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A Texas State of Mind

© Jim Baines

A Texas State of Mind

Uploaded: February 10, 2008

Description

Luckenbach Texas
Population: 3
Post Office - General Store - Beer Joint

A Texas state of mind --- where you can kick back, relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life — like a step back in time. This tiny hill country hamlet where “Everybody’s Somebody” was established as a Trading Post in 1849 making it one of the oldest settlements in Gillespie County.


Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf February 10, 2008

Great find:) #851310

Michelle Alton February 10, 2008

This is a wonderful little slice of the past, Jim. I love the inviting look of this place, the way you've presented it. I wonder how big that gorgeous tree was when August Engel established it.
Michelle #5472072

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 10, 2008

This is a lovely image, a great find, Jim.

Really, Population: "3"


Dominick #5472090

Deb Koskovich February 10, 2008

Wonderfully presented, Jim -- your effects are just perfect for this scene. #5472140

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic February 10, 2008

My kind of place, Jim! Love how you brought out all those touches of color - great comp! #5472162

Robyn A. Terrell February 10, 2008

Charming...love the colors. Well done. #5472248

Chua Wee Boo February 10, 2008

Great find & capture,Jim!Love this kind of shot very much! #5472461

Mike Clime February 10, 2008

Nice find, Jim! The POV, color, and lighting are very good! #5472505

Bonnie Gearhart February 10, 2008

Love this! Awesome photo.
Bonnie #5472509

Sue Marshall February 10, 2008

Fantastic image Jim I love the colours and effects you used on this!!
Only "3" wow!!! :-) #5472611

Barbara E. Sturgis February 10, 2008

Love it, great capture!!Jim. #5472673

Janet Daniel February 10, 2008

1 Postman, 1 store owner, and 1 beer drinker? LOL
This is a terrific capture, Jim. Love it! #5472734

Shirley Sicurello level-classic February 10, 2008

Great composition - made me want to take a horse ride out that a way! #5472855

Michael G. Marshall February 10, 2008

Wonderful presentation Jim! A super find. #5472876

Su Sana E. P level-classic February 10, 2008

Presentation is really effective here!! I think the number should be 4 including you? LOL #5473063

Shawna Stevenson February 10, 2008

Love it Jim! Have you done any photography down the road in Sisterdale--a beautiful area as well. #5473606

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 10, 2008

Absolutely awesome image, Jim. I love it. Image, title and description are all perfect. Really great work.
Denny #5474472

Steve J. Schoolcraft February 10, 2008

Very nice! Great find and you captured it very well too. #5475138

Nadya Johnson February 10, 2008

What a great find! Love it, Jim! #5476039

Kathy L. Clark February 10, 2008

What fabulous image Jim. Very nicely done. #5476042

Howard B. Cheek February 11, 2008

The PS treatment here really perks it up Jim. It's well composed with a great POV :)
Well done!
Howard #5478971

Judy G. Larson February 13, 2008

What a great job you've done here. Love the deep colors and the nostalgia of the scene is oh so sweet. You've got a special talent Jim. #5489394

Shawna Stevenson February 13, 2008

Jim--thanks for the encouragement and it's always a treat to see your responses! Shawna #5489413

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