Inspiring Photo: Joy, Peace & Love #9570648

Joy, Peace & Love

Uploaded: December 17, 2009

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Reminders Of The Season
!!! AND MY WISH FOR US ALL !!!

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TV 1/8, AV 2.8
HAND HELD MACRO
PSE7 Smudge For Hand Writing.
Evening Light From Tree Only

(DDR) 1209

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Tommy E. Burgess December 17, 2009

Another very beautiful Christmas image with wonderful DD work Laura!! Outstanding work my friend!! #1216908

Laura E. Swan December 17, 2009

Thank you Tommy! :D !!! I arrived here very late this time around. Every one has shuffled of to bed but you! Thanks for coming by to leave such nice comments.

Not sure about you but I can't keep my eyes open for one more minute! I'm heading to beeeeeeeeeeddddddded.. Zzzzzzzzzzz........ #8225667

Laura E. Swan December 17, 2009

#8225678

Douglas Pignet December 17, 2009

Beautiful Christmas image Laura, very well done. #8225712

Tiia Vissak December 17, 2009

a great close-up! #8225734

Gord MacEachern December 17, 2009

Beautiful Laura, that's what it's all about!! #8225737

Michelle Alton December 17, 2009

A beautiful macro creation, Laura. Go to sleep, OK? #8225767

Barbara Waldoch December 17, 2009

Beautiful Christmas wish and capture, Laura! #8225842

Ron McEwan December 17, 2009

Beautiful shot. The words says it all. Wish you the same.

I will send you a slide show here in a few minuets of the first HDR. #8225889

Brett Dolsen December 17, 2009

Gorgeous Christmas capture and message Laura!!Im running late too after babysitting again and about 5 miles of stroller walking!Brett #8225951

Dominick M. Dimacale December 17, 2009

Lovely seasonal image here, Laura.

Dominick #8225953

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 17, 2009

Wonderful reminders and very creative, Laura! #8226040

Christine Lobsinger December 17, 2009

Hi Sis... beautiful reminders!!!
Merry Christmas to you!!!

SMILING BIG
CHRIS #8226094

Monnie Ryan December 17, 2009

Laura, this is wonderful! Sure helped make MY morning brighter! #8226249

ROLAN NARMAN December 17, 2009

Great job with the smudge tool and wonderful creation sister Lulu! #8226250

Daniella Puente December 17, 2009

A very beautiful and full of joy image with great elements of the season Laura!

PD: Congrats on having your "Fractalia Floral" featured on the Digital Darkroom today :))))...someimes there's problems to see it online if you want I can send you the mail one! #8226344

Ann Coates December 17, 2009

Beautiful Christmas capture Laura. So bright and sparkly. #8226518

Renata Gusciora December 17, 2009

Fabulous Christmas image,Laura!Super work!Very pretty!:-) #8226753

Julianne Bradford December 17, 2009

Creative and lovely..just like you Laura! #8226817

Kerry Hill December 17, 2009

Beautiful Christmas creation Laura, great job!! #8226919

John Connolly December 17, 2009

A bright colorful seasonal capture Laura! There is not a lot more one could ask for in life! #8226954

Karen Engelbreth December 17, 2009

Beautiful Christmas image, Laura... #8227010

Maria Warren December 17, 2009

sis. I love this one too so pretty (((hugs))) #8227204

Tammy Espino December 17, 2009

This would make such an awesome card. Wonderful work and capture!! :) #8227845

Laura E. Swan December 17, 2009

Thanks Everyone for such wonderful comments!!

I have been away most of the day and busy tonight...so missed so much of the fun!

You are so good to me! Did you guys know I was featured on todays BP News letter for DDR??? My Fractalia Floral Image(s)!!!

HA!

Wonderful fun! Write me for the link if you wanted to see it!

See you all tomorrow when I am rested and ready to go again!

I SO MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR VISIT!

NIGHT NIGHT!

-Laura :D

#8228697

Stefania Barbier December 17, 2009

beautiful capture, Lala, and Merry Christmas to you and your loves ones!!! #8228753

Robert K. Bemus December 18, 2009

Beautiful image and message and gorgeous calligraphy, Laura!! #8228856

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 18, 2009

OHBOY you HAVE been busy during the week, SSSLala! This sure is a very beautiful Christmas card with all we can ever hope for. I'm very impressed with your handwriting. And the details on that shimmering ball is simply fantastic. GREAT work!!! #8230282

Laura E. Swan December 18, 2009

Hi Stef, Robert and SSSKiki!!

So, you like my handwriting, do you? :D

Yes! I have been busy! (Having fun!!!)

This is a crazy month here, too.

Hope you are all having some good times!!!

I'm glad you like this one folks! Thank you!!!

-Laura #8230735

Heidi Knight December 18, 2009

Lovely light on the ball with fine details. Nice hand writing ;) Great Christmas image, Laura! #8231077

Patrick Rouzes December 18, 2009

A ultra beautiful & creative image here, Laura! You are very talented,my friend! Have a great weekend! #8232003

Ellen Hodges December 18, 2009

Such a beautiful capture and effects, Laura! Soooo pretty!!!! #8232183

Laura E. Swan December 18, 2009

Thank you Heidi :) My mother had even prettier writing than I have had! :)

So glad you liked the image, too!!!

Thanks Paddy. SO ARE YOU!!!! :D

Thank you Ellen!!! You're always so sweet to me and my work!

-Laura :) #8232227

Jack R. Perry December 19, 2009

Wow congrats on you write up in BP news. Well deserved. Love all these image Miss laura, you are quite talented! #8232660

Stephen Zacker December 19, 2009

Very nice. This would make a super card #8232683

Laura E. Swan December 19, 2009

Hi Jack and Steve!

You guys are super. Thank you very much!

I hope you are enjoying your Christmas Holidays!

-Laura #8233284

Wm Nosal December 20, 2009

Great Macro!

Joy, Peace, Love and Bacon... Ha! #8234623

Laura E. Swan December 20, 2009

#8235255

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 22, 2010

It's a beautiful this year as it was last year, NL... :-) NN #9120608

Ellen Hodges December 22, 2010

Super beautiful color and message, Laura! Looks sooooo awesome and festive!! #9120647

Laura E. Swan December 22, 2010

Thanks N.N.!!! :D Very Sweet Of You To Say So!

Hi Ellen! Thank You Lots!

-Laura N.L.L. #9120697

Thomas E. Hinds December 23, 2010

Very beautiful, Laura! Terrific DDR! Great sentiments! #9121430

Laura E. Swan December 26, 2010

Thank You Tom. :) #9125289

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 27, 2010

A lovely wish of blessings for you too Laura and yours. May the coming year be filled with renewed hope and joy. Take care, you're such a lovely person! #9127970

Laura E. Swan December 28, 2010

Hi Ry! Sure is nice to have you around again! Thanks so much for your kind words!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS! :D

-Laura #9128151

Laura E. Swan December 28, 2010

Ray... :)
Sorry. Typing too fast! #9128162

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 29, 2010

I hope you have reentered this one, MSSSLala. It's a perfect image and dedication for the new year. #9130716

Laura E. Swan December 29, 2010

Hi SSSis! I am not sure if I did. I dragged several up front from last year to be festive...I will check to see. :) If I didn't, I will. :))) !!!

Thank You So Much Dear One.
-SSSLala #9131326

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 30, 2010

Good :)
You're welcome :) #9132673

Laura E. Swan December 04, 2011

Rey! Lol...So sorry! #9847827

Emile Abbott December 06, 2011

Great seasonal image, Laura. #9851032

Emile Abbott December 06, 2011

Great seasonal image, Laura. #9851036

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 12, 2011

It's a wonderful message for Christmas ~ everything that truly comes from the heart. Blessings to you and yours! #9862175

Mary K. Robison December 29, 2011

This is so beautiful, Pom.
May ALL joy, peace & love fill your heart and home in the New Year, my sweet friend.
#9892554

Laura E. Swan December 30, 2011

Hi Emile, Rey and Mare! :)

Thank you for being so kind to visit my gallery even when I am not here very much. You are true BP family.

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish all of you a VERY HAPPY 2012.

I'm happy that you like this one. The smudge tool in PSE7 allowed me to write my message on this.

HOLIDAY HUGS TO ALL!
-Holiday Pom :) (Laura) :D #9892570

Stephen Zacker December 17, 2014

Merry Christmas! :-) #11208184

Emile Abbott December 28, 2014

Three great wishes Laura. Hope you had a nice Holiday. #11213845

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