Drifters
Uploaded: January 20, 2009
Resubmit For DDR 04/30/09
These Floating Flowers
Just Go Where
The Breeze Takes Them.
Wouldn't That be Nice?
~ ~ ~
Back to Wild Rides
In Curves
For This One.
(HA!)
Used Black Spray Paint
To Clean Up A Few Little
Lose Ends.
Cropped. See Below For Original.
RESUBMIT NEW THEME NEW MONTH
NO NEED TO COMMENT FRIENDS IF YOU ALREADY HAVE! :)
Laura E. Swan
January 20, 2009
I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THEM!!! #7054670
Teresa Burnett
January 20, 2009
Laura E. Swan
January 20, 2009
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I'll catch up with you guys tomorrow, okay? My eyes are closing! Must sleep!
Thank you!!! -Laura #7054708
Maria Warren
January 20, 2009
Tammy M. Anderson
January 20, 2009
Nancyj E. Hovey
January 20, 2009
Robert K. Bemus
January 20, 2009
Stefania Barbier
January 20, 2009
Laura E. Swan
January 21, 2009
I enjoyed every one of your comments and appreciate them very much. It means a lot to me as an artist to see people really taking a good look and then giving such generous reactions!!!
If I was able to make you feel these were wafting, even for a moment, then my job here is done.
Lonnie, I don't know WHAT -I- was floating on when I made this but I keep waking up with sparkles all over my face! What's with that? I think Momj knows! She's been busy spreading Tinker Bell dusk on everyone!
Thank you again everyone! -Laura #7060965
Laura E. Swan
January 21, 2009
Chris Henning
January 21, 2009
Laura E. Swan
January 21, 2009
I really love hearing feedback. Thanks for yours! -Laura #7065494
Laura E. Swan
January 22, 2009
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Laura E. Swan
January 23, 2009
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Well, Well! If it isn't my BP humor mentor! Hi Melodie! How nice to see you in my gallery. Tickled that you saw something that you like!
-Laura :)
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Nancyj E. Hovey
January 30, 2009
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Laura E. Swan
January 30, 2009
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I didn't even know I had gotten an EFP on this one! COOL! Must have happened today? Thanks you, Momj. You're the best cheering section a daughter could have!
-Laura #7108198
Sherran Andersen
February 11, 2009
Laura E. Swan
February 11, 2009
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Hi Sherran! I use a program that actually came with my camera! Ha! If you run off of a Canon maybe they gave YOU the CD as well. It's called ZoomBrowzer EX. It isn't good for a lot but has gotten me FAR with curves.
Thanks for your positive assessment! Means lots! -Laura #7155481
Laura E. Swan
February 11, 2009
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Hi Vladan! I sure appreciate you slowing down to enjoy this image!
-Laura :) #7156004
Laura E. Swan
April 24, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 24, 2009
Thanks for the GRATS young lady!
-Laura #7446677
Carol Engstrom
April 28, 2009
Carol Engstrom
April 28, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 28, 2009
Thanks you Carol! I really like this one a lot, too. I always wonder what more would it take to be a finalist..or what did I did wrong not to receive one?!!!
Thanks for your vote. :) Means lots! -Laura #7463138
Carol Engstrom
April 28, 2009
Nancyj E. Hovey
April 29, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 29, 2009
-Laura :)
P.S. Wanna hear something neat? I have an Uncle that is an artist. I mean, the real deal. Sculptor and Oil painter, etc...He viewed my entire gallery yesterday and said it was...how did he put it? Here, I'll copy and paste! Hang on!
Laura Emily, dear,
Oh, yes. I examined every one (some are duplicates), and found so many that were magnificent: very thoughtful and contemplative, profound in meanings you saw and communicated so beautifully. My goodness. I had no idea you were so wise and had so much talent (sometimes talented people are unwise, and vice versa). The contrasts you point out are especially appealing, sometimes sad commentaries are they of the settings being changed by mankind (or by unkind-man). You should pick your great ones and made a book of them, and publish them. Truly, they are wonderful! Nothing I have ever done in art is anywhere near what you have produced in abundance with your little camera! Congratulations, and good show!
Love,
Uncle John #7464473
Carol Engstrom
April 29, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 29, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 29, 2009
Thanks in advance. Leaving for my study soon...-Sis #7466012
Laura E. Swan
April 29, 2009
Stefania Barbier
April 30, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
One of my favorite books is called:
You Gotta Keep Dancing! (About a rock climber who became paraplegic after a bad fall.)
Dancing is GOOD! :)
I appreciate you all. -Laura #7468806
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
Thanks SSSKK...You're tops! :) SSSLLL #7469658
Tammy M. Anderson
April 30, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
-Laura #7470141
Teresa Burnett
April 30, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
So nice of you to say what you did! I wish you two were BP Judges!!! :)
-Laura #7470411
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
Patrick Rouzes
April 30, 2009
Laura E. Swan
April 30, 2009
Robert K. Bemus
April 30, 2009
Laura E. Swan
May 03, 2009
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Thanks Ellen! WOW! Into FAVS! Cool! :)
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You are very creative, too, Renata. You have a particularly great eye for beauty. For such a young lady, your architectural images area amazing. I love the topaz filter that you use like a master!
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Hi Gina!!! You are surfing my gallery tonight, are you? COOL! Yes. I created this during very light hearted time in life. The happiest of times really! My feelings were totally reflected here.
Thanks lots all who commented! -Laura :) #7481037
Patrick Rouzes
October 03, 2009
Laura E. Swan
October 04, 2009
Have you looked in the magic mirror yet? I'll have to see if you made it to the FOREST GATE yet!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN MONTH!
-Lala #8007971
Laura E. Swan
March 20, 2010
-Miss Rose #8468056
Laura E. Swan
March 21, 2010
This is an older image from last spring I think...they grow in my back yard and also all over the Rockies. (See original image attached to this thread).
Did you ever see my image called "Steel Magnolia"? It's the same type of flower, believe it or not!!!
Thanks BP family!
-Laura
Thanks so much for your comments! #8469836
Laura E. Swan
April 23, 2010
So good to hear from you both. :)
Thank you so much. This image is such a favorite of mine. I loved making it. It was one of my first really exciting DDR turn outs! So pleased you like it.
Nancy..I'll be praying for you.
Love and hugs to you both,
-Laura #8565309
Patrick Rouzes
April 23, 2010
Laura E. Swan
May 05, 2014
Mary thank you for finding this one and commenting today.
(Thank you Patrick for your comment as well.)
Mare, when I am in DDR, I am in a different dimension. A place where there is no "time". The only thing I know in this life that it could be compared to is calling it a spiritual experience.
I am sure you and anyone reading this, knows just what I mean.
I think I will take Lonnie's advice and try and add the moon and stars to this now that I might know how. I was just starting out in DDR when I first make this. :D
Thanks so much for enjoying my gallery today and bringing joy to my heart.
-Pommyangelo :D #11039236
Laura E. Swan
May 06, 2014
What I actually think it is is an untapped talent. Naturally born. We could be writers, as well, Mare. I'd bargain to say your English teachers in High School told you this just as they told me?
Your stories and words would just flow out. I have many books in me. Adventure, heartbreak, excitement, fun. Lessons.
Some I have shared verbally or written to family and friends and I feel my best words were already written and given to "them" as gifts, so I cannot repeat them. They'd never come out the same way again.
I am who stops myself from using those talents for further gain. Seems too big of a chore to write a book! And to who? I'd rather share with those I love.
I'd really enjoy being a columnist of some sort. I can see you doing this, too. (And Kiki as well!!) Ann Landers or something? Where humor could abound too!! Totally. Your e-mails are so easy and fun to read. You have a style all your own! So does Kiki! I'd read your columns every morning with my coffee, no fail! :) !! You'd have me laughing and crying and searching my heart, totally identifying and wishing I could meet you both in person. Something like I feel now! :)))
Have a great day dear Mare!
-Pommyangelo #11040018
Laura E. Swan
May 08, 2014
Ya gotta love California! It seems we are all connected to Hollywood somehow or we know someone that is.
My Daddy had a cousin that is now passed away that was a director in Hollywood!! he directed and assistant directed shows like Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, High Shapparelle, Deliverance...Then when I was about 12 Walt Disney's cartoon people offered me a job! (My parents turned it down!) And finally, Clint Eastwood grew up less than a mile from my home I grew up in. :D
Those are my claims to fame. Oh and I was also personal friends with Wayne Newtons "light" man! :) Set directing stuff! :))) My hubby is well connected to Hollywood too. :)))
I am glad I am not famous. If I was I'd like to be a famous writer or artist since I'd still be able to have freedom of movement.
That's a far as I'd go. Most stars live in their own special prisons. (Their Homes). Sad for them!!
Okay- I wont forget you if I make it big at the news paper...but I will maybe make you my partner and editor and you'd make lots of money. :))) You never make type-o's and your English is impeccable. You're hired! :D
-Pommyangelo #11041549
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