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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Looking Back
Looking Back

This is the Back Of
The Most Beautiful Flower
I Had Seen All Day.
Of course I let Ron McEwan Shoot The Front!
You Will See It ~MUCH LATER~ From Him!

Frac Filter Applied

(I'll Show You The Original, Too. It's Very Pretty)

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TV 1/200, AV 7.1 ISO 200
(DDR) 210710

TAKEN CANADIAN ROCKIES JULY 22, 2010

Laura E. Swan

 
  The Original
The Original

Only Cropped.

Laura E. Swan

 
  Fractalius Filter Applied
Fractalius Filter Applied

Unsharpened Aprox 20/60/00

(I like this one a lot! Do You?)

Laura E. Swan

 
  Palette Effect
Palette Effect

I thought this was really pretty, too!

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?

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August 02, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Oops! Sorry Ann! Found You In Cyber Space!

Here You Go: :)

Ann Coates
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It is very pretty Laura and you treatment works really well. Love all those bright colours.

8/2/2010 11:28:16 PM

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Thank You Very Much Ann!!!

-Laura :)


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August 02, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  cool colors, shapes & effects!


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August 03, 2010

 

Lynne Morris
  Wow this is gorgeous Laura, love the colours and effects.


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August 03, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  The original looks really good to me.

Love the colors, well done Laura.


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August 03, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  The original wins my vote! But they are all scrumptious, Laura!


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August 03, 2010

 

Paul E. Earl
  The original works for me too but I am an original kind of guy! Beautiful floral, Swanee!


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August 03, 2010

 

Avril Young
  wow, outstanding capture and DD work..beautiful colour and effects..


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August 03, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Super cool Laura, you make it to hard to pick lol... great job here!


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August 03, 2010

 
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  Very nice capture and DD work Laura! Jeff


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August 03, 2010

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  Great capture and use of Frac filter, Laura!!!! Love the original too...


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August 03, 2010

 
- Sylvia Rourke

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  The original does look good and I do like the Frac filter look as well.


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August 03, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Love seeing all of your various filter versions of this lovely image.

Nice work Laura.


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August 03, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Than you everyone! Well since so many of you really like the original too, then I will re-enter it next month. I dont know that I would be allowed to this month? Humm..I should ask. Does anyone know?

Thank you so much Tiia, Lynne, Dick, Michelle, Early, Avril, Gord, Jeff, Mukesh, Sylvia and Irene.

So wonderful to hear you liked one or all of them! :)

-Laura (Swanee!)


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August 03, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  They all are beautiful Laura, I like the one you chose to post best I think!

jo ann c.


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August 03, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  The one you entered is my favorite too, although they're all pretty! I'll bet Ron got a good one from the other direction, too!


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August 03, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Jo Ann! Hi Monnie!

So glad you both like the one I entered. :)

Monnie, I salivated over that beautiful flower and resisted snapping away so Ron could have the shot. It will be great to see his!

Thanks so much! :D

-Laura


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August 03, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  If I could just have a wee bit of Michelle and Franks vocabulary I could write you a real zinger of a comment Laura. I remember this one, we almost knocked each other out of the way to get it, kidding. You got it first. And well done indeed is the final results. (Johnson Canyon Right?)

We are melting down here. I want to go back.


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August 03, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Beautiful work here Laura! I feel it is so rewarding going on a photo shoot with other BP members!


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August 03, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Lol! Hi Ron!!! Yah! I think you might be right about us seeing it at the same time! YES! Johnston's Canyon.

BUT! YOU have the FRONT of the flower! THIS is the BACK! :D

I saved the best for you!

66* and SUNNY here today. Mild and beautiful! Sorry to hear you are melting. :( YOU ARE HOME NOW???

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John C., NOW that I have experienced it first hand I have to agree! It was a blast! :)))

Thank you both so much for all you said and to all of you as well!

-Laura

RON...Who gets the wooden bear family?

Hehe!


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August 03, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  I like the first one you posted, Laura! Of course, I am a big fan of the fract filter!! I think they are all outstanding! WTG!


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August 03, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Wonderful effects on this cool image, Laura! :-) k


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August 03, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  So lovely,Laura!Wonderful effects and colors!Outstanding work!


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August 03, 2010

 
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  This is a beautiful flower, Laura and your effects make it even better!! Gorgeous image and very beautifully done!!


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August 03, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Kathy! Thank You! Not everyone is!!! I appreciate your comments and visit! :)

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Hi Miss Kitty! Thanks lots! :D

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Hi Renata! Your comments always make me smile! Thanks a lot! :)

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Thanks Denny! You are so kind to me and my images!!! Much appreciated!

I like that this is actually the BACK of the flower and it's STILL pretty!

Have wonderful evenings all!

-Laura


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August 03, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  I like them all!!! :) The original is beautiful for flowers , do the others for ddr ! Just do it! Hope your camping is going well~


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August 03, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Okay Tammers! I will! Thanks! Maybe not tonight however?

We are home but heading back out soon!

Night night!

-Lala


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August 03, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  The original capture is lovely, Pom, but I must say, I'm extremely fond of your Frac-filtered version. You've given this seen-from-behind floral such a striking beauty!


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August 03, 2010

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Laura, beautifully done


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August 03, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!!!!!! :) whooooooooo (bumping chest, high five)Whooooo ((cheerleader splits)


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September 15, 2010

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Laura, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding finalist and all the best in the next round!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Carol A. Grady
  Congratulations on ALL of your finalist picks Laura - WTG! Good luck in the next round.


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September 15, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Very cool, congratulations!


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September 15, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Whew close call eh? LOL Huge Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved finalist Laura and best of luck in the next round. Thanks for the session last night. Now we just need to remember to not forget, or forget to not remember or something like that.


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September 15, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Mare, Stan, Tammy, Sharon, Carol, Randy!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! :D

VERY EXCITING DAY FOR ME!

-Laura


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September 15, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hey-Hey TOMMY! HA! WE DID IT MAN!

YES! LEST WE NEVER FORGET AGAIN! I GOT TWO THIS MONTH! Hehe! I better go see how you did! Be right there!

Thanks so much!


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September 15, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Congrats on getting Silver Laura and for any others you received for Aug. WTG


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September 15, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank You RON! :)))


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September 15, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Laura!!! Very best luck!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on your wonderful August finalists Laura!! :-) k


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September 15, 2010

 

Karen Kessler
  Congratulations on your FINALIST for this lovely artwork!!! WTG!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  I liked them all!! Good DDR work=^..^=


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September 15, 2010

 
- Maria Warren

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  Sis Congrats on this beautiful finalist I love it (((hugs))) good luck on the next round:)

love ya


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September 15, 2010

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  Huge Congrats for the Finalist, dear friend Laura!!!! Good luck for the GOLD!!!!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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September 15, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Wonderful DD work, Laura! Your effects are always so well-done! Congratulations On Your Superb Finalist, And Good Luck In The Next Round!


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September 15, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
 
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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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September 15, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Your creativity knows no bounds - Laura Unleashed...go get 'em tiger or rather, tigress! Huge congrats on this gorgeous piece of dd work and all the best in the upcoming round!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalists, Laura!! Best of luck in the next round!


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September 15, 2010

 

Lorna Shutter
  All right, Sis!!! CONGRATULATIONS on another great Finalist!!!!! :) Photobucket


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September 15, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Laura!!!!!!!!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You guys are so good to me. Thank you everyone!

:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

-Laura


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September 15, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Another well deserved finalist!! Huge congratulations, MSSSLala. This is worth celebrating!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Great treatment!!! Big congratulations to you Laura!!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi SSSKiki and Renee! Thank you both so VERY MUCH! What a thrill for me! Thanks for sharing in the excitement!

-Laura :D


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September 15, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  Way to go Laura.


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September 16, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your fabulous finalist Laura.


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September 16, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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September 16, 2010

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very artistic. Congratulations Laura


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September 16, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your finalists Laura, and I hope you do well in the next round!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Swanee Laura! Good luck, my friend!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Congratulations Sis, another WONDERFUL FINALIST....
All the best in the next round!!
Christine
Smiling again


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September 16, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats, Laura!!


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September 16, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Awesome finalist Laura!! WTG!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATULATIONS on the Finalist Award!

UB.


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September 17, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Each of your photo effects is special in its own way making many lovely images.

Congratulations on your finalist Laura.


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September 17, 2010

 

John Anderson
  Superb color and detail...Excellent work, Congratulations on the FINALIST.....


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September 17, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Shot! And or Shots
Congratulations!


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September 18, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Good Morning Everyone! Thank You SO VERY MUCH for coming by to congratulate me!

A huge honor. Thanks for all you have said!

-Laura :)))


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September 18, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congratulations Laura!

jo ann c.


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September 19, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Jo Ann :)

Much appreciated!

-Laura


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September 19, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Oh I must have been away and missed this.

Lovely Lala and a belated congratulations.

~Pat
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October 03, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Big Sis!!! I am working on an image for the ghost train right now to coincide with your WONDERFUL GHOST on the horse! You said he is here to show us safely to our rooms! AND HE SHALL!!!

Good to see you!!! xxxxxxx!!!
-Lala


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October 03, 2010

 

Gina M. Savage
  Love this one, Laura.....CONGRATS!!


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April 02, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Gina! :)))) Thank you very much! :)))


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April 02, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats, Laura!!!


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April 27, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Ellen! Thank you lady!!! :)))

-Laura :)))


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April 27, 2011

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations Laura


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April 28, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Oh, Laura...fantastic work on this one...you make me want to try it all..Congratulations on this finalist...I love it. :)


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April 28, 2011

 
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