Inspiring Photo: Parched Portrait #13543017

Parched Portrait

Uploaded: November 17, 2012

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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

* * *

f 2.8, 1/60

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Chris Ebben November 18, 2012

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=^..^= #1498988

Mary K. Robison November 18, 2012

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! #10423688

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 18, 2012

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!! #10423759

Stephen Zacker November 18, 2012

You are very talented at making these, and you have a great subject #10423904

Monnie Ryan November 18, 2012

Super work, Laura (of course, you had a lovely subject to work with...)! #10423950

John Connolly November 18, 2012

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! #10424332

Patricia A. Casey November 18, 2012

Wonderful Laura......very talented with the filters. Plus as mentioned above..it helps to have a very beautiful model (Tee Hee....but seriously).....Hugs #10424337

Laura L. Gonzales November 18, 2012

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:) #10424616

Neal D. Hatcher November 18, 2012

Beautiful work has to start with the model #10424664

Stefania Barbier November 19, 2012

gorgeous SP and DD work! #10424882

Wm Nosal November 19, 2012

Beautiful Laura!
Great That Your On The Mend
and Back On BP #10425371

Carol L. Fowler November 19, 2012

I think it is amazing that you resemble lots of people from ancient history- like the lady above. Time machine, or reincarnation??? #10425948

Carol L. Fowler November 19, 2012

I think it is amazing that you resemble lots of people from ancient history- like the lady above. Time machine, or reincarnation??? #10425949

Avril Young November 20, 2012

think you belong in the castles that I photographed in the UK...wonderful capture and DD work..as the saying goes...
YOU ROCK LAURA :) #10426284

Laura E. Swan November 20, 2012

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

I am really enjoying your comments and feedback. #10426337

Anthony G. Comella November 20, 2012

Super viewing - beautiful all around!!! #10427031

Reynaldo D. Reyes November 20, 2012

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. #10427197

Emile Abbott November 21, 2012

You always do such unique and excellent DD work Laura. #10428349

Sherran Andersen November 21, 2012

Very creative... how are you feeling Laura? #10428849

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 27, 2012

You are so very artistic NL! Awesome work! :-) k #10435805

Laura E. Swan December 27, 2012

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

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

-Sis Laura (NL) #10481414

Stan Kwasniowski December 27, 2012

Laura, congratulations #10481502

Neal D. Hatcher December 27, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS #10481566

Julianne Bradford December 27, 2012

Congratulations Canadian kin..this is gorgeous! #10481574

Carol L. Fowler December 27, 2012

Wonderful Finalist! Congrats #10481717

Sherran Andersen December 27, 2012

Congrats Laura. #10481768

Nadia Paul December 27, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Laura! #10481799

Ann Coates December 28, 2012

Thrilled to see this with a finalist badge Laura, congratulations. #10481991

Robert R. Goodman December 28, 2012

Hi Laura,Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #10482306

Tammy M. Anderson December 28, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful SP finalist. #10482440

Wm Nosal December 28, 2012

Congratulations, Laura! #10482878

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 28, 2012

Yes Yes!! The queen is decorated with silver. Now all she needs is GOLD. This could make the big one, Sister. FANTASTIC portrait work. #10482888

Ken Smith December 28, 2012

Awesome, Laura. Congrats on your finalist! #10482954

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 28, 2012

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. #10483143

Nancy L. Green December 28, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Laura on this AWESOME finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10483178

Emile Abbott December 28, 2012

Congratulations on wonderful finalist, Laura #10483216

isabel C. Zepeda December 28, 2012

Laura

Congratulations on your finalist

YSA... #10483258

Ellen Hodges December 28, 2012

Huge congrats on a fab and gorgeous finalist, Laura!!! Best luck!! #10483468

Kathy Salerni December 28, 2012

Huge congrats and good luck in the next round, Laura! #10483514

Bojan Bencic December 28, 2012

It is a rare masterpiece, Laura. Congratulations on your finalist! #10484084

Tammy Espino December 28, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful self and your finalist! :) #10484180

Anita Hogue December 28, 2012

WOW, you are so talented as well as beautiful! Congratulations on this excellent image! #10484413

John Connolly December 28, 2012

Congratulations Sister Swanee! All your hard work payed off with this one!
Huge Congratulations on your finalist! #10484529

Val Feldman December 28, 2012

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!!! #10484755

Patrick Rouzes December 28, 2012

Big congrats, Swanee!
#10485821

Laura E. Swan December 28, 2012

You guys are so good to me!!!

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

-Laura :D #10486183

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 29, 2012

I'm sure glad the judges agree on this wonderful and deserving finalist Laura. Congratulations! #10486226

Laura L. Gonzales December 29, 2012

Congratulations miss Emmy!! I knew this would be a winner!! The judges have a great eye, and so do you!!! Great work!!! :))))))))))))) #10486307

Patricia A. Casey December 29, 2012

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....=^..^= #10486808

Amanda J. Tanner December 29, 2012

Congratulations Laura A beautiful finalist! and so are you! #10487299

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 29, 2012

WTG on the total awesomeness of this RARE MASTERPIECE! LOVE it, NL! :-) k #10488311

Laura E. Swan December 30, 2012

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 #10488690

Laura E. Swan December 30, 2012

(Mare, you can borrow my hat anytime you like!! -Pommy)
#10488692

Mary K. Robison December 31, 2012

Yay, Pom! The hat and you got credit due!
Congratulations on your beautiful SP becoming a Finalist! #10490662

Merna L. Nobile January 03, 2013

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 #10497462

Graham Robards January 04, 2013

HA HA HA, I love the description, it goes wonderfully well with the hand painted portrait. Very funny and brilliant :-)
#10498454

Lydia Williams January 13, 2013

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 #10513365

Sharon Sawyer January 23, 2013

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 :) #10531157

Sharon Sawyer January 23, 2013

PS: that's the queen on a deck of cards if I wasn't clear with my suggestion. #10531261

Phillip R. Connolly March 03, 2013

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 #10595450

Laura E. Swan March 03, 2013

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 #10595460

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