Secret Quiet Places
Uploaded: November 12, 2009
When I Need To Escape
I Enjoy Being A
STONES THROW AWAY
From This Favorite
AND SECRET QUIET PLACE.
Today, I Share It With You.
-Laura E. Swan
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TV 1/100 AV 2.8, Cropped and Curved
NOTE: I learned something new this week. A verse written about a painting or photo is called ekphrastic poetry.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Tess L. Yee November 12, 2009
Thanks for sharing! Looks like a super place to enjoy donuts. :)Pretty capture of this idyllic setting, Laura! #1204254
ROLAN NARMAN November 12, 2009
Fantastic scenery sis Lulu! A great place to relax and collect your thoughts! I may need a place like this soon! #8125777Renata Gusciora November 12, 2009
Lovely and looks like a quiet spot indeed!:-)Fantastic composition and light,Laura! #8125808Monnie Ryan November 12, 2009
You're right about it being a beautiful, peaceful spot, Laura! And now I've learned a new word too -- who knew? I always figured it was just a poem written about a painting or photo! ;-) #8125999Tammy Espino November 12, 2009
I can see why it would be a favorite place!!! Would be mine too, beautiful!!! #8126065Patrick Rouzes November 12, 2009
You have your own private little Paradise there, Laura! Fantastic colors detail, clairty,persepctive,framing & mood here! Beautiful work indeed! #8126232Karen Kessler November 12, 2009
We all need our getaways and yours is quite beautiful & serene! Fantastic capture, Laura! #8126257Wm Nosal November 12, 2009
Thanks, LauraDid someone say Donuts? #8126265
Max Aureli November 12, 2009
Wonderful relaxing scene Sister!! I wont be there!!!! :-)) Great colors and light!! #8126302Jack R. Perry November 12, 2009
Impressive in all ways Laura. #8126466Ray Thoms November 12, 2009
Looks like a great quiet place.... #8126471Laura E. Swan November 12, 2009
Thank you so much Tess, Brother Rolan, Renata, Monnie, Tammy, Paddy, Kalena, Wm, Max, Mr. Path and Ray! :)It's one of those quiet spots where you can hear the eagles fly and even join into the experience. One of a kind for me.
Thanks all!
-Laura :) #8126516
Laura E. Swan November 12, 2009
Wayne! I almost forgot the donuts my friend!Please! Everyone Have A Donut!
And How About Some Hot Coffee???
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Christine Lobsinger November 12, 2009
A Fantastic quiet place you have Laura...Beautiful shot!
CHRISTINE
SMILING
THANKS FOR SHARING. #8126684
Stefania Barbier November 12, 2009
beautiful place and capture, Lala! #8126727Kathy Coombs November 13, 2009
I didn't notice this was you until I clicked on it..just wanted to be there..beautiful! #8126799Tiia Vissak November 13, 2009
very inviting! #8126846Laura E. Swan November 13, 2009
Last To First:Thanks Tiia!
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Hi Kathy! Gosh and I didn't recognize YOU by your new ICON! NEAT! Well you didn't see me there because I am hiding! Remember? It's a secret place! HA!
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Thank you Stef! Yes. It really is. :)
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Maybe someday Christine? :)
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Thanks all!
-Laura #8126906
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 13, 2009
Ekphrastic poetry by Laura Swan!!!Laura E. Swan November 13, 2009
YOU are SWEETER than the HALLOWEEN CANDY I have had my hand into all evening! HA!Have I told you how SWEET YOU ARE TODAY?
Oh- I just did? Humm...
Thanks SSSKiki. So how do I order this book anyway? Do I have to fly to Denmark to get it???
-SSSLala #8126922
Nancyj E. Hovey November 13, 2009
Ohhhhh Laura, this is beautiful.... please, when I come to visit, take me here...I will even walk in blind folded so not to ever be able to tell just where this secret place is... lol... beautiful..and look at the reflection!!! awesome 8o)mumj #8127371Graham Robards November 13, 2009
A wonderful hideaway! Thank you for sharing it with us little sister! Your big sister LOL. ~Pat #8127590Ellen Hodges November 13, 2009
Gorgeous capture, Laura! Can sure see why you love this place! #8129260Laura E. Swan November 13, 2009
Mumj - Your wish is my command. You come to Canada and I will indeed take you here! No blindfold necessary! Just good walking shoes and your trusted camera! (I will of course have to hypnotize you afterwards so you forget "all"! That's why you need your camera! HA!!!)*
YOU are welcome BIG SIS, Pat! Sisters share -all- good things with each other so of course I share this... (When I count down from three you will remember nothing!!!)
3.....2......
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I do Ellen. I become whole again after I spend time here. :)
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Thanks all.
-Laura
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Evy Johansen November 13, 2009
Very beautiful image, Laura!! #8129385Brett Dolsen November 14, 2009
Gorgeous hideaway location and capture Laura!!Great to have such places to enjoy!!Brett #8131747Laura E. Swan November 14, 2009
Thank You Evy! :) It's really wonderful there!* * *
I know Brett! It is. And no GILA MONSTERS or SUMO DRAGONS fighting here! HA! Truly I would be afraid if I saw all of those monsters in Australia! You guys are so brave there!
THANKS you two! Much appreciated!
-Laura #8131787
Robert K. Bemus November 14, 2009
Beautiful comp and fine detail, Laura!! #8131973John Connolly November 15, 2009
It looks like a great spot to it away from it all, Laura! A real gem!Stephen Zacker November 16, 2009
Looks like a wonderful place to relax #8136002Laura E. Swan November 20, 2009
Hi Robert! Thanks!!! :D*
John- It really is! It s a special place for me. Now it's time to bundle for 6 months and I will again go to this place for peace! I like it because the tourist dont know how to get there really! It's so beautiful and quiet. Definitely a place to regroup!
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It is Steve. You're right. :)
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Thanks all!
-Laura #8147925
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