Old Texas Oak Tree
by Connie Fox
Title
Old Texas Oak Tree
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo And Digital Watercolor Painting
Description
Beautiful Texas farm scene, rendered as a watercolor, starring a gnarled old oak tree that gracefully frames a red-roofed barn. In the foreground, a barbed wire fence with rustic posts, lush spring grasses, and a cluster of yellow wildflowers.
Interesting patterns throughout this vertical landscape: rugged bark on the tall trunk and curved limbs of the old tree, fresh green leaves dappled with sunlight, gray siding of the old barn with its faded red roof. History, the passage of time, the implied presence of people who have worked this rural land, and the beauty of nature in springtime make this image a feast for the eyes and soul. Gentle and serene, it transports one to simpler times, providing a welcome, restful escape. No animals, objects, or people.
Based on an original photograph by the artist. Shot near Brenham, Texas, USA, in the spring of 2014 with a Nikon D7100 with Nikon 105mm/f2.8 Micro Lens, Hoya circular polarizer, and ND filter, outdoors with available light. Transformed by the artist to a watercolor image in Photoshop Elements.
Copyright 2014 Connie Steitz Fox. All Rights Reserved. Please note: The watermark, if visible, will not appear on your purchased artwork.
Featured on the homepages of Seen But Not Noticed, Amazing FAA Photographers, Beauty, Landscape and Landmark Photography, and Premium FAA Artists, September 2014. Featured in No Place Like Home and Images That Excite You, June 2017. My thanks!
Old Texas Oak Tree by Connie Fox
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September 29th, 2014
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Comments (11)
Connie Fox
Jenny Soper, thank you so much for the lovely feature of my "Old Texas Oak Tree" in No Place Like Home!
Connie Fox
Jerry, what a lovely comment. These old trees are so beautifully scraggly and inviting, especially in the heat of summer. Thanks for making this image a favorite!
Jerry Bokowski
Oh just to be under the shade of a big tree like this in the summer time, here in Tucson when it is 105 degrees, Connie. Lovely process as well! FAV / Like
Connie Fox
Dan, thank you for the feature of this new image in Premium FAA Artists! That's real good news, and I appreciate the exposure.
Connie Fox
Judy, thank you for the lovely feature in Landscape and Landmark Photography. I'm delighted with all the features for this brand-new image, and especially pleased that you chose it for the homepage of your group.
Connie Fox
James, thanks so much for choosing "Old Texas Oak Tree" to be featured on the homepage of Beauty. I appreciate that!
Connie Fox
Thank you, Judy! This was my first attempt at watercolor, and I was pleased with the results.
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