Inspiring Photo: Looking Back #9017656

Looking Back

Uploaded: September 15, 2009

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!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ANNETTE CARR!!!
Time to Look Back At The Past Year
THEN LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT!
THIS age WILL BE a GREAT age!

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CANADIAN ROCKIES
ALBERTA, CANADA.

This Was Taken
At The Back of Our Truck While
LOOKING @ THE ROCKIES In
The Reflection of The Glass!!!

COOL HEY?

Do You Ever Notice Reflections In Your Day?

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TV 1/250, AV 4.5

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.83 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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Stefania Barbier September 15, 2009

lovely capture! #1180918

Usman M. Bajwa September 15, 2009

Very colorful reflections, Laura.

UB. #7946640

Laura E. Swan September 15, 2009

Hi Stef! Hi Usman! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

I brought CAKE!

Anyone want a piece? Annette should be here shortly!!!

-Laura #7946658

Cindy Bendush September 15, 2009

Terrific image Laura! #7946663

Ann Coates September 15, 2009

Did someone say cake? Yes, I'd love a piece. Cool capture Laura and well seen. I do take notice of reflections now. I never used to notice them before but now I look for them. #7946670

Tommy E. Burgess September 15, 2009

Wonderful capture Laura!! I like the concept and if I was a deep thoughts guy like Jack Handy or something I would say this is like looking back at the remanents of Summer. Beautiful work! #7946677

Laura E. Swan September 15, 2009

Hi Cindy, Ann and Tommy!!!

Thank you and YES! CAKE!!! HAVE SOME PLEASE!!! :)

I love reflections as much as the real thing many times!!! Especially when they are in color!!! Not all of them are.

Tommy you are right...It surely is nostalgic!!! A look back at the summer. THIS WAS TAKEN ON OUR LAST CAMPING TRIP OF THE SUMMER. You are so deep! :) !!!

Thanks all!!! -Laura

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Tiia Vissak September 16, 2009

a cool image! #7946744

Lynne Morris September 16, 2009

What a fantastic capture Laura, the reflections are gorgeous. #7946779

Michelle Alton September 16, 2009

It's wonderful Laura. I thought it was raining on your swimming pool! #7946878

Jeff Robinson September 16, 2009

Outstanding perspective and capture Laura! Jeff #7947129

Ron McEwan September 16, 2009

WTG Laura, outstanding description too. Looks like a little rain on the camping trip or is that a heavy dew #7947443

Mary Beth Aiello September 16, 2009

This is very very cool, Laura. Love it. #7947453

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009

GOOD MORNING!!!

Last to first:

Thank you Mary Beth! YOU are very, very cool! :)

Ron...sadly July and August bring forest fires. There had been a BAD B.C. fire (one after the next) and the sky was so hazy since the air masses travel west to east...so it made for crummy shooting...but alas. Late afternoon brought thunder, black and white clouds lightning and GLORIOUS RAIN. It was heavy and rained all night. Ahhhhhhh!

When I woke up the sky was clear and fresh and there were puddles and color and reflections everywhere I looked. I was in Heaven! :) !!!

(FYI-Not many fires in June or Sept).

Jeff, you are too kind. Wouldn't it have been perfect had a JET gone across the sky right then! HA! Not on the path however!!! :)

Mr. Tree, once again you are so wise. And I do look. They are special to me so I don't want to miss them. Fall colors are here now so I hope to catch a pretty one to share!

Swimming Pool? What's THAT? HA! Born and raised in California I was always in a swimming pool. Up here...different story. In 19 years here I have seen one home that had one. I guess because it gets down to -45*f in the winter and the summer heat is not promised people just pass on it. :( I haven't met many Canadians my age and older up here that even know HOW to swim!

Thank you so much Lynne! I was pretty happy to see it there! :D

Thanks Tiia! You're always short...but sweet.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!

-Laura

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Courtenay Vanderbilt September 16, 2009

Very creative Laura! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNETTE! Hope you have a spectacular day! #7947889

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009

Have a Happy Birthday Annette...put your dancing shoes on, cause this crowd dances and throws a big birthday bash... enjoy your special day! 8o) #7947892

Jack R. Perry September 16, 2009

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ANNETTE!!! #7947896

isabel C. Zepeda September 16, 2009

Laure

Great photo and I hope you are having a great day and to ANNETTE CARR, happy B-Day to her from the big TEXAS wish she had a good day :)

Ysa... #7947897

Songbird Cline September 16, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ANNETTE CARR
and yes, Laura I want a piece of B Day cake! #7947917

Joan E. Hoffman September 16, 2009

Great Shot Laura! And many wishes for a wonderful day Annette! Happy Birthday! #7947923

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009

(Laura, more are coming, so make more cake!!! and goodies.... and where is the punch bowl....?) #7947992

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 16, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Annette!!!
It is a chocolate cake isn't it? Did anyone bring the Pepsi? I'm hungry so bring it OOOOOOOOON!!!! :-) k #7948056

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
COMING RIGHT UP!!!

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Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
WOW! That's a lot of punch...Do you think I made too much???
HA! I resized the photo and I must have done something wrong!!! #7948067

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009
YA, I would say so Laura....while resizing, you lost all of the punch! lol 8o) #7948089

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009

TESTING ONE TWO THREE...
MAN what a hostess I am hey???!!! HA! Every party has it's moments! #7948100

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
Mumj, your ICON looks like a vanilla milk shake with party streamers!!! I just noticed this!
I MUST BE IN PARTY MODE NOW!
I hope Annette Arrives soon!!! #7948107

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
Thank you Courtenay, Mumj, Jack, Ysa, Songbird, Joan, Mumj again, Kitty and everyone who shows up!!!
I hope Annette likes her birthday party! So many wonderful people are here!!
We have a GREAT BP FAMILY!!! #7948114

Denny E. Barnes September 16, 2009
Another one of your great reflection images, Laura and very well done!!
Hey, This could be called a tailgate birthday party for Annette but you are going to need more cake!! Only this time take the candles off. When licking the frosting on my monitor I burned my nose...hehe...I know, that will teach me not to lick the frosting....
Have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Annette and many,many more to come!!!Enjoy the day and your party!! #7948129

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009

OK, there are more but we will keep them in the kitchen until needed...
hope Kitty likes this chocolate cake!!!
and Annette is going to have fun eatting all the food!!! 8o) #7948135

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009

OK, there are more but we will keep them in the kitchen until needed...
hope Kitty likes this chocolate cake!!!
and Annette is going to have fun eatting all the food!!! 8o) #7948141

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009
Laura,
Good idea, more than one punch bowl... and here is some....
#7948143

Christine Lobsinger September 16, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ANNETTE...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...........
ANNETTE, HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!
SMILING WITH YOU
CHRISTINE #7948201

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 16, 2009
OMG!!!!!!! So much fun going on!!!
Am I late for the party? I sure hope not. I LOVE birthday parties.
ANNETTE - I don't know you but you must be a very special person.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and enjoy all the cake and punch and fried chicken. MAN - what a party Laura is throwing here.
And SSSL - what a FANTASTIC reflection. Wonderful colors and I LOVE all the dewdrops. #7948234

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009
here comes the root beer! and more! 8o)
#7948258

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
Hi Denny! Mumj, Chrissy, And Kirsten!!! So glad you are here!
Gosh a BIRTHDAY LUNCH BUFFET! What a grand idea! YUM! AND ROOT BEER TOO?
Okay- That chocolate cake HAS to be a secret recipe! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!
Awesome you guys. You are the best family EVER!
Thanks for being here!!! Enjoy the food!!!
SSSKiki, you are right! Annette IS very special!!!
I think she is out buying new party shoes so hopefully she will be here soon. She was showing the to me from a magazine!
See: #7948325

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 16, 2009
Beautiful birthday wishes for Annette, have a wonderful day! #7948338

Karen Kessler September 16, 2009
Whew! Finally! I made it to where I can comment, too! :)
Happy Birthday, Annette! I hope you are enjoying the party. I'm eyeing that chocolate cake that MumJ brought! My mouth is watering right now! (We just LOVE birthday parties!) #7948437

Marisol Pastor September 16, 2009
Happy birthday Annette! What a lovely message Laura has sent you! #7948484

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009
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Lorna Shutter September 16, 2009
Here I am for the party! Let's dance!!!
Hope you have a wonderful birthday and many more to come, Annette!!!!! :)
Now have some cake before the dog does this to it!!!

By the way, great image and dedication, Sis!!! I think you copied the idea from my "Horses Behind" image though! LOL! :D
#7948519

Christine Lobsinger September 16, 2009
OMG... I am back for more food!!! MOMJ, you are the best... my kind of party pizza!!!!
Everyone here is sure enjoying your Day Annette...hope you are too!! Right On, I love parties!!!!
CHriS
sMILinG #7948522

Chris N. Sweet September 16, 2009
Happy Birthday Annette, hope you have a great day. #7948523

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
Hi DOnna! Karen! Marisol! PIZZA WOMAN (Is it Max's?) Lorna Doone!, Smiley!, and Sweet Mr. Sweet!
So glad you are all here eating and having fun. COOL!
Lorna who is that third dance? Did you find our long lost sister?
HEY! MAYBE IT'S ANNETTE!!!
All the cute photos you are taking at the party. HEY -
Who let the dogs out???
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Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
Uh oh! We are out of ICE, dip and chips! I'll be back later. Gotta run to the store!
You guys just keep having fun! (Dang that looks like a NASTY DOG BITE!)
Sister Karen is THAT YOUR DOGGY??? #7948616

Nancy J. Locke September 16, 2009
Happy Birthday, dear Annette!!!
Great photo, Laura!!!
I have a gluten-free cake I brought to the party but we will pretend it tastes as good as the goodies above. :D
Blessings! Nancy J Locke #7948624

Melissa G. Meiselman September 16, 2009
Just got an invite to this party from NancyJ, but do not know how to "bring" stuff to the party. Still, I love chocolate cake and will have a piece with a glass of wine, but do not see any wine on this thread. BTW, your shot, Laura, is terrific!! #7948653

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009
NancyL
THANK YOU, now I can eat cake!!! before you brought your cake, I was starving... too much sugar in the others!
Melissa.. wow, glad you came too, and that barrel up there can be anything you want it to be for drinking!
Thank you two for coming...I know Annette is going to have such a good time at this party! 8o) #7948695

Melissa G. Meiselman September 16, 2009
So...how do you insert the pictures?? Nancy, you seem quite the expert!!! #7948744

Theresa Marie Jones September 16, 2009
Wow! More cake, balloons, chicken, pizza, drinks and dancing, just had to join in wishing Annette Carr a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Everything is looking good for you! Have a great year! #7948792

Tammy Espino September 16, 2009
Looks like a fun birthday party! :)
Great reflection too, who wouldn't want to see that! :) #7949099

Chris Ebben September 16, 2009

Hope you have a wonderful birthday party Annette=^..^= #7949112

Karen Kessler September 16, 2009
To answer your question, Laura (and in Peter Sellers' words in one of the old "Pink Panther" movies):
"That is NOT my dog!"
ha! I always loved that line & I finally get to use it!
Where is our Birthday Girl? She must be out celebrating with some other family & friends right now. I hope she gets here soon! Of course, there's plenty of food to last us all a few days! GREAT PARTY!!! #7949240

Graham Robards September 16, 2009
HERE COMES THE MUSIC!
Happy birthday Annette, I am a bit late. ~Pat R
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Chris Ebben September 16, 2009
Hi Pat, so good you felt up to joining us for the party, let's dance & keep smiling=^..^= #7949449

Usman M. Bajwa September 16, 2009
Glad the party is still on. Thought I was a little late.... and I am famished...where is the birthday girl and the cakes?
A very happy and healthy Birthday to you Annette.
UB. #7949457

Annette Carr September 16, 2009
WOW I ARRIVED LATE TO MY OWN PARTY! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH I LOVE ALL THE CAKE, PIZZA, WINGS, ROOTBEER, AND MOST OF ALL THE GREETINGS! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!
I HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY! #7949512

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2009
HEY EVERYONE>.... The Birthday girl is here!!!! time to party!!!!
WELCOME TO YOUR PARTY Annette....enjoy the fun, and stay as long as you like!!!
8o) enjoy!!!
#7949526

Christine Lobsinger September 16, 2009
Hi ANNETTE, I'm HERE... popping in three times to party with you!!!
Hope YOur DAY was GREAT!!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7949540

Patrick Rouzes September 16, 2009
WOW, what a party goin on here! Swanee sure knows how to get a party hopping! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Annette!!! Hope it is a good one!!!
Lovely reflections captrued here, Laura!!! The clarity & detail are fantastic!!! You are too kind, Swanee! #7949547

Cassie L. Woodlee September 16, 2009
OH I missed the party. Gosh I have been so busy I have fell behind with everyone. Happy Birthday Annette!!! Laura what an amazing party my friend. #7949557

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
OH NOW WAY!!! NO ONE was LATE!!! The BEST PART is that we are ALL SHOWING UP and ANNETTE is here, too!!!
Yeeewhoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
I love it when we can be happy for each other. It's part of what life is all about!
HI SISTER ANNETTE!!! Were you surprised???
This music ROCKS by the way!!! Thanks sister Pat and THANKS SO MUCH ALL OF YOU FOR BEING HERE.
HA!
COOL!!! #7949592

Laura E. Swan September 16, 2009
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! Each of you!!! How fun you made today for Annette and for each other!!! COOL!
You guys are the best!!!
If I eat ONE MORE CHIP I WILL POP!
HAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
#7949605

Annette Carr September 16, 2009
Wow, does Laura know how to throw a party or what? And that cake, wheweee, made me so hungry for chocolate I ate a snickers :)
It is so fun to see so many of my BP friends here at my party, and it's ok that some of us are late, because I think this party just might go late into the wee hours.
Please pass the fried chicken and I'll take some more root beer thank you! #7949656

Christine Lobsinger September 16, 2009
No poppin' unless you make POPCORN sis LALA!!!! OR drink some more POP!!!
Ha...
HA.....
H-A-a-A..
Chris
Smiling #7949699

Nancyj E. Hovey September 17, 2009
LOOK who is here, and good thing you popped some popcorn, Laura....
#7950713

Christine Lobsinger September 17, 2009
Cute MOMJ....
SMILES
Chris #7950727

Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
ANNETTE!!!! SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!! Now that I am back from the store we can settle in and EAT! (Er I mean PARTY!)...
I know I said I'd pop if I had one more chip with (guacamole lemon dip!!!) but I think I will...
Uh oh...UH OH!!!
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JudyAnn Rector September 17, 2009
Oh, DARN, I missed the PARTY!! :((
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Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
Better late than never, JudyAnn! I love your Happy Birthday Sign!!! :D
That popcorn looks amazing Mumj! Is that a gazelle at Annette's party, too!? HA! Funny! Christine do you think you can be slick and get that bowl away from him?
Oh, let him eat I guess!!! Maybe he has never had popcorn before and loves it...sure appears this way! #7952159

Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
Chris E. That is one huge group of "Cool Cats"!!! HA! #7952161

Nancyj E. Hovey September 17, 2009
Look what we learned at the party last night... even old me!!! 8o)
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Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
Still laughing! You are so funny Mumj!!!!
We are movin' pretty darned fast aren't we??? #7952261

Annette Carr September 17, 2009
I LOVE THE MUSIC! What a superb birthday party. With remix music and all :) #7952479

Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
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Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
HEY! Are those dancing strobe lights I see?
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Annette Carr September 17, 2009
How on earth? #7952509

Nancyj E. Hovey September 17, 2009
Dancing orbs I love it!!! 8o) #7952640

Laura E. Swan September 17, 2009
That's the big question!!! ARE THEY EVEN FROM EARTH???!!! HA!
They look like ORBS! #7952641

Lorna Shutter September 18, 2009
I love how the singing cats, dancers and the Outer Space Orbs all seem to be moving in time with the music! That song is really growing on me! Pat will have to teach us how to add music to our comments! Hope you enjoyed the party, Annette! ... We sure did! Thanks for arranging it all, Sis! :) #7953680

Laura E. Swan October 18, 2009
:) It was FUN!!! Thanks Sis!!! #8048487

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