Silence

Uploaded: July 31, 2009

Description

"LOWER LAKE" -BOULTON CREEK COUNTRY

One Of The Things I Have Noticed About
THE CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Is the Silence.

This Spot Could Not Have Been More Peaceful.

Next time I will bring a chair
AND JUST
"BE".

I DEDICATE THIS IMAGE TO NANCYJ HOVEY (MUMJ)
Who Is Teaching Me To Find And Love
The Silence In ME and To Just
"BE"

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WATCH FOR B4 IMAGE. I WILL ADD IT.
TV 1/1000 AV 7.1

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 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 level-classic July 31, 2009

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Ann Coates level-classic July 31, 2009

Wow Laura, truly fantastic. A fav for me. Gorgeous scenery taken with fabulous composition. Your photoshop work has taken it from a beautiful image to absolutely stunningly beautiful. #7799129

Paul E. Earl July 31, 2009

Lovely landscape. I can feel the tranquility and not a Swan in sight. #7799130

Teresa Burnett level-classic July 31, 2009

You are a very fast learner, Lala!! This is gorgeous!! #7799141

Tommy E. Burgess July 31, 2009

Gorgeous capture Laura!! What a gorgeous scene and you captured it wonderfully!! #7799153

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 31, 2009

OMG!!! This is AMAZING, SSSLaura. Breathtaking beauty!! You've captured the tranquility in the most beautiful way. I LOVE the colors, the clarity and the reflections. You're not getting just good at this - you're getting awesomely good at it. Big WOW!!! A fav it is. #7799154

Pat Gamwell July 31, 2009

Gorgeous, Laura! The comp is spot on! #7799178

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 31, 2009

Lovely image and work, Laura, and a dear dedication to Nancy!


Dominick #7799225

Maria Warren level-classic July 31, 2009

omg sis this is so gorgeous I want it on my wall I love it great work!!!

(((hugs))) ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

going into my favorites #7799232

Kerry Hill July 31, 2009

Wow very beautiful scenery, Laura!! Fantastic colour and reflection!! Great work!! #7799239

Stan J. Bendkowski July 31, 2009

Breathtaking scenery and capture, Laura! #7799266

Max Aureli July 31, 2009

Gorgeous!!!!! Love it!!!!! Fantastic capture my Sister excellent!!!! It's perfect for a editorial magazine!!! Love the POV, the reflections, the light, the tone.... All the scene is wonderful!!! #7799288

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 31, 2009

Beautiful capture and lovely title, Laura!

UB. #7799297

July 31, 2009

Beautiful image Laura! #7799399

Barbara Waldoch July 31, 2009

How totally beautiful, Laura! #7799406

Gord MacEachern July 31, 2009

Super image Laura,it emits serene peace!
Great job ! #7799475

Ray Clarke July 31, 2009

Beautiful capture, love the clarity of the water and reflections Laura.!!!(R) #7799544

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 31, 2009

Beautiful landscape capture, Laura. Terrific reflection and composition. #7799556

Mary L. Graham July 31, 2009

Beautiful Capture Laura love the Pov!! =) #7799762

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 31, 2009

The peace was the first thing I noticed about this...beautiful!!! #7799832

Margaret R. Barry July 31, 2009

Beautiful, Laura. Fantastic composition, details and reflections! #7799962

Mary K. Robison July 31, 2009

Wonderfully composed reflection shot, Laura. What a totalling relaxed mood this has. #7800014

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 31, 2009

Perfect image Laura...one that has come from the silence of the moment, from your heart within, full of LOVE..... beautiful masterpiece ...
I am humbly honored that you have dedicated such an awesome image in my name. THANK YOU, you have made my morning full of sunshine!!! 8o) #7800183

frank w. degenhardt July 31, 2009

Laura- Breath taking beauty that should be enjoyed in the silence. It would put one in touch with themselves, let them know that they are much better than they think.
A stunning view of this part of heaven with amazing composition and depth. I love that you gave us so much to see. The clearness of the water and seeing the rocks underneath it is a beautiful sight as man has not spoiled it yet. love the long view of the shoreline with the green pines, and the mountains in the back kissing the sky. The reflections in the water also a special treat.
Remarkable work my friend. Enjoy who you are, be at peace with yourself. Have a wonderful day. #7800221

Dianna Murphy July 31, 2009

you're doing awesome Laura! This is really beautiful. #7800599

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 31, 2009

Last to first: Thanks ou so very much;

Dianna, Frank, Mumj, Mary, Margaret, Linda, Mary, Tammy, Ray, Gord, Barbara, Bandar, Usman, Maxy, Stan, Kerry, Little Sis Maria, Dominick, Pat, SSSKIKI, Tammy, Teresa, Early Bird, and Ann!

Every word here has meant lots to me. Thanks so much for the much needed encouragement! It means more than you might know!!!

-Laura #7800658

Cassie L. Woodlee July 31, 2009

WOW how beautiful. It does seem so peaceful. Wish I was there!! #7800859

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 31, 2009

Thanks SO VERY much Cassie!

Okay now...Close your eyes and

REPEAT AFTER ME: :)

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Cassie L. Woodlee July 31, 2009

OH thank you :) Girl I wished that workd cuz I would be there right now!!! Ummm ok I did try just in case, dang it, it didnt work lol #7800936

Tiia Vissak July 31, 2009

very beautiful! #7800973

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 31, 2009

:) !!! #7800980

Wm Nosal July 31, 2009

Beautiful Shot! #7801000

Graham Robards July 31, 2009

Peaceful. ~Pat #7801108

Julianne Bradford July 31, 2009

Bless your silence and just being friend Laura! This place says silence all over it. Great capture and title. Enjoy your "trip" to "just being", it's a great place to visit. I'm trying to retire there,lol! #7801175

ROLAN NARMAN July 31, 2009

Instant tranquilizer sister! I'll be commenting very quietly here! This image defines the beauty in simplicity! Fantastic capture and great work in PS Laura! I'll pick it as a fav. so I can look at it on streesful days like today! Next time bring two chairs....and I'll be there! #7801176

Jack R. Perry July 31, 2009

Wonderful image Laura, did you have to PS the UFO out? #7801189

Alex T. Mizuno July 31, 2009

"There's no place like home -----in Canadian Rocky!" Bring three chairs, I'll be there too! It's really most sincerely peaceful, Laura! The mirror-like reflection is really beautiful. Wonderfully composed. You've created an enticing image. Funny, Jack mentioned about a UFO. I did see one in Canada years ago. #7801885

Christine Lobsinger level-classic July 31, 2009

Can you hear it...???? Can you!!! WOWOOW... Laura, so so silent! You captured 'SILENCE' magnificantly!!!
INTO MY FAV'S sis!!!
Love everything HERE!
CHRIS
SMILING WITH YOU #7802135

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 31, 2009

Very beautiful and serene image, Laura!! #7802236

Max Aureli August 01, 2009

If Rolan put it on his Favs I will put too... for free!! LOL #7803862

Stephen Zacker August 01, 2009

Hi L.S. I like the reflections and depth this has. Stunning scenery #7804392

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 01, 2009

Last to first:

Hi SZ! Thank you. I almost felt like someone else took this one. It's not my usual...It was gratifying. Thanks!

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Maxy - For free? I don't believe it. What do you really want? A Ferrari? I don't feel bad about the pizza. You owed me that, don't you think? :) HA!

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Hi Mr Tree! I'm afraid you are right. It's the only part about camping that I find really annoying. And for we humans to have to put on deep woods POISON onto our skin, that causes cancer...Sigh...GIVE ME A REAL UFO any day and skip the bugs!

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Thanks Surfer Guy Robert! :) Very much!

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This is for you Christine...Listen....

(I know. I know. More silence...) :) Thanks sweetie!

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You've got it Alex. I WILL!

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Just for us!

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YES, "JACK-PATH". Who told you? Oh. I forget. The FOREST TOLD YOU about the UFO! I keep forgetting that they see ALL!

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Hi Brother Rolan. Your Chair is right there above us. You, me and Alex so far. :) I hope you don't HAVE to look at this image too often but will WANT TO! :) DON'T WORK TOO HARD!!!

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Hi Fun Lady. I still love your hat so much Julianne. Will you join us at this blessedly quiet place???

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Big Sis Pat, Crazy Guy Wm and zippy Tiia, Thanks so much! :) !!!!

#7804414

Gina M. Savage August 01, 2009

Honestly, Laura, this has to be one of my favorites that you have captured. You could not have a better title....Beautiful. #7804986

Tammy Espino August 01, 2009

I could see myself spending hours here, beautitful capture and A+ on the P.S. :) #7805273

Daniella Puente August 01, 2009

Laura this is just PERFECT :))) wonderful capture! #7805644

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 03, 2009

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your well deserving EFP, Laura... 8o) #7812736

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 03, 2009

Congrats to you Laura and your wonderful pic you made... Congrats on your EP!! WTG Sis...
SMILING WITH YOU- CHRiS #7812893

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 04, 2009

Hi Gina and Tammy and Daniella and Mumj and Sister Chrissy!

Can you believe I actually re-entered this one tonight (NEW MONTH) because of a white stone that was in the foreground (under water) that distracted the eye?! I think the judges will like this one better maybe?

I did manage to get an EFP however!!! HA!

Thanks so much all of you and for the congrats...

Mimzyj, are those sugar cookies??? YUMMY! :)

-Laura #7813659


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