Tree Spirit
Uploaded: February 17, 2013
A tree spirit is a type of nature spirit, and effectively the “living soul” of a tree.
It has much in the way of wisdom and healing to offer those who are willing to listen and absorb.
-Louise Heyden
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AV 2.8, TV 1/500
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Robert R. Goodman February 17, 2013
Hi Laura,And this is a favorite my friend.Beautiful capture,wish I could do DD work like you!!!! #1515210Laura E. Swan February 17, 2013
Thank you Bobby Ray! That was really sweet of you! It just takes time and practice and some imagination! :DTRY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much!
-Laura :D #10572660
Mary K. Robison February 18, 2013
Beautiful lighting, colors, pov, and DD work, Pom! I always like the quotes and other information you add to your photos (including your own thoughts and poems). A two-for-one treat! :) #10572874Michelle Alton February 18, 2013
Boy, you sure do find vivid tree spirits! #10572990Monnie Ryan February 18, 2013
Love your spirit of adventure, Laura - another cool creation! I'm with Bobby and wouldn't even know where to start! #10573118Nancyj E. Hovey February 18, 2013
Your creativity is awesome, Laura...Laura E. Swan February 18, 2013
Hi Mare, Michelle, Monnie and Mumj!!! :DWell, I had a tough time with this one. I made several renditions. I had certain criteria for her. She had to have hair, a neck. A body with clothes from nature...And she had to be looking way down.
I was able to do this several times over with the head all sizes and moved around but the tones in the face were the most difficult for me, and I tried many different colors...this seemed to be the right hue...I'd touch it up with a paintbrush if I could but I am happy with it. :))) I did what I set out to do. There were two others I liked a lot too and one funny one. Maybe I will post them here for you to see?
Thank you all for your most welcome feedback. :D
-Laura #10573474
Laura E. Swan February 18, 2013
* * * #10573479John Connolly February 19, 2013
What a remarkable presentation Sister Swanee! You must spend hours in the digital darkroom!Wm Nosal February 19, 2013
Beautiful, Laura!Tammy Espino February 19, 2013
Your so clever!! :) Awesome work and capture!!! #10575521Emile Abbott February 20, 2013
And a beautiful spirit for sure, Laura. #10576593Terry Cervi February 21, 2013
Nobody is more creative than you, Ms.Lala!! Fantastic work my friend! #10578420Stephen Zacker April 04, 2013
Terrific work and perfect title #10641397Laura E. Swan April 05, 2013
Well, Howdy Brothers John and Wm, Sister Tammy from the Nevada Branch, Dr. Emile Texan, Dear Miss Terry, Mr. Tree and Steve!You guys are so good to me. You make my work fun capturing these apparitions! Ha!
Imight re-enter it since...YES...NO EFP!
-Laura LooLoo, LOTW, Lala and of course Miss Rose. #10642019
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