Hanyewi Valley

frogster

Hanyewi Valley

In the Native American Sioux language Hanyewi means Moon

Translated by Chief Yellow Lark – 1887

Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds
Whose breath gives life to the world, hear me
I come to you as one of your many children
I am small and weak
I need your strength and wisdom

May I walk in beauty
Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made
And my ears sharp to your voice.
Make me wise so that I may know the things you have taught your children.

The lessons you have written in every leaf and rock
Make me strong!
Not to be superior to my brothers, but to fight my greatest enemy….myself

Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes,
So that when life fades as the fading sunset,
May my spirit come to you without shame.

Feature

Used Vue Esprit 5 and PhotoShop CS

A 3D digital image

Image copyright © 2008, Larry Fridel. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

Hanyewi Valley belongs to the following groups:

60 and Beyond, Digital Artists United, EF Welcome Center, Spirit of the Native American and The Art of 3D Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Hanyewi Valley by frogster
Hanyewi Valley by frogster
  • blamo

    blamo

    fantastic what a piece of work that is

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Blamo

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    wow! this is beautiful…. so painterly….love the highlights and colours around the fire…..the detail in every aspect…. and the words add even more meaning….
    IT is a beautiful and spiritual image, well done Larry!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Wendy for you nice comment and also for the fav.

  • mikrin

    mikrin

    Wonderful work Larry…

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Mikrin

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    OMG this is amazing stunning image

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Jeff and also for the fav.

  • shawhouse

    shawhouse

    stunning. the intense colors & reflection in the water are perfection.

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Your work is always incredible….Definately a favorite!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Gene and also for the fav.

  • Catherine Crimmins

    Catherine Crim...

    this is sooo fantastic larry!!!! hugs

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Cathy

  • michael51

    michael51

    This is way cool mate

  • frogster replied

    Michael thanks and for the fav also

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    A colorful and masterful piece of work. This is fantastic Larry! You have created a scene that I would love to walk in to….....and sit by the fire and listen to the sounds of nature. Beautiful!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Carolyn, always look forward for your comments.

  • frogster

    frogster

    Thanks Shawhouse

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    This absolutely stunning—beautiful colors

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Michael

  • Walter Colvin

    Walter Colvin

    This is a very nice scene Larry, very good detail color and light , Great work.Bravo, Like the description as Well, Thank you.

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Walt and thanks for the fav.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    well done..outstadning love the colour

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Heather and also for the fav.

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    wow i really love this one , i love native american culture and you captured this very well

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Mel and thanks for the fav.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Wonderful work Larry!

  • frogster replied

    Thanks much Helene and also for the fav.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Beautiful light and great scene

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Dawson

  • Arnold Isbister

    Arnold Isbister

    well done and the quote is authentic; you should read “Black Elk Speaks”.....a Sioux Holy Man.

  • frogster replied

    I’ll check it out Arnold thanks for the comment.

  • Robert Boretti

    Robert Boretti

    Wonderful piece of work!

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Robert and thanks for the fav.

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography

    so beautiful!...love it

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks anaphotography, and thanks for the fav

  • Cliff Vestergaard

    Cliff Vestergaard

    Turely Awesome Art work man I love this one.

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Cliff and also for the fav.

  • bites

    bites

    So beautiful! great work frogster : D

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Bites

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Sensational image Larry, so much great detail and depth.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Marion and thank you for the fav.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great work…, like this scene

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Antanas and I thank you for the fav.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Heavens, this is gorgeous.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Sharon

  • eyestrange

    eyestrange

    Yes – wow – love it and so much detail and depth

  • frogster replied

    Eyestrange thank you for your comment and fav.

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Just beautiful Larry, the setting the colours are just perfect and the words are beautiful!
    Wonderful work my friend;)

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Shanina for the fav, support and comment.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Fabulous work absolutely stunning.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Irene and also for the fav

  • jsimages

    jsimages

    lovely :)

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Jennifer and thank you for the fav.

  • hfrymark

    hfrymark

    oh wow frogster this is true a great piece of artwork!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much for the nice comment Hfrymark and for the fav.

  • GlennRoger

    GlennRoger

    fab image, the light and colours are amazing. It reminds me of a scene from Peter Pan or Pocahontas or some such movie. great work frogster.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Glenn

  • jamiewinter

    jamiewinter

    most awesome piece. the colors and light are amazing

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Jamie for your nice comment and support.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    oh this is wonderful Larry I love it
    a fav !

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Lu my friend glad you like it and thanks for the fav.

  • Karen Martin IPA

    Karen Martin IPA

    stunning

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Karen

  • Maylock

    Maylock

    Oh very nice my brother, Cheers, so very well done, Wow, you good/smiles….

  • frogster replied

    Hey Maylock great to hear from you bro, thanks for the comment.

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin

    fantastic composition

  • frogster replied

    thank you Paul and for the fav

  • geraint

    geraint

    Great creation and narrative

  • frogster replied

    Thanks much Geraint

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    lovely work

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Kate.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Beautifuly done.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Linda.

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Fabulous

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Ann

  • Shane Huckaby

    Shane Huckaby

    Such a great piece!

  • frogster replied

    Shane thank you and also for the fav.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    This is a very spiritual piece, such beautiful words and a very special piece of artwork :)

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for your nice comment Lisa and the fav.

  • hugo

    hugo

    lovely work Froggy, it has attitude, color and inspiration!

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Hugo

  • Kenart

    Kenart

    Stunning, multi layered work.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Kenart and thanks for the fav.

  • Chanel2

    Chanel2

    Fantastic work frogster.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Chanel2

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    A beautiful scene, Larry, the light is gorgeous!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Mel

  • Judy Gayle Waller

    Judy Gayle Waller

    beautiful!!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Judy

  • Luis Correia

    Luis Correia

    Great image,love the color.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Luis

  • gena44

    gena44

    This is just absolutely gorgeous I love it…..

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for you nice comment Gena

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    This is amazing!!! The details are fantastic!!

  • frogster replied

    jlynn thank you so much for your comment

  • Rachael Taylor

    Rachael Taylor

    A beautiful image, the detail is amazing. The verse accompanying it is heart stirring! Well done.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for you nice comment Rachael

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    BRAVO MY FRIEND!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Antoine and for the fav.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    this is beautiful

  • frogster replied

    Thank you much Rosina

  • mieclarke

    mieclarke

    wow…what a beautiful image!! fantastic colours…love it.

  • frogster replied

    Mieclarke thank you for your nice comment.

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    OMG Larry This is stunning, so inspirational!!! I don’t know how I missed this!! ...........Awesome Awesome ART work!!! :-) Well done!!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much for you comment Deb, and thanks for the fav.

  • louishiemstra

    louishiemstra

    This is one fine piece of work! Excellent.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you louishiemstra

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    OMG – who stunningly beautiful is this!!! I missed this while away with flu – but glad I have found it now – its awesome

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Julie for the nice comment and also the fav.

  • Madeline M  Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    Oooh!!!! This is just breathtaking Larry!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Madeline your too kind.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you also for the fav. Madeline

  • Madeline M  Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    ALL MY PLEASURE Bro !!!

  • Greta  McLaughlin

    Greta McLaughlin

    Stunning work frogster. You are wonderful with the lighting and the mood. Great composition.

  • frogster replied

    Greta thanks much and also for the fav.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    I am part cherokee, and my husband is part sioux…so this I definately love!

  • frogster replied

    I’m glad you like it Kc and thank you for the fav.

  • Rhonda Fulks

    Rhonda Fulks

    Looks mystical, love it!

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Rhonda

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    my absolute favorite

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Charlene and also for the fav.

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Stunning creation, excellent !

  • frogster replied

    Thanks alot Steven and for the fav. also

  • Maylock

    Maylock

    Wow this is so good, I cannot remember if I have commented on it before, but hay, it is good enough to comment 2 or 3 times even /smiles….One of my Fav’s for sure.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Maylock.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    I am in AWE Larry; this is simply breathtaking! The composition, the amazing depth, beautifuly fine detail, the exquisite lighting, .....I love it….this is just incredible!

  • frogster replied

    Joyce thank you much for the comment and the fav.

  • Forest Friends  Photography

    Forest Friends...

    This is so lovely, is it a photograph or did you draw & paint this?

  • frogster replied

    Thank you FF and also for the fav. It was designed in Vue Esprit 5, Photoshop CS, and PaintShop Pro 8.

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    Truly awesome, amazing work

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Dairygirl

  • JustPaula

    JustPaula

    Soo cool! Love this one too …

  • frogster replied

    Glad you like it Paula, thank you for your comment.

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    what an awesome piece of art…..love the lighting….the colors…..and the words to go with it….very nicely done!!!!

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Jan

  • Amanda Hammock

    Amanda Hammock

    Serenely beautiful. I feel invited in and for sure I know I would never want to leave.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for your kind words grace.

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    Awesome! You are very talented!

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks for the nice comment

  • EaglesWing

    EaglesWing

    VERY NICE

  • frogster replied

    Thank you EaglesWing

  • Robyn Maynard

    Robyn Maynard

    Awsome work Larry…Gorgeous! Congrats on the sale too ;-) well deserved

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Magnetic glad you like it.

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    wjat a fantastic mood you created here, larry. very beautiful image.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Kurt

  • pappy

    pappy

    this is wonderful work frogster realy wonderful work

  • frogster replied

    Hey Henry glad to hear from you, thanks alot for the comment

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    so gorgeous!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for the nice comment Shannon.

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    oh my… i so love the colors in this piece..
    am so glad i found this through the buyer’s booth! =D

  • frogster replied

    I’m glad you found it also, thank you for the nice comment

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Wonderful work

  • frogster

    frogster

    Thank you much John

  • Jennifer Vickers

    Jennifer Vickers

    Your work is always amazing…. this is a serene image makes one wish to be one with the land in a way that does no harm…very lovely

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Jennifer for the nice comment

  • SkyFox

    SkyFox

    How did I miss this! As a lil Cherokee girl I tell you – this is gorgeous and to my favs! Also stealing the image size shown here as my new desktop… if I may! 100% Kick Ass! Although my tribe – Cherokee – we NEVER used tents. There are 7 clans of Cherokees and not a one of us ever used a tent. We are rock people, lived ONLY in caves and such.

  • frogster replied

    Sky you can use it how ever you want and I’m so glad you like it. :-)

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just amazing..beautiful art and beautiful words ..great job :)

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Webbie

  • geosgurl

    geosgurl

    great work! a very beautiful piece of art!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Amanda

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    Awesome! I love the artwork and the wording! Great job Larry!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Mariaan

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    I’m Native American and my dad was born and raised on a reservation. Seeing this just leaves me speechless. Their plight, their determination and their love of mother earth is truly captured with both your art AND the description.

  • frogster replied

    Judy thank you I’m so glad that you enjoyed this image.

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    Oh, enjoyed is an understatement… and it’s my pleasure!

  • frogster replied

    Your too kind Judy :-)

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    Gorgeous work Larry. You really do such a great job and after see Baby Doll, this is a nice change of scenery. hehe. Love this so much.

  • frogster replied

    I guess I’m complex, I like scary I like nice, maybe I need pills for my disorder, lol

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    sorry for the typo. I meant after seeing Baby Doll. Yikes, it’s my age …haha. :)

  • Maggieposh

    Maggieposh

    Oh now this is just so wonderful..Love this..Mp

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Maggie

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Amazing work!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Joanne

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Wonderful! I can see from your work how much you love what you do ♥ Love how that shines through :-)

  • frogster replied

    Oh yes, I have a great time doing this. Thank you so much.

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren

    Awesome!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Annika

  • Josie Jackson

    Josie Jackson

    A fantastic – beautiful work of art and I love the description, I’ve always been very fond of the native
    American Indians, have pictures all over my house, they are beautiful spiritual people and I love them. thank you for sharing

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    stunning piece of art Frogster,, a beautiful Moon Valley indeed,, your work is a great addition to the group,, welcome :)

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Dawn

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Amazing work, great folio!

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Darren

  • Fender

    Fender

    Aanii! Boozoo!
    Awesome job man!

  • frogster replied

    Sorry Fender I overlooked your comment thank you for looking

  • Chuck Wickham
  • frogster replied

    Thanks for the Wow Chuck glad you like it.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Congrats on the sale, Larry!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Hiilie

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    This is so beautiful… It has such a depth of feeling in it…

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Rosemaree

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Another excellent work.
    Well done.

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Richard

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Congratulations, your beautiful image has been,



    from dawn and Laura :)

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Dawn and Laura

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    many congrats on being featured,dawn

  • jenseyes

    jenseyes

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Jen for the feature.

  • banrai

    banrai

    wonderful image

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Banrai

  • Frances Perea

    Frances Perea

    Very beautiful!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Frances

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