Inspiring Photo: Steel Magnolia #6414480

Steel Magnolia

Uploaded: June 20, 2008 | Entered: November 30, 2017 00:09:51

Description

I will have to show you the
UNTOUCHED CROP B-4
I went wild with this!
HOPE YOU LIKE IT!!!

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HAND HELD MACRO
Mid After Noon. Shaded.
Camera settings: Tv 1/160, Av 2.8, Focal set at 4.6mm
B-4 Crop, Desaturate, brighten, and heavy curve on 4 Points on the grid.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Laura E. Swan June 20, 2008

Here's the untouched crop #945817

Ulysses A. Villamin June 20, 2008

Randy: This is molten-lava HOT!!!

Paula: Oh, Laura, you're so beautiful. I love the spirit that is in you. I love the way you connect with the browsers. (Applauds)

Simon: Laura, I didn't like it...

Crowd: Booooooooo!

Simon: ... I loved it!!!

[Crowd went wild]

Wonderful effort of turning a simple image into a stunner --- UV #6087166

Laura E. Swan June 20, 2008

Ulysses you are so funny! You remind me so much of my nephew! So light hearted and fun. Well, I'm glad the judges all liked this one! I worked hard on it. Thanks lots. :) #6087244

David Pratt June 20, 2008

Wow! Lura this is great! Thanks for going wild on us! #6087465

Aimee C. Eisaman June 20, 2008

Fantabulous Laura....I LOVE it! So beautiful and mystical! Maybe a good title could be Mystical Magnolia?? Just an idea! I just love the rich dark colors and the crisp focus is wonderful! You should go wild more often! I personally would take that blemish out in the future, but thats just me! I'm so proud of you on this one....you have done an amazing creative job! :~) #6087529

Ulysses A. Villamin June 20, 2008

"Fantabulous".... Hmmm... I like that word :)

#6087617

Joan E. Hoffman June 20, 2008

Fantasmagorgeous!!! Supercalifragilistic even!

Uh.. I like it ROFL. Great stunning wonderful work Laura... #6087784

Laura E. Swan June 20, 2008

Wow. I love all this new VOCABULARIUMISM going on here! Cool! You know Dave, I'm beginning to think that I am not very good at "conventional"...Humm

And Aimee...Mystical Magnolia. I -like- it. Let me think it over. I picked STEEL cuz of the metal look to it and also the movie title. Double auntundra...but I like yours, too. :) That blemish made me wonder a little as well but then I thought of [our] Joan's beautiful sepia type daisy flower that we all loved and it just got a FINALIST...!!! (It had a little crease in one pedal). I do get confused at times what is acceptable and what is not. ~sigh~

[Our] Joan! Thank you so very much! I think I need to write these words down for future reference. (Or daily doses!)

My friends. :) Thanks for all of the encouragement. #6087926

Bill Knaps June 20, 2008

Wow Laura, What a beautiful creation. Bill #6087967

Laura E. Swan June 20, 2008

Thank you Bayou Bill! How great that you found it under that big pile of entries! I feel honored! -LSGB #6088123

Debbie E. Payne June 20, 2008

Laura
Stick with "Steel" -- this is .. this... ("I'm trying to think of some outmoded sixties/seventies aphorism for this image. Far-out...Hairy... Whatever...you get the idea. I can see this on some band's CD cover. You Rock, Granny! :) #6088164

M.Christine Duncan June 20, 2008

Laura, I believe it's spelled "double entendre" lol.... sorry, I have tears in my eyes... ahem, as I was saying - "THIS ROCKS GIRLFRIEND"! Wow, amazing image, very edgy and very fun! Great detail, crop, and effects... wowzaa! #6088186

Laura E. Swan June 20, 2008

Hi Debbie :) Maybe you are trying to squeeze out a memory of perhaps IRON MAIDEN. Dirty Hairy. STEELY DAN. Ha!

I'm so flattered you can picture this on a CD cover...but boy, am I feeling the pressure by you saying that. -Now- I have to make up a bunch of songs, hire a band, become famous. Thanks a lot. I will NEVER catch up with my laundry NOW. Ha! :) (Thanks for the fun).

Hi Christine! Tears in your eyes. I hope its not from the smell of my flower. I know steel and water probably don't smell very pretty together. Likely it has WD-40 on it, too, for loosening the pedals.

Really...double entendre....well, I'll be a monkeys Grandma. It didn't come up red as a spell check for me. It probably just got sick of me and said...Ah, what the heck. Lets let this one go and watch her cringe later!...

(Sorry for no question marks or quotation marks in my typing tonight. That buttons are not functioning properly. I donèt know why, I get ÉÉÉÉ instead of question marks. Ièm typing in the dark and likely hit some wonderful button that I will never find again.

Thanks again ladies! -Laura

#6088230

Renata Gusciora June 20, 2008

Great work,Laura! #6088235

Laura E. Swan June 20, 2008

Thanks Renata! Your WINDOW and SQUARE shots are all the rage these days! YOU GO GIRL!!! And congrats again! -Laura #6088243

Ulysses A. Villamin June 21, 2008

Randy Jackson: The moment of truth is here. Paula, yes or no for this image?

Paula Abdul: Laura, you're so sweet and I think you have a beautiful smile, and I like the shoes...

Simon Cowell: [gaze at Paula] Paula, yes or no?

Paula A: One million times yes! [kisses Simon on the cheeks]

Simon C: I say yes!

Randy Jackson: Laura E. Swan...

[Laura gulps... sweats... and double gulps]

Randy Jackson: Its a yes for me... Welcome to Hollywood!!! Yeah, dawg!!!

Laura: Oh, thank you so much!!! [sighs and exits] #6088296

Laura E. Swan June 21, 2008

Dont forget the part where I go running out of the room squealing as pass through the doors. Waving my yellow paper, jumping up and down and then cry profusely as my family hugs me and wonders in their minds if I will buy them all houses and corvettes if I win. Ha!

You've sure got those judges down Ulysses! Thanks for the fun. -Laura #6088323

Ulysses A. Villamin June 21, 2008

LMAO...

You're most welcome, my friend :)

#6088365

Aimee C. Eisaman June 21, 2008

Laura...it is up to you about the blemish......that is a very personal thing it seems in the world of flowers...some like them and some don't....so you do what you think is best in your eyes! #6089246

Sherry McClead June 21, 2008

Ok that's it... you guys are trying to get me in trouble now.... my laughter will wake the boys and Saturday is he only day glen can sleep in... and I am gonna spray coffee all over the living room not just the lap top...
Nice work on this Laura... you should be proud and keep on rollin...
Sherrybear :} #6089615

Robert Valenzuela June 21, 2008

this is just beautiful :) #6090434

Dianna Hauf June 21, 2008

ULYSSES!!! You are truly a 'hoot'!

Laura, this is truly BEAUTIFUL! #6091624

Tammy L. Newcomb June 21, 2008

Beautiful #6091625

Laura E. Swan June 21, 2008

Hi BP Buddies! Thank you everyone. :) It's so helpful and also fun to read your comments! Silly Dilly's, not Willy Nilly's! -Laura #6091696

Graham Robards June 21, 2008

I'm a blemish freak I am afraid, I have got a photo album to make and the workload I make for myself removing stuff that can be cloned out

But that is how I would be thinking that Dale would say. I'm missing his critiques.

LAURA, it is simply divine, have no idea what you used! ~Pat #6091933

Irene Colling June 22, 2008

Wonderful image Laura. You applied just enough filter effects to increase interest but not so much to overwhelm the delicate flower. #6093332

Laura E. Swan June 23, 2008

Hi Pat! I would love to have a blemish remover. Wow! That would have been divine for this one. :( ... Where did Dale go? I'll be back online Friday or Saturday. I'll miss you guys.

Hi Irene! I'm glad you liked my effects here. Thank you so much for saying so. :) #6096662

Cassie L. Woodlee June 23, 2008

Beautiful image Laura, love the effects!!! #6097362

Sharon Cahn June 23, 2008

Love it! The steel look is there! Very beautiful and what a statement! #6097596

Patricia A. Stalter June 23, 2008

OMG.. I am running late these days. So good to see this one. You done good! Pat #6098008

Jodi M. Walsh June 24, 2008

i've fallen a little behind but absolutely love this. excellent work! can't wait to see more of your experimentations :-) #6101794

Gail R. Schuett June 27, 2008

I really like the metalic type finish on this..like the flower and drops are frozen in time.Gail #6113192

Steve M. Harrington June 27, 2008

A fine creation, Laura! I think you may have set the English language back by a few decades with VOCABULARIUMISM! :)
Steve #6114578

Laura E. Swan June 27, 2008

Hi Cassie, Sharon, Pat, Jodi, Gail & Steve. Was away camping in the Canadian Rockies. Sorry I didn't respond sooner.

So glad you enjoyed this one, everybody. It really did turn out very unusual looking didn't it!?! I was shooting for extreme artistisisum. (Ha!)

Thank you all. :) -Laura #6114855

July 01, 2008

Hi Laura!
perfect work!!!! #6129818

Laura E. Swan July 01, 2008

Hi Daniele! It's always so nice to see you have stopped by! Thank you. I'm happy you liked this one. -Laura #6130843

Ulysses A. Villamin July 02, 2008

I told you this baby is going to Hollywood!!!

Gratz on the EP, my friend :) #6132357

Sherry McClead July 02, 2008

EP!!!! WooHoo!
Sherrybear :} #6132516

Laura E. Swan July 02, 2008

Ulysses. :) I take a small bow for my odd little flower now. Thank you so much! You make a great judge. Wish you were on the JURY, too! Ha! :) HEY! CALL IN! 1-800-FLOWER #1.

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Hi Sherry-B. :) I was thrilled to see I'd gotten an EP for this. I really do like it. So honored that all of you did too. xo-Laura #6132751

July 02, 2008

Cool photo...still waiting for my first EP...I just haven't tried very hard... LOL...Haven't been around either. But this is a very good shot...love the title and the look. #6134249

Laura E. Swan July 02, 2008

Hi DJ GLEN! Glad you liked this one. It did turn out kinda neat didn't it?! I had to enter one photo every day to start getting EP's. :) Repetition is the mother of success.

Keep heart and keep taking all the new help and information in. It's in the learning and not giving up that we really become successful anyway. Right? COOL! -Laura #6134600

July 03, 2008

They must be in the middle of changing contests. I entered a few of my photos, but right now, I don't have the option to enter anything...boo hoo.
Congratulations on all the EPs btw.
I'm jealous...but, "I Will Survive" because I'm "Stayin' Alive" #6136303

Graham Robards July 03, 2008

Congratulations on the EP Laura, well done,I bet you feel thrilled but because of the rules is this the last one you will get? You are so talented, shame not inspire it hey! ~Pat #6136507

Laura E. Swan July 03, 2008

Hi Glen and Pat. :) Yes Pat, this will be my very last EP. Free gallery members are no longer allowed to enter the contest which means no more recognition of any kind. I'm bummed out about it TOTALLY but maybe it just means I need to learn to be more secure in myself as an artist and be happy without them? Dang they are exciting to get and a great incentive to keep trying even harder! :) Thanks you two! -Laura #6136549

Graham Robards July 03, 2008

It's the incentive Laura, you don't need to learn more, it beats me why you are being forced into paying for a premium site when you have much more talent than some who already own these galleries.

Yes I guess I can understand that they are getting overloaded with entries but I'd like to see the pro's have entries of their own and those new to photography have their own too...and pigs may fly lol.

~Pat #6136632

isabel C. Zepeda July 03, 2008

Hi Laura.
WOW a very nice picture you are real good photographer, love all your new pictures and this one is one of my favorits, congratulation on all your EP my friend,im very proud of you.

Ysa... #6136690

Candice L. Carter July 03, 2008

What an intriguing shot my friend! A wonderful EP from your imagination! #6136694

Laura E. Swan July 03, 2008

Hi Pat :) Thanks so much for what you said. I was on the fence at 22 bucks but 50 is just so high and then 40 per year afterwards? Another BP'er said this is still a great price for what yo get so I will have to really think it over. I wrote more about my feelings on two discussion wall posts. In the mean time I am glad to still be here. If they start charging 22 bucks for a 30 photo gallery I will be disappearing! xo-Laura

Hi YSA! Thanks so much girl! I'll have to come see what is new at your gallery too!!! xo-Laura #6136697

Laura E. Swan July 03, 2008

Hi Candice! Isn't it sorta cool? I was excited about this one! :) Thank you! -Laura #6136706

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 05, 2008

Gorgeous!!!!! ♫ k #6144020

Laura E. Swan July 05, 2008

Why thank you, "Pretty Red Flower". :) Are you a hibiscus?

So glad you liked this one Kitty! Thank you for stopping in. Always a pleasure!

-Laura #6144075

David Van Camp July 05, 2008

Laura,

I just got a notice that you added me to your favs... and normally I don't really respond to that, but I noticed your work is very mystical and interesting.. very nice!!

So, I just wanted to stop by and say... fantastic work!! I'll be adding you to my favs in just 2 moments.... :)

dvc
#6144112

Laura E. Swan July 05, 2008

Gosh David. Thanks so much. I have some pretty cool stuff that I had to move off of here to make room for new things. You'd like them I bet? I am small potatoes and don't have a fancy PS program but I try! :)

I loved your gallery. That Orange Sunset on the harbor was like none other that I have ever seen. If heaven has sunsets I bet they look that pretty!

Come back any time :) -Laura #6144147

Mary K. Robison July 07, 2008

Laura,
I'm sorry the latest BP changes mean that people with talent (i.e., you), but without mucho dinero (also you, I'm guessing), can't enter the contest --- unless a rich relative dies, and/or you win the lottery...
Great work in the Digital Darkroom ~ a well-earned EFP. I especially like the drops on the petals turning to blue splashes on the "steel".
BTW, as I understand the e-mail re: the new gallery costs, you have the option to let BP ads be displayed in your gallery; in return for that, BP will knock off 20 bucks. Something to ponder... #6148220

Laura E. Swan July 08, 2008

Hi Mary! How very nice to have you stop to comment here! :) I am sorry for the BP changes too. I used to get so excited to take a series of pictures...pick out the best and prepair it to be entered. I am a balloon that as been popped! Ha!

I have never heard about the 20 dollar discount for ADS running on the page. Humm... Wonder how many ads and how bad it would look or not so bad?

At 29 dollars I could afford that! Thank you so much for telling me about this. Where did you read this???

Thank you again for all that you wrote here. I really like my Steel Flower, too, Mary. You were the first to mention the pretty colors under the drops...and it will never rust, either! Ha! -Laura #6152459

Mary K. Robison July 08, 2008

Laura, I'll send you something about the upgrades as soon as I can. Right now, my aching arm and hand are telling me to "step away from the computer..."
Thanks for understanding!
#6152739

Laura E. Swan July 08, 2008

Thank you Mary. No worries. When ever you area able. You're a sweetheart. :) -Laura #6155256

Jillian Danielson July 19, 2008

oh my gosh,, you guys crack me up!! I did wake my kiddos up from laughing at American Idol,,LOL!!

This is really too cool Laura,,LOVE your effects!!! :) Have a great blessed weekend!! #6197976

Laura E. Swan July 19, 2008

Thank you Jillian! So fun to have you in my gallery...Glad you liked my crazy flower! (And my crazy friends too!) -Laura #6199528

Dawn M. Schneider July 26, 2008

what creativity! this is wonderful, congrats on the EP #6233932

Laura E. Swan July 26, 2008

Thank you Dawn!!! I was just thinking this would be pretty as a pewter pendant...colored drops and all...what do you think? :) So happy you like it. -Laura #6234249

Chris N. Sweet July 31, 2008

Hi Laura, how are you? this shot is magnificent, fantastic work with the conversion. #6255085

Laura E. Swan August 01, 2008

OM-GOSH! I feel faint. Chris...is that really you buddy? We sure missed you around the BP LOOP! So glad to see you again. Thanks for coming to my gallery. I really love this creation I did so am thrilled that you are getting to see it. Did I have it posted on MONO ME, too?

Anyway just having some fun. WELCOME HOME! #6258127

August 02, 2008

My goodness Laura, what an amazing photograph! I just fell in love with this creation of yours, as soon as I saw it! Laura, do yourself a favour and purchase a gallery, where more of your work can be enjoyed by others! You're an amazing talent, and all BP.com members would benefit from seeing your work.......don't hide it away!! With kindest regards from: Ian (Rabjohns) #6261615

Laura E. Swan August 02, 2008

That's just about the nicest thing I have ever heard. Thank you so much Ian!

I think everyone should include before and after shots so we can all see how far a shot has come. Don't you?

I have receive two wonderful comments this morning on my images and now I am ready to make my family a totally delicious breakfast thanks to you guys! Ha! -Laura #6261754

August 02, 2008

Hi again, Laura!

Your idea of posting 'before and after' photographs, is a great idea. Perhaps the 'Nice Guise..' gallery could host before/after work of the club members? It is amazing to see the changes, when you place before & after shots together!
All the best Laura, and go & enjoy that family breakfast!!!

With kindest regards from: Ian (Rabjohns) #6262012

August 02, 2008

I am surprised you don't have a premium gallery Laura...You have some great stuff...I, on the other hand, am more of a music person. I like to "Color My World" with music, because "I've Got the Music in Me." I also like to "Celebrate" good time with "Friends" who know that "I'm Too Sexy." "Do You Think I'm Sexy?" Hey, if not, "Who's Sorry Now?" But, I'll take the "Blame" because it' "All Right Now."
Hey...it's been a while.
DJ GlenMC #6262055

Laura E. Swan August 02, 2008

Hi Ian! I really like your idea to post b-4 and after shots on the N.G. club! Post it in a discussion thread so Candice will see it and everyone else too so everyone can think this over while I am vacationing this month. If we can see where an image STARTED we can truly appreciate where it ends up!

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Thanks Glen. Every time a person says I should get an upgraded gallery I really consider it deeper. It means a lot to hear. Thanks lots you silly DJ, you! -Laura #6263372

Patrick Rouzes August 11, 2008

Gee, I got dizzy trying to get to the bottom of the page!!! Magnificent & beautiful work on this,Laura!!! Congratulations on the EFP!!! #6300549

Laura E. Swan August 12, 2008

Hope you are Ok now, Patrick. Being dizzy is no fun! It's always great have you stop by. This really did turn out cool, didn't it??? Really nice of you to say so! -Laura #6305261

Melissa Wynn August 13, 2008

Wow! This is such a neat image! I love to see these creative effects and where people can take their vision. I'll take a stab at the "new vocab" stated here and call this COOLAWESOME IMAGE! Probably not too good with the new vocab everybody else has already done so well with that too. lol. But in all seriousness, I really love this image! WELL DONE! Missy #6309795

Laura E. Swan August 13, 2008

Hi Melissa! Nice to meet you. I am glad you are seeing this little artwork I did as a first impression of me! :) It's one of my better pieces. I enjoyed your comments a lot. Thank you! -Laura #6310493

Christina N. Seuser August 26, 2008

Amazingly stunning Laura. I love that you have done, a gorgeous work of art! #6369186

Laura E. Swan August 30, 2008

Hi Christina :)

I'm so tickled that you like this image. Thanks so much for saying so. :) -Laura #6388653

Sherry McClead August 30, 2008

Look whos back on-line.
Sherrybear :}
#6388656

Laura E. Swan August 30, 2008

Yes. The Bear Bait still lives! Ha! :) #6388728

Adam CD Caron September 20, 2008

laura I wish more people looked at your photos it only took me 1/2 hr to get to the bottom of this Thread. Great shot as always you do great work #6479658

Laura E. Swan September 20, 2008

Funny! I thought you were going to say it only took you a half an hour to go (skim) through my whole gallery. You are so sweet to read everyones thoughts. It's so wonderful when we get comments isnt't it?

Thanks so much for yours! It was a PS thrill when this one got created. I know you understand the feeling! -Laura #6480715

Adam CD Caron September 20, 2008

Its always great ot hear from everyone. Ya I lovr when a PS comes together like you had in your head #6480733

Becky J. Parkinson October 03, 2008

Wow! This is an amazing trasformation...I love it!! In fact, your entire gallery is incredible. I will have to spend some time looking through it carefully! #6547153

Laura E. Swan October 03, 2008

Hi Little Brother! Yes. It's so cool to have people comment!!! This was an exciting flower to work on, Adam. I was actually shooting for psychedelic and stumbled upon this effect. I love those kinds of cool mistakes! Ha! -Sis

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Hi Becky! Thank you very much! I hope you WILL come back soon and see more of my fun little things that I make! We have some serious beauty up here in Canada too that I think you will like as well! I really appreciate your comments. -Laura #6547902

Tommy E. Burgess December 01, 2008

Wow Luara I don't know how I missed this before, but it's stunning!!! It might even be worth re-entry some time, it's certainly winner worthy. Excellent!! #6837413

Nancyj E. Hovey December 02, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

on your EFP! This flower is a creativity of AWESOME....and bet we see it again... 8o) #6838136

Laura E. Swan December 02, 2008

Thanks very much Tommy. Means a lot to hear this. I just might!

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Hi Nancyj! Sorry it's taken me so long to thank you but BP doesn't always tell me when I have gotten a comment. So great to hear from you! Thanks so much. Glad you like this one!

-Laura #6840034

Rod Partington December 30, 2008

Wow! You have a lot of responses on this (deservingly so!)But I just Had to say I think this is Awesome! Beautiful effect! I'm especially impressed at the clarity,considering this was hand held.
Perfect title. Well done,Laura! #6957409

Laura E. Swan December 30, 2008

Wow! Thanks a lot Rod! This is one of my personal favorites because I was teaching myself new things in my little PS. When I stumbled onto this effect it was pretty exciting.

I do have a steady hand. For now anyway! Better enjoy it while I still have it, hey? Happy New Year To You! -Laura #6958268

Wm Nosal January 11, 2009

Nice! #7016934

Laura E. Swan January 11, 2009

Thank Very Much Wm! -Laura #7017457

Max Aureli January 13, 2009

Fantastic and magical work Sister!!! Great silvery petals with beautiful details, Sister Laura!!! #7026447

Laura E. Swan January 14, 2009

Hi Maxy! You are sweet like sugar my Brother. Hheyyy...is that a collection box? Ok. Here's 20 bucks and thanks for the compliments. I think. -Sister Laura #7027506

Gail Vitikacs January 14, 2009

Beautiful image Laura...a real beauty! #7031430

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 16, 2009

Fantastic details, lighting, beautiful effects. #7037512

Barbara Waldoch January 17, 2009

This is gorgeous, Laura!

No hidden cameras for me :-) Just a camera on the tripod in front of the kitchen window. Crawling on the floor only for the parrots. The other birds can usually take my approach. #7042456

Lisa J. Boulden January 17, 2009

Gorgeous image and creative edits!
Love the metallic look and perfect title!
~Lisa #7043688

Usman M. Bajwa January 19, 2009

I ditto, Lisa.

UB. #7049926

Laura E. Swan January 19, 2009

Hi Gail, Vladan, Douglas, Barbara, Lis and UB! You guys are great! Between you guys and my Star Bucks French Roast, it doesn't get much better! Thank so much for all the encouraging comments. I really love reading them!

AH! Barbara reveals her secrets to success! Love it! What a treat!

-Laura :) #7051890

Bill Wyatt January 20, 2009

Beautiful! Excellent effects and details!! #7057649

Robert K. Bemus January 20, 2009

Congrats on a fine EFP...a little gold badge would really compliment this 'Steel Magnolia'... #7058970

Laura E. Swan January 21, 2009

Thanks a lot Bill! :) I appreciate your feedback!

Hi Robert! Wouldn't it though? Thanks lots BP Buddy! -Laura #7061740

Raymond Pauly January 26, 2009

Lovely work here, Laura. Congratulations on your EFP button. #7092228

Laura E. Swan January 27, 2009

Good morning and Thank you, Raymond! -Laura #7094299

Z. Banu February 09, 2009

Very Beautiful effects!!!Very well done!!Laura. #7147900

Laura E. Swan February 10, 2009

Thank you very much "Z". So nice to have you visiting! -Laura #7149894

Laura L. Gonzales February 15, 2009

I really like this Laura! Great DD work! Just beautiful! Laura #7169991

Laura E. Swan February 16, 2009

Hi Maria!!! Nice to see you ! Thank you VERY MUCH! Glad you like it. It was super fun to make! -Laura #7172081

Scott A. McDaniel February 23, 2009

Laura, this is very cool. Excellent idea and execution. #7200287

Laura E. Swan February 23, 2009

Thank you very much Scott and thank you for coming to my gallery! I love creating things in curves. There's no place like it!

-Laura #7202403

Stephen Zacker February 26, 2009

Whew.. made it to the bottom :-) Cool and Creative #7218041

Laura E. Swan February 26, 2009

Hey! Thanks Stephen! Appreciate you stopping by! ...(and doing all of that scrolling) -Laura

#7218518

Jim Baines May 23, 2009

Unique, creative and WILD! I like it! Exceptionally well done, Laura! #7551718

Laura E. Swan May 23, 2009

Thanks Jim! This is one of my first creations in curves. It was really fun to do and took forever to attain.

-Laura #7551981

Julianne Bradford June 01, 2009

Laura, I have to tell you what a treat it was to read all the comments to the bottom of the page on this wonderful creation of yours! Isn't it such a cool feeling when you happen on that interesting effect and color in DD? No more fumbling around in darkrooms. Just push a button and back it up if you don't like it! This is such a stunner! Kudos! #7585463

Laura E. Swan June 01, 2009

Hi Julianne!

WOW! What you -SAID- was such a treat!!! Thank you so VERY MUCH! Kudos back at-cha!

I am honored to have you here to add to this thread! Please come read my threads any time. Some of them are downright hilarious and are always a friendly place to hang out!

Yes. You are right. When I hit this final effect, I said, "YES!!!"! It was a really special moment! FOR SURE!

Thank you again!

-Laura #7586715

Janice Mezzacappa August 19, 2009

Beautiful capture and creation Laura!! #7870242

Laura E. Swan August 20, 2009

Thank you Janice! :) So nice of you to say so and for the visit!

-Laura :) #7873708

Tammy Espino August 22, 2009

Took me three days to get to the end! :) Supercalifragiliciousxpalidious!! #7878574

Laura E. Swan August 23, 2009

Gee thank you Tammy-girl. Even if the sound of that seemed something quite precocious! HA!

You funny girl! Thanks for stopping in!

-Laura #7881165

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