New Life

Uploaded: December 19, 2014 16:26:12 | Entered: December 13, 2015 17:56:17

Description

Forest Fires and Rain Both Bring New Life.

May Your Fires Purify You to Make Room For New Beginnings and
May Warm Rains Feed Your Hearts To
Give Your Life New Meaning.
-Laura E. Swan

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Jeff Sielski December 19, 2014

Excellent work Laura!! #1601026

Stephen Zacker December 19, 2014 1

Fantastic work, this is really cool #11209495

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 19, 2014

Beautiful image, beautiful Indian maiden! You are your best model Laura! :-) Merry Christmas! #11209502

Lydia Williams level-classic December 19, 2014 1

Wonderful Sis! and oh so beautiful!
#11209504

Gord MacEachern December 19, 2014 1

Very beautiful indeed Laura!! #11209530

Monnie Ryan December 19, 2014

Beautiful creation, Laura! #11209557

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 19, 2014 1

This is just so beautiful! Miss LOTW, you have outdone yourself on this masterpiece!! An outstanding job! #11209565

Mary K. Robison December 20, 2014

I'm always fascinated by your DD work with SP's, Pom. The forest makes a lovely background, and the rainbow colors and sky are a great match with your Indian clothing. Another impressive job! #11209649

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 20, 2014

Hi Everyone. I was trying to show the difference between the dead Tree and the rain that brought the rainbow. I hope I was able to achieve this?? :) I was going to name this New Hope. :) I love your visits. Thanks all! #11209657

Wm Nosal December 20, 2014 1

Beautiful Image, Laura! #11209730

John Connolly December 20, 2014

You really achieved a great result with this one Sister Swanee!
Here in Australia we certainly need a lot of hope after the week we have just had! #11209867

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 20, 2014

My Lady of the Woods - Whenever I think of you, I see you surrounded by forest beauty (because you live in the middle of some of the most beautiful country around) and I also see a wise soul (who like the Native Americans) accepts that beauty with gratitude and respect. In my mind's eye, this remarkable image suits who you and what you believe perfectly! Excellent work! #11209893

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 20, 2014

Beautiful work Laura! I love it! #11210077

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 21, 2014

Beautiful image and description, Laura. Great message. #11210361

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 22, 2014

The spirit of the land!
SSSLala - this is really really beautiful.
It touches me on more than one level.
Very well done.
Fav'd. #11210790

John Rivera level-deluxe December 22, 2014

Beautifully done! #11210875

Ann Coates level-classic December 25, 2014

Wow, beautiful Laura! I wish I could do that. #11212311

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 26, 2014

I have enjoyed your comments so much! Thank you everyone! #11212751

Ellen Hodges December 27, 2014 1

Super cool capture of this stunning woman, Laura!!! #11213257

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 10, 2015 1

Happy to see this as a resub, LOTW...it's always been a fave of mine - see otjers agree! Fingers crossed!! #11283097

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 10, 2015

Hi Ladies! How nice to have visitors! :D And two of my favorites at that! :)))) This area is rich with Canadian Native Indian ways and history. I feel akin to them. This image means a lot to me. I hope the judges notice it this time around. Would be special for me. Thanks for all you have said and for your very welcomed visit! SPRING is here. The ROBINS have returned home to us! :D
Well- I'm back off to the WOODS now! :D if you are looking for me I will be the LADY in them. :) xo #11283241

Ellen Hodges April 12, 2015 1

Had to comment again! Fabulous image and work, Laura!! #11284081

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 12, 2015

Thank you so much Ellen. :) I need a spring kick start so I am heading back to some FAV's of mine. I appreciate the feedback. Very much!! HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU dear Lady! #11284132

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428812

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428813

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428814

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428815

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428816

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428817

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428818

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428819

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428820

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428821

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428822

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428823

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) #11428824

Annette Carr January 30, 2016

Your ddr work is always so creative. Awesome work here :) uh oh. I may have sentbthis a dozen times. Sorry #11428825

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 30, 2016

It's okay Nette. :) I just put little stickers over 11 of your avatars and pretended they were from all different peolpe! HeeHee :D Thanks for the sweet comments. :) Have a super night!! #11428829

Ellen Hodges February 13, 2016

Wonderful capture of this gorgeous Indian Princess, Laura!! #11435140

Ellen Hodges February 28, 2016

Huge congrats and very best luck, Laura!! Can not miss with this gorgeous Indian Princess!!!! Have a great Sunday! #11439922

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic March 01, 2016

LOVE This one sis!!! Congrats on your Staff Favorite! It is mine too!!! :) #11441729

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 09, 2016

Lovely capture and DD work, my friend. I hope you are well. My husband is native american :) #11444181

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 09, 2016

I have always loved this shot, Laura!! Outstanding work!! #11444683

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 09, 2016

Hi Ellen, Laura Lee, Shelly and Terry! We were actually with BPers Ron and Shirley McEwan when I took this. It was a magical moment when we pulled over to get the rainbow and I just felt it merited something soulful to complete it with that tree there on the left. It was a Yin/Yang moment for me clicking the shutter. I really appreciate your comments and the visit!! :) #11444716

Lydia Williams level-classic March 10, 2016

Great to see this again...Love it! #11445161

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 26, 2016

Hi Big Sis, Lydia :D Thank you so much!! And thank you everyone!! Much appreciated!! #11530859

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