Sailor's delight
Uploaded: August 06, 2009
For Laura Swan-- here's the ocean saying 'hi' to you...
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 275.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
Usman M. Bajwa August 06, 2009
The tones and composition in this image is brilliant!UB. #1164974
Evy Johansen August 07, 2009
So beautiful, Robert!! #7825350Laura E. Swan August 07, 2009
ROBERT!!!!! YOU SAID HI TO THE OCEAN FOR ME! YOU REMEMBERED!!!You are so sweet!!! This is just the nicest thing! Before I read the caption I was admiring the image and noticed that my FAVORITE COLOR is there in the water!!! LAVENDER!!!
This is not only a huge honor but a really, really beautiful picture!
Thank you so much. Now I can come here whenever I really need to see the Ocean again.
You are a dear person...-Laura :) #7825386
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 07, 2009
WOWOWOW!!! AWESOME colors, Robert. Sooooo very beautiful!! And a great dedication too. A sure fav for me. #7825421Tiia Vissak August 07, 2009
a wonderful view! #7825422Brett Dolsen August 07, 2009
Beautifull Robert!!Looked just like this on this side of the world over the last couple days too!!The ocean is at peace!Brett #7825566Laura E. Swan August 07, 2009
ON YOUR EP, Robert!!! :) !!! #7828322
Laura E. Swan October 24, 2009
I really needed to see the ocean again today.It snowed here where I live in Canada this morning. HEAVY and NON STOP!
Thanks again, Robert! Your a dear. #8070113
Robert K. Bemus October 24, 2009
I won't tell you how the weather was here today...haha! I'm glad you like the picture so much-- I will leave it in my gallery just for you!! #8070198Laura E. Swan October 25, 2009
Let me guess. 80?Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
Yes. Please leave it! It was so good to see again!
:)
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Robert K. Bemus October 26, 2009
Page 1, just for you!! :-) #8077192Laura E. Swan October 27, 2009
You're Tops!!!Thanks Robert! #8077318
Laura E. Swan November 08, 2009
Ahhhhhhhhhhh........HELLO OCEAN! I CAME TO SEE YOU AGAIN.And still on the first page! WOW! Lucky me!
Hey! Robert! I replied to your message on the image where the two are dancing in the glass bubble! (I normally always reply to comments just so you know!)
-Laura
(Mind if I stay here a minute and just look at this beautiful Ocean? What beach did you take this from? Seal? Muscle? Malibu? Huntington? We have BPer's in Oceanside! Did you know that?) #8114959
Robert K. Bemus November 08, 2009
Yeah, I think Donna P. lives in Oceanside...This was shot from the steps at Strands beach in Dana Point. #8115227Laura E. Swan November 09, 2009
Yep. You are right. She does. :) So does Julianne. She is on may of my threads.Gosh. Strands Beach...Humm...Dana point. I have heard of it. I think...?
Too long ago I suppose. I am from the Bay Area...So I didn't make it down the coast very often. #8115256
Laura E. Swan November 15, 2009
OMGOSH...Heart attack. I almost thought the ocean was gone. I came to be here and it's on page two not page one!...What gives?BIG "HA" HERE! and (smiling!)
This really does help me Robert to come here when I miss home. :)
Thank you again. Just think after 5 years you will have the longest BP thread in recorded history!
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Robert K. Bemus November 15, 2009
Sorry about that, Laura...it will either be page 1 or 2. I usually only resort and remove pictures about once a month but your picture will always be there next to Kato!! #8134415Laura E. Swan November 16, 2009
Okay! COOL! :D Thx sweet friend! #8136075Laura E. Swan January 26, 2010
I'm weary and tattered. I needed to see my ocean image again. Mind if I drag my blanket behind me until I find a good spot to sit? I brought fire wood this time and hot dogs, too. :) I might be staying awhile.I see we are back on page one! COOL!
Gosh this sunset is making me feel better already.
Thanks so much, Robert. #8330661
Robert K. Bemus January 27, 2010
Glad this cheered you up!! #8333356Laura E. Swan March 11, 2010
I miss home and the hot dogs are gone. Maybe I'll hitch a ride on that boat out there?So nice to come back again.
How have you been Robert? And your mice? I haven't seen a pic of them in a while. #8448698
Robert K. Bemus March 12, 2010
I've been fine...only one rat now-- the rest found homes :-) #8449734Laura E. Swan March 12, 2010
:) Glad to hear it, Robert! :) (If You are glad!) #8449737Laura E. Swan April 15, 2010
http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/discussionDetail.php?threadID=1258631Got a good Whazzit game going if you want to play. You should join our club! BP has a "Whazzit" Club now! HA! It's a hoot!
(Just copy and then paste to net browser to open this thread if you want to guess this one. It's one of mine.)
Good to see the ocean again. :) !!!
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Laura E. Swan May 20, 2010
:) Thanks Robert. Good To Be Home Again!We have actually had 75*f weather up here this week. Better or at lease the same as YOU GUYS lately! HOW's about THAT?! Not bad since the week before we had SNOW!
-Laura
P.S. Cool Animal, Bird and Flower shots you have been doing! #8623402
Laura L. Gonzales July 17, 2010
Just beautiful Robert! Awesome color and tones and great light! Laura #8770505Laura E. Swan July 17, 2010
Want a hot dog Laura??? Robert left for Seal Beach DAYS ago and has not returned yet. #8770524Robert K. Bemus July 18, 2010
And regarding Seal Beach-- there are no seals!! #8770721Laura E. Swan July 18, 2010
? Really ? #8771509Robert K. Bemus July 19, 2010
There probably are...sea lions for sure...and likely a few Navy Seals...haha #8772603Laura E. Swan August 13, 2010
Been gone for another week of camping. I REALLY felt like seeing the ocean again tonight upon our return.Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!! Thanks Dear Robert!
We had all sorts of nutty weather while gone camping this time. HUGE thunder and lightning storms, then beautiful blue skies...WIND that could knock a person over then calm as could be. VERY strange week! Our CAT got an EYE INFECTION on the trip and his EYE swelled SHUT!!! Had to stop at a VET while hauling truck and 5th Wheel trailer to get him some help! ($90.00 later!) Always fun! Parking on the busy street was the most fun! hehe!
-Laura
P.S. Thanks for always having this image up for me. You are a true friend.
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Robert K. Bemus August 14, 2010
Very strange weather here...unusually cool with water temps in the high 50s when it should be closer to 70 degrees. Hope the kitty is OK!! #8829828Laura E. Swan August 14, 2010
Wow. I wonder why? Our winter lasted 8 months last season. Usually 4-6 is about right. Kitty is still in rough shape. Wearing a cone on his head and NOT happy about it. His eye looks terrible. I hope it's not serious. He's my baby. I have three children, Robert and they are all MALE CATS. I am seriously devoted to them all! :)))Have a great week! #8831450
Laura E. Swan November 28, 2010
Here and accounted for. :) Guess what the temp here is tonight in Canada???10*f...WAY below 32*f! OH, how inviting my sunset here looks. Thank you. :) #9068634
Robert K. Bemus November 28, 2010
It feels like it's freezing here...seriously!!...feels like the low 40s here-- yeah, yeah, I know you're laughing but it is really cold to me...haha #9068645Laura E. Swan November 28, 2010
Between the time I wrote this and you answered, my computer now says it's 5* out! HA!HEY! You don't have to tell me, Robert. low 40's are COLD!
I am actually getting up to go turn the portable heater on in the back bathroom right now or else the pipes freeze up! HeeHee. LIKE AN OUTHOUSE BACK THERE it's so cold.
YOU STAY WARM! I will, too! :))) Night night! See you at the next beach party on this thread! Until then take good care!
-Laura :D #9068653
Laura E. Swan December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas, Robert! :) !!!Hope it was happy! #9125205
Laura E. Swan April 01, 2011
Tap, tap, tap on the mic...Is anyone there?Hi Robert! I just finished reading your story on Michelle's blog. It was SO VERY FUN and really entertaining. I didn't want it to end!
I am writing one for her blog, too, but it is very long at the moment and in the baby stages. God help me. I have no idea HOW TO CONDENSE.
Anyway, what a wonderful thing to see my beautiful sunset is still on page two and at the top, at that. This is such a fun "Dear Diary" for me. I hope you are well. Robert, it is snowing HUGE flakes here right now. Don't you dare tell me it is 75* there or I will cry! :)))
-Laura :)))
(You are SUCH a great writer!) #9330214
Robert K. Bemus April 01, 2011
Yep, it was about 75 today...water got above 60 too...sorry!!Thanks for the comments on the blog!! #9330563
Laura E. Swan December 21, 2011
Hi Robert. Hi Beautiful Photo of Home.I just thought I'd stop in. It's been a long while. :)
How are you? We are in for a long winter up here. I'll try not to send down any cold weather! :)))
Hope you are doing well, Robert! :) MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
-Laura :) #9880157
Laura E. Swan March 03, 2012
A man of his word. :) It's still here. Thank you, Robert. Know know how much this one means for me to come HOME to!Thanks my dear BP friend! Winter is dragging on up here in Canada.
-Laura :) #10018910
Robert K. Bemus March 04, 2012
De nada, stay warm!! #10022093Laura E. Swan March 04, 2012
"Know know how"...? LAURA! Lol...SorryBill Houghton March 06, 2012
Robert, this is a beautiful sunrise/sunset. Bill #10024417Laura E. Swan August 27, 2012
I'm coming home, Robert. Next month. :)Sadly for my Fathers Memorial Service.
Was nice to come see this again.
-Laura #10293206
Robert K. Bemus August 28, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Laura...my own father crossed over a few years back. We scattered his ashes at sea and I like to think he is still out there in spirit... #10294674Laura E. Swan August 29, 2012
Hi Robert. Very sorry to hear you lost your Dad and you know, I keep getting sweet little signs that Dad might still be around in spirit, like your Dad might be too...or maybe my Daddy's Angels are surrounding me at this time?...How are we to ever really know but it's a comfort to feel they live on. Wherever they might be. :) My mom passed in 1985. She was very young. She wanted her ashes spread on her favorite lake and she failed to tell my Dad this. She told me. Then she passed. He wouldn't do it. He wanted to keep the ashes for himself...It upset me for years...but I didn't say anything and I have let it go now. Life is funny, hey? Thanks for sharing. I think I see a little twinkle out at Sea in this image now, and I bet we know who it is! :) #10298506Laura E. Swan February 28, 2013
Just checking in. :)How are you Robert?? #10590758
Phyllis A. Houghton March 03, 2013
Brilliant colors and a solitary mood created for me. That would be nice right now! #10594540Emile Abbott March 05, 2013
Stunning colors Robert. #10597697Patrick Rouzes June 01, 2013
Beautiful colors, comp, & mood ,Robert. #10718465Laura E. Swan December 31, 2013
Hi Robert. Just checking into my designated photo. Thanks for always keeping your promise about where I could find it. It's good to see California again. Especially today.All The Best TO You In, 2014. :)
-Laura #10933307
Mariann Kovats January 03, 2014
Beautiful capture and colors, Robert! Very nice composition! #10936008Laura E. Swan June 17, 2014
Just dropping by! Hope you had a great spring Robert??-Laura :) #11067215
Laura E. Swan November 29, 2015
You know I have to visit once a year. :D Hey Robert, did you get a mail from BP this week telling about the two for one on all galleries? Yep. I think until DEC 3rd? :)))) Hope you sign up. I am going to. Even though I am not here really often. I'd like to make a comeback.Laura E. Swan March 09, 2016
:) You're a faithful friend, Robert. TY! #11444719Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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