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Stairway To Heaven


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Reaching The Goal
Reaching The Goal

Canadian Rocky Mtns
Moraine Lake Hike To The Peak.

BOY WAS THIS A CLIMB!!!!
Never again! Lol!!! Only about 500 Crooked Stairs
JUST LIKE THESE!
(Okay. Maybe 400! HeeHee)

F9, 1/320 ISO 200

Posting This From The Rockies.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK

Laura E. Swan

 
 
 

Ron McEwan
 

You sure are putting the pressure on Kiki and I to return, this is stunning Laura. If I had time I would have taken that trail


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August 20, 2011

 

Ray Thoms
  I too am feeling the presuure to return Laura....this is a great image and who knows, maybe some day we can meet and climb these again.....did I say that???...LOL


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August 20, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Wow Laura - What a stunning pov!! You sure do live in a wonderful place!


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August 20, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  This is breathtaking. You just have to take frequent rests, right? But OH, is it EVER worth it!


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August 20, 2011

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Beautiful-You must make sacrifices for
us poor souls who may never get to that country-to bring us more of these beautiful photos


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August 20, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Doubt my creaky, stiff knees would get me there, but wow, what a view awaits those who do! Gorgeous, Laura!


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August 20, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  I might have to stop every ten steps to catch my breath going up ,but I sure could get down fast!! :) What a view!!!


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August 20, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  What an exciting hike Laura. I've only been able to photograph Moraine Lake from below and it was fabulous, and this must have been so thrilling to behold at the top and must have been worth the climb despite the sore muscles. Now you've got the view and a few lbs. of weight loss. Ha!


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August 20, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi You guys! I'm about a mile from camp in a place they are allowing me to use their "wifi" for a small price. (A cup of VERY THICK and OLD coffee). :)))

WELL I CAN TELL YOU, this HIKE to the TOP of these ROCKS was so hard for me that I ALMOST had to throw my camera gear OVERBOARD! HA! RIGHT OFF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN! And I mean that! Tammy, you and me BOTH, lady. I stopped more than a BUS on MAIN STREET! The air is so fresh up there but the air ALSO gets thinner and thinner...MORE AND MORE "THIN" until you think you will FAINT. I felt young when I started the climb and well...I DIDNT FEEL YOUNG trying to reach the top...Lol...

In The End, I Was Glad I Didn't Throw My Camera Gear Off The Cliff.

HUGS to all from YOUR "OLD" and sore PAL,
Laura :))) (et al)


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August 21, 2011

 

John Connolly
  What a wonderful sight Laura!
I felt like doing that when I climbed the Warrambungle Mountains out west, I was looking for somewhere to hide my camera and pick it up on the way back! I am really glad I didn't!


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August 21, 2011

 
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  Your hiking effort are paying off for all of us Laura. Continue to stay safe and take loads of pics for us. The road down is easier than going up.


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August 22, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  OHHHHHHHHHHH to be rich instead of beautiful...wait wait...I'm not beautiful either BUT if I were rich I'd be there in a heartbeat, NL! GORGEOUS! :-) NN


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August 22, 2011

 

Karen Kessler
  Yeah, but the view was definitely worth it! Absolutely breathtaking...literally AND figuratively! :)


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August 22, 2011

 

Nancy Marie Ricketts
  Laura: I hear you on the aches and pains. We have spent two days in the Grand Canyon and have sore bones just walking the Rim Trail. I wouldn't even hope to make the hike that you have. I do hope my photos will turn out as great as the aches and pains put in for them!

Your photo is simply stunning!!!


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August 23, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Totally gorgeous Laura, such interesting pov!

Love it, go soak in the hot tub now! lol
jo ann c.


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August 23, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Beauuuuuutiful image, SSSCWLala. Fantastic composition, light, colors, view - well, actually: EVERYTHING about this image is fantastic.
I wish we had taken that path.


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August 23, 2011

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful, Laura!
How Many Steps?? :)


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August 27, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Everyone. It was a long way up, but maybe that is just MY opinion!!! Lol...Took about about 20 minutes but SSSKiki I bet you could have done it in SEVEN!!! :)))

I suggest this look out if you are ever at this lake. :) I'd do it again, unlike the walk up at Peyto Lake! Lol!!!

Loved your comments! Thanks so much all,
-(SSS)Laura :)))


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September 03, 2011

 

Stephen Zacker
  Like the way you included the steps in the foreground.


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November 09, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  That's how the climb looked from the very base of the trail up the mountain. It LOOKS easier than it was...When I saw the top here I was so happy! I felt it was important to include the steps to show the viewer that getting to the top included a climb! :)

Thanks Steve!

-Laura


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November 09, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  This is one spectacular & gorgeous view, Laura! The tones, colors, clarity, perspective & beauty are breathtaking! WTG!


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November 09, 2011

 
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  It sure looks like the hike up all those steps was worth it, Laura! This is gorgeous!! I'll bet you're sore! LOL!


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November 09, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  What a fantastic POV! Glad you made it sis... LOVELY SETTING!
Well worth all your efforts- hope to see this one again!
Smiling Christine


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November 10, 2011

 

Gina M. Savage
  Oh..but the climb was worth it! Beautiful POV and color.


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November 14, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Strictly fabulous, Laura!! Post card perfect!!!!!


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November 14, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  "I stopped more than a BUS on MAIN STREET!"
Love that expression, Pom! Missed it last summer, as well as your lovely photo with the not-so-lovely-to-climb steps...oh, and that mountain's nice, too. :-)
I'm saying Happy Thanksgiving! even though you celebrate it differently in Canada. Regardless, you're one of the people I'm very thankful to have as a friend.


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November 24, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  WOW, what a gorgeous capture of this beautiful scene. Breathtaking presentation!

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


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February 03, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Paddy, Terry, Chrissy, Gina, Ellen, Mary and Mumj!

I felt like I was on the top of the whole world when I made it to the top of this mountain. I have short legs the the steps seemed tall to me. I had to stop a lot for survival reasons! Lol....Aren't camera's cool? We can save each other the trip up stairs like this and I am so pleased that you are enjoying seeing what I saw!

Thanks for all that you said!

-Laura :D

P.S. These were very crooked stairs too which made this a not so simple shot finding my "horizon". I had to use the ROCKY!


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February 03, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Beautiful capture and perspective, Laura.


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February 19, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you very much Leslie! :)


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February 19, 2012

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this awesome finalist, NL! :-) NN


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May 25, 2012

 
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  Beautiful capture. Congrats!


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May 25, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Way to gooooooooooo Laurie Loo loo!! Such an awesome finalist, congrats!!!


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May 25, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this GORGEOUS capture, Sis!!!!! You deserved it!!! WTG!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
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May 25, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on a beautiful finalist Laura and good luck in the next round.


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May 25, 2012

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Laura, congratulations


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May 25, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  THANK YOU Pictures, Images and Photos Everybody!!! This is such a nice surprise!

I see many of you got one too!

Thanks for your support everyone! xo

-Laura


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May 25, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Laura,Big congratulations my friend!!!!


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May 25, 2012

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  This is great Laura, a huge Congrats on this outstanding image. For me, it's something to shoot for someday...again perhaps. So beautiful!


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May 25, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  ----------CONGRATULATIONS---------------


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May 25, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Laura!!! Very best luck!!!


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May 25, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
  Congratulatios! Laura


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May 25, 2012

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulatios! Laura. Makes me want to go there. Beautiful!


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May 25, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!


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May 25, 2012

 

Debbie Bray
  Wowza wowza wowza Laura-Loo!! What a beautiful image! Did your legs fall off the next day? Congratulations on your finalist, fingers crossed (make a wish) for a big gold one!! :)


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May 25, 2012

 

Lyn Darlington
  Huge congrats Laura!


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May 26, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Yaaaaay for your Finalist, Pomma-llama! Bet you don't regret tackling those 500 steps NOW! :-D
Congratulations to you!!


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May 26, 2012

 
- 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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May 26, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  WTG, Miss Laura! Congratulations on your Finalist award!


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May 26, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Laura on this wonderful finalist, WTG!! <><


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May 26, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful Finalist, Laura! What a climb it must have been! But what a sight! I sure hope this resulting photo makes the memory of the climb's physical challenge more better! LOL! Big congratulations!


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May 26, 2012

 
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  I have just added this to the list of hikes for our trip in July.....Hmmmmmmm....think i'll take little gear with me though....great going Laura....Congratulations on the Finalist...all the very best in the next round.....Cheers =^..^=


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May 26, 2012

 
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  What a view! Beautiful; congratulations!


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May 26, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ Laura and good luck up next!

UB.


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May 26, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Laura.


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May 26, 2012

 
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  Congratulations Laura your effort are rewarded with a superb finalist.


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May 26, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  THANK YOU Pictures, Images and Photos

It's so great to see all of you and to feel your support!

I really appreciate your visit and each comment here!!! The climb was well worth it. Once my legs grew back!!! Lol...

-Laura :D


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May 26, 2012

 
- Ken Smith

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  Hey Laura, congrats on this beauty...gotta love the Canadian Rockies!


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May 26, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic POV, Laura. Congratulations on your finalist.


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May 26, 2012

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Gorgeous, Laura...congratulations on your well deserved finalist...well worth the climb, huh! Yay :)


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May 26, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful Finalist! Congrats!


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May 26, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Laura!

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May 26, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations on your Finalist selection of this wonderful capture Laura!


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May 26, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
 
 
  Congratulations From The Guys
Congratulations From The Guys

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:):):)


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May 27, 2012

 
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