Reaching For Light
Uploaded: November 10, 2009
EOD
This is not really my hand.
It is the shadow of my hand from sharp natural sunlight.
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The Evolution of Each Person
Each Life
Is Merely A Series Of
Emergents; All At Different Paces And At Different times.
True Growth Is Allowed To be Free.
To Reach For The Light
Of Their Own Truths.
-Laura E. Swan
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No man has the right
to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce,
but all should be encouraged to
reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence
in the creative spirit.
- Ansel Adams
(And Thanks To Jack. I read this Ansel Adams Gem in your Bio!)
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Tiia Vissak November 11, 2009
well done! #1203541Usman M. Bajwa November 11, 2009
Beautiful presentation and words, Laura!UB. #8121555
Annette Carr November 11, 2009
Clap Clap Clap! I love this work of art and the accompanying words. #8121559Maria Warren November 11, 2009
wow sis. wooooow this is so beautiful the light is amazing!!!! great work:)(((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8121563
Nancyj E. Hovey November 11, 2009
OUTSTANDING presentation from your heartfelt center....Love the DDR and your talent excells more each day...wow! Excellent choice of words to set the path! 8o) #8121567Liz blahh November 11, 2009
Beautiful image, artistry, rich tones & presentation! #8121576Christine Lobsinger November 11, 2009
Well said, well thought out.. well done!CHRISTINE
SMILING #8121581
Brett Dolsen November 11, 2009
Beautifull created Laura!!Great thought provoking words and wonderfull tones and composition!!Brett #8121595Ann Coates November 11, 2009
Beautiful words Laura. Beautifully captured and presented. Keep them coming. #8121616Jyri Vissak November 11, 2009
Very creative! Well done. #8121632Renata Gusciora November 11, 2009
Ah!This is beautiful!Fabulous expression!Unique work,Laura! #8121643Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 11, 2009
WOW! This is REALLY good, SSSLala! Expressionism!! Artwork!! Your creativity and talent for creating something different and unique is really revealed here. I LOVE it!!!!!!! This really got to me on different levels. Straight into my favs.Paul E. Earl November 11, 2009
This is a stunner!! Fabulous image my dear Swanee!! #8121658Laura E. Swan November 11, 2009
Thank you Tiia, Usman, Annette, Little Sis Maria, Mumj, Liz, Sister Chrissy, Brett, Ann, Juri, Renata, SSSKiki and Early Pearl!I had fun making this one and I sure appreciate your words and your visits!
I have been to all of your galleries and saw your beautiful work! Great jobs!
Night night all!
-Laura :) #8121674
Chua Wee Boo November 11, 2009
Truly amazing works,Laura!!! #8121686Michelle Alton November 11, 2009
A beautiful creation, Laura, for the MT. Strikes close to home for many of us this year. #8121747Graham Robards November 11, 2009
Oh this is great Laura! Excellent! ~Pat #8121855Jeff Robinson November 11, 2009
Very creative - Fantastic for the Theme Laura!! Jeff #8121896Monnie Ryan November 11, 2009
Gorgeous, creative image, Laura -- great theme entry! #8122125Tess L. Yee November 11, 2009
Fabulous artistry and presentation, and wonderful words to accompany, Laura! #8122458Laura E. Swan November 11, 2009
Good Morning All!Thank you Chua, Michelle, Sister Pat, Jeff, Monnie and Tess!
This was fun to make and important for me to write about. I appreciate that you came to comment and express yourselves too!
-Laura #8122863
Kerry Hill November 11, 2009
Beautifully done Laura, excellent work!! #8122972ROLAN NARMAN November 11, 2009
Gorgeous artwork, textures and presentation sis Lulu! Very creative indeed! Almost made me sing the song "The shadow of your smil...ooops....hands"!!! #8123244Stephen Zacker November 11, 2009
Nice work #8123380Laura E. Swan November 11, 2009
Hi Kerry! Thanks a BUNCH! :)*
Really Brother? Well now -I- want to break out in song, too! "Thank you for the music!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZnBI8j_6JI
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Thank you Mr Tree! That song is for YOU TOO! :D ... BIG SMILE HERE! I GOT A "WOW"!
-Miss Rose, Sister Lulu and Laura
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Laura E. Swan November 11, 2009
Hi Steve! Sorry! You slipped right in there while I was writing. I appreciate your support and comments!-Laura
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZnBI8j_6JI
For you. #8123414
Randy D. Dinkins November 11, 2009
Great image and perfect MT. #8123660Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 11, 2009
Awesome MT image, Laura!!! :-) k #8123745Barbara Waldoch November 11, 2009
Wonderful image, Laura! #8123877Patrick Rouzes November 11, 2009
AN ultra creative work here, Laura, with lovely title, quotes & words! Super job indeed! #8123943Laura E. Swan November 11, 2009
Hi Randy! Thank you and THANKS for the visit! :)*
Hi Kitty! Thanks Lady!
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Hi Barbara! Thanks Flower lady!
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Hi Paddy!!! That was an ULTRA kind critique my friend! Thanks so much! :D
-Laura
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Stefania Barbier November 11, 2009
wonderful art piece, Lala!!! #8124081Stefania Barbier November 11, 2009
SORRY didn;t know it was your bday... happy bday and hope you had a great one!!! #8124144Tommy E. Burgess November 11, 2009
Very beautiful work Laura!! #8124148Douglas Pignet November 12, 2009
Beautiful work on this lovely image, great lighting and comp. #8124384Nancy J. Locke November 12, 2009
Laura, what a FANTABULOUS shot!!! You have a great camera and artistic eye. Superb!!!Love the color contrast, composition and mood you have captured.
AWESOME!!!
Hugs, Nancy J L #8124682
Bojan Bencic November 12, 2009
Very creative and artistic, Laura. Beautiful image and message. Love it. #8125067Tammy Espino November 12, 2009
Beautiful!! :) #8126160Laura E. Swan November 12, 2009
Last to first-Thank you Tammy!!! :D
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Hi Bojan! Thanks so much!
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WOW! Thanks Nancy J! Such high compliments! I'm honored!
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Hi Doug! THANK YOU -VERY- MUCH!
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Thanks so much Topaz Tommy! HA!
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Stef! Great to see you! Thank you so much for the kindness and for the belated wishes. 29 isn't so bad after all! HA!
-Lala, Laura and all other names! :) #8126205
Wm Nosal November 12, 2009
Beautiful! #8126255Laura E. Swan November 13, 2009
Thank you Wm! :)-Laura #8129461
Ellen Hodges November 13, 2009
Wonderful capture and effects, Laura!! #8129483Laura E. Swan November 14, 2009
Thank You Ellen!!! :) #8129872Cindy Bendush November 14, 2009
Intriguing image Laura - super balance and effects! #8129904Laura E. Swan November 14, 2009
Thank you Cindy! I love the word "intriguing"...and I appreciate your kind words! :)-Laura #8130873
Robert K. Bemus November 14, 2009
Awesome image, Laura!! #8131972Toni Riggs November 15, 2009
Great image! #8132222Maria Morrow November 15, 2009
Really love this, Laura.. Love the concept and the effects you've applied. I've enjoyed your entire gallery as well. Great work! #8133780Laura E. Swan November 15, 2009
Thank you Robert, Toni and Maria!!!I really appreciate your visits to my gallery!!! :)
-Laura
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David M. Montero November 20, 2009
Well done Laura!!! Great job on this unique and cool shot. #8148840Laura E. Swan November 20, 2009
Thanks Dave! Appreciate the visit.-Laura #8149074
John Connolly December 14, 2009
This incredible image has a very ethereal feel to it Laura! Your creativity knows no bounds! Amazing work, my friend! #8215746Laura E. Swan March 25, 2018
Thank you very much, big Bro!! :D #11687131Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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