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Parched Portrait


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Parched Portrait
Parched Portrait

In The Days of The
RENAISSANCE
It Was A Rarity To Open A Scroll Such As This
And See A Hand Painted Portrait.

I Suppose That Is Why This One
Had To Be Made With The
Smart Photo Editor Instead!
(HA!)
AND YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS A RARE MASTERPIECE!
(Silly You!) HeeHee

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Laura E. Swan

 
 
 

Chris Ebben
 

Isn't it a rare masterpiece!! I know you are just kidding, I can pick them straight off. Good to see you starting to get back on to BP, you must be feeling a bit better. Good work here=^..^=


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November 18, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  You are having WAAAY too much fun with various versions of this SP, Pom! The scroll framing is cool, and I want that hat(?) ~ such a pretty aquamarine color!


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November 18, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Actually I was thinking Rembrandt, Sister.
It's so good to see you work again.
BP is just not the same without your artwork.
I really love this one and I have a strong feeling I'll be seeing it among the winners next month.
WTG - in Danish: Godt gaaet!!


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November 18, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  You are very talented at making these, and you have a great subject


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November 18, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Super work, Laura (of course, you had a lovely subject to work with...)!


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November 18, 2012

 

John Connolly
  It is really great to see you back on BP again Sister Swanee! I trust you are improving as each day goes by!
This is a stunning presentation, you have produced a super DD presentation here!


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November 18, 2012

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Wonderful Laura......very talented with the filters. Plus as mentioned above..it helps to have a very beautiful model (Tee Hee....but seriously).....Hugs


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November 18, 2012

 
- Laura L. Gonzales

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  Wow Em, fantastic treatment!! I just love your DD work, you are so brilliant!! Beautiful too lovely lady!! Awesome work. You are the master whiz kid:)


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November 18, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Beautiful work has to start with the model


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November 18, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous SP and DD work!


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November 19, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Laura!
Great That Your On The Mend
and Back On BP


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November 19, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  I think it is amazing that you resemble lots of people from ancient history- like the lady above. Time machine, or reincarnation???


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November 19, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  I think it is amazing that you resemble lots of people from ancient history- like the lady above. Time machine, or reincarnation???


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November 19, 2012

 

Avril Young
  think you belong in the castles that I photographed in the UK...wonderful capture and DD work..as the saying goes...
YOU ROCK LAURA :)


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November 20, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you all so much. Lady Laura thanks you, too! :D

I am really enjoying your comments and feedback.


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November 20, 2012

 

Anthony G. Comella
  Super viewing - beautiful all around!!!


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November 20, 2012

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Great revelation to open up a scroll and view this maiden as if from a fantasy story. There must indeed be a wonderful story behind this. So inspirational Laura.


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November 20, 2012

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  You always do such unique and excellent DD work Laura.


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November 21, 2012

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Very creative... how are you feeling Laura?


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November 21, 2012

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  You are so very artistic NL! Awesome work! :-) k


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November 27, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Tony, Rey, Emile, Sherran and Miss NN!!! :D

I sure do appreciate your support!!! :)))

-Sis Laura (NL)


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December 27, 2012

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Laura, congratulations


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December 27, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  CONGRATULATIONS


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December 27, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  Congratulations Canadian kin..this is gorgeous!


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December 27, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful Finalist! Congrats


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December 27, 2012

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Laura.


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December 27, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Laura!


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December 27, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Thrilled to see this with a finalist badge Laura, congratulations.


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December 28, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Laura,Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!


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December 28, 2012

 
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  Congrats on a beautiful SP finalist.


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December 28, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
  Congratulations, Laura!


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December 28, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Yes Yes!! The queen is decorated with silver. Now all she needs is GOLD. This could make the big one, Sister. FANTASTIC portrait work.


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December 28, 2012

 
- Ken Smith

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  Awesome, Laura. Congrats on your finalist!


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December 28, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome Laura! Congratulations girl!

Don't know if you do any modeling for anybody besides on BP, but you definitely could be!

jo ann c.


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December 28, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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


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December 28, 2012

 
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  Congratulations on wonderful finalist, Laura


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December 28, 2012

 
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  Laura

Congratulations on your finalist

YSA...


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December 28, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fab and gorgeous finalist, Laura!!! Best luck!!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Huge congrats and good luck in the next round, Laura!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  It is a rare masterpiece, Laura. Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 28, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your beautiful self and your finalist! :)


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December 28, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, you are so talented as well as beautiful! Congratulations on this excellent image!


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December 28, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations Sister Swanee! All your hard work payed off with this one!
Huge Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 28, 2012

 
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  Who's that beautiful lady with the Mona Lisa smile?? :) As always, your resplendent creative talent, My Lady of the Woods, knows no bounds!! I bow in humbleness. Excellent Finalist, LOTW ! Carry on to the Gold!!!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Big congrats, Swanee!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You guys are so good to me!!!

AND THANK YOU BP JUDGES!!! What an honor this is!

-Laura :D


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December 28, 2012

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  I'm sure glad the judges agree on this wonderful and deserving finalist Laura. Congratulations!


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December 29, 2012

 
- Laura L. Gonzales

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  Congratulations miss Emmy!! I knew this would be a winner!! The judges have a great eye, and so do you!!! Great work!!! :)))))))))))))


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December 29, 2012

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  YAHOOOOOOO......CONGRATULATIONS MISS LAURA.....so happy that this was selected......I'm hoping we all get to see it again with Gold! All the very best to you....Hugs....=^..^=


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December 29, 2012

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Congratulations Laura A beautiful finalist! and so are you!


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December 29, 2012

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on the total awesomeness of this RARE MASTERPIECE! LOVE it, NL! :-) k


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December 29, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Rey, Laura Lee, Patricia, Amanda and NN!!!

I love reading your feedback and comments. I appreciate your support so much!!! (Jo Ann, that was very sweet to ask!)

Thanks again BP Judges! I'm honored!

-Laura


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December 30, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  (Mare, you can borrow my hat anytime you like!! -Pommy)


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December 30, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Yay, Pom! The hat and you got credit due!
Congratulations on your beautiful SP becoming a Finalist!


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December 31, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
  January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile


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January 03, 2013

 

Graham Robards
  HA HA HA, I love the description, it goes wonderfully well with the hand painted portrait. Very funny and brilliant :-)


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January 04, 2013

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Hello Dear Laura,
Sorry I missed this finalist...I'm home now after about a month and a half in and out of the hospital...recuperating slowing...still very week...Need to get back to my BP friends. This is an awesome finalist...you are so good...Hope all is well on your end too..to me your work and you are masterpieces.. Love ya, Lydia


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January 13, 2013

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Laura, belated congratulations on this fantastic finalist. I have another idea that you could do with this wonderful image. Take a photography of the Queen of Hearts and replace the faces with your face. I know you have the talent to do this and it would look so cool!!! After all.. you are BetterPhoto's Queen of Hearts :)


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January 23, 2013

 

Sharon Sawyer
  PS: that's the queen on a deck of cards if I wasn't clear with my suggestion.


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January 23, 2013

 

Phillip R. Connolly
  I haven't been on very much myself of late, Laura......but I couldn't let this SP go without comment when I saw it! A great piece of DD work here! Well done!

Phil


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March 03, 2013

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Goodness! I have been remiss in commenting on this thread!

Hi Evervyone!!! Thank You:

Mr. Tree
Mare
Merna
Big Sis Pat!
Big Sis Lydia
Mr. Tree again
Sharon and
Phil!

You guys are the best! I had fun making this one (Mr. Tree do you remember "Mona Laura" from a couple of years back??? HeeHee...and Mare, in my school year book I was known a the Hat lady.... Big Sis Pat I love your sense of humor, too! :) Lydia as you know we are all so happy you are better. Thank goodness for modern medicine!!! :) xoxoxo Sharon if I do a queen of hearts I will dedicate it to you! And last but not least, Phil, Thank You! What a nice thing to do and say!)

-Laura :D

I had fun making this one


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March 03, 2013

 
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