Patio Paradise
Uploaded: March 05, 2010
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
Laura E. Swan March 05, 2010
* * * #1245205Brett Dolsen March 05, 2010
Great treatment for this wonderfull relaxed composition Laura! #8432975Stan J. Bendkowski March 05, 2010
Great photo and treatment, Laura! #8432993Tiia Vissak March 05, 2010
very inviting! #8433013Kerry Hill March 05, 2010
Fabulous composition and work Laura, I agree with TiIa, very inviting!! #8433019Maria Warren March 05, 2010
i so love this sis. I wish I was right there :) would be really nice :) great work on this photo :)(((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8433038Michelle 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.Lynne Morris March 05, 2010
Would join you in a heartbeat Laura, this is beautiful work. #8433090Jeff Robinson March 05, 2010
This looks like the place to be - Excellent work Laura! Jeff #8433156Gord MacEachern March 05, 2010
I didn't know the Rocky's had patios like this. Must have missed them when we were there lol..Douglas Pignet March 05, 2010
Very creative and wonderful image to start with, very well done #8433228Ron McEwan March 05, 2010
Super work again my friend. We are starting to get some nice weather. Hope your winter ends soon. #8433337Renata Gusciora March 05, 2010
We have just come back from Treasure Island!:-)So lovely with fantastic effects as always,Laura! #8433852Tammy Espino March 05, 2010
I like both Images!! What a beautiful place & capture, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. #8433876Nancy L. Green March 05, 2010
SO LOVELY Laura, I love both versions, BEAUTIFULLY done!! <>< #8434156Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 05, 2010
Please don't make me choose!! PLEAAAASE!!! I can't.Reynaldo D. Reyes 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. #8434271Monnie Ryan March 05, 2010
Love 'em both, Laura! The filter always adds an interesting touch, but I'll take either one! #8434401John Connolly March 05, 2010
It almost looks like my back yard, Laura! A delightful capture with excellent effects! #8434500Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay March 05, 2010
Beautiful work Laura! I like both of them! #8434543Karen Engelbreth March 05, 2010
It looks like a wonderful place... #8434603Julianne Bradford March 05, 2010
The original is nice Laura..but the Frac filter just pops it's interest. Nice work! #8434657Randy D. Dinkins March 05, 2010
Wonderful capture of this beautiful spot (and the dd work is perfect here). #8434796Ellen 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!!! #8434931Evy Johansen March 05, 2010
Lovely image, Laura!! Great work!! #8435035Laura L. Gonzales March 05, 2010
Fantastic Laura!! I love it!! Great use of effects! Count me in!! I sooooo need a vacation! :) Laura #8435169Barbara Waldoch March 05, 2010
Beautiful job, Laura! #8435212Tommy E. Burgess March 05, 2010
Very beautiful work Laura!! #8435226Laura E. Swan 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. #8436394Toni Riggs March 07, 2010
Looks like a very relaxing place! #8437939Laura E. Swan 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.*
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! #8438304Laura E. Swan March 07, 2010
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! :) #8441078Laura E. Swan 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 March 10, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SLaura E. Swan 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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