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A Rose Is A Rose

© Murry Grigsby

A Rose Is A Rose

Uploaded: November 11, 2003

Description

Shot in the front yard, 100mm macro, f/6.7 @ 1/125, 400 ISO, RAW, cloudy day.

Comments

Barbara Bergeron November 11, 2003

Very nice shot Murry. Great detail and and I love the color combinatio this flower has. #73772

Kathleen Clemons November 11, 2003

Gorgeous image, Murry!!! #263849

November 11, 2003

Another beauty murry!!! #263864

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 11, 2003

Wonderful color!! But all that brilliance so early in the morning...I need my eyes adjusted. #263878

Joy Brown November 11, 2003

Wow, wow, wow, Murry!!! The color is terrific and so is the whole design!!! #263891

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 11, 2003

One more Wow! A really nice image Murry! Jeff #263900

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 11, 2003

The deep colors are great! I'm jealous that you have roses still blooming... #263907

Patricia A. Kuniega November 11, 2003

Gorgeous color & clarity Murry! #263913

Karey Miller November 11, 2003

Fantastic Murry! What incredible color. #263924

Ellen Peach level-classic November 11, 2003

Add another WOW...gorgeous shot, Murry! #263925

Jill Battaglia November 11, 2003

Excellent! :-) #263978

Colette M. Metcalf November 11, 2003

Just plain gorgoues, Murry!! #263983

Charlene Bayerle November 11, 2003

Murry your front yard is full of wonderful things. This is just gorgeous!!! #264022

Paul Coco November 11, 2003

This rose has certainly put on a great display of colors. Nice one. #264037

Karen Engelbreth November 11, 2003

Gorgeous color & clarity Murry!
#264073

Ron Goldman November 11, 2003

I love the way the center of this is glowing! Another WOW!!!! #264126

Leanne M.E. Boyd November 11, 2003

Beautiful, Murry! #264206

Beverley Lu Steeves November 11, 2003

Excellent macro, Murry!!! #264315

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2003

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. This is one of the antique roses I have in the yard. They really have taken a liking to the cooler weather although it looks like the high 80's have returned today. #264326

Robert Goodman November 11, 2003

Wonderful,Wonderful,Wonderful image Murry. #264375

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2003

Thanks, Robert! #264394

Paula Showen November 11, 2003

Murry...what a gorgeous image!!! The deeply saturated red with the brilliant yellows and greens....just beautiful! Perfect clarity! I love it! Nice work! #264591

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2003

Thanks so much, Paula! #264602

Carol Brill November 11, 2003

Popping fresh color and detail, Murry, you must have a wonderful garden! #264658

Shirley L. Carpenter November 11, 2003

WOW Murry, excellent macro!!!!!!Very beautiful!!!! #264718

Stephen Zacker November 11, 2003

Outstanding macro Murry! #264734

Murry Grigsby November 11, 2003

Thanks, Carol, Shirley and Stephen! #264801

Evy Johansen level-classic November 11, 2003

Very nice macro, Murry! #264838

Robert Moore November 12, 2003

Love the placement Murry. This is a lovely shot. Color combo is nice. Keep em' coming!

Robert Moore #264991

Murry Grigsby November 12, 2003

Thanks, Evy and Robert! #265060

Timothy L. Leggett November 12, 2003

I agree the color combo is great here, very nice work, Murry.

Tim
#265467

Murry Grigsby November 12, 2003

Thanks, Tim! #265482

Gabriela Cunha November 16, 2003

well, Murry! you are a camaleon photographer... (is that how you say it?) now you're shooting macros of flowers, and beautiful ones, full of an intense emotion and quality! bravo, is the word for you!
by the way, have you ever put your photo at betterphoto?!?!? if not, why wouldn't you think about it? would love to see your face...
:) gy #269167

Murry Grigsby November 16, 2003

Thanks, Gaby! I did have my picture in my bio at BP for a short time but I got so many requests from mothers to remove it -- It was scarinf all the kids :0) #269240

Warren Ishii November 16, 2003

A superb macro with nicely composed depth....beautifully presented Murry! #269376

Murry Grigsby November 16, 2003

Thank you, Warren! #269390

Karen A. Johnson November 16, 2003

Murray this is gorgeous, the colours are wonderful as is the detail, lovely work :-) #269573

Murry Grigsby November 16, 2003

Thanks, Karen! #269599

Louison Rousseau November 24, 2003

Beautiful lighting! The flower seems to glow and radiate. Lovely rich colors and great composition. #279174

LJ Corliss level-classic November 26, 2003

Beautiful macro...love the colors :) #280602

Murry Grigsby November 26, 2003

Thank you, Louison and LJ. #280703

Rod D. Gray December 05, 2003

I love this macro - Very strong colours and good composition. Well done. #289820

Murry Grigsby December 05, 2003

Thank you, Rod. #289844

Jean-Francois Schmutz December 14, 2003

A rose is a rose, but you make this one looks the most beautiful !

JF #294324

Murry Grigsby December 14, 2003

Thank you, JF! #294468

Grayce Pedulla Dillon December 14, 2003

Murry, Very beautiful and I love it.
:-) #294722

Murry Grigsby December 14, 2003

Thanks, Grayce! #294889

Patricia A. Kuniega December 19, 2003

Congrats on your splendid shot! Well deserved Murry! #299041

Susan T. Evans level-classic December 19, 2003

Congrats, Murry, well deserved, just beautiful, must have missed this one! #299082

Leanne M.E. Boyd December 19, 2003

Congrats Murry! #299244

Stephen Zacker December 19, 2003

Truly Beautiful. Congrats Murry! #299316

William C. Raco level-classic December 19, 2003

A rose is a rose, except when photographed by Murry.
It then becomes an award winner.
Congratulations, and best of luck Murry.

bill #299349

Gabriela Cunha December 19, 2003

congratulations!
:) gy #299423

Kathleen Clemons December 19, 2003

One of my favs, Murry. Congratulations to you! #299487

Paula Showen December 19, 2003

Congratulations, Murry! Good luck with it! It's a great image! #299819

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 19, 2003

Lovely Murry! Congratulations and good luck! #299968

Carol Brill December 19, 2003

Murry, congratulations a second time, loved taking a second look at this beautiful close-up. Best of luck! #300032

Ruth Denton December 19, 2003

Murry, it just doesn't get any better than this. Congratulations!! #300125

Karen Engelbreth December 19, 2003

Congratulations to you, Murry!
#300239

Evy Johansen level-classic December 19, 2003

Many congratulations, Murry and the best of luck! #300251

Darren K. Fisher December 20, 2003

Another congrats to you Murry. #300574

Colette M. Metcalf December 20, 2003

Another BIG congrats to you, Murry!!! #300739

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict December 20, 2003

Beautiful Murry - congrats! #300959

Jean Papo December 20, 2003

What a beautiful shot, Murry! Congratulations!!! #301097

Bernard B. Travers December 20, 2003

And a Murry by any other name is just as cool. Good job, good buddy. Good job. Congrats. #301403

Cathy Barrows December 20, 2003

Congrats...great detail #301560

Patricia Marroquin December 20, 2003

What a riot of color! Congratulations, Murry! :-) #301831

Barbara K. Breitsameter December 20, 2003

So lovely! congrats #301987

Julie Turner December 20, 2003

Beautiful shot Murry, congratulations! #302014

Patricia Marroquin December 22, 2003

Congratulations on your second place win, Murry! #303382

Jean Papo December 22, 2003

Congratulations, Murry! Great pic! Great skill! Very happy for you!!!!!!! #303431

Karen Engelbreth December 22, 2003

Congratulations on your second place win, Murry! #303444

Kathleen Clemons December 22, 2003

Big congrats to you, my friend!!!!!!!!! #303479

Colette M. Metcalf December 22, 2003

A BIG CONGRATS to you, Murry!!!! #303501

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 22, 2003

But Murry!! It's not BUZZED!! Congrats, anyway!!! Great shot!!!! #303529

Connie L. Carpenter December 22, 2003

Congratulations, Murray! Wow...what beautiful color and clarity! #303583

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 22, 2003

Glad to see this one made it! Congratulations Murry! #303633

Stephen Zacker December 22, 2003

Congratulations Murry #303684

Dottie Shepherd December 22, 2003

Congratulations, Murry!!..Great Image!! #303688

Joy Brown December 22, 2003

Congratulations, Murry - this is an awesome image and well deserved win! #303698

Judith G. Secco December 22, 2003

SPECTACULAR!!!!! Congratulations, Murry! SO well deserved!
Judy #303727

Doug Benner December 22, 2003

Great job, Murry!!! Congratulations. #303812

Darren K. Fisher December 22, 2003

Congratulations Murry, on this excellent win. #303814

Charlene Bayerle December 22, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS, Murry!!!! #303850

Dana D. Wiggins Thompson December 22, 2003

Congratulations Murry!!!! Well deserved! #303859

Bernard B. Travers December 22, 2003

Way-ta-go, Murry. Congratulations, buddy. You truly do deserve it. #303916

Susan T. Evans level-classic December 22, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS MURRY, ONE AWESOME SHOT! WELL DESERVED! #303925

Leanne M.E. Boyd December 22, 2003

Congratulations Murry! Very pretty! #304037

Barbara Bergeron December 22, 2003

Congrats Murry! I knew I would see this one in the winner's circle. Beautiful image and the colors are outstanding! #304171

mariette geest December 22, 2003

congrats! lovely shot! #304204

Patricia A. Kuniega December 22, 2003

Well Mr. Grigsby you have a nice surprise waiting for you when you arrive home! Congratulations on this red beauty! #304282

William C. Raco level-classic December 22, 2003

Knew this one had the right stuff.
Cogratulations, Murry

bill #304374

Ellen Peach level-classic December 22, 2003

Congrats, Murry *~*!!! #304455

Murry Grigsby December 22, 2003

Wow, what a nice Christmas present :0) Thanks everyone for your comments. When we get home from Kansas City (Brrrrr) I'll catch up on the comments. Have a great Christmas!! #304475

Paula Showen December 22, 2003

Congratulations, Murry! A well deserved award! Very beautiful image!!! Merry Christmas! #304536

Gene Spears December 22, 2003

beautiful image Murry - congratulations!! #304666

Evy Johansen level-classic December 22, 2003

Congrats on your very well derserved win, Murry! #304720

Jean-Francois Schmutz December 23, 2003

Hello Murry !
Big Bravo on your win !!!

I wish you a " Joyeux Noël "

JF #304910

Gary O`Dell December 23, 2003

Congratulations Murry ..will done..Gary O #305090

lyn winans December 23, 2003

Congrats Murray, on this beautiful shot. Given the dreary, horrible weather today, I think I'll leave it on the screen to cheer things up !
lyn #305405

Lori Ditlefsen December 23, 2003

I'm a little behind with the holiday rush but congrats on the win Murry. Nice details and color. #305475

Murry Grigsby December 23, 2003

Thanks, everyone :0) #305533

Bob Cammarata December 23, 2003

Well done, Murry!
Congrats on your win!! #305547

Lem Metro December 23, 2003

A well deserved win, Murry. Wonderful image. Great vivid glowing color near the center adds a touch to this frame that separates it from so many similiar entries. Congratulations.
Lem #305566

Murry Grigsby December 23, 2003

Thanks so much!! #305668

Murry Grigsby December 23, 2003

Thanks so much!! #305669

Mary K. Robison January 02, 2004

Wonderful, Murry ~ that center is hypnotizing, and the colors oh! so nice! Congratulations on your win! #314949

Murry Grigsby January 02, 2004

Thank you Mary! #315220

Teresa Wilkinson January 04, 2004

Congratulations Murry! I've never seen a better photo! Sorry I'm a little behind the times. It was worth waiting to see. Thank you, Teresa #317604

Murry Grigsby January 04, 2004

Thank you so much Teresa! #317655

Sherri Conley January 04, 2004

Ohhhh, this is absolutely breathtaking!
What a wonderful picture, Murry! #318381

Murry Grigsby January 04, 2004

Thanks, Sherrie! The real beauty of the antique roses are that they pretty much take care of themselves :0) #318398

Mary-Ella Bowles January 10, 2004

This shot displays so beautifully when it pops up on the new home page - it's a real eye catcher!

Macro rules! Keep up the good work, Murry - and a belated congratulations on your win with this. #326363

Murry Grigsby January 10, 2004

Thanks Mary-Ella! #326384

Anette Linnea Rasmussen January 28, 2004

I just looked through your pictures and this is just wonderful. Such intensive colors....

Congratulations!

Regards
Anette Linnea #351515

Louison Rousseau February 27, 2004

What a beauty! The delicate yellow seeds over this rich, majestic and powerful red and that light, all make for a real stunner! Congratulations on the well deserved win. #398973

Michael Brown May 29, 2004

This has all of the "eye popping" appeal in it that you could possibly want!

Really like this one!!

Mike #566630

Murry Grigsby May 29, 2004

Thanks so much for the nice comments!! #566636

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 18, 2008

Spectacular and vibrant! #5513404

Murry Grigsby February 19, 2008

Thanks Lisa! #5515204

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 15, 2008

Your beautiful work goes way back! Love this!!!! I hope you had a wonderful birthday! #5792156

Murry Grigsby April 15, 2008

Thanks Linda! Once you pass 70 any birthday is better than the alternative :0) #5792175

Sherri Conley April 15, 2008

Wow, I can't believe this was posted in 2003! Happy Bday to you, Murry! #5792334

Murry Grigsby April 15, 2008

Thanks Sherri! #5792344

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