GRAFFITI FLASHBACK

© Laura E. Swan

GRAFFITI  FLASHBACK

Uploaded: November 14, 2008

Description


Just Thinking Back To Childhood
Growing Up Near Berkeley Calif.
!!! IN THE 1960's !!!

This would have been a typical sight
give or take a few Swastika's, (Hammer and Sickles), Black Fists and Peace Signs!

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Massacred SP ! Ha!
Spray Paint Done In Windows Paint
Text Done In Zoombrowser X

Tv 1/320, Av 2.8
Cropped. Saturated.
Heavy Curves on SP
Outdoor light. No flash.
(MT) MAY 2010 -Humor

Exif: F Number: 2.8, 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

Tiia Vissak November 14, 2008

Wow! Very creative! #1034986

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 14, 2008

lovely image Laura.... #6752786

Ulysses A. Villamin November 14, 2008

LMAO!!! Vey cool, Big SIS :) #6752801

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 14, 2008

Hope I don't scare anyone!!! Just having some fun! :) Thanks all! -Laura #6752809

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 14, 2008

Way cool, Laura!! Does bring back memories!!! #6752831

Nadya Johnson November 14, 2008

OH OH -- bet I saw you there. Except I know I was older. I was painting psychedelic murals then, in bars. OK mostly in Oakland! "Far Out, or What???" LOL!! THIS brings Berkeley back, all right! The Ave, in particular. (Or as we always said, "Berserk-ly.") All I can say looking at this and thinking back is ... "Time has come... TODAY!" And TOOO much has gone by - WAY TOOOO fast! What did I do with that old beaded headband, anyway!?Great image, Laura! #6752865

Karen Engelbreth November 14, 2008

COOL and creative capture, Laura! #6752891

Tommy E. Burgess November 14, 2008

Wonderful creativity Laura! California Dreamin lol. #6752934

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 14, 2008

Oh the things I COULD have written on there that were also things I remember seeing! Ha! I do miss those wild days. Petitions and picket signs. Movements and passionate feelings about this world and things.

Nadya, dig up that beaded headband. We want to see it on you!!! :) Thanks you guys. I was in a funny/silly mood tonight. Had fun making it! xx-Laura #6752979

Barbara Waldoch November 14, 2008

Cool work, Laura! I impressed myself working out what it said at the top in Russian letters LOL #6752990

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 14, 2008

Hi Barbara! My threads just don't seem the same without your addition to them! I bet you did a fine job figuring out the mystery! :) -Thanks for commenting! -Laura #6753003

Avril Young November 14, 2008

how cool is this...great job Laura...guess that that is you in the background...make 'peace not war'...sure is a good slogan to see more off.. #6753012

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 14, 2008

Cool image here, Laura.


Dominick #6753058

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 14, 2008

Yeppers. That's me in the BG! LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO ME!!! I am a poster on a bus. Well, in my little make believe world anyway! Ha! Thanks Avril!

And as always, thank you Dominick!

-Laura

Heading to beddy-by now. Good night all.

AND PEACE BROTHER! From the bottom of my beard! 'Er, I mean HEART! #6753118

Paul E. Earl November 14, 2008

LOL! Looks like someone has had some fun! #6753140

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 14, 2008

Good thing I didn't have any crayons. My computer screen would have suffered irreparable damage. Ha! Thanks Paul. Have a great night! -Laura :) #6753150

Graham Robards November 14, 2008

Oh laura, this entire thread has made me chuckle! Well done my friend, you certainly are right brained and creative
LOL. ~Pat #6753989

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 14, 2008

This is just too cool, Laura. It does bring back memories of the 60's. #6754202

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 14, 2008

Far Out!
Laura, you never cease to amaze me!
Love your humor and creativity!
~Lisa #6755164

Karen Kessler November 14, 2008

A new meaning for the word "Creativity"! Great idea you had, Laura - good for laughs, too! #6755423

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 14, 2008

Great creativity and image. #6755424

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 14, 2008

LOL Laura, to funny, SUPER SP ahahahaha #6755661

November 14, 2008

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

daniele #6755692

Daniella Puente November 14, 2008

Hi Laura, I like so much what you have done here!!!! GREAT impact on the result :))) #6755849

Irene Colling level-classic November 14, 2008

You've outdone yourself Laura.

I love it. The imgae does indeed look like a grafitti covered poster.

Excellent work, creative idea. #6756827

November 14, 2008

Wait...let me guess.

This is your wayward little brother who got lost in the 60's, but has just found his way to his now respectable, established, well-heeled and very mature big sister. Yes? #6756857

ROLAN NARMAN November 14, 2008

Creative and cool image Laura! #6757015

Graham Robards November 15, 2008

I can't remember where you asked me, Aimee had her baby on the 11th, ~Pat #6757161

Joan E. Hoffman November 15, 2008

LOL... Laura you outdid yourself! This one is really over the edge, and brought back a lot of nostalgia about back in The Day! Well Done! #6757568

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 15, 2008

I have seen more flattering SP's of you but I have to say this is one creative image here,Laura!!! I love your style & sense of humor!!! WTG,my friend!!! #6758210

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 15, 2008

Hi Everyone! I've been enjoying your comments VERY MUCH.

I am almost 2000 from where I grew up and sometimes I really miss it. Yet when I am there I am always feeling like someone is going to sneak up from behind and club me on the head. I don't miss the Bay Area crime, as it is now in present day. Many areas were pretty unsafe while growing up, too!

Isn't it a miracle that we have been given minds and memories so we can look back at any time and just BE THERE in the GOOD TIMES (or wherever) again with just a thought?

That's what I was hoping I could do here with this one. I'm really thrilled that this takes many of you back, too.

Thank you ALL my BP friends. You're all TOPS in my book! COOL! -Laura #6758533

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 15, 2008

Hey Laura, this is Way COOL my friend!! I think you have a wonderful creative MIND!!! Neat job!
Chris
Smiling #6759588

Arman E. Barbuco November 16, 2008

I think a Kid was playing over this photos. Very cool !!! #6761779

Kenny Metro level-classic November 16, 2008

Hey Laura,
Can I get my Jefferson Airplane,Electric Prunes, Lemon Pipers,and my Blues Magoos records back? #6761954

Kenny Metro level-classic November 16, 2008

Oh yeah...my Byrds,Animals,Vanilla Fudge,Strawberry Alarm Clock and my Status Quo.
Need my records back...AM radio is just not cuttin it:) Rock on! #6762027

Adam CD Caron November 16, 2008

Some how with all the things I see with this group I think you guys have a few 60s flash backs. lol cool idea sis #6762698

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 16, 2008

Hi Chris! You're too good to me! Thank you! SMiLING with you!

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I think you are Right Arman. A BIG one!

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Ken, Ken, Ken...How many times do I have to tell you, man? My brother borrowed those records. He spiiled beer all over your VAnilla Fudge, too, so dont blame that on me. If I get your stuff back for you, you will owe me one.

I borrowed your Sisters BOSTON and CHICAGO 8 tracks. Just finished cleaning the head (music sounds great now) and also got me some Jensen Triaxle's and a power booster. MAN. I can blow the doors off my bug now!

Now to buy that mobile CB I've been wanting. I already have the K42 Whip
for it. Ready to go. :)

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Hi Adam. I'm telling mom you snuck out of the window, again, to be with us if you dont just pass it and forget what you see.

Ha!

Thanks for the fun, -All- - Laura

#6762889

Bill Knaps November 16, 2008

Too Creative Laura. Either you are trying to look like Monilisa or Errol Flynn. Bill #6764127

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 18, 2008

Wow. The scary part, Bill, is that I see your point! Ha! Thanks for the fun comment!

How about if I meet you half way"

The "Erroilisa?" ... The "Monoflynn?" Ha! #6772892

Chris Ebben December 07, 2008

What a good fun image, you sure got everyone talking!! Good one=^..^= #6863262

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 07, 2008

:) Thanks Chris! Well, it's rewarding to look back to our youth. The 60's were sure wild times! Thanks for joining in on the fun! -Laura #6863370

Andrew R. Cohen December 14, 2008

I'd say this evokes a certain nostalgia but my memory's shot... ya know Columbia University and the Village here on the other coast- what was I talking about..?
Actually Laura, very sophisticated and yet subtle comment- an abiding image... #6890487

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 26, 2008

Thanks Andrew. Well, a lot of talking changed a lot of views. If we stop speaking out we lose our core. Whatever that may be.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

-Laura #6945308

Mark Dodge April 30, 2009

Ha! I think you nailed this one! Total blast from the past. I can soooo relate. Wonderful job :o) #7469075

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 30, 2009

Hi Mark! What a riot to see a new face on this wacky thread. Glad it isn't the same kind of riot as back then!

So happy I never had to experience tear gas!!! My Brother and I did -ALMOST-!

We were at the edge of a riot in Richmond just watching it all and the police were trying to break it up. Tear gas and clubbing people! I was so young then...All I remember is my brother pulling up my arm to lift me over this gray colored brick wall to get away fast. (WHERE THE HECK WERE MY PARENTS? HA!)

Thanks again for enjoying the fun!

-Laura #7469312

Maria Warren level-classic February 04, 2010

lol omg sis. I so love this you are so cool :)

(((hugs)))♥♥♥ #8357365

Maria Warren level-classic February 04, 2010

into my favorites it went :) #8357366

Renata Gusciora February 05, 2010

Ha!This is totally crazy,Laura!:D Awesome graffiti work!So very creative and fun! #8358653

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 05, 2010

Hi Ladies! HA! Glad you got a chance to see this one. It NORMALLY lives at the back of my gallery but I dug it up for the 70's party going on in my gallery right now.

I'm thrilled and honored that you liked this piece! It was super fun to created! Not every day I get to scribble all over my face!

(((Hugs))) to Maria!

-Laura/Sis

#8359560

John Connolly February 08, 2010

WOW! What a creative image, Laura! I give you 10 out of 10! Very well done indeed! #8366665

Mary K. Robison February 09, 2010

SO glad you brought this "poster" forward to February, Pom!
"Isn't it a miracle that we have been given minds and memories so we can look back at any time and just BE THERE in the GOOD TIMES (or wherever) again with just a thought?" Couldn't have said it better, myself!
I love and appreciate the creativity and time you used to produce this visual "blast from the past". You're such a talented lady, Pom!
And the discussion threads that develop under images like this and your '70's party are filled with such joyful reminiscing. You should feel really proud of yourself for enabling so many bp members to share a meaningful, pleasurable part of their lives with one another. Kudos to you, my friend!

#8368243

Julianne Bradford February 09, 2010

Great blast from the past as Mark said Laura! Peace #8368856

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 09, 2010

You guys are so good to me. My life has changed considerably since I found my way to BP. What a wonderful group of photographers, family and friends.

I'm throwing a double birthday party here at the house today so can't stay and play like usual but let me tell you that you guys sure know how to lift me up to places only my mother believed I should be! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

You are my wonderful extended family. I hope you know that.

Thank you John, Mare and Julianne :).

-Laura #8369121

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 09, 2010

Beautiful work of art,Laura!! #8370175

Jack R. Perry February 12, 2010

So true laura, my fav has to be "love Not War".
Well done. #8377743

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 12, 2010

Ujjwal! Hi! Thank you so much!!!

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Mr. Path! Hello!!! I wish the World would listen to your favorite. :)

Thank you gentlemen!

-Miss Laura #8377848


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