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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Beautiful comp and color, Laura!!
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Lynne Morris |
Wow this is stunning Laura.
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Karen Engelbreth |
Wonderful capture, Laura...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Robert, Lynne and Karen! Great to see you guys! Thank you for the kind comments. Glad you like it! They were so beautiful in my eyes. Shining in the sun. :) My original that is stored in my lap top seems more sharp and shiny. (?!) They were stunning in person, too! -Laura :)
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Michelle Alton |
I think you'll have a winner with this one, Laura!
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Tiia Vissak |
a cool close-up!
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Mary K. Robison |
Perfect lighting (love the little circles) and diagonal comp, Pom! That water color's wonderful, and the wispy flowers look so soft and silky. Great job!
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Douglas Pignet |
Wonderful lighting on this lovely capture, well done
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Gord MacEachern |
A winner in my book Laura!1
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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson Contact Jeff Robinson Jeff Robinson's Gallery |
Another very cool find and capture Laura! Jeff
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- Kerry Penn Contact Kerry Penn Kerry Penn's Gallery |
This is such a gorgeous shot. The lighting and color is wonderful.
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Stephen Zacker |
Really pretty. Like that bg
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Wonderful shot of these thingamaboppers! I'm so happy somebody besides me says thingamaboppers!
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Monnie Ryan |
They're just beautiful, whatever they are! Terrific capture, Laura!
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mimmsphotography.com - Stephen Mimms Contact Stephen Mimms Stephen Mimms's Gallery |
Great capture and a very interesting subject.
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Nancy J. Locke |
Blows me away BEAUTIFUL, Laura!!! STUPENDOUS AND PERFECT!!! Bet we see this again!!! Hugs, Nancy J Locke
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Susan Weisensel |
Beautiful image and cool background.
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- Patrick Rouzes Contact Patrick Rouzes Patrick Rouzes's Gallery |
Swanee Laura, you have outdone yourself with this one! The lighting, tones, focus, clarity, dof, b/g 7 presentation are all incredible ! I am proud of you! Winner in my book & good luck! WTG!
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- Nancy L. Green Contact Nancy L. Green Nancy L. Green's Gallery |
WONDERFUL macro Laura, I love the fanciful feel to this, WTG!!! I also LOVE the pic you put on a comment for Patrick's image!!! <><
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John Connolly |
A very fitting title and a great capture Laura! This one has all the signs of being a winner!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Wow you guys. I am overwhelmed with the responses to this one. I knew I loved it but had no idea you would love it this much, too! WOW! Thank you so much. All of you. I am really enjoying your feedback and it truly means more to me than you know. Cross your fingers for this one. :) Just hope I put it in the right category. Animals and insects right? Hehe! Your Pal and BP Sis, Miss Rose, Laura, Lala...whatever you like calling me. :)))
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Tammy Espino |
I LOVE this, a favorite for me :)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks Tammy Girl. You guys are really having me smile over this one. It was magical to shoot. I have to admit that. I knew it was special when I was capturing them and took several images at different angles. This was my FAV out of the lot! HUGS and thanks again. To you ALL!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
P.S. Thing-a-ma-boppers are DIFFERENT than Thing-a-ma-JIGGERS just in case inquiring minds were wondering. HA!
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- Randy D. Dinkins Contact Randy D. Dinkins Randy D. Dinkins's Gallery |
Beautiful shot, wonderful details and bg. Well done!!!
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- Nancyj E. Hovey Contact Nancyj E. Hovey Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery |
Fantastic capture with sparkles....wonderful! amazing! 8o)
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Ron McEwan |
WOW Laura, I know I would be shooting them if I were there. They are so delicate looking you captured them so well. Have fun you guys. Rained here all day over 3 inches so far and some more tomorrow. Cool off for a few days and then heat up again.
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Dick W. Wyatt |
Well done !
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Brett Dolsen |
Sunning Laura!!That water colour,the details and the bokeh in a great composition makes a winner in my view!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Randy, Mumj, Ron, Dick and Brett! I REALLY appreciate the high marks you are giving this one! -Laura
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Roxanne M. Bubar |
Spectacular, colorful and creative. :)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Roxanne!!! Wow! Thanks so MUCH!!! :D -Laura
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
OH how I LOVE this image, MSSSLala. Fan-really-beautiful-tastic image. I've only seen these once and I was so fascinated by them. They're so special. YSSSKiki - writing to you from Calgary!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Calgary Kiki! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeeewhooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! HEY! If we tour CANMORE together I will take you right to these Thing-a-ma-boppers! They will be two weeks OLDER by then...Humm...(Eek?) HOW FUN! We are BOTH WRITING FROM HERE! HA! -YVOSSSLala
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Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay |
Gorgeous capture Laura! Colors and lighting are fabulous! Well done! :-)
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JO ANN CLEVELAND |
Amazing image Laura, great colors and comp! Also great bokeh lights.. jo ann c.
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Karen Kessler |
This is gorgeous just as it is, too! These are very pretty, dainty flowers!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Ruth, Jo Ann and Kalena! Thank you so very much! :D -Laura
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- Irene Colling Contact Irene Colling Irene Colling's Gallery |
This is a winning marco for me Laura. The boken background perfectly gives attention to the beautifully backlit main subjects. Excellent work Laura.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks so MUCH Irene!!! :)))
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- Cindy Bendush Contact Cindy Bendush Cindy Bendush's Gallery |
Striking image Laura! Gorgeous detail, composition, and *bokeh*!!! Great work!
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- Amanda J. Tanner Contact Amanda J. Tanner Amanda J. Tanner's Gallery |
Wonderful image Laura! A winner!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you everyone!!! :))))
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Daniella Puente |
Of course you had to shoot them! is amazing, the soft tones and the light, LOVE IT!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Daniella! :))) Nice to see you today, too! Hope you have been well. -Laura
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Renee Doyle |
Fantastic use of light and wonderful capture Laura!! Love that bokeh!!
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Wm Nosal |
Beautiful Shot, Laura!
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Tammy Espino |
Congratulations on your awesome finalist. Good luck next round :)(high five)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you so much Renee and Wm! :) !!!
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John Connolly |
Amazing light, detail and glorious color here Laura! Nice work, my friend!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi 5 Nevada SIST-AAAAAAA! Ha! THANK YOU MUCH!!! Thank you lots, John! :D
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- Maria Warren Contact Maria Warren Maria Warren's Gallery |
YAY!!!! SIS. :)CONGRATS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL AMAZING FINALIST!!!!! (((HUGS))) LOVE YA♥♥♥
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Sweetie!!!!! xoxo (((HUGS)) Love you BACK!
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- isabel C. Zepeda Contact isabel C. Zepeda isabel C. Zepeda's Gallery |
Laura CONGRATULATIONS WELL DONE Ysa...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Mr. Tree. One Of My Oldest Friends In The Forest! THANK YOU! :)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank You Ysa! :)))
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- Nancyj E. Hovey Contact Nancyj E. Hovey Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery |
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks Mumj!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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Tiia Vissak |
Congratulations!
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Susan Fox |
Congratulations Laura!
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Wm Nosal |
Congratulations, Laura!
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valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman Contact Val Feldman Val Feldman's Gallery |
LOTW! It always pays to go a-trompin' thru your wonderful woodlands - you found yourself a winner here! Beautiful work, straight from the camera, no less! I am MUCHO impressed and very, very happy for you. Let's keep fingers, eyes and toes crossed (and look a little weird:)for the next round! Wishing you a GOLD! ~Val
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- Bojan Bencic Contact Bojan Bencic Bojan Bencic's Gallery |
Congratulations on your finalist, Laura!
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
One of my favorite images!! I'm so proud of you, my Sister. Such a well deserved finalist. I hope they put gold on this beauty. Huuuuuge congratulations!!!
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Rona L. Schwarz |
WOW! and Wow again! Superb capture of these flower pods, Laura! And I am even doubly impressed that they are straight from the camera! It's a marvelous composition with incredible detail and clarity and wonderful color. Very happy for you - and hope to see it go gold! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Finalist Good luck in the next round!
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Renee Doyle |
Love the bokeh!!! Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Laura!!
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Carol L. Fowler |
WooHoo! Big Congrats on the Thing-a ma-jigs!
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Stan J. Bendkowski |
Congratulations on your great finalist, Laura!
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Ellen Hodges |
Huge congrats on these fluffy finalists, Laura!!! Very best luck in the next round!!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Tiia, Susan, Wm, Val, Bojan, SSSKiki, Rona, Renee, Carol, Stan and Ellen! HA! FINALIST! :))) Thanks for being happy with me and for all that you said! :) -Laura
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Lorna Shutter |
Woo Hoo!!! WTG, SIS!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this amazing image!!! Don't remember seeing this one! ... but it's a FAVE for me now!!! Good luck in the next round!!! ... I'm rooting for you!!!
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Kim Andelkovic |
Whoooo hoooo congratulations on a fab finalist.......amazing bokeh ;-)
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna |
WTG on this awesome finalist, Laura! :-) k
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- Randy D. Dinkins Contact Randy D. Dinkins Randy D. Dinkins's Gallery |
Wonderful thing-a-ma-bopper finalist; congratulations!
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Sam Britt |
Congratulations on this cool finalist, Laura!
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Patti Coblentz |
This is gorgeous!!! Big congratulations, Laura...I'm rooting for you in the next round, too!!! Good luck :)))
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Tommy E. Burgess |
Wow absolutely gorgeous Laura!! Hope to see you get a gold on this one!! Congratulations!!
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Stan Kwasniowski |
Laura, congratulations
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Dear Lorna, Kim, Kitty, Randy, Sam, Patti, Tommy and Stan! Thank you so very much. For the smiles, encouragement and great comments! I love this image and am so happy they picked it for a finalist. Thank you for being happy with me! -Laura
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
My Sister and Best Friend In California Janeen made this comment: beautiful, congrats Laura!! Yes, I saw Avatar, and yes these plants you photographed remind me of the floaty little magical things in the movie. Very very nice. You are such a good photographer. I have to say, I love how adventurous you are with your photos, and creative with the editing, but you are BEST at your true photography, in my mind. Just capturing great images. You have the "eye". love, j
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- Jill Odice Contact Jill Odice Jill Odice's Gallery |
I am glad you stopped to shoot these! They do remind me of Avatar too :-) Congrats on your finalist!
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Dick W. Wyatt |
Way to go Laura.
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Mary K. Robison |
So there it is, PomPom ~ another lovely finalist!! CONGRATULATIONS to you about 25 xxxx, and best of luck to you and the bokeh in the next round!
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Michelle Alton |
This is the sort of stuff that will be rewarded every time! I'll bet it gets the GOLD in the next round. Congratulations, Laura.
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Stephen Zacker |
Like that backlighting and all the highlights. Congratulations
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Jessica Jenney |
Congratulations, Laura on your gorgeous finalist!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Good Morning Jill, Dick, Mare, Michelle, Steve, Sabrina and Jessica! :) What a great way to start my day. Well, okay I started it by shoveling snow! HA! BUT THIS MAKES UP FOR IT! :))) Thank you all so much! I appreciate each word! Gee wouldn't gold look pretty against the black in my gallery??? :))) -Laura
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valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman Contact Val Feldman Val Feldman's Gallery |
(You betcha!)
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
WTG, Laura! Gorgeous capture of these "Thing-a-ma-boppers." Love the magical bg! Fingers crossed for your GOLD! ~♥~Lisa
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Kerry Hill |
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist Laura!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Val, Lisa and Kerry! Big smiles here! :))) -Laura
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Susan Weisensel |
Congratulations Laura on your finalist. This is such a cool image. Good luck.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Susan! :) Nice to see you and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! -Laura
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Big congratulations, Laura on your beautiful and awesome finalist!! Outstanding!!
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- Patrick Rouzes Contact Patrick Rouzes Patrick Rouzes's Gallery |
CONGRATULATIONS & good luck on this incredible finalist, Laura Swanee! WTG!
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery |
Huge congrats Lala!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Denny, Paddy and Stef! :) !!! Huge smile here! -Lala Swanee :D
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Congratulations on your Finalist, Laura!!
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Annette Carr |
Laura, this is amazing. Your straight from the camera photograph has taken my breath away :) Beautiful! Congrats on the finalist!
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kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker Contact Kathleen K. Parker Kathleen K. Parker's Gallery |
What a beautiful photo, Laura! It also takes my breath away. There is this silvery glow about it that is incredible. Congrats on your finalist! kk
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- Irene Colling Contact Irene Colling Irene Colling's Gallery |
These remind me of the hair-do on those crazy characters in a Dr Seuss book; only much more beautiful. Great work Laura, you skillfully capture backlight just right to emphasize the intricate detail in the flower heads. Congratulations on the finalist.
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JO ANN CLEVELAND |
Congratulations on this awesome finalist Laura, good luck in the next round! jo ann c.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Robert, Nette, Kathleen, Irene and Jo Ann! They were just as beautiful in person. I am so glad you like this one. Thank you for all that you said and for the warm congratulations! :))) -Laura
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Jennifer L. Alder |
Such a beautiful image! big congrats, Laura, on your finalist recognition :)
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Merna L. Nobile |
I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Jennifer :) I appreciate your kind words! * Hi Merna! Thank you and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to You, TOO!!! :D -Laura
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- Christine Lobsinger Contact Christine Lobsinger Christine Lobsinger's Gallery |
Oh Laura.... how beautiful is this!!!! WOW! Gorgeous colours, and I love the water and 'bokeh' effect is outstanding. A big well- deserving FINALIST APPLAUSE TO YOU and sis, and I eagerly await GOLD!!! Stunning shot!!!!! Smiling Chris
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Chrissy! :D HA! Big smile here! Thanks lady. I really like this one, too. I was thrown a belated Birthday party here at the house today and tonight. Lots of fun. NOW I AM BEHIND IN COMMENTING HOWEVER! Eek! I'll be back soon to visit you! :))) xo -Lala
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Barbara Mason |
Congratulations on this spectacular image Laura this finalist really glows !!
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Graham Robards |
Congratulations little sister on this wonderful finalist! Pat
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Stephen Zacker |
Like those diamonds. Congratulations
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Very Very Much! I've enjoyed your comments very much and really appreciate your "Kin"ship and support! -Laura :D
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Kathy Coombs |
So clear and Beautiful! Congratulations!
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Kathy Coombs |
I hope this wins..I really, really LOVE it!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
It's a re-enter cuz I feel the same way! HA! Thanks lots Kathy! Nice to see you! -Laura
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Mary K. Robison |
Gorgeous finalist, Pommers!CONGRATULATIONS! Best of luck next level!
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery |
gorgeous finalist, congrats!!!
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- Christine Lobsinger Contact Christine Lobsinger Christine Lobsinger's Gallery |
Fantantic Finalist my Friend! Congratulations to you... Smiling Chris
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- Reynaldo D. Reyes Contact Reynaldo D. Reyes Reynaldo D. Reyes's Gallery |
So beautiful and it inspires me to say ~ I hope I can do that too. Ha! Great finalist!
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Patricia White |
Irene has this right came from Dr Seuss. That is the first thing that came to mind just couldn't remember what they were called. I love the bokah effect, just makes these things stand out more.
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Nadia Paul |
The light is just gorgeous in this beautiful capture Laura - congrats!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
thank you Mare, Stef, Chrissy, Patricia. and Nadia! :D I'd love to make it back up to this spot again this year. I remember the exact spot. Maybe I can catch them while they are still flowers? :D Generational beauty! TY LOTS All! -Pommy Lala
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