Poly and Cotton

© Laura E. Swan

Poly and Cotton

Uploaded: January 03, 2010

Description

These Two Winter Sweethearts
Look Forward To
THEIR NEW DAY


HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO
Tammy Espino!

It's Not A Cowboy
BUT ROLAN HAS ALL THE CONNECTIONS!
(Ask Him!)

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Snow People Series - 2
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TV 1/320, AV 7.1
(MT)-New Beginnings 0309



Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Mary K. Robison January 03, 2010

Pom, these two are such a cheerful-looking pair, with their big smiles and bright attire. (I especially like the orange-ish hat.)
Keep 'em coming! #1222496

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010


Barbara Waldoch
BetterPhoto Member


member since: 3/24/2006

They look wonderful, Laura!

1/3/2010 3:07:10 AM

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Thank you so much Mary and Barbara!


Glad you like them! They are favorites from my snow people collection! #8265697

Ron McEwan January 03, 2010

Right off of a Christmas Card, so sharp and clear; excellent composition Laura. #8265744

Michelle Alton January 03, 2010

Looks like they could suddenly come to life when the sun goes down... #8265746

Gord MacEachern January 03, 2010

Cute couple here Laura, nice colors and capture! #8265790

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 03, 2010

Great job - A wonderful still life capture Laura! Jeff #8265794

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 03, 2010

HOW fantastic.... I see some wonderful tales in a book with these smiling snow people!... and just right right auther & photographer......YOU Laura... what fun! Love these snow family shots! 8o) #8265868

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 03, 2010

beautiful and cuteee!!! #8265869

Monnie Ryan January 03, 2010

They're such a cute couple, Laura! Not to wish you cold weather, but I hope conditions allow them to hang around for a while longer! #8266168

Renata Gusciora January 03, 2010

Fabulous capture with super details and colors,Laura!:-)Happy New Year!!:-) #8266174

Carol L. Fowler January 03, 2010

Wonderful snowmen! And all I have is frost. Maybe later this winter-SIGH! #8266499

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 03, 2010

The bright colors and happy faces do the trick for me on this new year, great shot. Here's hoping and looking forward to a more prosperous year filled with photo ops and serious fun. Take care and Happpy New Year! #8266962

John Connolly January 03, 2010

What a fantastic happy winter scene Laura! The depth and color is amazing in this crystal clear image! Well done, and I hope you had a fantastic New Year! #8267032

JudyAnn Rector level-classic January 03, 2010

Love this image, Laura... really says it all and the clarity is perfection. Happy New Year!


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Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

Good afternoon Ron, Michelle, Gord, Jeff, Nancyj, Stef, Monnie, Renata, Mr. Tree, Carol, Reynaldo and John!

Thank you all VERY MUCH for your sweet and kind words here!

I have about 4 steps or so I take to get my images to look clear and bright and rich. I am thrilled that you guys notice because it's quite a delicate formula.

If I hadn't begun my DDR life in "curves" (playing endlessly) and then learned to lighten a dark photo up and bring it back, then to saturate to the edge before you hit over saturation and then learned to use my un-sharpening tool, then darken again in curves, you would be seeing a different photo here.

I figured half of it out on my own and then the other half has been help from many of you here and there and everywhere so really...thank you, too. #8267071

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

Hi JudyAnn!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We just commented at the same time! Thanks lady! Great to see you again!!!

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Stephen Zacker January 03, 2010

Are they meeting up with Frosty for a cold one :-) Like the Red #8267124

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

I hear Frosty has quite a mug! HA!

(Sorry! Couldn't resist that one!)

Thanks, Steve!

Did you read above how I attain this effect? (Besides snapping the photo! HA!)

-Laura #8267131

Toni Riggs January 03, 2010

Cute image! #8267170

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 03, 2010

Fantastic colors, tones, detail, clarity & mood of cheerfulness here, Swanee! Lovely job on this, my friend! WTG! #8267332

Tammy Espino January 03, 2010

What a sweet capture! This folks would make a wonderful Christmas card! Thanks for the birthday wishes. Ask Roland for the famout time square "cowboy" photo. He has been on t.v. so the photo's are not what you think..lol :) Have a wonderful day! #8267550

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

Thanks Toni! :)

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Thank you Paddy! :D

I have one or two more to share in the series.

-Laura #8267551

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 03, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMMY... 8o) #8267565

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

Hi Birthday Girl! You slipped in while I was writing! Glad you like your little card from me. :) !!! I will ask Rolan. Are you referring to BROTHER ROLAN or os there a ROLAND out there I dont know about?

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Thanks for the wishes Nancyj!

Have a get night you guys!

-Laura
#8267590

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

Oops! "Great" night...not "get" night!

I am eating my skewered shrimps and trying to type one handed.

-Night #8267598

Julianne Bradford January 03, 2010

Smiley and bright Laura..cute stuff! Happy New Year! #8267750

ROLAN NARMAN January 03, 2010

Wonderful capture and well presented sister! Great job!
Tammy is referring to me....She received two of my hottest images thru secret e-mail! It was a birthday surprise for her which I could not have posted in BP! She's happy now! HBD Tammy! #8268023

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2010

Oh! I Seeeeeeeeeeee! Well then....

A-hem.

Humm...have a good night then. I'll be on my way!

HA!

Thanks for the Fun Bro.

-Lu

#8268041

Tammy Espino January 04, 2010

Thanks again for the birthday wishes and yes I waS referring to "Brother" Roland! He's the best since he takes cowboy photo's for me..lol #8270648

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 04, 2010

Thank you Julianne, Bro-lan and Tam-tam!

Tammy, I am closing my ears. I dont want to hear about the visuals...OH. I guess I'd better close my eyes, too! HA!

Thanks for all you guys said about my Snow people...Gosh Tammy. Snow babies? Humm...

-Laura #8270690

Heidi Knight January 05, 2010

Love your snowmen (lady) ;) #8272593

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 05, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your most deserving EFP!!! 8o)

Photobucket #8272957

Christine Lobsinger level-classic January 06, 2010

Keep them coming!!! Very adorable SIS!!!
YOU sure know how to keep the BLAHAHAS out of winter!! These two bring SUNSHINE TO MY FACE... see me smiling big??

COngratS again!!

CHRIS
SWM #8276468

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 11, 2010

Hi Heidi, Mumj and Chrissy!

You guys sure know how to encourage me on! Thanks so much!

Photobucket

(ONE LAST TIME!!!)

I appreciate your visit!

-Laura #8287829

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 20, 2010

This just screams "HAPPY" to me, I LOVE this!!! <>< #8317644

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 20, 2010

Gosh! THANKS Nancy! Thats VERY sweet of you!!! :D

-Laura #8317696

Irene Colling level-classic January 25, 2010

Love all of your snow man pictures.

We are getting planty of snow here too but I'm too lazy to go out and play in it. #8328669

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 25, 2010

GASP! I FEEL FAINT!!! Is this my Big sister coming home from college? HA!

So great to hear from you Irene! I will have to go peek into your gallery now!

WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU AGAIN! Thanks for visiting me!

-Laura :D #8328937

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 10, 2010

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Kim Andelkovic October 28, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous #9002580

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