Patio Paradise

© Laura E. Swan

Patio Paradise

Uploaded: March 05, 2010

Description


Won't You Join Me
As I Escape This Long Winter?
(Even If It's Just In Our Imaginations!?)

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TV 1/250, AV 7.1
I'll include the original, too,
so you can tell me you like it better!
(HA!)

Fractalius Filter (what else?)
Smudge (PSE7)




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

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 05, 2010

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Brett Dolsen March 05, 2010

Great treatment for this wonderfull relaxed composition Laura! #8432975

Stan J. Bendkowski March 05, 2010

Great photo and treatment, Laura! #8432993

Tiia Vissak March 05, 2010

very inviting! #8433013

Kerry Hill March 05, 2010

Fabulous composition and work Laura, I agree with TiIa, very inviting!! #8433019

Maria Warren level-classic March 05, 2010

i so love this sis. I wish I was right there :) would be really nice :) great work on this photo :)(((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8433038

Michelle Alton March 05, 2010

Though normally an "originalist" when it comes to Frac, I like the cartoony look of the humans in the entered shot. I think I'd like to see the two shots blended, so that the people are the "frac'd" but the scenery isn't. You could mess with saturation to bring out more color if the scene needs it.
I definitely like the composition! #8433083

Lynne Morris March 05, 2010

Would join you in a heartbeat Laura, this is beautiful work. #8433090

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 05, 2010

This looks like the place to be - Excellent work Laura! Jeff #8433156

Gord MacEachern March 05, 2010

I didn't know the Rocky's had patios like this. Must have missed them when we were there lol..
Super work Laura, love it!! #8433186

Douglas Pignet March 05, 2010

Very creative and wonderful image to start with, very well done #8433228

Ron McEwan March 05, 2010

Super work again my friend. We are starting to get some nice weather. Hope your winter ends soon. #8433337

Renata Gusciora March 05, 2010

We have just come back from Treasure Island!:-)So lovely with fantastic effects as always,Laura! #8433852

Tammy Espino March 05, 2010

I like both Images!! What a beautiful place & capture, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. #8433876

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 05, 2010

SO LOVELY Laura, I love both versions, BEAUTIFULLY done!! <>< #8434156

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 05, 2010

Please don't make me choose!! PLEAAAASE!!! I can't.
I love them both. Another place I would like to go.
Thanks for taking us all on your trip, SSSLala.
#8434239

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 05, 2010

Ooooh LA LA! This is so enticing. I guess I can wear my Hawaiian shirt and feel retired and this place is just perfect for me. Love the colorful one. Thank you too for dropping by and admiring the Beach Scene on my gallery. You always manage to put a smile on my face. Thanks. #8434271

Monnie Ryan March 05, 2010

Love 'em both, Laura! The filter always adds an interesting touch, but I'll take either one! #8434401

John Connolly March 05, 2010

It almost looks like my back yard, Laura! A delightful capture with excellent effects! #8434500

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay March 05, 2010

Beautiful work Laura! I like both of them! #8434543

Karen Engelbreth March 05, 2010

It looks like a wonderful place... #8434603

Julianne Bradford March 05, 2010

The original is nice Laura..but the Frac filter just pops it's interest. Nice work! #8434657

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 05, 2010

Wonderful capture of this beautiful spot (and the dd work is perfect here). #8434796

Ellen Hodges March 05, 2010

Think your work adds a lot of beautiful color and zip. Laura! Please save me a seat by the water! Really looks great!!! #8434931

Evy Johansen level-classic March 05, 2010

Lovely image, Laura!! Great work!! #8435035

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic March 05, 2010

Fantastic Laura!! I love it!! Great use of effects! Count me in!! I sooooo need a vacation! :) Laura #8435169

Barbara Waldoch March 05, 2010

Beautiful job, Laura! #8435212

Tommy E. Burgess March 05, 2010

Very beautiful work Laura!! #8435226

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 06, 2010

Gosh, thanks everyone! What a nice surprise to see you all here and a JOY to read you like the frac'ed version!!!

This was an island that we stopped at while on a wonderful hired catamaran ride. It was a beautiful day trip on the same trip as the Mayan Ruins.

This is the Caribbean sea. So beautiful!

I enjoyed each comment here so much. Thank you again!

-Laura #8436193

Stephen Zacker March 06, 2010

Looks like a great place to sit and talk. #8436394

Toni Riggs March 07, 2010

Looks like a very relaxing place! #8437939

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 07, 2010

Hi Steve! Yes. It was, for sure! So very pretty! This was right near the buffet, too, so it was fun to eat there and enjoy the view as well.

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Hi Toni! It WAS very relaxing! It was such a warm day...The ocean was right there, too. Breath taking. I miss the ocean so much...

Thanks for the visit!

-Laura #8437955

Carol L. Fowler March 07, 2010

Yes- I would love to be there. Calgon- take me away! #8438304

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 07, 2010

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I hope this helps, Carol! HA!

Hey! Calgon should make bubble bath with helium air in the bubbles. Then you could really float away!

Humm..maybe not...I didn't think that one through...The BUBBLES would leave the tub WITHOUT YOU!!!

You might have to take an airplane to this wonderful spot -AFTER- a nice Calgon bath??? What do you think, Ellen??? HA! #8438504

Karen Kessler March 08, 2010

Beautiful colors & scenery, Sis...BOTH photos! :) #8441078

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 08, 2010

Thanks Kalena.

Wish you and I were sitting there right this very minute! Humm...maybe not. It would be dark outside! HA!

Let's make it for tomorrow! Okay?

-Lala #8441234

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 10, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #8446623

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 10, 2010

Thank you so very much! It was a thrill to see an EFP! Let me tell you! HA!

Appreciate the congrats very much Mumj!

-Laura #8446698


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