far from home

© Gene Spears

far from home

Uploaded: September 19, 2003

Description

this is a photo of a mural on the side of a building in Eugene, Oregon. I've always admired it. I took the liberty of transposing myself into the image. I'm on the lower left. It turned out just thw way i imagined it. I buzzed myself 1 stack x80 to blend better with the image.

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf September 19, 2003

Wonderful image, Gene!! #60457

Susana Matos September 19, 2003

This is absolutely wonderful!! The buzz apllied on B&W gives a terrific effect and light!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #206167

Gene Spears September 19, 2003

Hi Colette and Susana! thanks! #206188

Evy Johansen level-classic September 19, 2003

Great image, Gene - and a great work too! #206226

Roseann E. Dreasher September 20, 2003

This is really cool Gene!! #206329

William C. Raco level-classic September 20, 2003

What a great mural.
You did a perfect job inserting yourself into the image.
Excellent editing.
Nice to meet you, Gene.


bill #206438

Gene Spears September 20, 2003

thanks Evy, Roseann and William - glad you like it! #206678

Debra R. Harder February 10, 2008

This is an incredible image, Gene! It's definitely a WINNER in my book! Beautiful work! Deb #5473626

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