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Danish Country Road

© Laura E. Swan

Danish Country Road

Uploaded: October 26, 2016 20:23:31 | Entered: March 26, 2018 16:16:07

Description

It's not often we can say we went back in time like I was able to on this day. Driving from one castle to the next. But it's true. I was traveling from One Danish Castle, (that I actually spent the night in), to the next Danish Castle!! It was a dream come true for me and now you get to see something that I saw along the way! In the way my imagination saw it!

Note: In the original photo, there was a car parked in the driveway and there were poles and posts I took out. I replaced the two way street with a new roadway and gave the photo paint crackle, warm colors and mood! I hope you like it! -Laura :)

This photo is Dedicated to Kiki and Leif Kjaer. We were on our way to meet them and spend the most wonderful day ever with them taking photos and enjoying a day I wish that time would once again take me back to.

Comments

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 27, 2016 1

This warms my heart in more than one way, my SSSLala.
It's an outstanding painting that should hang above my sofa. It was actually paintings like this that hang above sofas in homes of my grandparents and greatgrandparaents.
I love the warm colors (I can almost feel the warmth of the day) and I love the painted look.
Having you visiting Denmark was an adventure. Looking at images like this shows your love for my country and in my eyes it's a winner. #1672110

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 27, 2016 1

SSSKiki it is my great honor to have you be the first person here to tell me what you have. Thank you!! Wow. Just imagine. I have created something that reminds you of your family and local art. You know this is one of the many things I loved so much about your country. To visit places and towns and homes that were hundreds of years old. Things built to last. Ageless beauty. And such style. This photo was begging me to take it back in time just a little. And yes, I loved your country very much. It's steadfast and charming. It's quiet and strong and sure. I hope nothing and no one every takes the old country homes down to make it them new buildings? It will be a very sad day. They ARE DENMARK! I have so many more photos I will work on but I need the magical combination I am looking for. This one is close. I want something like the Rembrandt effect and I have never seen that filter. I mixed 7 things together to do what I did here. It was a job!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your VERY CHERISHED COMMENTS!
SSSLala :D #11530896

Gord MacEachern October 27, 2016 1

Lovely scene, with a very beautiful treatment Laura, VWD !!! #11530897

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 27, 2016 1

As always Laura, your photography, DD work and description is impressive and emotionally captivating that takes us all along on your journey! Thanks for sharing - The Denmark Department of Tourism will probably be contacting you soon! #11530903

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 27, 2016

Hi Gord and Jeff! So nice to see you both! Thank you! Gord, what does VWD mean? Are speaking Danish to me? HeeHee...I love a good mystery! I will keep wondering!! And Jeff, I hope you are right that someone will be contacting me soon!! I could really use the extra money for my next trip to Denmark. I am hoping to go back in time there again and again. Until it happens, I will wait by the phone! :) !!

Thanks for all you gentlemen said. Hope you have been keeping well!!
-Laura :D #11531150

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 28, 2016 1

Love thatched roof houses, and you have created a wonderful painterly image! #11531322

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 28, 2016 1

How beautiful this is, Ms.Laura! You edited this to perfection. It must have been a magical time for you to visit the area and your wonderful friends too! A beautiful memory for you! #11531368

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 28, 2016

Thank you Amanda and Ms. Terry!!! :D It was a trip I'll never forget!! #11531463

John Connolly October 30, 2016

It sounds like you had a ball in Denmark, Sister Swanee! A wonderful image beautifully presented. #11532412

Neal D. Hatcher November 08, 2016

Beautiful DD work This gives the viewer a feeling of a time long ago. Well done #11535633

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 09, 2017

Thank you Brother John. We did!! And Hi Neal! Thanks so much. That's what I was trying to do with this one!! :)

And a Special Thanks again to Kiki and Leif Kjaer for their love and hospitality.
YOU ARE DENMARK!
-SSSister Laura :))) #11561324


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