Life As A Swinger

© Melissa Olsen

Life As  A Swinger

Uploaded: February 18, 2011 06:41:02

Description

I have a feeling that this guy enjoys every minute of his day.

“It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing” ~Duke Ellington

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Monnie Ryan February 18, 2011

No wonder -- think I could be happy as a swinger too! ;-) Wonderful capture, Melissa! #1354221

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 18, 2011

Beautiful capture and philosophy, Melissa. He looks like he got it figured out. :o) #9248298

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 18, 2011

How cute! He's adorable! #9248309

Melissa Olsen February 18, 2011

Thanks Monnie and Bojan...he sure was fun to watch! #9248310

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 18, 2011

Fantastic capture of him Melissa!! Jeff #9248340

Douglas Pignet February 18, 2011

Wonderful capture Melissa and I love this comp & pov...Nicely done #9248414

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 18, 2011

LMAO!
He is Awesome Mel!!

Happy Friday!! #9248434

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 18, 2011

Nice capture, Melissa. Love how you got him in the swing. #9249174

Linda L. Ruiz February 18, 2011

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Jorgen Jensen February 19, 2011

There is no doubt, that he is enjoying life Melissa, and that you captured him in the right moment. - It's nice when a picture makes you smile.
#9250103

Tammy Espino February 20, 2011

Outstanding :) #9252331

Patricia A. Stalter February 21, 2011

yes.. me like!!! #9253499

Melissa Olsen February 21, 2011

Thanks all! #9253883

Julianne Bradford February 25, 2011

Great work Melissa..looks like he's having a great time. #9261783

Kaye Burazin February 25, 2011

sure to put a smile on everyone's face #9261869

Melissa Olsen February 25, 2011

Thanks Julianne and Kaye! #9261889

Jeffrey R. Bange February 25, 2011

Great capture Melissa, a definite favorite in my books, I'm sure we will be seeing this again at the end of the month. #9261961

Chris Ebben March 05, 2011

What a wonderful image & title. You've done well=^..^= #9275461

Monnie Ryan March 20, 2011

Congratulations on your Finalist award! #9301709

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 20, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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SOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE LOL!
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Tammy Espino March 20, 2011

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #9302003

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 20, 2011

Congrats on this super finalist Melissa!

jo ann c. #9302347

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9302668

Jeffrey R. Bange March 20, 2011

Congratulations Melissa on your photo being selected as a finalist, I told you we would be seeing this one again. Best of luck in the next round. #9302683

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa! #9303558

Kerry Penn level-classic March 21, 2011

Oh my, what a face! It looks like he was posing for you. Congratulations on your Finalist. :) #9303839

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 21, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS, Melissa! #9304246

Tamara K. Walker level-classic March 21, 2011

Very cute, congratulations. #9304370

Jack Ryan March 21, 2011

Excellent choice....congratulations. #9304484

Melissa Olsen March 21, 2011

Thanks so much all! He does have a mug that you just want to hug doesn't he. LOL #9304504

Jeana Clark March 21, 2011


I missed this when you first posted, but I can see why this guy has gotten a much deserved finalist!!! It's Awesome!!
Love his I'm so relaxed expression!!!
Well done dear! Best of luck in the next round!!!!

~J~ #9304919

Melissa Olsen March 21, 2011

Thanks Sabrina and Jeana :-) #9304948

Lorna Shutter March 21, 2011

WTG, Melissa!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this adorable image!!!!! :)
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Debra R. Harder March 21, 2011

This is a fantastic image, Melissa! Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Deb #9305243

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 21, 2011

Awesome Melissa and congratulations! I think know this dude. If it's the same guy he hangs at the Denver Zoo., Allen #9305356

Melissa Olsen March 21, 2011

Thanks Lorna, Debra and Allen!
And yes...Allen you be right! LOL #9305483

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Melissa on your wonderful and well deserved finalist! Beautiful!! #9305681

Merna L. Nobile March 21, 2011

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna #9306460

Kathy Cline March 21, 2011

ADORABLE

glitter-graphics.com #9307304

Eivor Kuchta March 22, 2011

Wonderful capture, Melissa! Life is good! Congratulations on your finalist!!! #9309787

Patricia A. Stalter March 24, 2011

Should have been! :((( #9314372

Linda L. Ruiz April 13, 2011


glitter-graphics.com #9349563

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