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© Laura E. Swan

Swish

Uploaded: March 26, 2014

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Snow Predicted All Week Here.
~ ~ ~ OH HAPPY DAYS ~ ~ ~

And A Happy Spring To You, Too!
Ha!

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Gord MacEachern March 26, 2014

Beautiful selfie here Laura, still very wintery here also, yuck!! #1567983

Mary K. Robison March 26, 2014

Your description makes your solemn SP clear, Pom. Sorry for you and everyone else who's still battling the snow, sleet, rain, tornadoes, and hurricanes! Did I leave any natural disaster out? Oh, yeah. Here in California, mudslides always follow rainstorms. And it's supposed to rain heavily later today...
Stay warm!
#11008511

Ken Smith level-classic March 26, 2014

I suppose you get used to all the snow during 8 months of the year. But you live in a beautiful area. Superb portrait, Laura. You have self-portraits down to a fine science! #11008530

Monnie Ryan March 26, 2014

Beautiful, Laura! About an inch of snow overnight here, but it should be melting soon and we're heading toward 60 degrees for a couple of days. #11008537

Stephen Zacker March 26, 2014

This is Really Beautiful, Very Nice work #11008601

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 26, 2014

Very cool, Miss Laura!! :) #11008627

Wm Nosal March 26, 2014

Beautiful, Laura! #11008800

John Connolly March 26, 2014

Very creative work Sister Swanee! You have excelled yourself with this one, I think you could have a winner here!

We had lunch at the local golf club with Pat, Graham and Cindy yesterday! What a great way to spend an afternoon! #11008829

Robert R. Goodman March 26, 2014

Hi Laura,great treatment my friend.Beautiful capture,Our spring started with a near 90 degree day!!! #11009038

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 26, 2014

Hi Gord, Mare, Ken, Monnie, Steve, Shelly, Wm, Bro John and Bobby Ray!

Thank you all so much and can you believe it? I did it AGAIN. I forgot to put this one in the MT Category! (Creativity!) Shoot. Lol... As soon as I read any of you saying a thing is "creative", I remember!

I went to the Dr. yesterday because of this terrible chest cold I have had and he said I have the start of pneumonia. He has me on a strong antibiotic inhaler. I am to go back if I start feeling worse. So, if I disappear for a while you will know where I went. The Hospital!

I so much appreciate your comments.

It has been snowing here all day. We have about 9 inches stacked up now. Glad we have lots of firewood and a humidifier going with good old VICK'S Vapor Oil in it!!

I hope you are all warm and safe tonight. :)

Thank you again. Each one.

Bobby Ray, you lucky guy! :)

-Pommy Lala #11009042

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 27, 2014

Heyy – I saw that movie – hmmm – I THINK I saw it.

What was the name of it? The Diva??

Uhoh – Now I’m thinking – I hope Diva means beautiful film star, because this is what I think of when I look at this marvelous creation, Sister.

Old classical movie-star! - A poster for a movie. I can see it on the wall outside the theatre.

Okay – I wouldn’t risk being misunderstood, so I googled ‘DIVA’:

“A diva (Italian) is a celebrated female singer; a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and by extension in theatre, cinema and popular music.”

The word 'Diva' must derive from divine – that’s what I’m thinking.

So you see? It IS a good term.

On the other hand I also found this explanation: “The word diva has several terms. In a nicer meaning, it could mean a woman with superb talents. On the other hand, it could be a nasty woman.”

And you know what? I think we are all both: Divine when we are treated with love and respect – but step on our toes and we become something VERY dangerous. HAHA!

Back to the image: It’s a marvel. And it already has a special place in my heart.
#11009279

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 27, 2014

I can't fav this image. The button is gone :( #11009281

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 27, 2014

Now it's there! FAV'd. #11009283

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 27, 2014

Good Morning SSSKiki. Huge smile here today. I enjoyed your comments very much.

When I was a kid, I was taught there are two kinds of Diva's. Nice ones that inspire the world (which makes them stand out) and other ones like Madonna that wear pointed bras and swing from poles. Lol... If you wanted to be one you have to pick. Either/Or ...

I am happy you found we can all be a touch of both. :))) You are right. Love and respect are key. For us all.

Love you and Thanks for such a rave review! :D

SSSLala #11009503

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 27, 2014

:) :) :) #11009580

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 27, 2014

:) xo #11009592

Debbie Bray March 29, 2014

Lulu, this is such a "divine" portrait! You will never be sorry you took so many pics of yourself as you get older, because I think we, as photographers, are always taking so many of everybody else, that we have nothing of ourselves! This is a very special image, I think, and I really do think we'll see it again too!! :) #11011409

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 21, 2014

Hi Debbie-Doobie :) <--- As in Scoobie Doobie-Do, of course! HeeHee :D

Every once in a while I have lucky clothes shopping days and shoe buying days and lucky SP taking days. I know that one day this will all stop so I try while I am able :D.

I bought new shoes today but I didn't dare buy clothes or take my photo. See? There is a method here. Ahahaha!

TRY IT! You'll be amazed!!! :)))

I always love your visits. Thanks dear lady!

-Lulu Bell #11049772


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