The Enchanted Forest

© Laura E. Swan

The Enchanted Forest

Uploaded: October 29, 2009

Description


HURRAY! WE'RE ON THE OTHER SIDE!
Fresh Warm Air. Now We Can Stride!


WE LOOK BACK WITH RELIEF AND GRIN
We Can See Where We Have Been!

The Twists And Turns On The Roads We Made
AS WE TRAVELED THE HAUNTED EVERGLADES!


Let's Rest A While Shall We Then?
In The Enchanted Forest, Then Head Out Again!


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Halloween Series - October 2009
(DDR)

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Mary K. Robison October 29, 2009

What a fantastical landscape, Lauramary! It's taken awhile to get us all here, but it was worth the wait! Wonderful colors and reminders of evenings past.
But (yawn) I think I'll need a serious nap before the festivities kick in, so...
Wake me when the party starts, please.
Maralaury
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Tiia Vissak October 30, 2009

a cool creation! #8087405

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 30, 2009

WOOOOOWWWWWW! How beautiful the enchanted forest is!!! We made it, Sis!!! We made it. We're all safe now.
I see the big cat hiding in the mountains. His envious eyes are following us still.
But he can't scare us anymore. NOW it's time to find those dresses, isn't it? #8087409

Maria Warren level-classic October 30, 2009

hey sis. how are you? this is such a beautiful photo love all the cool/beautiful things to look at on this photo great work.(((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8087438

Brett Dolsen October 30, 2009

Great effects and colours Laura but will we survive if we enter!Brett #8087489

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009






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Karen Engelbreth October 30, 2009

WOW - COOL.... #8087508

Renata Gusciora October 30, 2009

Ha!:D Super candid work,Laura!Great imagination!:-) #8087515

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

Thanks Tiia! Some cocoa?

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Maralaury!!! You sure perked up after that cocoa but I can see you are headed into slumber again. I guess we have all been through lots. YES. REST UP. We are almost there!!!! I hope you can sleep through this music! HA!

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SSSKiki!!! Yippeeeeeee! WE DID MAKE IT!

Now ONTO THE PARTY! Yeeewho!!! We are stopping here to res first! You were (almost) very brave through this whole adventure. Oh, look over there. I see mushrooms...(Kiki runs towards them)...

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Little Sister Maria! So glad I have been able to entertain you! Love your shots of that beautiful little princess! :D

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BRETT! Has your blood stayed thin for you? I hope you feel great! YES! WE WILL SURVIVE! Empress Kewpie and the Forest Guardian tole me so!

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Hi Karen! Want some hot cocoa? We're having a break in the Enchanted Forest!

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Thanks Renata! I'll be to visit your gallery in the morning (my time!)

Good night all. I am going to take a nap now if no one needs anything??? #8087524

Tess L. Yee October 30, 2009

Whoa, Laura! You've outdone yourself! So much stuff going on in your forest...

Super work! #8087688

Graham Robards October 30, 2009

LOL this is KOOL! The place is really rocking tonight honey! Wild child music

BORN TO BE WILD!!! #8087763

Stephen Zacker October 30, 2009

Fun and Creative. Lots of work on this #8087767

Gord MacEachern October 30, 2009

Always wanted to visit an enchanted Forest , thanks for making it happen!! #8087792

Monnie Ryan October 30, 2009

Thank goodness we're out!
We're been put to the test.
But stay on guard always --
The wicked don't rest!

It's been a wild ride so far, Laura -- I've loved every minute of it! #8087876

Jack R. Perry October 30, 2009

Ready to party. #8088062

ROLAN NARMAN October 30, 2009

Hey! That's my song! LOL!
Great creation with beautiful colors and poetry sister! I'm enchanted!!! #8088508

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 30, 2009

I am so glad October is almost over.... :0))))) #8088648

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

Hey everyone! I was just walking down by this lake! You should go down there too! It's beautiful!!! :D

Well you guys we are on the home stretch to the party!

This has been a fantastic journey with all of you! They say that's the best part of life. THE JOURNEY.

We won't soon forget the bonding we did during this time...and some of you did more than others, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

WOWZA!

(Kiki, stop stuffing mushrooms into EVERYONES pockets! HA! ROLAN...SAVE SOME OF THAT #9 for the party! You will be everyones favorite guy there!)

The Forest Guardian and EMPRESS KEWPIE said at the pace we are going we will be to the party TONIGHT! We can just hang out and look at the grounds a while before the HAUNTED BALL ROOM opens up Saturday night!

SSSKiki will be driving us home on SUNDAY. I hear there are plenty of COFFINS for us to sleep in in the basement of the haunted mansion!

I know you guys can handle that. You have already been through MUCH WORSE on this ADVENTURE!

I'm glad we have this time to relax before we get there.

THANK YOU AGAIN EACH OF YOU! You mean a lot to me. This has been great!

Sister Lauramary ... (And daughter to Mumj.)

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Wm Nosal October 30, 2009

COOOL!

So, Lm!
This is Why You Wanted My To Rent The
Seadoo's
I Think I Have 10!
I Think you Need a Boat!
Let me Check

Cool Song! #8089448

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

Yes, but we need some that RUN, Wm! HA!

Make it a jet boat. Got any of those? #8089463

Wm Nosal October 30, 2009

No Need For The Seadoo's
Been In Radio Contact With a Ship!
The Captain with Pick us up
Don't Worry,I Think, But! #8089496

Wm Nosal October 30, 2009

Don't Worry! #8089521

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

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COOL! CAN IT PULL BP SKIERS? Looks like quite a WAKE! #8089532

Wm Nosal October 30, 2009

Only About 9000 Of Them #8089583

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 30, 2009

Well, Ms. Swanee, you know how to get a place Rockin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait for the party! Got me Molson Canadian Beer, me warm woolen hat & me plaid coat all ready to go. Not getting on the Titanic though- no freakin' way!
Laura, you have a few children's Halloween theme(d) books in all of this,my friend! I think "YOU" can easily make a go at it for sure! You have my support indeed!
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Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

HA! Well THAT should be strong enough for our LIMO LOAD! Cool, Wm!

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Paddy, you dont have to get in that big old boat! Just ski behind it! HA! I'll be up on the sun deck NEAR THE DIVING BOARD (or is that called a PLANK?) in case we have to jump off!!!

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence with the children's book idea! Others have been nudging me, too.

The inspiration of QUEEN KEWPIE in his book is after a little French Russian girl named, MIKAH, of whom I adore with all of my heart. We love to have treasure hunts and have fun!

She calls me Auntie Laura. She is 4 years old. Last year she was glaring at me. I looked back at her puzzled and she said "I need to watch you. YOU ARE -MINE-!" HA! SO SO SO cute!

So this book would be dedicated to her.

The KEWPIE image in this series is an actual photo of her I took into CURVES and WILD EFFECTS.

Enjoy your time here!

-Swanee #8089619

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

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Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

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HAVE AN APPLE MY LITTLE PRETTY...

AND DO NOT GO TO THIS THREAD OR YOU WILL FIND OUT WHO I AM AND WHAT I AM PLANNING!!!

http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/discussionDetail.php?threadID=1192705 #8089827

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 30, 2009

This doesn't look too scary...great image, Laura!! #8089861

Avril Young October 30, 2009

it may not look scary to Robert, but hey I am scared out of my wits ....awesome photo Laura, and what a fun series...we do not celebrate halloween here...it must be a lot of fun!!! #8089864

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 30, 2009

WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHAT I JUST NOW POSTED! HA!

Thanks Robert and Avril!

You guys are very fun!

-Lauramary #8089866

Annette Carr October 31, 2009

If the forest is enchanted can I go swimming in the waters? Maybe they are magical and have wonderful powers? The fountain of youth?
Amazing and beautiful artistic creation here Laura. You are the best! #8090791

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 31, 2009

YES Annette! In fact the waters ARE magical! Anyone who steps into the water can INSTANTLY SWIM like a fish. In your case a mermaid! STAY IN THE WATER AND ENJOY IT! DO LAPS! It wont take you any time at all!

You are whatever age you want to be here. #8090976

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 01, 2009

HEY, you all, wake up and look... oh...I see some who are still zzzzing in the pumpkin patch too.... hee hee hee... wonder if the gingerbread house is over that way...mmmmmm? my pretty!

thank you Laura... you are the best creator!!! 8o) #8093020

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 01, 2009

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BEST OF THE MONTH SERIES!!! #8093021

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 01, 2009

Mumj!!! You are so dear to me! Thank you so much!

Humm...when I hear "My pretty" I am afraid of what is asked of me prior to that! I AIN'T GOIN' TO NO GINGERBREAD HOUSE! HA! NOT EVEN IF I GET CHASED! Photobucket

Thanks for the fun!


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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 01, 2009

ohhhhh but ms LuLuLaLauraaaaa.... there is mysterious blue frosting decorating that gingerbread house in a very special place for you!!! 8o) hey My Pretty?!!! aren't you going to follow that path and find your treasures!??? #8094102

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 12, 2009

IT WAS VERY LATE ONE NIGHT WHEN I SAW THIS FOREST, I THOUGHT I COMMENTED HERE...

ROCKING AND PARTYING SO MUCH, I MUST OF FELL ASLEEP IN A CLOSET... HA!

BEST OCTOBER I EVER HAD SIS...

CHRIS
SMILING #8124668

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 12, 2009

You ladies are KUR-----aaaaaaazy, BABY!

HA!

This was so much fun. It ALL comes back to me now! WOW! WHAT A RIDE OCTOBER WAS. It wouldn't have been the same without you!!!

I L-O-V-E this song! Don't you?

Hugs! -Daughter and Sis

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