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Blessed Memories

© Lisa J. Boulden

Blessed Memories

Uploaded: September 07, 2007

Description

Reflections of a fabulous family vacation!

When I look at this image, I'm reminded of my son's favorite shades, my camera, and of our morning watching surfers at Stinson Beach.
I'm sure my kids will be reminded of how Mom had to stop for every photo-op on the trip!

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder September 07, 2007 0

NEAT image, Lisa!!
Love the warm color of the glasses and the reflections as well
:) #732815

Kimi A. Phillips September 07, 2007 0

Fantastic, Lisa! What a fun family portrait! #4760587

Amy JACKSON September 07, 2007 0

Wonderful image, Lisa! Glad you had a great time! #4760660

Nina Shields September 07, 2007 0

Lisa, what an incredibly creative approach to a great shot; I'm sure the kids love it; outstanding work! #4760859

Heather L. Haderly September 07, 2007 0

Wonderful Lisa! #4760895

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 07, 2007 0

I really appreciate your great responses and that you took time to stop by! Much appreciated!
--Lisa #4760987

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 07, 2007 0

Super image and awsome color Lisa! #4761267

Cyn Valentine September 07, 2007 0

Cool shades..great comp and color!! #4761277

Sherri Gorman September 08, 2007 0

Awesome!!!!! Excellent capture!!! #4761946

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 08, 2007 0

Super capture!! #4762277

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 08, 2007 0

Nancy, Cyn, Sherri, and Shelly:
Thanks for the uplifting, supportive words!!!
--Lisa #4762331

Alex T. Mizuno September 08, 2007 0

This is the coolest family photo I have ever seen!! Your CA trip photos are definitely one of a kind. I can expect more good ones! #4762358

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 08, 2007 0

Thanks, Alex! I always appreciate your kind support. This is one of very few vacation shots in which I am actually in! And to have found a way to get all of us in the shot was a real PLUS. I came upon the idea when taking shots of my son at the beach when I noticed my reflection in his glasses...then I called my husband and daughter to join in the reflection.
And again, thank you for the wonderful compliments.
--Lisa #4762392

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 08, 2007 0

WOW beautiful Lisa! great reflection and colors! #4762744

Glenn E. Urquhart September 08, 2007 0

Fun Capture, Beautiful, creative Portrait, Lisa!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4762915

Dianna Hauf September 08, 2007 0

COOL shades, GREAT reflections and FABULOUS composition/portrait of your son! Lisa, you truly have the 'gift'!! #4764319

Vikram Jamwal September 08, 2007 0

What a wonderful creative way to do a photograph! Beautiful and intimate telling image Lisa! #4764663

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 09, 2007 0

Now this is what I call super cool!!! Very well done Lisa, and very inventive!! <>< #4765744

Rahul Sharma September 09, 2007 0

Thats very neat and clear.....wonderful idea and finely made picture..... Brilliant work... #4765982

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 09, 2007 0

Stafania, Glenn, Dianna, Vikram, Nancy, and Rahul:
Thank you ALL for your uplifting, SMILE-INDUCING comments!!! So very appreciated, especially from such wonderful photographers as yourselves!!!
--Much thanks, Lisa #4766104

frank w. degenhardt September 09, 2007 0

Creative, immaginative, Unique, are the words that come to me when I look at this photo. Color, clarity, composition outstanding. When ever I comment to someone for the first time, I like to spend some time going though their gallery.
All I can say is that you are one talented, gifted, lady. Your gallery is such a pleasure to visit.
Have a great day and take care #4766240

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 09, 2007 0

Your kind words are so very appreciated, Frank!
So nice to meet you!
--Lisa #4766329

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 09, 2007 0

Hi Lisa..what a great family portrait! Very creative and cool! #4767053

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 09, 2007 0

Thanks, Terry! Always great to hear from you!
--Lisa #4767523

Lynn Haack September 09, 2007 0

Lisa...what an artistic image! Love the effects....looks like you all had fun.....Lynn #4767754

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 09, 2007 0

Thanks for commenting, Lynn! We really did have a GREAT time!
--Lisa #4767798

Steven E. Ray September 09, 2007 0

This is a very cool photo Lisa! I really like the color work too, the high-saturation lens against the paled skin.... strong contrast :) Great work on this photo. #4769296

cheryl m. phillips September 09, 2007 0

OK, this is WAY cool, Lisa!
I LOVE THIS!! Wonderfully creative and fun to look at!
~cheryl #4769322

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 10, 2007 0

Thanks for the great comments, Steven and Cheryl!
Steven, my son's sunglasses are actually that color. No adjustments there. But I desaturated the rest of the image, soft blurred it a bit, and added a touch of sepia.
I'm glad that you both like the results! Thanks for visiting.
--Lisa #4770110

virafoto - September 10, 2007 0

Two great "inventions": family and vacations...
Two other great "inventions": picture and creative photographers.
For all this, we have this picture now here exhibited.
Creative, full of colors and of happiness.
This everything does us well.
I liked, photographer...
And I also liked because I am back to the conviviality of all you.
That cheered me a lot!

----- #4773173

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 10, 2007 0

Thank you, Hmoura, for your fabulous-as-ever, poetic remarks!
So glad that you're back with us, in our BetterPhoto "family"!
Cheers!
--Lisa
#4773957

anonymous September 11, 2007 0

Way cool image Lisa! B- #4777209

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 11, 2007 0

Thank you, Barbara!
--Lisa #4777957

Barbara McMichael September 14, 2007 0

So cool, Lisa! What a great family shot. I think you should hang this one up in Chris's room - Barbara #4789436

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 14, 2007 0

Ya know, THAT is a great idea! Chris'll love it! Thanks for the suggestion, Barbara!
--Lisa #4789843

Betsy Labuschagne September 16, 2007 0

Awesome idea Lisa!! #4798396

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 17, 2007 0

Thanks, Betsy!
--Lisa #4802937

Sandra R. Alvey September 19, 2007 0

Lisa I LOVE this image! What an awesome idea!

I know what you mean about the kids remembering how you had to stop every few feet to take a picture...My kids groan everytime I grab my camera. LOL!

Sandi #4808906

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 19, 2007 0

Thanks, Sandi!
(I've heard that 'groan' quite a few times. LOL!)
Glad you stopped by.
--Lisa #4809362

Crystal L. Craig September 24, 2007 0

I looooove this Lisa! Great selective colouring, awesome tight cropping, perfect capture in the reflection! Truly a wonderful and fun "family" portrait! Excellent work :) #4834813

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 24, 2007 0

Thanks, Crystal! I'm kind of partial to this one too. Glad you liked it, too!
--Lisa #4834965

Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 02, 2010 0

Very cool and creative image Lisa. Well done.
JP #8426213

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 19, 2010 0

Big congrats on your finalist Lisa. WTG.
JP #8544067

Renee Doyle April 19, 2010 0

Awesome mt entry Lisa!!! Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist!! #8544624

Erica Murphy level-classic April 19, 2010 0

You're so creative Lisa!! Congratulations on your excellent finalist! #8544834

Sherran Andersen level-classic April 19, 2010 0

Congrats on your finalists Lisa. #8546353

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 19, 2010 0

Cool shot! Congratulations, Lisa! #8548004

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 19, 2010 0

huge congrats on your beautiful finalist!!! #8548778

Shawn Jennings April 19, 2010 0

Fantastic image, Lisa! Congratulations on your finalist! #8549023

Mitch Spence level-classic April 19, 2010 0

Great memories, great finalist, Lisa. Congratulations. #8549043

Jane Hirst April 20, 2010 0

Great image, congratulations on the finalist selection. #8551757

Ken Smith level-classic April 20, 2010 0

Super job, Lisa. Congrats to you!! #8553471

Jeana Clark April 20, 2010 0


Outstanding Work AND MT Entry Lisa!!!
Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist!!!

~J~ #8553691

Debra R. Harder April 21, 2010 0

This is so AWESOME, Lisa!! Love it!! Congratulations on another brilliant finalist!! Deb #8558985

Karen Celella April 22, 2010 0

Cool shot reflecting warm memories. Congratulations on your terrific finalist award. #8561009

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 24, 2010 0

I LOVE IT!

Big congrats Lisa..

jo ann c. #8566823


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