Inspiring Photo: Ghost Walk #4965299

Ghost Walk

Uploaded: October 26, 2007 13:18:37

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This is the boardwalk that winds its way through the aspens in Ashcroft, the ghost town near Aspen, Colorado. I used a technique from Mark Johnson's Photoshop Workbench at Radient Vista. BTW congrats to all the September finalists and eventual winners! The quality of photos posted at BetterPhoto just keeps getting better IMHO.

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Joy Rector October 26, 2007 0

love this composition #771273

Judith G. Secco October 26, 2007 0

Very nice, Murry. Great technique. #4984916

Cyn Valentine October 26, 2007 0

Oh my Murry..this is stunning! Beautiful color and effect..love it!! #4984928

Eric Severson October 26, 2007 0

Really beautiful image! The composition and the idea work wonderfully. I'm bet Mark would be delighted!

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Jessica Jenney October 26, 2007 0

So stunning, Murry!!!! #4984938

Carla Metzler October 26, 2007 0

WOW!!! #4985011

Murry Grigsby October 26, 2007 0

Thanks Joy, Judy, Cyn, Eric, Jessica and Carla! #4985042

Gary Lange October 26, 2007 0

Talk about WOW!! Terrific shot here, Murry! #4985388

Tiia Vissak October 26, 2007 0

Great results & beautiful colors! #4985521

Murry Grigsby October 26, 2007 0

Thanks Gary and Tiia! #4985559

Carolyn M. Fletcher October 26, 2007 0

Just lovely, Murry!! Have a great weekend. #4985590

Stephen Zacker October 26, 2007 0

Wow.. this is just stunning #4985832

Wally Orlowsky October 26, 2007 0

Positively magical and magnificient, Murry! #4986060

Murry Grigsby October 26, 2007 0

Thanks Carolyn, Stephen and Wally! #4986189

William C. Raco October 26, 2007 0

Wow, this is very cool, Murry
Excellent colors and presentation

Bill #4986661

Murry Grigsby October 26, 2007 0

Thanks Bill! #4987280

Cheryl E. Molennor October 27, 2007 0

This is just fabulous. You obviously got something from that class Murry! #4988469

Murry Grigsby October 27, 2007 0

Thanks Cheryl! #4989758

Claudia Kuhn October 27, 2007 0

This is so awesome Murry! Wonderful slow shutter effect. #4991615

Murry Grigsby October 27, 2007 0

Thanks Claudia! It's actually a vertical motion blur in PS :0) #4991664

Janet McNeil October 27, 2007 0

The effects are beautiful!! Great title too! #4991764

Murry Grigsby October 27, 2007 0

Thanks Janet! #4991968

Mike D. Perez October 28, 2007 0

Beautiful composition, colors and effects, Murry! Great depth on the path. #4994570

Bonnie C. Lackey October 28, 2007 0

What a beautiful piece, Murry... #4994582

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 28, 2007 0

So beautiful, great technique! Super design and perspective, I love the flow too!! #4994589

Murry Grigsby October 28, 2007 0

Thanks Mike, Bonnie and Donna! #4994717

Tamera S. Phillips October 29, 2007 0

I like everything about this image! Wonderful effects. I hope we see this one again. #4996365

Murry Grigsby October 29, 2007 0

Thanks Tamera! #4996716

Terry L. Ellis October 30, 2007 0

Amazing colors, motion and composition, Murry! It has it all! #5005500

Murry Grigsby October 30, 2007 0

Thanks Terry! #5005536

Aimee S. McMaster November 05, 2007 0

...stunning work Murry...Aimee #5031116

Murry Grigsby November 05, 2007 0

Thanks Aimee! #5031703

Danielle Fuller November 06, 2007 0

SO COOL. This is a great effect. Very captivating! Nice job here Murry! #5032798

Murry Grigsby November 06, 2007 0

Thanks Danielle! #5033051

Sherry Sturgis November 06, 2007 0

Sensational!!!! The colors and effects are outstanding, Murry!!! #5035420

Murry Grigsby November 06, 2007 0

Thank you Sherry! #5035454

Les Rhoades November 10, 2007 0

A real colorful winner here! #5053253

Murry Grigsby November 10, 2007 0

Thanks Les! #5053355

Judy V. Kennamer November 11, 2007 0

Totally gorgeous Murry! I love the blurring - and the colors - and the sharpness of the boardwalk! Great job! #5055325

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2007 0

Thanks Judy! #5055377

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 11, 2007 0

Ohhhh Murry, this is sooo beautiful, have been working on the blur effect ~ what I like so much about yours is the sharpness of the bridge ~ assume you did layers to keep the bridge sharp.

Fantastic job Murry ~

jo ann c. #5055421

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2007 0

Thanks Jo Ann! Yes I did the motion blur on a layer and then painted the path back in from the original. #5055499

Kathryn (Love) Scheet November 11, 2007 0

I absolutely agree with all the praises above!

what an awesome work of art Murry! #5055521

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2007 0

Thank you Kathryn! #5057210

Daniella Puente November 12, 2007 0

I'm going to visit that radiantvista :))) What a precious colors and texture on the image, congrats!!!! #5063285

Murry Grigsby November 12, 2007 0

Thanks Daniella, you won't be disappointed! :0) #5063629

randy dannheim November 13, 2007 0

WOW, this is stunning. Unbelievible work. #5068161

Murry Grigsby November 13, 2007 0

Thanks Randy! #5068174

Tammy Scott November 26, 2007 0

Congratulations on a terrific finalist! VERY well deserved! #5127765

Judy V. Kennamer November 27, 2007 0

Congrats Murry! This is marvelous! #5128501

Shawn Jennings November 27, 2007 0

Very cool Murry! Congratulations on your finalist! #5128609

Kay E. Mahoney November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Murry. #5128857

Susan T. Evans November 27, 2007 0

Wow Murry, this is just FANTASTIC! #5128885

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations Murry, this is a great finalist! #5129094

Mike D. Perez November 27, 2007 0

I remember this beauty, Murry. Congratulations! #5131240

Evy Johansen November 27, 2007 0

Wow... Beautiful, Murry!! Big congratulations on your finalist! #5131499

Nikki McDonald November 27, 2007 0

This is stunning, Murry. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.
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Deborah Lewinson November 27, 2007 0

Fantastic finalist, Murry, hearty congratulations!
-Debby #5131798

randy dannheim November 27, 2007 0

Murry, congrats! you have a winner here. #5131981

Su Sana E. P November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Murry!! #5132513

Alan L. Borror November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations, Murry! #5133254

Murry Grigsby November 27, 2007 0

Thanks Tammy, Judy, Shawn, Kay, Susan, Donna, Mike, Evy, Nikki, Deb, Randy, SuSana and Alan! #5133952

Judith G. Secco November 27, 2007 0

congratulations, Murry!!! #5134051

Cyn Valentine November 27, 2007 0

Big congratulations Murry..outstanding image!! #5134056

Murry Grigsby November 27, 2007 0

Thanks Judy and Cyn! #5134237

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman November 27, 2007 0

This is simply spectacular - which workbench was it so I can pull it up - thanks - Kimber #5135048

Murry Grigsby November 27, 2007 0

Thanks Kimber! It was October 25, 2007 at this link: http://www.radiantvista.com/workbench/bill-from-australia-2
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Linda D. Lester November 27, 2007 0

Just beautiful....Congratulations! #5135808

Karen Engelbreth November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations Murry!

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Alexandra Hankova November 27, 2007 0

This is very nice - the effect give a very interesting athmosphere. #5136948

Murry Grigsby November 27, 2007 0

Thanks Linda, Karen and Alexandra! #5137261

Jennifer Rennison November 27, 2007 0

WOW, Murry, this is outstanding!! Definitely a winner! Congratulations on this stunning finalist! Best of luck in the next round! #5137302

Murry Grigsby November 27, 2007 0

Thanks Jennifer! #5137379

Jeff Robinson November 28, 2007 0

This is Outstanding Murry - Congrats on your Finalist!! Jeff #5138673

KV Day November 28, 2007 0

Big congrats Murry #5138812

Tammy Scott November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on your terrific win! This is an AWESOME image! #5139041

Judy V. Kennamer November 28, 2007 0

Congrats on your beautiful WINNER Murry! WTG! #5139074

Linda D. Lester November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations!!! What a beauty! #5139099

Nikki McDonald November 28, 2007 0

Awesome work, awesome win. Congratulations, Murry. #5139107

Chris Budny November 28, 2007 0

Beautiful work on this winner, Murry; congratulations! #5139175

randy dannheim November 28, 2007 0

You had my vote for first place, congrats on your second place winner. #5139601

Su Sana E. P November 28, 2007 0

Huge Congratulations and on your terrific Win, Murry!! Am I invited for the party? #5139637

Darryl Wilkinson November 28, 2007 0

Fascinating, and very impressive piece of work, Murry! Congratulations on your win!! #5139799

Karen Engelbreth November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on your terrific win, Murry!

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Mike D. Perez November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on this great Winner, Murry! #5140008

Stanley J. Contrades November 28, 2007 0

Fantastic in color and composition, Murry! CONGRATULATIONS on your win.
Aloha,
Stan #5140145

Evy Johansen November 28, 2007 0

I love this image!!!! BIG congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved win, Murry!!! #5140193

Claudia Kuhn November 28, 2007 0

Wonderful work Murry! Congrats on your winner! #5141021

Stephen Zacker November 28, 2007 0

So creative. Congratulations #5141030

Cindy Cone November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on this winner, Murry! It is well deserved. #5141172

Carla Metzler November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on your winner, Murry! Great job! #5141285

Autum Rhoades November 28, 2007 0

BIG congrats Murry! This is excellent! #5141287

Alan L. Borror November 28, 2007 0

An AWESOME image and winner, Murry! #5141339

Murry Grigsby November 28, 2007 0

Thanks All for your nice comments!! #5141432

Cyn Valentine November 28, 2007 0

Woohoo!! Big congratulations Murry on this great winner!! #5141499

Corinne M. Thompson November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on your win! #5141584

Wally Orlowsky November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Murry! #5141602

Murry Grigsby November 28, 2007 0

Thank you, thank you very much :0) #5141637

Susie Peek-Swint November 28, 2007 0

Fantastic winner Murry ~ many congrats!
.. looks like a great tutorial link too :) #5141676

Judith G. Secco November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations,Murry!!! #5141678

Mary Timman November 28, 2007 0

Stunning! Congratulations! #5141719

Emile Abbott November 28, 2007 0

Huge congratulations, Murry on this fantastic winner. #5141884

Cheryl E. Molennor November 28, 2007 0

Excellent image! Congratulations! #5142061

Tom Andersen November 28, 2007 0

Beautifully executed work of art, Murry! Congratulations on your win! #5142186

paola A. Jofre November 28, 2007 0

Wow!!Just beautiful Murry!! Congratulations!! #5142381

Murry Grigsby November 28, 2007 0

Thanks Everyone!! #5142470

Monika Sapek November 28, 2007 0

Big congratulations on your Second Place Win, Murry!
Monika
#5143031

Murry Grigsby November 28, 2007 0

Thanks Monika! #5143273

Terry L. Ellis November 28, 2007 0

I could see this coming! Congratulations Murry on an amazing Second Place win! #5143292

Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 28, 2007 0

No big surprise that this is a winner Murry, great effects and beautiful colors! Congrats to you! #5143313

David Phalen November 28, 2007 0

Big Congrats on a well deserved Winner! #5143390

Nadya Johnson November 28, 2007 0

Congratulations Murray, on your outstanding winner!! I REALLY love these effects. Awesome work! #5143508

Murry Grigsby November 28, 2007 0

Thanks Terry, Deb, David and Nadya! #5143613

Linda Blair November 29, 2007 0

Congratulations Murry...awesome image!!!! ☺ #5144309

Janet Daniel November 29, 2007 0

Most impressive image and editing, Murray.
I love it...! Big congratulations!!! #5144402

Murry Grigsby November 29, 2007 0

THanks Linda and Janet! #5144414

Jill Flynn November 29, 2007 0

Love what you've done here Murray! Beautiful effects and a wonderful and magical mood! Congratulations on your win! #5144498

Colleen Farrell November 29, 2007 0

Outstanding!! Terrific work, Murray--big congratulations on your win! #5144605

Jennifer Rennison November 29, 2007 0

Congratulations on your win, Murry! Love it!! #5144686

Sharon Day November 29, 2007 0

Awesome work, Murry!!! Big congratulations!!! #5144910

Murry Grigsby November 29, 2007 0

Thanks Jill, Colleen, Jennifer and Sharon! #5144947

Donna R. Moratelli November 29, 2007 0

Congratulations Murry! THis well deserved! I'd love to find out how you did this. It's amazing!! #5145919

Murry Grigsby November 29, 2007 0

Thanks Donna! #5146620

Allan L. Whitehead November 29, 2007 0

Congratulations on your winner "Ghost Walk", Murry, its richly deserved, my friend - Allan #5147698

Murry Grigsby November 29, 2007 0

Thanks Allan! #5147897

Duane Carter December 03, 2007 0

This is super beautiful and inviting to the eye!!! Great selective effects work Murry! #5163123

Murry Grigsby December 03, 2007 0

Thanks Duane! #5163129

Patrick Campbell December 03, 2007 0

Congrats on your stunning winner, Murry! #5163405

Murry Grigsby December 03, 2007 0

Thanks Patrick! #5163418

Karen Bacon December 04, 2007 0

A big congrats on this stunning winner Murry!!! #5168736

Murry Grigsby December 04, 2007 0

Thanks Karen! #5168860

Susan T. Evans December 05, 2007 0

Congrats Murry, this is amazing, WTG!!! #5170107

Murry Grigsby December 05, 2007 0

Thanks Susan! #5170150

Kathleen R. Struckle December 10, 2007 0

Congrats on this stunning win!! #5189458

Murry Grigsby December 10, 2007 0

Hey Kathleen and thanks! :0) #5191299

Donna J. Eaton December 12, 2007 0

This is so gorgeous Murry! I just can't stop looking at it everytime it pops up at BP! Congrats on your win. I just love what you did here! #5197028

Murry Grigsby December 12, 2007 0

Thank you Donna! #5197094

Shelly A. Van Camp December 13, 2007 0

This is beautiful, Murry. I can see why it won....Congrats!! #5203282

Murry Grigsby December 13, 2007 0

Thanks Shelly! #5203359

Joyce ONeil January 09, 2008 0

Excellent work! wonderful rich color.... very dreamy! #5314559

Murry Grigsby January 10, 2008 0

Thanks Joyce! #5319376

Susan M. Hembree January 25, 2008 0

This is beautiful, Murry! Congratulations on your terrific Second Place Winner! #5392899

Murry Grigsby January 25, 2008 0

Thanks Susan! #5393129

Jeffrey D. Estacio May 05, 2008 0

A well deserved image her. Congratulations. Great job. #5886418

Murry Grigsby May 05, 2008 0

Thanks Jeffrey! #5886426

Usman M. Bajwa April 27, 2009 0

Belated CONGRATULATIONS on such a beautiful piece of art, Murry.

Usman. #7455748

Murry Grigsby April 27, 2009 0

Thanks Usman! #7455801

Rod Partington November 13, 2010 0

I know you have like eight million comments on this already,but I just had to put my two cents in.
Stunning image!
Great idea and you pulled it off perfectly!
Congrats on the gold. Totally deserves it! #9031645

Murry Grigsby November 13, 2010 0

Thanks Rod! #9031685

Cynthia M. Wiles July 11, 2016 0

Wow!! A favorite of mine! Congrats on your ATW!! #11494470

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