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Christina N. Seuser |
The lighting really makes this shot Laura, well done!
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery  |
wow great idea and capture, Lala!
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Renata Gusciora |
Awesome lighting and fabulous details,Laura!Great story telling shot!
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Tiia Vissak |
great tones, details & angle!
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Jyri Vissak |
Cool find! Art is everywhere.
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- Ann Coates Contact Ann Coates Ann Coates's Gallery |
The tones and the mystery really make this image Laura. Fantastic capture.
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Z. Banu |
Stunning image,excellent capture love the tones and title!very well done Laura..
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
AND NOW...MUSIC to accompany this image! Thanks you Sister PAT! :D
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Christina, Stef, Renata, Tiia, Juri, Ann, and Zanat!!! Morning breaks another day....! Thanks a lot for your great comments! Night night! -Laura (BTW-This is the side of my house! My props are from Halloween! HA!)
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
WOW! Fantastic use of light and accessories to create this dramatic story-telling image. This belongs to a cover of a great movie. I have a new title for you, SSSLala: Queen of drama (not to be confused with drama queen!!!) HAHA!! There is so much in this image that start up my imagination. BRAVO, Sis!!!!!!!!!!! Big applaus!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you so much SSSKiki!!! Did you hear the song playing??? I love your comments! My Fun Sister from across the world! AND LOOK WHO I FOUND RUNNING AROUND FROM LAST NIGHT! -----> Paul E. Earl <-----
Fabulous!! Wonderful work, Swanee!! 11/14/2009 12:21:13 AM Thank You Early-Pearl!
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
Yes, I did!! Very appropriate. You and Pat are so good!!!
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
Heyyyyy!!! Heyyyyyyy^yyy! What are you doing still up????????
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Ujjwal Mukherjee |
Excellent B&W tone and light,Laura!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
I'm not still up. This is LAURA'S ROBOT SPEAKING!!! Laura is FAST ASLEEP! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT. I WILL TELL HER YOU WERE HERE. OH...lets face it. I will never get to bed early as long as BP is afloat! HA! * * * And also thanks so much, Ujjwal! -Laura & SSS
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Karen Engelbreth |
Cool image, Laura - WOW...
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Graham Robards |
Oh gosh little sister, the music goes so well! Great shot! Heavens you have got such a good eye for drama and Empathy. ~Pat
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Graham Robards |
I meant to say great crop, I love where the keys are places and I love the top third where the shackles are. Very clever little sister!
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Ron McEwan |
SUPER, absolutely super Laura, this is a well composed still life, outstanding lighting, saturation and detail. The music is the bonus here as well. WTG
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Monnie Ryan |
Very dramatic and well composed, Laura -- outstanding work (love the music, too)!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Good morning Karen, Big Sis Pat, Ron and Monnie! I really enjoyed your comments! Thanks SO MUCH!!! This image has great personal meaning to me. I'm really glad you like it. Pat, thanks for the song. This one wouldn't have been the same without it. It finishes my purpose here. I took a ton of shots. I agree Pat. The balance of the image moves the emotions and this is what I wanted. The light was exciting to use. The conditions were perfect. All of your feedback means quite a bit to me. -Laura
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ROLAN NARMAN |
Fantastic lighting in this well composed and dramatic shot sister Lulu! Tones and textures look great and the music is perfect for the image! It set me free! A fav!
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John Connolly |
What an incredible theme entry, Laura! Your composition and lighting are just awesome! This one has winner written all over it, to me!
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- Patrick Rouzes Contact Patrick Rouzes Patrick Rouzes's Gallery |
WOW, I agree with everyone here, Laura! The tones, textures, lighting, pov & drama here are magnificent! Winner in my books & certainly hope to see this again! WTG,my friend!
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Carol Sawyer |
Outstanding tones,Lighting and capture, Laura!!
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Stephen Zacker |
Like the lighting and shadows.
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Tess L. Yee |
Fabulous concept image and great play of light and shadow, Laura!
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- Nancyj E. Hovey Contact Nancyj E. Hovey Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery |
Outstanding series Laura... Love the B&W too! 8o)
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- Christine Lobsinger Contact Christine Lobsinger Christine Lobsinger's Gallery |
WOWOW Laura... THE LIGHTING ADDS EVERYTHING TO YOUR IMAGE... BEAUTIFUL- FULL of MYSTERY!!! THE SONG IS AN ADDED BONUS TOO.. GORGEOUS DETAILS/DARKNESS and LIGHTNESS/TONES!!!! I LOVE THE ANGLE YOU!!! CHRISTINE
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Brolan, John, Paddy, Carol, Mr. Tree, Steve, Tess, Mumj and Chrissy! Awesome. You guys area all picking up on my light and shadow play. Thanks! Also it is TOTALLY not easy to make an image "speak for itself" unless you are Stephen Zacker!!! HA! If you want to go see what I mean, ALL of his stuff has a voice and I find this type of art amazing. A huge challenge! Thank you each and every one here. :) This one means so much to me. It has touched my family. I know is has with some of you, too! THERE IS HOPE! IT'S A PROMISE! IF THEY WILL GRAB IT! That's the hard part! -Laura :)
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Julianne Bradford |
Awesome shadow and light play Laura..Boy!! Your good!
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Barbara Waldoch |
Terrific capture, Laura!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you so much Julianne and Barbara! :)
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Great image and lighting, Laura!! Yes, there is hope :-)
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Brett Dolsen |
Wonderfull tones,light,composition and storytelling capture Laura!!Brett
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moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com - Elizabeth A. Marker Contact Elizabeth A. Marker Elizabeth A. Marker's Gallery |
WOW! I have to say when I saw this image it really stirred great emotions within me. I have health problems that I refuse to allow to chain me down or turn me into a prisoner within myself. This is an Awesome image that moves my spirit and the song just adds to the meaning. You have done an outstanding job and you have accomplished what most photographers dream of doing...to touch someone deep within the moment they see your artistic vision so wonderfully captured and presented. Liz
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moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com - Elizabeth A. Marker Contact Elizabeth A. Marker Elizabeth A. Marker's Gallery |
Ps. What group & song is this??
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Last to first: Hi Elizabeth! Please copy this link and paste it to your web broswer!!! Press enter and have your speakers up!!! It's a beautiful U-Tube that I found JUST NOW for you that is even better than the original one I saw. This one covers MANY TYPES of sorrows. Not just the ones I dedicated this image to. I don't know who the group is. I only heard this song this week, so it's new to me, too! MAYBE SOMEONE ELSE HERE KNOWS??? I'm so honored that my work touched you. It was my hope that it would. We all have our own chains, so this really applies to us all in our own ways. :)You aren't alone, Okay? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAZpkLhJDfo * * * Brett, Robert...Thank you my friends. It's always a pleasure! -Laura
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Joseph N. DiGilio |
Excellent use of light and shadow make this mysterious B&W image appealing Laura. Fine work.
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Graham Robards |
Hi Elizabeth, here is the information! ~Pat Casting Crowns singing "Set me Free" CLICK
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Sister Pat...YOU ARE TERRIFIC!!! Thanks so much!!! :) * * * Hi Joseph! Thanks so much for your generous assessment! I appreciate it! :) -Laura
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Kathy Coombs |
This is so powerful..I got goose bumps...where did you take the two pictures? Music is amazing as are the words..I really like music to pictures..helps you "see" more and moves you..wow..I'll be thinking of this tonight when I walk under the stars...........
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Kathy!!! I'm s glad you asked! I took these on the side of my house.:) I have a IRON GATE there like a castle sort of. The props are: 1) Shackles (and ball and chain in the other image) are from my Halloween Collection. 2) Keys - Bought at Disney World, Pirated of the Caribbean gift shop! They are really heavy. PROPS, LOCATION & Lighting are EVERYTHING!!! SO, SO glad you are liking this one. Come back and see it any time you like! -Laura
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Kathy Coombs |
WOW! NOW I AM REALLY IMPRESSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks so real...this is just soooo good!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
HA! Thanks! Enjoy the music before you go!
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Kathy Coombs |
I hope you win BIG time on this.. I already sent the music to several friends...pulls me to my darker past...when I was younger...even tho I now walk in light..I still recognize the shadows of my early life....we all have secrets that music sometimes draws out..reminds us of paths once walked...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
How very true!!! Thanks for the vote of confidence, Kathy. I feel like I already have won with all of your feedback! Aloha to you there! :D How neat you passed this music on. I LOVE THIS SONG NOW and listen to it A LOT during the day. I almost have the words memorized now. Good to connect with you tonight. -Laura :) !!!
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- Usman M. Bajwa Contact Usman M. Bajwa Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery |
A great idea and presentation. Love the light and shadow along with the mood of the shot, Laura. UB.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks so much Usman! :) Your opinion is much appreciated. The morning sun as just perfect for what I wanted to do here.
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
HUGE CONGRATS ON THE EP'S ON BOTH YOUR CREATIVE IMAGES HERE, SSSLALA! Yippiiiiiiieeeee!!!!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you sister!!!
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Graham Robards |
Congratulations on your EP's little sister! ~Pat
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks Sis!!! :) I'm glad this one is in the running. I think it has a chance! Hope so anyway! -Laura
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Alex T. Mizuno |
Very dramatic image Laura! Lighting is just superb. And the sepia tone is effective too. Nice song to go with. You're a multi-media wizard!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Like any fortunate person, Alex, I have friends who help! I have had help with the organizing of "sound" (Music) here...but the set up is quite real...done by me, with my own props, at my own location, when I was truly in a mood. Thanks much! -Laura
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Mary K. Robison |
What a moving, thought-provoking image, Laura. So well composed and lit, and b&w suits it perfectly. Shows the usually-hidden side of Pom... And, the song...perfectly matched to your image. (Thank you, Pat, for introducing us to this song.) It is, of course, no accident that you re-submitted this with its meaningful lyrics: "Who is this Man that comes my way?... Is this the One they say will set the captives free? Jesus, rescue me!" Thank you for reminding me that today is not just about Easter egg hunts and carrot cake... I hope you and those you love have a safe and peaceful Easter, my friend.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Mary, thank you. Your comments mean so much to me. They are so true! xo I had planned to submit something else and then it hit me..."What am I thinking? Set Free Needs To Come Forward Right NOW!" :) I originally submitted this in Nov for he MT, "Hope".... I love the song here so much, too!!! I found it on youtube and Big Sis Pat, made it all possible! Happy Easter Dear Lady!
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Ron McEwan |
Outstanding work on this series Laura, well created and presented WTG girl. Hope to see these again.
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- Patrick Rouzes Contact Patrick Rouzes Patrick Rouzes's Gallery |
I remember this well, Laura! Wonderful tones, textures, clarity, lighting & mood captured here, Laura! Superb, dramatic & impressive work indeed! WTG!
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Tammy Espino |
Well, looks like I missed this before, so glad I caught it now!! A wonderful composition and congrats on the Ep's!! Happy Easter!!! ( hop hop hop)
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- Randy D. Dinkins Contact Randy D. Dinkins Randy D. Dinkins's Gallery |
He sets us free by taking us out of our darkness into the light. Perfect light and B&W treatment. Wonderful series and song. Thanks Hope you had a good Easter.
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photographybytheresamariejones.com - Theresa Marie Jones Contact Theresa Marie Jones Theresa Marie Jones's Gallery |
Wow! Very powerful impact, great song too!
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Chris Ebben |
Very moving, you certainly have done well with this one=^..^=
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Ron, Patrick, Tammy, Randy, Theresa and Chris! Your comments meant a lot to me. Thanks so very much!!! This one meant a lot to me even while shooting it. I was so lucky to catch the morning light there. So glad you like this one you guys. Thanks for saying so! -Laura
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Perfect then and could not be more fitting now!! Exceptionally beautiful work and images on this series, Laura!! Hope your Easter went well!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Denny! Hi! :D A BP friend was just saying some of my work would make good CD covers for music. I'd love to make this into one someday. Thanks so much for your comments. Hope your Easter was wonderful, too! -Laura
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Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay |
Absolutely awesome work Laura! Your props are fantastic!
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- Sherran Andersen Contact Sherran Andersen Sherran Andersen's Gallery |
Well done b&w capture Laura.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Ruth! BIG SMILE here! I so much appreciate your encouragement! Thank you!!! * Thank you Sherran!!! Did you have your speakers on??? :D There is music here, too! -Laura
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Daniella Puente |
Great light, details and tone Laura, like it very much!
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- Laura L. Gonzales Contact Laura L. Gonzales Laura L. Gonzales's Gallery |
WOW Em!!! What a gripping capture! Awesome mood and effect! I hope this goes all the way to the top! A very dramatic scene, and music too!! Great work!! Laura:)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Daniella! VERY MUCH!!! :D * Hi Laura!!! Well...sometimes props are EVERYTHING! The sunlight was on my side that morning. It just worked out great. It was really cold that day, too. I didn't waste much time! :D It was a thrill getting back in the house to see how they turned out! I'm so glad you guys like this. I do too. It sure says a lot for many of us in so many different ways, hey? -Laura
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
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