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Uploaded: April 27, 2010

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From My
Details of A Lady Series

"Some Are Silver, Some Are Gold"...
:) But Loving Them All...Never Gets Old! (:

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(D&M) 0508 Hand Held Macro
TV 1/8, Av 1.8 Strobe No fire.

*~!VERY BEHIND ON COMMENTING!~*
Please Just Enjoy Without Feeling
You Have To Comment!

-Laura :)

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Paul E. Earl April 27, 2010

Gosh! I love the detail you have captured here!!!! Fabulous image, Swanee!! #1263002

Michelle Alton April 27, 2010

Beautifully done, Laura. #8572433

Avril Young April 27, 2010

such a beautiful piece of jewllery you have there Laura...great detail... #8572457

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 27, 2010

Lovely details and composition, Laura. #8572511

Gord MacEachern April 27, 2010

Awesome detail,tones, and lighting Laura!! #8572523

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 27, 2010

A fantastic still life Laura!! Jeff #8572601

Barbara Waldoch April 27, 2010

Beautiful details, Laura! #8572602

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 27, 2010

Great macro image, Laura.


Dominick #8572647

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 27, 2010

It certainly is! Great details, Laura! #8572732

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 27, 2010

Baubles...gorgeously detailed, wonderfully colored baubles!!! Oh, so pretty and delicate - and so feminine! Love your choice of b/g - perfect! Well thought out and executed perfectly still life....Oh, you're good.....:) #8572914

Renata Gusciora April 27, 2010

So beautiful,Laura!What a lovely detail,beautifully captured! #8572996

Douglas Pignet April 27, 2010

Wonderful capture with just the right amount of light...Very nice still life... #8573019

Ron McEwan April 27, 2010

Details for sure, I feel as if I can reach out and pick it up. Now did you fool me again or is this another one of your expert DD images LOL. #8573132

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 27, 2010

Last to first:

Well Ron, this one is actually the real deal! Hee hee...while in PSE7 I was able to change the color of the stones around to green or blue or yellow, etc., but I actually liked the original raspberry ruby color BEST so left it! Fun that you asked!!! If I see you reaching in there to grab stuff I'll have to slap your hand however. Hee, hee.

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Doug- Thanks for mentioning the light because I did have trouble with it. Glad you feel I did okay!

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Hi Renata - Do you think any of them are from my travels like you do? Humm... :D

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Valarie! I love being a lady. Being feminine is a real privilege and so is having "baubles"! :D I have to thank the woman before me, in this home, for the wallpaper. She totally has my taste and I didn't have to do the work. :) Thanks lots for what you said!

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Courtenay :)! I bet you have some pretty things, too? :D

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Thanks Dominick!

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Barbara, the person is in the details. Your perfect images of Birds and Blooms say volumes about you!

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Also many thanks to Jeff, Gord, Tammy, Avril, Michelle and Paul! Sure appreciate all the kind things that you said about this one. Means lots.

-Laura

Thanks for your patience with my replies. #8573636

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe April 27, 2010

Wow! Fantastic detail, light and composition, great job on this one Laura! #8573802

Tammy Espino April 27, 2010

A beautiful broach capture :) #8573848

Monnie Ryan April 27, 2010

Fantastic detail on this beautiful old brooch, Laura! #8574052

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 27, 2010

Hi Theresa, Tammy and Monnie!!! :) This was a fun series to shoot and even more fun to take into DDR with PSE7.

So glad you enjoyed it!

-Laura #8574404

Chris Ebben April 27, 2010

You'll be able to get a job doing the advertising for jewellery shops as well as Motorhomes!!! Great work=^..^= #8574416

Ellen Hodges April 27, 2010

Really looks gorgeous, Laura! Fantastic capture!! #8574816

frank w. degenhardt April 28, 2010

Laura- What I love about this is the old time feel of elegance. I love the lace table cloth. I remember when these were on every table in the house, the time that was spent by the ladies making them. A lost art for sure. I also remember when these bigger pieces of jewelry were the must have for the classy lady. Love the craftsmanship that went into the jewelry and the design of it. I agree about the color of the stones. Gorgeous. I love this series as you bring back an era of the high class lady. That was a look I shall always cherish. #8575519

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 28, 2010

Ahhhhhhhh...the family jewels...I LOVE JEWELS! This and the other one are awesome, Laura! Beautifully presented with awesome clarity and colors! Now...you better get them back in the vault! LOL :-) k #8575790

Graham Robards April 28, 2010

I this is so beautiful Laura. I am so behind commenting, seems to take forever to catch up.
xxxx #8575905

Maria Warren level-classic April 28, 2010

wow sis. this is very pretty I really love the details here nice work :) (((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8576189

Stephen Zacker April 28, 2010

This is lovely #8576210

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 28, 2010

Of course, I want to comment,Swanee! Beautiful tones, colors, textures, detail, & presentation here! Lovely work capturing this, Laura! WTG! #8576490

John Connolly April 28, 2010

Incredible depth of field and marvelous detail here Laura! This is a supreme presentation! #8576636

Sherran Andersen level-classic April 28, 2010

Wonderful still life Laura... if what I am hearing on the news about the Calgary area forecast is true, I hate to say it but I am sure glad I am on this side of the rockies. Don't forget to make some snow angels. #8577090

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 28, 2010

Last to First:

Oh yah! Sherran... You heard -RIGHT-! Our "rain" never came...it started as slushy snow then the wind picked up to blizzard conditions with snow blowing SIDEWAYS like mad!!! 16cm's were predicted at first. Now hey wont even say! HA! Time to add another blanket to the bed!

Cant even imagine what the pass is like through the Rockies right now. My car was blowing around the road as I came home tonight!

Thank you so VERY much Sherran, John. Paddy, Steve, Maria(((HUGS))), Big Sis xxxxx, Kitty, Frank :), Ellen and Chris!

I have REALLY enjoyed your comments VERY MUCH! You warm my heart on a cold and snowy night.

Wait till you see the perfume bottles! HA!

-Laura #8577352

Tiia Vissak April 29, 2010

great tones, details & dof! #8577506

Mary K. Robison April 29, 2010

I'm relieved to hear the blizzard didn't push you and your car right off the road, Pom!
This closeup of your elegant jewelry is wonderful --- such fascinating and eye-pleasing curves throughout the shot. Excellent capture! #8577527

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 29, 2010

Thank you Tiia!

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Mare, it's always such a pleasure to read your interesting comments! Thank you so much...YOU SHOULD SEE THE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS here right now! NOT GOOD! I always wonder about the homeless on nights like tonight. :(

It's 32*f without the wind chill and it is VERY windy! Almost white out conditions. We have huge trees and they are just really bending RIGHT around, doing the HULA!

Night night! Thank you both and thank you all again!

-Laura #8577538

Tommy E. Burgess April 29, 2010

Another wonderful still life with a very compelling composition Laura!! #8579523

Patti Coblentz May 01, 2010

This is great, Laura! We girls love our baubles, indeed..perfect capture of this broach...and I love all of the elements surrounding it that add to the flavor and composition of the image! ...even a pink signature...LOL!

Patti #8582314

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 01, 2010

Hi Tommy!!! I kind of like this still life thing...Thanks for the boost of confidence...I shot these a while back but I have run them through PSE7 here and there for fun. I hope I can get outdoors soon to shoot new things.

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Hi Patti girl! Yes...we do love them! It's the spice of life in many ways. Thanks for entering into the fun!

-Laura

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Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist best of luck in the next round!!! #8632773

Tiia Vissak May 24, 2010

Congratulations! #8632913

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 24, 2010

Here ya go...you're on your way to GOLD! (From my lips to the judges' ears!) Fantastic, wonderful, delightful, exquisite, gorgeous, etc., etc, :) Finalist! Congratulations, Laura and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8632977

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 24, 2010

Beautiful, Laura!!!
Big congratulations!!!
~♥~Lisa #8633115

Tammy Espino May 24, 2010

Congrats on an awesome finalist! :) Woot, woot! #8633369

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 24, 2010

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Huge Congrats On Your Wonderful Finalist, Laura!

-Laura :)

Hee hee! Thank you everyone! This is a THRILL! So happy you are here to share in the joy! xo I -SO- appreciate your support!!! #8633668

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 24, 2010

So beautiful! WTG Laura! Congratulations on your finalist!

I love your WOW sparkles too!!! #8633712

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 24, 2010

Big Congrats, Laura! #8633876

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic May 24, 2010

Congratulations Laura! So well deserved. #8634085

Kathy Coombs May 24, 2010

Congtrat! Two in a row! #8634161

Renata Gusciora May 24, 2010

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist,Laura!!!:-) #8634435

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 24, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8634504

Jodi Zimmer May 24, 2010

I love this...so romantic and lovely..congrats~ #8634557

Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010

I am absolutely thrilled to see this with it's well deserved finalist, Laura..WTG!!!! Congratulations!! Patti #8634737

Karen Kessler May 24, 2010

Beautiful photo, Laura! CONGRATS on your FINALIST!!! YIPPEE!!! #8635044

Ellen Hodges May 24, 2010

Huge congrats and best luck with this awesome finalist, Laura!!! #8635138

Ann Coates level-classic May 24, 2010

Yippee Laura, huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist award. Absolutely fantastic. #8635294

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 24, 2010

Congrats Laura... love the clarity. I also got two finalists... let's party lol. #8635496

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 24, 2010

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ON YOUR WONDERFUL FINALIST!!!

Good Luck In The Next Round! :D

-Laura

HA! I just cant stop smiling! Thank you all for celebrating with me!

My Sweet, fun, professional GREAT BP Family!

THANK YOU AGAIN! #8635592

Ron McEwan May 24, 2010

Congrats Laura on collecting silver for the month of April. Well deserved WTG #8636139

Julianne Bradford May 24, 2010

WTG Laura!! I'm so pleased for you! A well deserved finalist on this wonderfully detailed pin.I love antique jewelry. :-) Whoo-whoo! #8636195

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 24, 2010

Thank you Ron and Julianne! :D

So nice to see you both here!

YES! Silver is good, Ron! Julianne I really love antique jewelery, too! :D

Thank you for being happy for me!

-Laura #8636308

Sharon Sawyer May 24, 2010

Beautiful & well deserved finalist, Laura!!! HUGE congratulations and all the best in the next round!!! #8636436

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 24, 2010

Laura, it looks like you fell into antique heaven! Congratulations on an eye dazzeling Finalist! #8636615

Sam Britt May 24, 2010

Big Congrats, Laura!! #8636958

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe May 24, 2010

Outstanding, Laura! Big congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!! Looking for gold next!! #8637021

Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010

So exciting...just coming back to say congratulations again. Laura!!! :):):)

Patti #8637033

Carol L. Fowler May 24, 2010

BIG Congrats in order here! WTG! #8637257

Tommy E. Burgess May 24, 2010

Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist!! Time to pop out the champagne and popcorn. Wonderful trend you have going on now. Just think if I would have emailed you sooner lol. I'm very happy for you Laura, Congratulations!!! #8637315

Ivan Chacon May 24, 2010

Big congrats Laura! WTG!!! :) #8637416

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 24, 2010

WOW Em!!!! CONGRATULATIONS girl on this beautiful Finalist!!!! WTG! Soooooo happy for you, and I bet your smile muscles are getting tired, but sooooo worth it!!!! Good luck my dear friend in the next round!!!! Doing the happy dance! Laura:) #8637440

ROLAN NARMAN May 24, 2010

Huge congrats on this gorgeous finalist Laura! So happy for you sis! Well deserved!!! #8637529

Mary K. Robison May 24, 2010

Hiya, POM, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! I join your friend Laura in doing the Happy Dance!
What a worthy and gorgeous finalist. Hope to admire its beauty all over again in the next round! #8637554

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Laura! #8637761

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 24, 2010

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WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! CONGRATULATIONS, SSSLala on this outstanding finalist. As I say: You're simply the best!! I am so happy to see this. Now I can start work today with a big smile on my face. #8637819

Robert K. Bemus level-classic May 24, 2010

Awesome macro and comp, Laura...huge congratz and best of luck in the next round!! #8637823

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 24, 2010

congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #8637886

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 24, 2010

Wow.. so happy to see this get a Finalist Award, Laura. Good luck in the next round!!

Ub. #8637967

Graham Robards May 24, 2010

Congratulations little sister, I left my congraulations on the wrong one lol.

Love it but I always did......Best of luck for the next round.~Pat

xoxoxoxoxo #8638063

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 25, 2010

I am humbled and honored by your visit and comments. All of you! Thank you so much!

Tommy- Do I personally THANK you or should I hold you responsible for the past??! Ahhahahahaha!

You guys are so good to me. Each word here means so much!

YES! My smiling muscles have surely gotten a work out today. What a blast the day has been! Thanks for sharing in it with me!

-Laura #8638249

Barbara Waldoch May 25, 2010

Congratulations on all your Finalists, Laura! #8638538

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic May 25, 2010

Big congrats here Laura, WTG! Wonderful shot. #8638571

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 25, 2010

Congrats Laura on your beautiful finalist. #8638688

Stephen Zacker May 25, 2010

Big Congratulstions. This is lovely #8638713

Douglas Pignet May 25, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...Very well done #8638805

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 25, 2010

Congrats Laura on your Finalist!! Jeff #8639064

Daniella Puente May 25, 2010

Great we can see into the finalist this wonderful detail Laura, is precious...congratulations! #8640197

Irene Colling level-classic May 25, 2010

Yeah Laura, congratulationd on your finalist. #8640494

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 25, 2010

Hi Everyone!

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Sure appreciate your kindnesses! :D This has been a THRILL!

-Laura :)

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Gina M. Savage May 25, 2010

This is beautiful. Congratulations, Laura. #8640647

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Laura!

jo ann c. #8641100

Eivor Kuchta May 25, 2010

Congratulation on your finalist, Laura! #8641554

May 25, 2010

Nice still life too! #8641715

Monnie Ryan May 25, 2010

Love this one, Laura -- congratulations!! #8641829

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Laura!! #8642133

Rony Sagy May 25, 2010

Congratulations Laura on this wonderful Finalist. #8642200

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 25, 2010

Big congrats on your beautiful finalist image, Laura! #8642607

Max Aureli May 25, 2010

Congratulations Sister Laura on this great Finalist!! #8642618

Brett Dolsen May 25, 2010

Wonderfull!!Congratulations again Laura! #8642632

Yulianto Soeroso May 25, 2010

Laura what..you did another make some inspire of shot for me , I am man who didn't know about everything with ascessories ..from this I will consentrate all shot whit nice ascessories like you shot ..but this only my opinion in my mind hahaha depend on situation ..so I said concratulation for your work as finalist #8642677

Christine Lobsinger level-classic May 25, 2010

Hey there girlie... WOW! A wonderful surprise when I popped into your GALLERY...RIGHT ON!!!

A huge Congratulations SIS... on your lovely FINALIST BADGE, good luck in the next round- I'm hoping to see this one again!!!!!

Sincerely, CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8642832

Maria Warren level-classic May 25, 2010

woooooow sis Big Congrats!!!!! I love this amazing photo and so glad its s Finalist also good luck in the next round :) (((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8642852

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 25, 2010

Thank you SISTER CHRISSY and thank you also Yulianto, Brett, Maxy, Kathy, Rony, Renee, The BP Judges, Eivor, JO ANN and Gina-girl!

I sure appreciate your support and all that you have said here!

-(Sister)Laura/Lala :) #8642853

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 25, 2010

Hi Little Sister Maria! We were both commenting at the same time!

You're so sweet! Thank you so much!!!

(((HUGS!)))

-Big Sis #8642856

Dawn M. Schneider May 27, 2010

what a wonderful finalist!! so reminds me of going to my grandmas and looking through her beautiful jewelry, thanks@!!
Congrats my friend, sorry so long and not many comments!! I always love your work! #8648201

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 29, 2010

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy,CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, Swanee! WTG! #8651463

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2010

Thank you Dawn! Thank you Paddy!

So happy to see you both! I appreciate your comments and congrats.

-Laura (Swanee) #8651480

Susan Fox May 29, 2010

Love this!!!!! Wonderful detail! Congrats Laura #8652042

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2010

Thank you Susan. :) I enjoyed doing this series.

-Laura

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Carol Teal July 13, 2010

Great details Laura! Not sure how I missed this one when I was last poking around in your gallery! Congrats on your wonderful finalist!!! #8755830

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 13, 2010

Why, THANK YOU Carol! I love my old fashioned collection. Glad you like it, too!

-Laura #8755902

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 17, 2010

WOW Laura, I REALLY like this image!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved Finalist! #8844142

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2010

Hi Amanda! :))) I love my collection of old time things. I think maybe I am really from that era. The time machine dropped me off too far ahead!!!

I appreciate your kind words and visit! :))) #8844318


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