Moon Scoffer

© Laura E. Swan

Moon Scoffer

Uploaded: October 11, 2009 22:21:31

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TRICK or TREAT?
It's A Trick of Course!

Can You Believe This Is A Red Bell Pepper I Made For Dinner?
I cut it in Half and saw THIS FACE!
I used my PAINT PROGRAM, Curves & Layering
To Make The Rest Come To Life!

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The Piping Peppers
Time Is Passing Very Fast
Queen Kewpie Says,
"The Future Is The Past."

We Hardly Understand When She Speaks
Yet We ~Know~ We've Been
In The Forest For Weeks.

Vague Days Walking By
Huts Made of Thatch.
Secret Vernacular Villages
And Many A Pumpkin Patch.


The Smells of Horrid Soups Fill The Air
Caldron's Bubbling Everywhere...

Not Trusting One Word
That A "HOODED" May Have Said.
Kewpie Whispered
"Only Trust The Peppers That Are Red".

"THEY WILL SHOW US THE WAY OUT,
IT IS NOT FAR.
THEY SAY THERE IS A ROAD BEYOND HERE...
WITH A WAITING CAR".

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Halloween Series -



Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Janice Mezzacappa October 11, 2009

Awesome DD work Laura this is so cool all-around, WTG!! #1191042

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 11, 2009

I love it, Lala!! What a beautiful little pepper person!! Awesome DD work, girl!!
And thanks, yes, I'm starting to feel better....just in time to go back to work!! Such a pity!! LOL!! #8028612

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 11, 2009

O M G!!!!!!! This is truly AWESOME, SSSL! Eating peppers will NEVER be the same again. HAHAHA! I LOVE that big smile and the little teeth that show. And his eyes are GREAT! You've outdone youself this time, haven't you!!!!
OHOH - I just remembered - It's Halloween! That big sweet smile - it's just to lure us into thinking that we're safe for a moment, isn't it? In reality he'll eat anyone who comes near, isn't that true? Okay - that changed everything in a second.
I'm telling you, Sis. No peppers are ever allowed in my house again this month. I wouldn't dare go to sleep with one of those lurking in the kitchen.
HEHE!
AWESOME poetry!!!! #8028615

Lynne Morris October 11, 2009

Fantastic image Laura, great ps work yet again. #8028669

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 12, 2009

Hi Janice! Thank you so much!!!

* * *

So good to have you HOME Teresa! I am glad you like our little PEPPER PERSON. He is really cute isn't he...?

OR IS HE???

* * *

Which brings us to SSSKIKI!!!

Well, I had never thought of this B4 but in the haunted forest ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!! But Queen KEWPIE SAID THEY ARE SAFE!

COULD IT BE THAT THERE IS ONE BAD PEPPER IN THE BUNCH?

STAY TUNED FOR TOMORROW EPISODE OF:

THE PIPING PEPPERS!

* * *

Thank you SO VERY much Lynne! Big smile here!!!

-Laura #8028679

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 12, 2009

this one has a fun crazy expression... :-) lovely image Lala! #8028685

Tiia Vissak October 12, 2009

well done! #8028703

Maria Warren level-classic October 12, 2009

omg sis. is this is way awesome and so cute and so cool I just love it you Rock!!!! :)

great work!!!!

(((hugs)))♥♥♥♥ #8028829

Nadya Johnson October 12, 2009

WOWEE - ZOWEE! This is AWESOMELY creative, Laura! Who would have thought - a jack-o-lantern in the pepper?! Love it! COOL WORK! #8028841

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 12, 2009

Stef, I am glad this one didn't spook you!!! I CANT SPEAK FOR TOMORROW'S IMAGE HOWEVER!

BEWARE FREAKY THINGS HAPPEN TOMORROW!!! HA!~

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Thanks Tiia! :

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Hi Little Sis Maria! YOU ROCK, TOO! Loved your image tonight! He's gonna love his grad pictures! :) !!!

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Hi Nadya! Thank you 'mam! So is that a spin off of Jack in the BOX? :) !!! I wish they had those up here. I miss Breakfast Crescents and those strange tacos and rolled up little crips things with spicy meat in them. :)

Thanks all!

-Laura

AND DON'T TALK TO THE HOODS. JUST THE PEPPERS!

#8028857

Brett Dolsen October 12, 2009

Really Cool DD Work Laura but just as great is your storytelling!!Brett #8028906

Paul E. Earl October 12, 2009

Love it!! #8028919

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 12, 2009

Thank you VERY much Brett and Paul!!!

My two Aussie BP Brothers! :)

-Laura

#8028941

Stephen Zacker October 12, 2009

Thanks for the Monday Morning Laugh L.S. :-) #8029210

Tess L. Yee October 12, 2009

Wonderful work, Laura! Enchanting! #8029212

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 12, 2009

Very nice - Great job Laura!! Jeff #8029297

Gord MacEachern October 12, 2009

So enjoying your October/halloween submits Laura, so glad you got PS also.
Great "stuff",photos,stories,poems,love em all!! #8029310

Barbara Waldoch October 12, 2009

I think I have seen his relative today, only he was more evil. He had moldy teeth, but screamed just the same when I put him in the bin. #8029360

Michelle Alton October 12, 2009

What a unique, weird, and wonderful mind you have, Laura. Who'd have thunk it? The whimsical pepper is fantastic...and the poem...

Gotta love your natural "high!" #8029394

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 12, 2009

Outstanding, and what you can do with this image... a card, sell, omg, it is never ending... you are in your nitch!!! Your series is well on it's way showing your awesome creativity and talent...excellent... 8o) #8029582

Max Aureli October 12, 2009

Great composition and idea, Sister!! :-)) #8030707

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 12, 2009

Good Afternoon Forest Friends!

Mr. Tree :), S.Z., Tess :), Jeff :), Gord :), Barbara :), Michelle :), Mumj :) and Max :) !

Today it is THANKSGIVING in CANADA and I am truly feeling grateful for all of my BP Artist Friends and Photographers.

You guys make me smile and laugh as much as I make YOU smile and laugh!!!

I really value each of you very much!

SO PLEASE! BECAUSE I CARE, KEEP YOUR FLASHLIGHTS HANDY & ONLY TALK TO THE RED PEPPERS. IT WILL MAKE YOUR FAMILY WONDER WHO YOU ARE "RATTLING ON TO" IN THE KITCHEN!!! HA!!!!

-Miss Rose, L.S., Sister Laura, Wierdo, (that one is for Michelle! HA!), Laura Em and just little old me.

#8030779

Wm Nosal October 12, 2009

Cool Stuff!
Have a good Thanksgiving #8030898

Renata Gusciora October 12, 2009

Ha!:D Thats too funny,Laura!Makes me smile!Great creation!:-) #8030914

ROLAN NARMAN October 12, 2009

Another lovely creation Mimi! Very cool image! #8030942

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 12, 2009

Swanee, I am more & more intrigued with your talent & creativity each time I open one of your images! This is amazingly creative work & equally as creative story writing! You have "IT", my crazy & joyful BP friend! #8031209

Barbara Waldoch October 12, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving, Laura! Is it still today for you or is it yesterday already? LOL #8032031

Tommy E. Burgess October 12, 2009

Very cool DD work Laura!! #8032043

Graham Robards October 13, 2009

Red Peppers do not come my way, stay away for another day!







#8032525

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 13, 2009

Hi Wm Renata, Brother Rolan, Paddy, Barbara, Tommy And PAT!

So FUN! I am waking up to music this morning...!!! I hope I am not the only one hearing it!!! HA!!!

This is so fun! Pat you are a trip! My little favor turned into a fun gift!

Thanks everyone...Still shaking my head and laughing...I think I need coffee..this song is pretty wild!

HA!

-Laura

#8033747

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 13, 2009

Ha, this one let me in, must have to know the sneak freaky Halloween password... what a trip... hope this comes out in hardcover... 8o) #8034007

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 13, 2009

You're TOPS, Mumj! Thanks for checking out the songs!

Pretty Freak-a-noid, hey??? #8034022

Jack R. Perry October 13, 2009

AWESOME! #8034700

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 13, 2009

Thank you Jack Path! We are so glad you are here, too!!! We need to stay on the right roads and well...you being a PATH and all...You would have such GOOD DIRECTION!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!!

-Miss Laura #8035071

Graham Robards October 13, 2009

Yes the website is down as there is no music here either. The demons cut the magic link through cyberspace #8035080

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 13, 2009

:( #8035084

ROLAN NARMAN October 13, 2009

The music makes a great addition sis! LOL! #8035100

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 13, 2009

Cute Piping Pepper Laura...
I love your DDR and following you and MIMI and others through the forest with your Halloween Creations.. wished we still had the errie music though.

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH U #8035236

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 14, 2009

Hi ROlan and Christine!!!

RE: THE MUSIC!!!

It's Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Thanks and a special thanks to BIG SISTER PAT!!! This is HER EERIE DOING!

HA!

-Sis #8035487

Julianne Bradford October 14, 2009

AWESOME PEPPER! Now I will always think of ths creation when I see a red pepper. You are amazing Laura! #8037705

Daniella Puente October 16, 2009

FABULOUS...idea and work! for me this is a winner in DD :))) #8043784

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 16, 2009

Thank you ladies! I am glad you are having fun...

UP AHEAD LAYS DANGER! SMILE WHILE YOU CAN!

-Lalmary #8043848

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 19, 2009

WOW .... Laura this is such a unique and fantastic creative capture. You have got the eyes and the mind to turn a capsicum into one gigantic laughing face! This does it for me.... lol

UB. #8048911

Mary K. Robison October 21, 2009

Hey, Lauramary! The bp judges picked the pepper image that is my absolute favorite (so far)!! COOL! ~ Maralaury:-)
#8055138

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 21, 2009

A Big COngraTs sister Laura... a wonderful EP!!!

SMILING CHRISS #8055542

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 21, 2009

UB, that's the nicest thing you have ever said to me! Thank you so much!

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Gosh! ANOTHER VOTE! Maralaury...I feel so happy to hear this from you guys! Thank you.

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Hi Smiley! I have to tell you...my coffee has never tasted better than this morning. Thanks Sis. I hope the judges like this as much as you guuys have! :)

-Laura, Lauramary, Lala #8056085

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 01, 2009

Photobucket

BEST OF THE MONTH SERIES!!!

also: C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #8092993

Rony Sagy May 26, 2010

What a fantastic creation, Lala. #8646296

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 26, 2010

Hi Rony!!! Thank you! It was fun to make. I took this picture while I was making dinner! This red bell pepper was sitting on my stove on a white chopping block! I painted in the eyes etc., in my paint program and painted out the BG. I didn't know how to us my PSE7 program yet so this was painstakingly done by hand!Took a couple of hours to get it right!

I appreciate your feedback!

-Laura #8646346

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 26, 2010

Hey Em! What a fun series! Love it! You are soooo creative!!! This one is my fav!! Wonderful work, and I love the eyes! Really comes "alive" Have a super day!!!! Hugs, Laura:) #8646832

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 27, 2010

Fannnnnn...tastic Laura, gotta be a winner!

jo ann c. #8648075

Carol L. Fowler May 27, 2010

Love the little seed teeth! Wonderful DD work! #8648256

Tommy E. Burgess May 27, 2010

Wonderful re-entry Laura!! I really liked this the first time. #8648550

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 27, 2010

Too cool, you're simply amazing Laura! #8648619

Stephen Zacker May 28, 2010

Very creative #8648886

Karen Kessler May 28, 2010

Now this one made me laugh! So creative & fun! :) #8650292

Ron McEwan May 29, 2010

As I sit here with 23 days to go before launch; LMAO at this recent pepper series. I hope I am not late LOL. Excellent creations, well presented Laura. #8650905

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2010

Hi Laura Lee, Jo Ann, Carol, Tommy, Reynaldo, Steve, Kalena and Ron!

When I cut this pepper in half, getting ready to cook, I saw those seeds looking like little teeth and then the possibility of eyes being painted in and well, it snowballed. The photo shoot began and dinner was late! HA!

Thanks so much for the visit and your ALL of your fun comments.

Ron, I can almost smell the jet fuel for the launch!!! :) How cool is that?

-Laura :) #8651265

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 29, 2010

This series is going to make a wonderful set of cards, Laura! wow... 8o) #8651270

Graham Robards May 29, 2010

lol I like this one the best little sister, I smell it from here.

xxx xxx #8651696

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2010

Hi Mumj! What a great idea! These will be among he first to hit RB!

Hi Big Sis! Many are saying this. Maybe this one will make the next round then? OR EVEN THE GREAT BEYOND?! HA!

Love having you ladies drop in! Thank you!

-Laura xxx xxx #8651711

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 29, 2010

Remember this well, Swanee! Your creativity is endless, my friend! Good luck this time! WTG! Love your writing too!
Unable to comment on next one- thread does not go all way to bottom! #8651856

Irene Colling level-classic May 29, 2010

Laura this is wildly creative. Wow, great imagination and excellent exacution. #8652210

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2010

Paddy if you are still attached I remember back during Halloween some folks couldn't open one of the Red Bell Peppers, even then. Some could? I wonder why? Well, thanks so much for commenting on -this- one! :) I feel the same way about your great eye for beauty and color! :) Thanks so much!!!

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Ooo! Wildly creative!? That sounds really great, Irene! Thank you, lady! You are such a talent. What an honor to hear this from you.

-Laura :D

P.S People seem to like this one best. #8652242

Janice Mezzacappa May 30, 2010

Excellent, fun and creative you simply nailed it Laura love love love it!!! #8652865

Gina M. Savage May 30, 2010

I think this pepper needs a trip to the dentist! Lol. Very creative. #8653337

Mary K. Robison May 31, 2010

FINALLY I can get on the site, Pom, and tell you how very much this particular pepper image amuses me!Definitely my favorite, though all three are cool! (AND the site was cutting me off again from commenting on your most recent pepper shot... :-( ...) #8654203

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 31, 2010

I have been having a difficult time posting on BP for a couple days now, must be on vacation! and low reception! ha.... I love this pepper too! 8o) #8654704

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 31, 2010

Hi Everyone! Yes. I heard BP was having glitches right now. Hope they get fixed soon and thank you so VERY much for your fun and kind words. :D Love hearing from you all!

-Laura

P.S. I'll be by to visit you guys as soon as I can. Cleaning today! (GASP!) #8655050

Dick W. Wyatt September 19, 2010

Great MT entry !! #8916921

Carol A. Grady September 19, 2010

I'm still smiling Laura - fantastic DD work! #8917488

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 19, 2010

LOLOL...This is for real the VERY BEST MT entry so far, Laura! INCREDIBLE work and awesome image! WOW! I love Love LOVE it! :-) k #8918480

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 19, 2010

Hi Dick, Carol and Miss Kitty!

Lol...I am so, so, so much enjoying your comments and feed back. I hope the judges like it as much as you guys do! Thanks so much for the encouragement! You guys are the best.

-Laura

P.S. Imagine my thrill when I cut this pepper in half and SAW THE POSSIBILITIES! Hehe! #8918639

Gord MacEachern September 21, 2010

I have to agree with Kitty Laura!!!! #8922420

Julianne Bradford September 22, 2010

This is awesome Laura! Somehow I think you could see great possibilities in a lot of things :-) What a great imagination! #8924807

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 23, 2010

Too ool! Contgratulations..

jo ann c.

#8925870

Rod Partington September 24, 2010

You have an amazing imagination Laura!
Love this! #8927816

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 24, 2010

Hi Gord, Julianne, Jo Ann and Rod!

Thanks so very much you guys. Big smile here...Just like on the Red Pepper!!! :D

-Laura #8927848

Chris N. Sweet October 19, 2010

LOL! Superb! #8984209

Melissa Olsen October 22, 2010

Totally loving this one! #8989533

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 22, 2010

Hi Chris and Melissa! How fun that you commented here. Maybe I will reenter it. :D

I appreciate your visit and what you have said.

-Laura
#8989556

Dr Silly level-classic April 22, 2011

hahahahaha Love it. :O) #9362751

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 22, 2011

HeeHee...HEY NOW THAT IS SAYING SOMETHING if I made Doctor Silly, the CLOWN laugh!

NOW I WILL BE HAPPY ALL DAY!

Thanks Doc!

-Laura #9363559

Debbie Bray May 04, 2012

These are just superb, Laura!! You really are a very clever and creative girl!!!! I love the poetry too!! #10123094

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 24, 2012

The red peppers I grow never look this unique. Awesome creations you did with these peppers Laura. #10382552

Nancy Marie Ricketts October 28, 2012

All I need to get out of the doldrums, is to visit your gallery every day. It has everything I need-beauty, artistry, and humor, with a big dose of a very caring woman who cares, and inspires us all. Thank you so much, Dearest Laura!!

-Marie- #10388744

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 28, 2012

Hi Debbie! It's so fun to entertain you! :) :D

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HeeHee, Emile...Cut your next one in half like I did and you will be half way there! :D

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Hi Marie :D I am so used to calling you Nancy. :) "Marie" it is! :))) You are so sweet. I can tell that you have a dear sweet heart, too! Thanks for all the kind words. Come and visit my gallery any time you like. Some of the pages further back are really funny, too. BPers have a great sense of humor when they know they can relax and kid around. Everyone knows they are welcome to do that here at "Laura's House" :D

I hope you all have a wonderful evening, and Emile, I need to make it to your gallery to see your Rocky images!!! The ones I have seen so far have been great!

-Laura #10388768

Jill Odice level-classic March 01, 2013

Well, yours are definitely more creative then mine :-) Thanks for the smile I got from looking at them. #10590780

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 01, 2013

Hi Jill!!! You came to look! How fun to see you here!!! Thanks lots!! I laughed as I did these! :)) Your was great too!!!

Have a great March! :D

-Laura #10590793


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