Inspiring Photo: Mirrored Images #8109558

Mirrored Images

Uploaded: April 03, 2009 | Entered: April 09, 2016 01:56:49

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On A
Quiet Back Street in
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA.

TV 1/200 Av 2.8
Late Afternoon Sun
30*f Outside

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Lester A. Garcia April 03, 2009

Beautiful! Well done, Laura. #1108089

Pat Gamwell April 03, 2009

Terrific reflections, Laura! Have a peaceful rest. #7366297

Kerry Hill April 03, 2009

Beautiful capture, Laura!! Fantastic composition and wonderful reflection!! #7366302

Brett Dolsen April 03, 2009

Beautifull leading line and reflections Laura!!Great composition!!Brett #7366304

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 03, 2009

OMG!!!!!! This is AWESOME, SS Laura. How well seen and how BEAUTIFULly captured!!! I absolutely love that winter blue and the composition and the reflections are totally fantastic!!! Have a wonderful sleep. #7366307

Maria Warren April 03, 2009

girl this is a super great capture I love the reflections on the water so awesome #7366319

Tommy E. Burgess April 03, 2009

Fantastic leading lines, colors, and reflections Laura!! Bravo!! #7366325

Mukesh Srivastava April 03, 2009

What a gorgeous mirrored reflection, Laura!!! I love the depth with leading line and cool color too.... #7366343

Jyri Vissak April 03, 2009

Nice composition and colours! #7366350

Stefania Barbier April 03, 2009

wow Lala this is gorgeous... comp perfect and so beautiful! #7366362

Laurence Saliba April 03, 2009

What a beautiful image Laura!!! #7366368

Ann Coates April 03, 2009

Wow Laura, this is fantastic. Look at all that snow. I love the mirror of the trees. Excellent capture. Well seen. #7366387

Paul E. Earl April 03, 2009

Those reflections are just perfect. Well done, Laura! #7366498

Tammy M. Anderson April 03, 2009

Excellent reflection and composition, Laura. This is absolutely beautiful. #7366534

Jeff Robinson April 03, 2009

Very nicely captured Laura! Jeff #7366672

Gord MacEachern April 03, 2009

Cool image Laura,great job. #7366673

April 03, 2009

WOW it's Beuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful******************* #7366707

Mary L. Graham April 03, 2009

Beautiful Reflections Laura...You made the deary ugly melting snow look beautiful!! =) #7366735

Carol Sawyer April 03, 2009

Beautiful capture and reflections, Laura!! #7366812

Ujjwal Mukherjee April 03, 2009

Very well seen and taken,Laura!! #7366895

Carol Engstrom April 03, 2009

Great reflections, Laura! #7367405

ROLAN NARMAN April 03, 2009

Gorgeous image here Laura! Wonderful pov and reflections! I would like to ask Stefania who "Lala" is!...Brother Rolan, the Nevada convent assistant guard! (filling for Brother Max!) #7367909

Nancyj E. Hovey April 03, 2009

Wow, what a clear refreshing place to be... and cold.. Very well done, Laura. 8o) #7367984

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap April 03, 2009

Absolutely beautiful image Laura! #7368100

Melissa Olsen April 03, 2009

Fantastic reflection! #7368210

Gina M. Savage April 03, 2009

Wow...that reflection is a traffic stopper! Just goes to show you that beauty can be seen anywhere. Well done, Laura. #7368456

Lynne Morris April 03, 2009

Wow well seen and captured Laura, this is beautiful. #7368599

Chris N. Sweet April 03, 2009

Very nice Laura, you are definately hooked on reflections at the moment! (Thats not a bad thing BTW). You have had me looking myself recently but for once, Englandville has had some nice weather and I cant find any water!! Lol
Rest well. #7368851

Teresa Burnett April 03, 2009

This is so beautiful, Laura!! I love naked trees against lovely blue skies, just like you have captured here!! Gorgeous reflections of the same are such a beautiful bonus!! #7369460

Laura E. Swan April 03, 2009

Oh my GOSH! All of you showed up to the street party. I have so many SPECIAL thank you's to make...

Where do I begin?

Okay. Bk after a laundry run! You guys are great!!!

-Laura :) Love all that you said! #7369480

Barbara Waldoch April 03, 2009

Beautifully captured, Laura! #7369535

Stefania Barbier April 03, 2009

Rolan. I'm Lala's defense lawyer too, and she's out of reach! I'm keeping her identity private... :) #7369619

Karen Bacon April 04, 2009

Very nicely done Laura! I love reflections! #7371627

ROLAN NARMAN April 04, 2009

It's nice to see that your clientele is increasing rapidly in this bad economy Stefania! That is an indication that the crime rate at the Nevada convent where Lala lives is going up! Great job! Keep up the good work! Judges are getting tougher these days!
#7371668

Stefania Barbier April 04, 2009

lol don;t tell Max that Lala is a stunning model... :-) #7371963

Tiia Vissak April 06, 2009

a wonderful find! #7377002

Z. Banu April 07, 2009

Wow!!Laura this image is so lovely!Great Reflection very well done!My Friend. #7380415

Sherry McClead April 11, 2009

Gotta love those perfect reflections on water... great image Laura.

Sherrybear #7393798

Laura E. Swan April 11, 2009

Wow. I have been doing laundry for days, I guess! I hope you all know how much your comments mean to me! Thanks all! I pulled over my car pretty darned fast when I saw this reflection opportunity! My poor sister in law, (Who was in the car), must be convinced by now that I could be a taxi driver in New York! HA!

This one might still get an EP. I rearrange my gallery a lot so it's really not in order.

I LOVE REFLECTIONS and this time of year with rain they will be EVERYWHERE!!!

Yippeeeeeeeee!

Brother Rolan...Lala is not a criminal. Stefania has been hired by her but for now, no one knows why! One Day I should post Lala's portrait! You might be surprised at who she really is. On the other hand you night not be!!! Big Smile here! HA!

Thanks again each and all. Great to see you here and I will be making it to your galleries shortly if I haven't already!

-Laura

#7394340

Karen Kessler April 11, 2009

This is GORGEOUS, Laura! Very good reflections in the water! Love the colors, too! #7395688

Laura E. Swan April 11, 2009

Thank you Sister Karen! You are very kind to me and my images! :) So fun to have you enjoying my gallery!

HAPPY EASTER!

-Laura :)

#7395811

Debbie E. Payne April 17, 2009

Very cool, Laura. I love reflections and this one is great! #7414305

Ellen Hodges April 17, 2009

Wonderful capture, Laura! Love the colors and reflections!! #7414614

Laura E. Swan April 17, 2009

Hi Debbie and Ellen! Thanks very much. I think I will reenter it next month. I was sad it got passed up!!! It's a fav for me...???!!! :(

Sure thankful for your positive remarks!

-Laura
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April 17, 2009

Awesome capture,love it,Laura! #7415191

Ann Coates April 17, 2009

Hi Laura, my son just found this photo of yours on BP and called me over and said "Hey Mum, look at this". He thinks it's really cool, he loves all the reflections. No kids commenting today, just me passing on his message. He wants to say something (strictly under adult supervision) Hi. #7415296

Laura E. Swan April 17, 2009

Smiles here! ...

Hi Walter! Thanks lots! I am glad you like it! :)

* * *

Had to laugh, Ann...well good to know the kids can still look and now they know they cant touch without a little help from mom! :) Tell him I said "Hi", too, and thank you -both- VERY VERY much for coming to look and express that you like this image! Hope you had fun at the movies last night! :)

-Laura #7415677

frank w. degenhardt April 18, 2009

Laura- I love the way you spotted this water on the road and the photo op you saw here. Fantastic composition leading us down the road with the roadside covered in snow. The reflections in the water are awesome and beautifully done. Excellent lighting, creative capture. I love that blue sky with the clouds. I also love the trees on both sides of the road and how they fill the picture in with marvelous lines.
Outstanding work my friend.
Have a beautiful day, enjoy the weekend. #7416650

Laura E. Swan April 18, 2009

Thank you Frank! Your comments are always so encouraging!!! :) Nice way to begin my day! :) -Laura

I think I will go have that beautiful day now! The sun is shining brightly this morning! #7417022

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 18, 2009

What an awesome capture Laura, very well seen. Love the sky and the great reflection

jo ann c. #7417040

Toni Riggs April 18, 2009

Very pretty! #7417619

Laura E. Swan April 18, 2009

Hi Jo Ann and Toni! I cant wait for the Rainy season. This snow melt off is pretty, too, but it's so cold out to shot!

So happy you like this one!

-Laura #7417812

Max Aureli April 19, 2009

The reflections are just wonderful and all the shot is great, Sister!!!
Fantastic street scene!!! #7420993

Laura E. Swan April 19, 2009

Thanks Brother. :) You are very kind to my picture and to me!

It really was beautiful to stand there in person, too!

-Sister Laura!!! #7421056

Max Aureli April 19, 2009

So? I should come there? :-))) #7421060

Laura E. Swan April 19, 2009

Yes! Come! I will meet you there in 15 minutes. But if you are not there in 15 minutes, I will have to leave. Okay, Brother? #7421082

Max Aureli April 19, 2009

LOL in 15 minutes LOL
I don't have a Ferrari Sister!! :-))) #7421086

Laura E. Swan April 19, 2009

You don't? Oh. That is very sad. For you! HA! #7421101

Laura E. Swan April 19, 2009

Thank you Sabrina! Your ladybug today was darling! :) Very sad about the baby hen.

-Laura #7421123

Robert K. Bemus April 21, 2009

Great capture and reflections, Laura!! #7429659

Laura E. Swan April 21, 2009

Thanks Robert! Lots! #7429678

Alex T. Mizuno April 23, 2009

This reflection is super, Laura! Beautiful blue sky too!

#7441318

Laura E. Swan April 23, 2009

Thank You Alex! Much Appreciated! -Laura #7442644

Karen Engelbreth April 25, 2009

Wonderful reflections, Laura.... #7447268

Laura E. Swan April 25, 2009

Thank you Karen. :) -Laura #7448342

April 26, 2009

Beautiful view capture,excellent lighting and detail,one thing is missing on this one I dont see my Car ,excellent work,Laura! #7452151

Laura E. Swan April 26, 2009

HA! Funny Walt! Thanks for the smile! :) #7453396

Lisa J. Boulden May 03, 2009

Great reflections and capture, laura!
~lisa #7479602

Laura E. Swan May 03, 2009

Thank you Lisa!!! :) It was really pretty in person, too!

-Laura #7479913

Cindy Bendush May 05, 2009

Lovely POV and reflections Laura! #7490090

Laura E. Swan May 05, 2009

Thank you Cindy! :) I appreciate you coming to view my gallery!!! :)

-Laura #7490102

Jim Britt May 06, 2009

Great find! Love the reflection here. Alberta is a beautiful place. #7492371

Laura E. Swan May 06, 2009

Thanks Jim! Nice to see a new face in my gallery! I responded to your comment on JudyAnns colored houses. I was agreeing with you about the types of images I/we are comfortable about shooting. Invasion is not big on my list either! HA!

(So fun to see others giving it a whack however! HA!) Thanks for your kind comments! Check out my Rockies shots when you get a chance! You will see the BEST of ALBERTA! :)

-Laura #7492437

Susie Peek-Swint May 06, 2009

I love the big trees and reflections Laura ~ great shot .. hope the snow's gone by now! #7492911

Laura E. Swan May 06, 2009

Thank You Susie! Well the snow leaves and then it comes BACK! But we THINK it is really gone this time!? :) In this part of Canada we can get snow in JUNE! It's almost 4,000 ft elevation.

I appreciate your comments a lot!

-Laura :) #7493843

Candice L. Carter May 10, 2009

Brillant capture sis! #7507012

Laura E. Swan May 10, 2009

Thank you Sister Candice!!! So nice to see you dropping in! -Laura #7507266

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 15, 2009

I'm so glad to see that you've re'entered this one, SSSL. Like Candice said: It's BRILLIANT!!! I's already in my favs, so all I can add is: Best of luck with it. It really deserved to win big time!!! #7740542

Laura E. Swan July 15, 2009

Hi SSSisterKiki! Thank you AGAIN! :) Maybe this time, hey? You're so sweet and supportive. Thank you for being you! -SSSL

* * *

Mr. Tree! DID YOU MISS the Calgary Stampede? I was SURE I saw you there??? A whole bunch of you in a clump on the South End!!! The birds were singing...sound familiar? I was SURE it was YOU!

Well, here is the scoop for next year. It starts on the FIRST Thursday of July and generally goes for two weeks. It JUST ended a few days back.

THE BIGGEST RODEO is the WORLD! Fireworks each night and a huge fair ground set up. Two of the visiting NORWAY folks went and spent 400 dollars in ONE DAY there!!! YIKES!!! It's not cheap to go!

-Miss Laura

P.S. HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE STAMPEDE? #7741523

ROLAN NARMAN July 15, 2009

I feel the need to comment here again! Can I? Swanie-Lu???? #7742393

Laura E. Swan July 15, 2009

Yes, you CAN and you MAY.

I wonder if Max has bought that Ferrari yet? has he mentioned it?

I just now left you a message on my rose image.

Sister Swanie-Lu. HA! FUNNY NEW NAME!

#7742434

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 15, 2009

Danish saying: Sweet child has many names!! #7742819

Renata Gusciora July 15, 2009

Cool shot,like the reflections and your composition,Laura! #7743408

Laura E. Swan July 15, 2009

Kiki-Wiki I guess we would have to say this of YOU then! TRUE???? You SSS, you!

* * *

Mr. Tree..I knew you were going to say that!!!

* * *

Hi Renata!!! Thanks so much!!!

-Laura #7743698

ROLAN NARMAN July 16, 2009

Fantastic capture Swanie-Lu! Great pov and reflections! I like the name Kiki-Wiki too! #7744969

Laura E. Swan July 16, 2009

Thank you Brother Rolan. Don't tell little Kiki-Wiki but I got the name from a HAWAIIAN CAR RENTAL AGENCY I used to rent from a lot called: "Wiki-Wiki-Wheels"...

I liked this capture a lot, too, and was sad it got passed up. Maybe this time it will be noticed?

Thanks Again Very Much! Sister S.L. #7745536

Tammy Espino July 16, 2009

Well this is stunning! I see a pick in your future! :) #7746545

Laura E. Swan July 16, 2009

I hope it will be an Editors Pick and not a pick-axe...I'd hate to have to work hard and tear up this pretty street! HA!

Thanks lots Tammy! -Laura #7746632

Daniella Puente July 18, 2009

This is fabulous Laura, for sure it has to be a pick and more...great capture, the reflection is so clear and beautiful! #7753687

Deb Koskovich July 19, 2009

Wow! A winner in my book, Laura! The light is perfect to capture those amazing reflections. #7754448

Nancyj E. Hovey July 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving EFP..8o) #7759407

Laura E. Swan July 20, 2009

WOW! What a nice surprise B4 our camping trip! AN EFP! Thanks Mumj for the congratulations and thank you Deb and Daniella, too! I will come visit all of your galleries when we return.

HAVE GREAT WEEKS ALL!!! -Laura :) #7759411

Mariann Kovats July 25, 2009

Beautiful, Laura! I love the reflection! #7781103

Laura E. Swan July 25, 2009

Thanks so much Mariann!!! And huge congrats on your big badge this week!

YEE-whooooooooo!

-Laura :) #7781235

Annette Carr August 03, 2009

This is simple photography at it's best. A common subject, made beautiful by some water and sun, creating reflections caught by a master photographer :) Great pic! #7812651

Laura E. Swan August 03, 2009

You are so sweet to me and my pictures Annette! Thanks so much for all you said!!! -Laura :) #7813582

Annette Carr August 04, 2009

You are welcome. It is the truth! You are a master photographer. I learn from you, Candice, Lonnie, Marisol. But you were my first BP mentor and I LOVE your creativity! #7816122

Laura E. Swan August 04, 2009

Okay, -NOW- you are making me blush! Those are very dear words to me. I'm glad my work influences you in a positive way and that you consider me a mentor. That truly is a high compliment that I will never forget.

:) -Laura #7817094

Reynaldo D. Reyes May 17, 2016

What a shot Laura! This should have been awarded a Winners emblem...a fantastic shot. #11475545

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