On The Wings of Love
Uploaded: July 28, 2012 12:24:07
My Daddy Passed Away One Month Ago Today.
My Mom Passed Away in 1985.
They Have Now Both Been Set Free.
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(Note: I found this butterfly in a parking lot in the Canadian Rockies in June.
7 Days before my Dad Passed Away. It had a broken wing and was missing part of an antenna.
I set him in the shade in a safe place after holding him a while...
(I fixed both things in PSE7 while doing other touch ups.)
f 7.1, 1/320
July 28th, 2012
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(Re-Submitted 1/15/13 - Details and Macro)
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
Laura E. Swan
July 28, 2012
Laura E. Swan
July 28, 2012
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 28, 2012
SSSLala. This is SO touching.John Connolly July 28, 2012
Lots of sadness in these captures Sister Laura! Thanks for sharing these moments with us! It is good to see you posting on BP again #10248060
Laura E. Swan
July 28, 2012
So many people believe our family that has passed away wait for us in the after life. I don't know what the after life holds and if they are free to fly together, but maybe they know each other there now. I hope so. Thank you for all you said. xo Ilove hearing I look like my Mom or my Dad. Usually it's Dad and his side of the family.
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Brother John, I know you must know my pain. It's so difficult to lose those we love. I know one thing, I certainly appreciate everyone in my live even more than I did before. Thank you for being in mine. Both of you. All of you.
* HERE IS A YOU TUBE of "ON THE WINGS OF LOVE" *
(The Song I Name This Image After).
My parents were married 30 years when mom passed away too young.
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Gord MacEachern July 29, 2012
Very beautiful show of feelings and talent Laura!! #10248551Stephen Zacker July 29, 2012
Really Wonderful. You still have the memories :-) #10248663Robert R. Goodman July 29, 2012
Hi Laura,Absolutely beautiful my friend.I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.I lost my father 10 years ago!!!! #10248894
Patrick Rouzes
July 29, 2012
Reynaldo D. Reyes
July 29, 2012
Terry Cervi
July 29, 2012
Laura E. Swan
July 29, 2012
xo-Laura #10249596
Shelly A. Van Camp
July 29, 2012
Julianne Bradford July 29, 2012
What a beautiful creation and memorial to your dad and your mom. You have immortalized the lovely butterfly forever and you will always carry their memory in your heart. Good to see you creating again :-) #10249713
Ann Coates
August 03, 2012
Lorna Shutter August 08, 2012
I don't remember seeing this image in your gallery ... You are soooo creative, Sis! Your parents were beautiful ... and so are you! Such a beautiful dedication to two people who still hold a very special place in your heart! Wonderful capture and editing work! I'm sure the butterfly appreciated your act of kindness! :) #10267609Kim Andelkovic August 12, 2012
Oh Laura this is just so beautiful......with tears in my eyes and at a loss for words, my heart goes out to you.....but they are together once again.....bless :-) pictures are the beautiful memories that we get to keep of our loved ones that never changes and last forever......they will bring many smiles to you once again......along with beautiful songs with meaningful words that will fill your heart with joy and sadness at the same time. Thinking of you special lady ;-) #10273689
Laura E. Swan
August 12, 2012
I am so grateful to know so many wonderful people on BP. You truly are a wonderful second family that I am very proud and happy to be a part of.
Thanks for celebrating and mourning with me. You're the best.
Love, Laura
P.S. I felt so bad for the butterfly that day...I wish nothing and no one ever had to die. #10273700
Kathy Salerni
August 28, 2012
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
You are so sweet. Almost time for bed here. Thanks for the extra smile before I sleep tonight!
-Laura :))
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Cindy Bendush
August 28, 2012
Mary K. Robison August 28, 2012
Congratulations on your lovely tribute to your Dad and Mom making Finalist, Pom!!!
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
This is a very nice way to end this day! :)
Night night...(I think! Hey, Mare??? I mean it when I say it...Lol...). #10294681
Kim Andelkovic August 28, 2012
Congratulations on this very special, meaningful Finalist......I believe his showing you the sign xx :-) #10294691
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
Bojan Bencic
August 29, 2012
Ann Coates
August 29, 2012
Antonio Amen August 29, 2012
Very interesting work, well done. #10295047Ellen Hodges August 29, 2012
Huge congrats and very best luck, Laura, with this very beautiful and touching finalist!! #10295120Lorna Shutter August 29, 2012
Woo Hoo!!! I am so happy that this image received a Finalist Award as I know it holds a special meaning for you! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Finalist Award, Sis!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!! WTG!!! :)
Stefania Barbier
August 29, 2012
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 29, 2012
WTG NN!! :-) k #10295662Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 29, 2012
OOPS...NL!!! :-) #10295668Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2012
Hi Laura,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10295764JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012
Very touching Laura...
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist!
jo ann c. #10295894
Wm Nosal August 29, 2012
Wonderful Laura!
Nancy L. Green
August 29, 2012
Phyllis A. Houghton August 29, 2012
Congratulations on a touching finalist, Laura! #10296132
Emile Abbott
August 29, 2012
Nancy Marie Ricketts August 29, 2012
A very special congratulations on your finalist and on this beautiful tribute to your parents. You are such an artist, and an inspiration to us all. You are plentiful in your support to those who know and love you for it. It is only fair that we give our support and love back to you. You are most deserving of the GOLD I know is coming your way.Connie J. Bagot August 29, 2012
Congratulations Laura---a very special and beautiful image. #10296745John Connolly August 29, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist award Laura, you did well with this one! #10297163Gord MacEachern August 29, 2012
Big congrats on this well deserved Finalist Laura, good luck next round!! #10297279Tammy Espino August 29, 2012
Ya Lora! Good luck next round and congrats!!!!!!!!! #10297552
Randy D. Dinkins
August 29, 2012
Patrick Rouzes
August 29, 2012
Neal D. Hatcher August 29, 2012
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Heather Loewenhardt
August 29, 2012
Millie A. Talarico
August 29, 2012
Lou Taylor August 29, 2012
Congratulations Laura- this is such a special image. #10298239
Laura E. Swan
August 29, 2012
I am so honored. I've enjoyed every comment.
-Laura :) #10298264
Chris Budny
August 30, 2012
Patricia A. Casey
August 30, 2012
Melissa G. Meiselman August 30, 2012
Congratulations on the beautiful finalist with expressive thoughts and feeling. #10299170
Carol Flisak
August 30, 2012
Stan Kwasniowski August 30, 2012
Laura, congratulations #10299779
Lydia Williams
August 30, 2012
Max Aureli August 30, 2012
Congratulations Laura for your finalist!! Great work!! #10300506David M. Montero August 31, 2012
Wonderful tribute Laura. Your parents are looking down, feeling very proud. Congratulations on your Finalist selection! #10301592
Amanda J. Tanner
August 31, 2012
Susan Williams August 31, 2012
Laura, this is a beautiful work of art in memory of your dear Mom and Dad. May you find comfort in knowing that many of us know the depth of the sorrow you are feeling and share your sadness. Your love of them, and for all things living, is an inspiration to all, and it shines through in your art. Congratulations on your award. Richly deserved. #10302775Thomas E. Hinds September 01, 2012
Wonderful work, Laura! A well deserved Finalist that touches the heart! #10303278Julianne Bradford September 01, 2012
Congrats on your wonderful finalist Laura! #10303708Carolyn J. Connolly September 01, 2012
Laura, this is S-U-C-H a beautiful image...that, as Thomas said above, "touches the heart"!! :-)Warm CONGRATULATIONS, my friend...and I hope that your heart feels just a *little* less broken now!! :-) #10304751
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 02, 2012
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALSIT....
hugs...8o) #10305943
Karen Kessler September 02, 2012
I'm finally getting around to seeing this on BP & commenting! CONGRATULATIONS on your FINALIST, Sis! This is beautiful! Such a sweet dedication to your parents! #10306011
Laura E. Swan
September 03, 2012
So Very Much Everyone!!! You tender and kind comments mean the world to me. This has been a rough time for me. I know that so many of you know just what this is like.
Death is so final for the people left behind. But for my parents they are now in the Lords care, and what could be better than that?! :)
Thank you again! :) You guys are the best.
-Laura
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Laura L. Gonzales
September 06, 2012
Pamela K. Barrett September 17, 2012
Very nice tribute to your parents, Laura. I've been looking through your gallery & see how much talent and creativity you have. Both my parents are gone also. Lost my mother when she was only 63 back in 2000 and my dad who was 76 has been gone 2 1/2 years now. It's always nice to make something in honor of them and to help remember them. My way was to write about them. I can always go back & read what I wrote, just as you can go back & look at these beautiful images you have created. #10326271
Laura E. Swan
January 25, 2013
Pamela, I so agree with you. It was excellent therapy for me to make dedications to my folks in some way and especially my Dad, who we just lost. Mom passed nearly 30 years ago.
Very sorry to hear your folks are gone from you now. I know how much it can hurt...and we always and forever miss them.
Thank you Laura Lee, my sweet friend and sister, and thanks to all of you who came here to show your care and support. Thank you for sharing your stories, too. :) xo
Much love,
Laura
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Amanda D. Austwick
October 27, 2013
Laura E. Swan
October 27, 2013
What a thing. The Telephone. My Daddy was holding my Moms hand when she took her last breath. Nearly 30 years ago.
Thanks very much again,
Laura :) #10882383
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