation is an improvement in photo development precisely because it's more powerful. #91406Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
AMEN to the above!!Bernard B. Travers May 26, 2019
DOUBLE AMEN, with sugar on it. #91479Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019
TRIPLE AMEN, with a cherry on top! #91545Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019
Looks like you and Buzz are becoming a deadly duo, Murry! I missed this one when you posted it. An exceptional, very nicely composed photo and buzz made a perfect accent for it! Very, very nice and a well deserved finalist! Good luck in the next round with it :-) #112847Jean Papo May 26, 2019
Murry, missed this drop-dead gorgeous shot the first time around! It is fantastic! So beautiful..and love the effect you achieved in ps to further complement it! Congrats! #112851Gary W. Lake May 26, 2019
Congrats Murry - looks like the month of buzz paid off! 8^) #112934Mette Vendelboe Allison May 26, 2019
Congrats! #113357Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thank you, Gary M, Jean, Gary L and Mette. #113486Bernard B. Travers May 26, 2019
The Murr Man strikes again. Go get um Murry. Congrats, man. #113501Ron Goldman May 26, 2019
Another great entry Murry!!! Good luck! #113693Darren K. Fisher May 26, 2019
I have lost count!!!! OUTSTANDING!!! Congrats. #113798Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thank you, Bernard, Ron and Darren. #113855Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019
Perfectly done. Love the colors love the buzz. Great stuff Murry. Congrats. #113918Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thank you, Betsy. #113921Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019
Hi Murry, Excellent, Love the image and congratulations! #113931Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thank you, Donna. #113934Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
Congrats again, Murry!!Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Birdie. #114262William C. Raco May 26, 2019
Beautiful color and composition.
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Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks a lot, Bill. #114391Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019
no complaints from me, Buzz Lightbox!! Wonderful! Congrats!! #114439Cathy Shotz May 26, 2019
I second every comment and add, "congratulations on a beautiful photo". #114471Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thank you, Dolores. I'm just trying to sneak a few in before you and that ProS2 mow us all down. I love your "baby" finalist "0) #114473Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks again, Cathy :0) #114477Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019
Bravo! Congrats again Murry! :-) #114707Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks again, Damian :0) #114870Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019
Congrats, "Buzz" Grigsby! #114938Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thnakzzzzzzz, Patricia. #115141Cathy Barrows October 29, 2003
as always, Murry...stunning #249656Murry Grigsby October 29, 2003
Thanks, Cathy. #249728JO ANN CLEVELAND October 19, 2008
Gorgeous Murry! Awesome colors and comp, and who could ever tire of these beauties! I love the buzz effectjo ann c. #6622654
Murry Grigsby October 19, 2008
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