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Reaching For Light


 
  Reaching For Light
Reaching For Light

EOD
This is not really my hand.
It is the shadow of my hand from sharp natural sunlight.

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The Evolution of Each Person
Each Life
Is Merely A Series Of
Emergents; All At Different Paces And At Different times.
True Growth Is Allowed To be Free.
To Reach For The Light
Of Their Own Truths.

-Laura E. Swan

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No man has the right
to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce,
but all should be encouraged to
reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence
in the creative spirit.

- Ansel Adams

(And Thanks To Jack. I read this Ansel Adams Gem in your Bio!)

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Laura E. Swan

 
 
 

Tiia Vissak
 

well done!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Beautiful presentation and words, Laura!

UB.


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November 11, 2009

 

Annette Carr
  Clap Clap Clap! I love this work of art and the accompanying words.


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November 11, 2009

 
- Maria Warren

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  wow sis. wooooow this is so beautiful the light is amazing!!!! great work:)

(((hugs)))♥♥♥


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November 11, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  OUTSTANDING presentation from your heartfelt center....Love the DDR and your talent excells more each day...wow! Excellent choice of words to set the path! 8o)


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November 11, 2009

 

Liz blahh
  Beautiful image, artistry, rich tones & presentation!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Well said, well thought out.. well done!
Laura, you picked some beautiful rich colours here, and I like it!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING


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November 11, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  Beautifull created Laura!!Great thought provoking words and wonderfull tones and composition!!Brett


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November 11, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  Beautiful words Laura. Beautifully captured and presented. Keep them coming.


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November 11, 2009

 

Jyri Vissak
  Very creative! Well done.


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November 11, 2009

 

Renata Gusciora
  Ah!This is beautiful!Fabulous expression!Unique work,Laura!


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November 11, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  WOW! This is REALLY good, SSSLala! Expressionism!! Artwork!! Your creativity and talent for creating something different and unique is really revealed here. I LOVE it!!!!!!! This really got to me on different levels. Straight into my favs.
P.S. I so agree with both you and Mr. Adams. Beautiful poetry.


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November 11, 2009

 

Paul E. Earl
  This is a stunner!! Fabulous image my dear Swanee!!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Tiia, Usman, Annette, Little Sis Maria, Mumj, Liz, Sister Chrissy, Brett, Ann, Juri, Renata, SSSKiki and Early Pearl!

I had fun making this one and I sure appreciate your words and your visits!

I have been to all of your galleries and saw your beautiful work! Great jobs!

Night night all!

-Laura :)


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November 11, 2009

 

Chua Wee Boo
  Truly amazing works,Laura!!!


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November 11, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  A beautiful creation, Laura, for the MT. Strikes close to home for many of us this year.


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November 11, 2009

 

Graham Robards
  Oh this is great Laura! Excellent! ~Pat


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November 11, 2009

 
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  Very creative - Fantastic for the Theme Laura!! Jeff


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November 11, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  Gorgeous, creative image, Laura -- great theme entry!


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November 11, 2009

 

Tess L. Yee
  Fabulous artistry and presentation, and wonderful words to accompany, Laura!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Good Morning All!

Thank you Chua, Michelle, Sister Pat, Jeff, Monnie and Tess!

This was fun to make and important for me to write about. I appreciate that you came to comment and express yourselves too!

-Laura


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November 11, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Beautifully done Laura, excellent work!!


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November 11, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Gorgeous artwork, textures and presentation sis Lulu! Very creative indeed! Almost made me sing the song "The shadow of your smil...ooops....hands"!!!


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November 11, 2009

 

Stephen Zacker
  Nice work


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November 11, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Kerry! Thanks a BUNCH! :)

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Really Brother? Well now -I- want to break out in song, too! "Thank you for the music!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZnBI8j_6JI

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Thank you Mr Tree! That song is for YOU TOO! :D ... BIG SMILE HERE! I GOT A "WOW"!


-Miss Rose, Sister Lulu and Laura


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November 11, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Steve! Sorry! You slipped right in there while I was writing. I appreciate your support and comments!

-Laura

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZnBI8j_6JI

For you.


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November 11, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great image and perfect MT.


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November 11, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Awesome MT image, Laura!!! :-) k


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November 11, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Wonderful image, Laura!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  AN ultra creative work here, Laura, with lovely title, quotes & words! Super job indeed!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Randy! Thank you and THANKS for the visit! :)

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Hi Kitty! Thanks Lady!

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Hi Barbara! Thanks Flower lady!

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Hi Paddy!!! That was an ULTRA kind critique my friend! Thanks so much! :D

-Laura


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November 11, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  wonderful art piece, Lala!!!


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November 11, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  SORRY didn;t know it was your bday... happy bday and hope you had a great one!!!


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November 11, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Very beautiful work Laura!!


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November 11, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Beautiful work on this lovely image, great lighting and comp.


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November 12, 2009

 

Nancy J. Locke
  Laura, what a FANTABULOUS shot!!! You have a great camera and artistic eye. Superb!!!

Love the color contrast, composition and mood you have captured.

AWESOME!!!

Hugs, Nancy J L


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November 12, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Very creative and artistic, Laura. Beautiful image and message. Love it.


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November 12, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Beautiful!! :)


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November 12, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Last to first-

Thank you Tammy!!! :D

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Hi Bojan! Thanks so much!

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WOW! Thanks Nancy J! Such high compliments! I'm honored!

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Hi Doug! THANK YOU -VERY- MUCH!

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Thanks so much Topaz Tommy! HA!

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Stef! Great to see you! Thank you so much for the kindness and for the belated wishes. 29 isn't so bad after all! HA!

-Lala, Laura and all other names! :)


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November 12, 2009

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful!


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November 12, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Wm! :)

-Laura


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November 13, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Wonderful capture and effects, Laura!!


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November 13, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank You Ellen!!! :)


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November 14, 2009

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Intriguing image Laura - super balance and effects!


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November 14, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Cindy! I love the word "intriguing"...and I appreciate your kind words! :)

-Laura


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November 14, 2009

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Awesome image, Laura!!


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November 14, 2009

 

Toni Riggs
  Great image!


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November 15, 2009

 

Maria Morrow
  Really love this, Laura.. Love the concept and the effects you've applied. I've enjoyed your entire gallery as well. Great work!


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November 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Robert, Toni and Maria!!!

I really appreciate your visits to my gallery!!! :)

-Laura


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November 15, 2009

 

David M. Montero
  Well done Laura!!! Great job on this unique and cool shot.


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November 20, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thanks Dave! Appreciate the visit.

-Laura


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November 20, 2009

 

John Connolly
  This incredible image has a very ethereal feel to it Laura! Your creativity knows no bounds! Amazing work, my friend!


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December 14, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you very much, big Bro!! :D


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