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Steel Magnolia
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Here's the untouched crop
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Ulysses A. Villamin |
Randy: This is molten-lava HOT!!! Paula: Oh, Laura, you're so beautiful. I love the spirit that is in you. I love the way you connect with the browsers. (Applauds) Simon: Laura, I didn't like it... Crowd: Booooooooo! Simon: ... I loved it!!! [Crowd went wild] Wonderful effort of turning a simple image into a stunner --- UV
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Ulysses you are so funny! You remind me so much of my nephew! So light hearted and fun. Well, I'm glad the judges all liked this one! I worked hard on it. Thanks lots. :)
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David Pratt |
Wow! Lura this is great! Thanks for going wild on us!
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Aimee C. Eisaman |
Fantabulous Laura....I LOVE it! So beautiful and mystical! Maybe a good title could be Mystical Magnolia?? Just an idea! I just love the rich dark colors and the crisp focus is wonderful! You should go wild more often! I personally would take that blemish out in the future, but thats just me! I'm so proud of you on this one....you have done an amazing creative job! :~)
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Ulysses A. Villamin |
"Fantabulous".... Hmmm... I like that word :)
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Joan E. Hoffman |
Fantasmagorgeous!!! Supercalifragilistic even! Uh.. I like it ROFL. Great stunning wonderful work Laura...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Wow. I love all this new VOCABULARIUMISM going on here! Cool! You know Dave, I'm beginning to think that I am not very good at "conventional"...Humm And Aimee...Mystical Magnolia. I -like- it. Let me think it over. I picked STEEL cuz of the metal look to it and also the movie title. Double auntundra...but I like yours, too. :) That blemish made me wonder a little as well but then I thought of [our] Joan's beautiful sepia type daisy flower that we all loved and it just got a FINALIST...!!! (It had a little crease in one pedal). I do get confused at times what is acceptable and what is not. ~sigh~ [Our] Joan! Thank you so very much! I think I need to write these words down for future reference. (Or daily doses!) My friends. :) Thanks for all of the encouragement.
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Bill Knaps |
Wow Laura, What a beautiful creation. Bill
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Bayou Bill! How great that you found it under that big pile of entries! I feel honored! -LSGB
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Debbie E. Payne |
Laura Stick with "Steel" -- this is .. this... ("I'm trying to think of some outmoded sixties/seventies aphorism for this image. Far-out...Hairy... Whatever...you get the idea. I can see this on some band's CD cover. You Rock, Granny! :)
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M.Christine Duncan |
Laura, I believe it's spelled "double entendre" lol.... sorry, I have tears in my eyes... ahem, as I was saying - "THIS ROCKS GIRLFRIEND"! Wow, amazing image, very edgy and very fun! Great detail, crop, and effects... wowzaa!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Debbie :) Maybe you are trying to squeeze out a memory of perhaps IRON MAIDEN. Dirty Hairy. STEELY DAN. Ha! I'm so flattered you can picture this on a CD cover...but boy, am I feeling the pressure by you saying that. -Now- I have to make up a bunch of songs, hire a band, become famous. Thanks a lot. I will NEVER catch up with my laundry NOW. Ha! :) (Thanks for the fun). Hi Christine! Tears in your eyes. I hope its not from the smell of my flower. I know steel and water probably don't smell very pretty together. Likely it has WD-40 on it, too, for loosening the pedals. Really...double entendre....well, I'll be a monkeys Grandma. It didn't come up red as a spell check for me. It probably just got sick of me and said...Ah, what the heck. Lets let this one go and watch her cringe later!... (Sorry for no question marks or quotation marks in my typing tonight. That buttons are not functioning properly. I donèt know why, I get ÉÉÉÉ instead of question marks. Ièm typing in the dark and likely hit some wonderful button that I will never find again. Thanks again ladies! -Laura
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Renata Gusciora |
Great work,Laura!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks Renata! Your WINDOW and SQUARE shots are all the rage these days! YOU GO GIRL!!! And congrats again! -Laura
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Ulysses A. Villamin |
Randy Jackson: The moment of truth is here. Paula, yes or no for this image? Paula Abdul: Laura, you're so sweet and I think you have a beautiful smile, and I like the shoes... Simon Cowell: [gaze at Paula] Paula, yes or no? Paula A: One million times yes! [kisses Simon on the cheeks] Simon C: I say yes! Randy Jackson: Laura E. Swan... [Laura gulps... sweats... and double gulps] Randy Jackson: Its a yes for me... Welcome to Hollywood!!! Yeah, dawg!!! Laura: Oh, thank you so much!!! [sighs and exits]
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Dont forget the part where I go running out of the room squealing as pass through the doors. Waving my yellow paper, jumping up and down and then cry profusely as my family hugs me and wonders in their minds if I will buy them all houses and corvettes if I win. Ha! You've sure got those judges down Ulysses! Thanks for the fun. -Laura
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Ulysses A. Villamin |
LMAO... You're most welcome, my friend :)
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Aimee C. Eisaman |
Laura...it is up to you about the blemish......that is a very personal thing it seems in the world of flowers...some like them and some don't....so you do what you think is best in your eyes!
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Sherry McClead |
Ok that's it... you guys are trying to get me in trouble now.... my laughter will wake the boys and Saturday is he only day glen can sleep in... and I am gonna spray coffee all over the living room not just the lap top... Nice work on this Laura... you should be proud and keep on rollin... Sherrybear :}
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Robert Valenzuela |
this is just beautiful :)
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Dianna Hauf |
ULYSSES!!! You are truly a 'hoot'! Laura, this is truly BEAUTIFUL!
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Tammy L. Newcomb |
Beautiful
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi BP Buddies! Thank you everyone. :) It's so helpful and also fun to read your comments! Silly Dilly's, not Willy Nilly's! -Laura
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Graham Robards |
I'm a blemish freak I am afraid, I have got a photo album to make and the workload I make for myself removing stuff that can be cloned out But that is how I would be thinking that Dale would say. I'm missing his critiques. LAURA, it is simply divine, have no idea what you used! ~Pat
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- Irene Colling Contact Irene Colling Irene Colling's Gallery |
Wonderful image Laura. You applied just enough filter effects to increase interest but not so much to overwhelm the delicate flower.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Pat! I would love to have a blemish remover. Wow! That would have been divine for this one. :( ... Where did Dale go? I'll be back online Friday or Saturday. I'll miss you guys. Hi Irene! I'm glad you liked my effects here. Thank you so much for saying so. :)
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Cassie L. Woodlee |
Beautiful image Laura, love the effects!!!
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Sharon Cahn |
Love it! The steel look is there! Very beautiful and what a statement!
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Patricia A. Stalter |
OMG.. I am running late these days. So good to see this one. You done good! Pat
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Jodi M. Walsh |
i've fallen a little behind but absolutely love this. excellent work! can't wait to see more of your experimentations :-)
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Gail R. Schuett |
I really like the metalic type finish on this..like the flower and drops are frozen in time.Gail
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Steve M. Harrington |
A fine creation, Laura! I think you may have set the English language back by a few decades with VOCABULARIUMISM! :) Steve
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Cassie, Sharon, Pat, Jodi, Gail & Steve. Was away camping in the Canadian Rockies. Sorry I didn't respond sooner. So glad you enjoyed this one, everybody. It really did turn out very unusual looking didn't it!?! I was shooting for extreme artistisisum. (Ha!) Thank you all. :) -Laura
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BetterPhoto Member |
Hi Laura! perfect work!!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Daniele! It's always so nice to see you have stopped by! Thank you. I'm happy you liked this one. -Laura
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Ulysses A. Villamin |
I told you this baby is going to Hollywood!!! Gratz on the EP, my friend :)
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Sherry McClead |
EP!!!! WooHoo! Sherrybear :}
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Ulysses. :) I take a small bow for my odd little flower now. Thank you so much! You make a great judge. Wish you were on the JURY, too! Ha! :) HEY! CALL IN! 1-800-FLOWER #1. * * * Hi Sherry-B. :) I was thrilled to see I'd gotten an EP for this. I really do like it. So honored that all of you did too. xo-Laura
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BetterPhoto Member |
Cool photo...still waiting for my first EP...I just haven't tried very hard... LOL...Haven't been around either. But this is a very good shot...love the title and the look.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi DJ GLEN! Glad you liked this one. It did turn out kinda neat didn't it?! I had to enter one photo every day to start getting EP's. :) Repetition is the mother of success. Keep heart and keep taking all the new help and information in. It's in the learning and not giving up that we really become successful anyway. Right? COOL! -Laura
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BetterPhoto Member |
They must be in the middle of changing contests. I entered a few of my photos, but right now, I don't have the option to enter anything...boo hoo. Congratulations on all the EPs btw. I'm jealous...but, "I Will Survive" because I'm "Stayin' Alive"
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Graham Robards |
Congratulations on the EP Laura, well done,I bet you feel thrilled but because of the rules is this the last one you will get? You are so talented, shame not inspire it hey! ~Pat
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Glen and Pat. :) Yes Pat, this will be my very last EP. Free gallery members are no longer allowed to enter the contest which means no more recognition of any kind. I'm bummed out about it TOTALLY but maybe it just means I need to learn to be more secure in myself as an artist and be happy without them? Dang they are exciting to get and a great incentive to keep trying even harder! :) Thanks you two! -Laura
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Graham Robards |
It's the incentive Laura, you don't need to learn more, it beats me why you are being forced into paying for a premium site when you have much more talent than some who already own these galleries. Yes I guess I can understand that they are getting overloaded with entries but I'd like to see the pro's have entries of their own and those new to photography have their own too...and pigs may fly lol. ~Pat
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- isabel C. Zepeda Contact isabel C. Zepeda isabel C. Zepeda's Gallery |
Hi Laura. WOW a very nice picture you are real good photographer, love all your new pictures and this one is one of my favorits, congratulation on all your EP my friend,im very proud of you. Ysa...
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Candice L. Carter |
What an intriguing shot my friend! A wonderful EP from your imagination!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Pat :) Thanks so much for what you said. I was on the fence at 22 bucks but 50 is just so high and then 40 per year afterwards? Another BP'er said this is still a great price for what yo get so I will have to really think it over. I wrote more about my feelings on two discussion wall posts. In the mean time I am glad to still be here. If they start charging 22 bucks for a 30 photo gallery I will be disappearing! xo-Laura Hi YSA! Thanks so much girl! I'll have to come see what is new at your gallery too!!! xo-Laura
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Candice! Isn't it sorta cool? I was excited about this one! :) Thank you! -Laura
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna |
Gorgeous!!!!! ♫ k
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Why thank you, "Pretty Red Flower". :) Are you a hibiscus? So glad you liked this one Kitty! Thank you for stopping in. Always a pleasure! -Laura
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David Van Camp |
Laura, I just got a notice that you added me to your favs... and normally I don't really respond to that, but I noticed your work is very mystical and interesting.. very nice!! So, I just wanted to stop by and say... fantastic work!! I'll be adding you to my favs in just 2 moments.... :) dvc
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Gosh David. Thanks so much. I have some pretty cool stuff that I had to move off of here to make room for new things. You'd like them I bet? I am small potatoes and don't have a fancy PS program but I try! :) I loved your gallery. That Orange Sunset on the harbor was like none other that I have ever seen. If heaven has sunsets I bet they look that pretty! Come back any time :) -Laura
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Mary K. Robison |
Laura, I'm sorry the latest BP changes mean that people with talent (i.e., you), but without mucho dinero (also you, I'm guessing), can't enter the contest --- unless a rich relative dies, and/or you win the lottery... Great work in the Digital Darkroom ~ a well-earned EFP. I especially like the drops on the petals turning to blue splashes on the "steel". BTW, as I understand the e-mail re: the new gallery costs, you have the option to let BP ads be displayed in your gallery; in return for that, BP will knock off 20 bucks. Something to ponder...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Mary! How very nice to have you stop to comment here! :) I am sorry for the BP changes too. I used to get so excited to take a series of pictures...pick out the best and prepair it to be entered. I am a balloon that as been popped! Ha! I have never heard about the 20 dollar discount for ADS running on the page. Humm... Wonder how many ads and how bad it would look or not so bad? At 29 dollars I could afford that! Thank you so much for telling me about this. Where did you read this??? Thank you again for all that you wrote here. I really like my Steel Flower, too, Mary. You were the first to mention the pretty colors under the drops...and it will never rust, either! Ha! -Laura
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Mary K. Robison |
Laura, I'll send you something about the upgrades as soon as I can. Right now, my aching arm and hand are telling me to "step away from the computer..." Thanks for understanding!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Mary. No worries. When ever you area able. You're a sweetheart. :) -Laura
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Jillian Danielson |
oh my gosh,, you guys crack me up!! I did wake my kiddos up from laughing at American Idol,,LOL!! This is really too cool Laura,,LOVE your effects!!! :) Have a great blessed weekend!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Jillian! So fun to have you in my gallery...Glad you liked my crazy flower! (And my crazy friends too!) -Laura
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Dawn M. Schneider |
what creativity! this is wonderful, congrats on the EP
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Dawn!!! I was just thinking this would be pretty as a pewter pendant...colored drops and all...what do you think? :) So happy you like it. -Laura
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Chris N. Sweet |
Hi Laura, how are you? this shot is magnificent, fantastic work with the conversion.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
OM-GOSH! I feel faint. Chris...is that really you buddy? We sure missed you around the BP LOOP! So glad to see you again. Thanks for coming to my gallery. I really love this creation I did so am thrilled that you are getting to see it. Did I have it posted on MONO ME, too? Anyway just having some fun. WELCOME HOME!
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BetterPhoto Member |
My goodness Laura, what an amazing photograph! I just fell in love with this creation of yours, as soon as I saw it! Laura, do yourself a favour and purchase a gallery, where more of your work can be enjoyed by others! You're an amazing talent, and all BP.com members would benefit from seeing your work.......don't hide it away!! With kindest regards from: Ian (Rabjohns)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
That's just about the nicest thing I have ever heard. Thank you so much Ian! I think everyone should include before and after shots so we can all see how far a shot has come. Don't you? I have receive two wonderful comments this morning on my images and now I am ready to make my family a totally delicious breakfast thanks to you guys! Ha! -Laura
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BetterPhoto Member |
Hi again, Laura! Your idea of posting 'before and after' photographs, is a great idea. Perhaps the 'Nice Guise..' gallery could host before/after work of the club members? It is amazing to see the changes, when you place before & after shots together! With kindest regards from: Ian (Rabjohns)
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BetterPhoto Member |
I am surprised you don't have a premium gallery Laura...You have some great stuff...I, on the other hand, am more of a music person. I like to "Color My World" with music, because "I've Got the Music in Me." I also like to "Celebrate" good time with "Friends" who know that "I'm Too Sexy." "Do You Think I'm Sexy?" Hey, if not, "Who's Sorry Now?" But, I'll take the "Blame" because it' "All Right Now." Hey...it's been a while. DJ GlenMC
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Ian! I really like your idea to post b-4 and after shots on the N.G. club! Post it in a discussion thread so Candice will see it and everyone else too so everyone can think this over while I am vacationing this month. If we can see where an image STARTED we can truly appreciate where it ends up! * * * Thanks Glen. Every time a person says I should get an upgraded gallery I really consider it deeper. It means a lot to hear. Thanks lots you silly DJ, you! -Laura
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- Patrick Rouzes Contact Patrick Rouzes Patrick Rouzes's Gallery |
Gee, I got dizzy trying to get to the bottom of the page!!! Magnificent & beautiful work on this,Laura!!! Congratulations on the EFP!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hope you are Ok now, Patrick. Being dizzy is no fun! It's always great have you stop by. This really did turn out cool, didn't it??? Really nice of you to say so! -Laura
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Melissa Wynn |
Wow! This is such a neat image! I love to see these creative effects and where people can take their vision. I'll take a stab at the "new vocab" stated here and call this COOLAWESOME IMAGE! Probably not too good with the new vocab everybody else has already done so well with that too. lol. But in all seriousness, I really love this image! WELL DONE! Missy
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Melissa! Nice to meet you. I am glad you are seeing this little artwork I did as a first impression of me! :) It's one of my better pieces. I enjoyed your comments a lot. Thank you! -Laura
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Christina N. Seuser |
Amazingly stunning Laura. I love that you have done, a gorgeous work of art!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Christina :) I'm so tickled that you like this image. Thanks so much for saying so. :) -Laura
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Sherry McClead |
Look whos back on-line. Sherrybear :}
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Yes. The Bear Bait still lives! Ha! :)
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Adam CD Caron |
laura I wish more people looked at your photos it only took me 1/2 hr to get to the bottom of this Thread. Great shot as always you do great work
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Funny! I thought you were going to say it only took you a half an hour to go (skim) through my whole gallery. You are so sweet to read everyones thoughts. It's so wonderful when we get comments isnt't it? Thanks so much for yours! It was a PS thrill when this one got created. I know you understand the feeling! -Laura
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Adam CD Caron |
Its always great ot hear from everyone. Ya I lovr when a PS comes together like you had in your head
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- Becky J. Parkinson Contact Becky J. Parkinson Becky J. Parkinson's Gallery |
Wow! This is an amazing trasformation...I love it!! In fact, your entire gallery is incredible. I will have to spend some time looking through it carefully!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Little Brother! Yes. It's so cool to have people comment!!! This was an exciting flower to work on, Adam. I was actually shooting for psychedelic and stumbled upon this effect. I love those kinds of cool mistakes! Ha! -Sis * * * Hi Becky! Thank you very much! I hope you WILL come back soon and see more of my fun little things that I make! We have some serious beauty up here in Canada too that I think you will like as well! I really appreciate your comments. -Laura
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Tommy E. Burgess |
Wow Luara I don't know how I missed this before, but it's stunning!!! It might even be worth re-entry some time, it's certainly winner worthy. Excellent!!
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- Nancyj E. Hovey Contact Nancyj E. Hovey Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery |
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP! This flower is a creativity of AWESOME....and bet we see it again... 8o)
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks very much Tommy. Means a lot to hear this. I just might! * * * Hi Nancyj! Sorry it's taken me so long to thank you but BP doesn't always tell me when I have gotten a comment. So great to hear from you! Thanks so much. Glad you like this one! -Laura
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Rod Partington |
Wow! You have a lot of responses on this (deservingly so!)But I just Had to say I think this is Awesome! Beautiful effect! I'm especially impressed at the clarity,considering this was hand held. Perfect title. Well done,Laura!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Wow! Thanks a lot Rod! This is one of my personal favorites because I was teaching myself new things in my little PS. When I stumbled onto this effect it was pretty exciting. I do have a steady hand. For now anyway! Better enjoy it while I still have it, hey? Happy New Year To You! -Laura
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Wm Nosal |
Nice!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank Very Much Wm! -Laura
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Max Aureli |
Fantastic and magical work Sister!!! Great silvery petals with beautiful details, Sister Laura!!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Maxy! You are sweet like sugar my Brother. Hheyyy...is that a collection box? Ok. Here's 20 bucks and thanks for the compliments. I think. -Sister Laura
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- Gail Vitikacs Contact Gail Vitikacs Gail Vitikacs's Gallery |
Beautiful image Laura...a real beauty!
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Vladan D. Djordjevic |
Fantastic details, lighting, beautiful effects.
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Barbara Waldoch |
This is gorgeous, Laura! No hidden cameras for me :-) Just a camera on the tripod in front of the kitchen window. Crawling on the floor only for the parrots. The other birds can usually take my approach.
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
Gorgeous image and creative edits! Love the metallic look and perfect title! ~Lisa
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- Usman M. Bajwa Contact Usman M. Bajwa Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery |
I ditto, Lisa. UB.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Gail, Vladan, Douglas, Barbara, Lis and UB! You guys are great! Between you guys and my Star Bucks French Roast, it doesn't get much better! Thank so much for all the encouraging comments. I really love reading them! AH! Barbara reveals her secrets to success! Love it! What a treat! -Laura :)
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Bill Wyatt |
Beautiful! Excellent effects and details!!
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Congrats on a fine EFP...a little gold badge would really compliment this 'Steel Magnolia'...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks a lot Bill! :) I appreciate your feedback! Hi Robert! Wouldn't it though? Thanks lots BP Buddy! -Laura
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Raymond Pauly |
Lovely work here, Laura. Congratulations on your EFP button.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Good morning and Thank you, Raymond! -Laura
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Z. Banu |
Very Beautiful effects!!!Very well done!!Laura.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you very much "Z". So nice to have you visiting! -Laura
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- Laura L. Gonzales Contact Laura L. Gonzales Laura L. Gonzales's Gallery |
I really like this Laura! Great DD work! Just beautiful! Laura
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Maria!!! Nice to see you ! Thank you VERY MUCH! Glad you like it. It was super fun to make! -Laura
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Scott A. McDaniel |
Laura, this is very cool. Excellent idea and execution.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you very much Scott and thank you for coming to my gallery! I love creating things in curves. There's no place like it! -Laura
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Stephen Zacker |
Whew.. made it to the bottom :-) Cool and Creative
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hey! Thanks Stephen! Appreciate you stopping by! ...(and doing all of that scrolling) -Laura
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- Jim Baines Contact Jim Baines Jim Baines's Gallery |
Unique, creative and WILD! I like it! Exceptionally well done, Laura!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thanks Jim! This is one of my first creations in curves. It was really fun to do and took forever to attain. -Laura
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Julianne Bradford |
Laura, I have to tell you what a treat it was to read all the comments to the bottom of the page on this wonderful creation of yours! Isn't it such a cool feeling when you happen on that interesting effect and color in DD? No more fumbling around in darkrooms. Just push a button and back it up if you don't like it! This is such a stunner! Kudos!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Julianne! WOW! What you -SAID- was such a treat!!! Thank you so VERY MUCH! Kudos back at-cha! I am honored to have you here to add to this thread! Please come read my threads any time. Some of them are downright hilarious and are always a friendly place to hang out! Yes. You are right. When I hit this final effect, I said, "YES!!!"! It was a really special moment! FOR SURE! Thank you again! -Laura
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Janice Mezzacappa |
Beautiful capture and creation Laura!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Janice! :) So nice of you to say so and for the visit! -Laura :)
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Tammy Espino |
Took me three days to get to the end! :) Supercalifragiliciousxpalidious!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Gee thank you Tammy-girl. Even if the sound of that seemed something quite precocious! HA! You funny girl! Thanks for stopping in! -Laura
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