Inspiring Photo: Hello! #8325612

Hello!

Uploaded: May 13, 2009

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Okay - So How Did I Do This One?
Is It Layered? If So How Many?
Am I A Reflection? In What?
A Shadow? ON WHAT?

Take a guess.
The Answer Will Come
!!! TOMORROW NIGHT !!!

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Tiia Vissak May 13, 2009

A cool image! It seems as you shot it through dirty glass or layered with such an image. #1127080

Maria Warren May 13, 2009

wow girl this is a super cool shot I love it #7514615

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 13, 2009

This is FASCINATING, SSSLaura!!!!! An intriguing image!!! Very unique. Art!!!!!! I have NO idea how you did this. I get an impression of someone being trapped! I don't think that's what you're talking about - that is just my impression. There's snow, right? No? I don't know but it sure fascinates me. I'll return to it when I have better time. #7514621

Christina N. Seuser May 13, 2009

This is so awesome Laura! The body position along with the shadowing are so very cool. The textural element is really neat as well. #7514668

Brett Dolsen May 13, 2009

Wonderfull work Laura!!I could take a guess but you have a very alternative mind so I would guess Id be wrong!Right!!Brett #7514700

Aimee S. McMaster May 13, 2009

...looks like snow...so it's a 'cool' image for sure Laura.....;-D Aimee #7514707

Robert K. Bemus May 13, 2009

Fantastic work, Laura!! #7514713

Kerry Hill May 13, 2009

Fabulous image, Laura!! It's scary, like in a suspense movie. I don't know how you did it but you did it very well!!
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Paul E. Earl May 13, 2009

I think it is a reflection in a pond on a tarred surface but I am only guessing! Cool image! #7514740

Pat Gamwell May 13, 2009

Terrific imagination and wonderfully presented, Laura!! Very eye appealing! #7514825

Michelle Alton May 13, 2009

Well...it looks like my granite countertop...But I don't know how you did it...Very cool, Laura. #7514829

Tammy M. Anderson May 13, 2009

Excellent composition and work, Laura. Cool Capture. #7514900

Barbara Waldoch May 13, 2009

No idea, but it looks scary! #7515035

Renata Gusciora May 13, 2009

Very cool,Laura!Creative idea!Is it a reflection in a water?:-) #7515037

Gord MacEachern May 13, 2009

Ice patch on pavement and using left hand with camera??
Whatever, it is a great presentation Laura!! #7515057

Jyri Vissak May 13, 2009

Very creative! Well done. #7515062

Troy Gallagher May 13, 2009

What ever it is you did a great job Laura,

Troy #7515094

Sirsendu Gayen May 13, 2009

Very creative image. #7515179

Colette M. Metcalf May 13, 2009

Very cool!!!! #7515258

Nancyj E. Hovey May 13, 2009

OK...Laura, here is my guess of what you did...
It was raining, you stood in the street, looked down, saw a puddle, there was your reflection, used your left hand to take the photo & is that a purse strap on your left shoulder?, waved with your right hand... am I close???? 8o) Great shot by the way... #7515720

Karen Kessler May 13, 2009

I think MumJ has it almost right - except waving with right hand? Probably the same puddle you used for the gorgeous view about a month ago! Neat whatever you did! :) (Did you get the idea from Irene a few months back?) #7516060

AEK May 13, 2009

you're too funny - you asked someone to stand inside of a dirty door. HA! have a great day - a. #7516094

Laura E. Swan May 13, 2009

Karen, Irene used glass...I'll be back on this thread tonight with answers. :) Thanks all. This is fun! You guys are a hoot. I'm really enjoying your guesses!

-Laura #7516108

Cassie L. Woodlee May 13, 2009

COOOOL Laura!!!! #7516256

ROLAN NARMAN May 13, 2009

Very intriguing and unique composition sister Laura! Looks like some kind of shadow to me! At any rate it is very cool! #7516308

Mukesh Srivastava May 13, 2009

Great capture, Laura!!! My guess- looks like silhouette captured against wind screen of the car.... #7516309

Candice C. Calhoun May 13, 2009

Superb photo, and lots of fun to guess...it looks like the pattern my dog leaves with her nose on the windows of my car :) GREAT work!

ccc #7516524

John Connolly May 13, 2009

I think there is quite a few layers in this fine presentation, Laura! An excellent image, I can't wait to hear the official result! #7517190

Tammy Espino May 13, 2009

Awesome composition. Does remind me a little of "Freddy" though..lol #7517286

Carol Engstrom May 13, 2009

OK -- there are at least three layers. One is snow, one is a reflection, and one is a silhouette against some thing smooth. Are any of those even close?
Great shot and fun question. #7517444

Laura E. Swan May 13, 2009

NOW WE'RE TALKIN' !!!!

The answer will arrive TONIGHT!

Thanks everyone for your comments and guesses. I didn't mean for this to be spooky but now that you mention it...

Humm...IS IT A FULL MOON STILL?

Rats...NO!

Okay to keep your windows open tonight... #7517486

Patrick Rouzes May 13, 2009

A cool & creative work here, Laura!!! I also got the sense of someone being trapped here!!!
I think you have achieved this by layering a shot of snow on a window & of a shadow on the pavement!!! I agree with Brett- you do have an alternative mind!!!
Will check back for the answer. #7517515

Gina M. Savage May 13, 2009

This needs to be posted for Halloween. It scares the ---- out of me!:} Looks like a ghost looking through the window or glass door....yikes. Great job. #7517530

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 13, 2009

Wonderfully done,Laura! Like the idea!! #7517973

Laura E. Swan May 13, 2009

GINA! SUCH LANGUAGE! HA!

Thanks you guys...I had no idea this would affect you all in these ways! Trapped!? FREDDY CRUGAR? POST THIS ON HALLOWEEN?

This is too funny! :) !!!

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Teresa Burnett May 13, 2009

I agree with Paul. I think reflection in water standing on blacktop. Then several layers for the added texture and tones. Looks like there is a reflection of a cloud right around your head. Are we right??? It does give the impression you are trapped, Lala, but you seem to be ok, so I won't be too worried! However you did it, its awesome!! #7518101

Stefania Barbier May 13, 2009

I can't answer any of the questions... :) wonderful image Lala! #7518207

Laura E. Swan May 14, 2009

Myspace Glitter Maker #7518302

Stephen Zacker May 14, 2009

It was fun reading all the discussions. Looks like I read them just in time for the answer #7520129

Nancyj E. Hovey May 15, 2009

Laura, LOOOOOOK SEE....

on your EFP!!! 8o) Keep dancing girl! #7524392

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

HOLD ON TO ME! I FEEL FAINT!

HA!

Thanks you Mumj! I needed to hear this! TRULY!

Thanks you all for the fun we had here!

-Laura #7524423

Lorna Shutter May 15, 2009

I'm with Nancyj! Congratulations on your EFP for this intriguing image, Laura!!!!! By the way, ... I like your hat! LOL! :D #7524438

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

And I like -YOU-! Thank you Lorna! :)

Shall we do the EFP Dance together? #7524443

Lorna Shutter May 15, 2009

Sure! :)

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Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

Okay...this is weird! HOW DO YOU TO THAT!?

HAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!! PERFECT! #7524510

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

By the way...I'm the blond. HA! #7524512

Lorna Shutter May 15, 2009

How do you do what? ... the dance ... or posting the dance? LOL! :D #7524526

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

You put a VIDEO right onto my thread! HA! The possibilities here are endless with my little mind clicking away here!!! #7524547

Lorna Shutter May 15, 2009

LOL! It's exactly the same as posting emoticons ... you just use the HTML code. :) #7524565

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

You and NANCYJ (Mumj) are the ONLY ONES who understand these mysteries. I only know how to glitter.

Sigh...And don't try and teach. It's pointless. It's all Greek directions to me. I will just marvel, admiringly, at the two of you ... #7524610

Nancyj E. Hovey May 15, 2009

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Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

MUMJ! I didn't know you knew how to JIVE!

You amaze me daily! :) !!!

Is that what the "J" stands for im MUMJ?

MUM JACKSON? #7524628

Nancyj E. Hovey May 15, 2009

Mum JIVE.... !!!! you had it right the first time! tehe... 8o) #7524667

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

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Lorna Shutter May 15, 2009

If you can do the flying nun, ... you can do the dancing video! LOL! :) #7524736

Laura E. Swan May 15, 2009

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Nancyj E. Hovey May 15, 2009

YOU are doing fine..... 8o) #7524888

Carol Engstrom May 15, 2009

Congrats on the EP Laura! I've only gotten two all month, so I am in awe. #7525345

Kate Jackson May 16, 2009

You certainly got everyone going Laura! Well worth the EP I would say! #7525742

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 16, 2009

Big congratulations on your EP, SSSLaura.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p271/lshutter/alien_dancesmall.gif
They're cheering all over the Universe. #7527252

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 16, 2009

Oh, s.... - I though it would work - it didn't. Sorry :0( #7527254

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 16, 2009

Does this work? #7527257

Laura E. Swan May 16, 2009

Oh, you guys are so funny. Yes SSSKirsten! It sure does work! SO FUNNY! I think your green guy is learning the step from Mumj's STICK guys!

Thank you all for your comments and animations!!! Also thank you for the congratulations on this EFP. We have all been sorely missing getting them I think? I have only gotten a couple of them as well, Carol. Don't feel alone. Maybe all of you gave this one good luck?

Thanks again everyone for the great fun, AS ALWAYS!

-Laura :) #7527283

Karen Kessler May 16, 2009

A little late getting back, but COOL thread!!! Love all the dancing. I'll just come here to learn - a lot cheaper than paying for lessons!

So, MumJ was right on the whazzit (or whatever this one is labeled - too far to scroll all the way back up to see)! It was fun & you did a fantastic job on it, Freddy. #7527611

Laura E. Swan May 16, 2009

Thank You, Neddy. #7527672

Christine Lobsinger May 16, 2009

Hi Laura, Congrats on your COOL EP...
YOU gals and guys are halarious...I see that you know Lorna S... Laura!! Cool.. One day we are suppose meet and do a photoshoot at the RBG - wish you can come with us!!!
SMILING CHRIS #7527913

Laura E. Swan May 16, 2009

One of these years we plan to RV across CANADA. :) Maybe our day will come! #7527916

Lorna Shutter May 16, 2009

So, Laura ... After you practically cried your head off

when we didn't invite you on our little field trip ... now you're telling us you can't even make it?! What's up with that! LOL!

Got ya! Ha! Ha! :D #7528454

Laura E. Swan May 16, 2009

Myspace Glitter Maker #7528538

Tammy Espino May 19, 2009

LOL Love that dancing EFP Dance~ And all the other animations :) Cool beans! #7537985

Laura E. Swan May 19, 2009

These silly, silly BP'ers are rubbing off on me, Tammy. This is such a fun place to hang out. Glad you came around to visit. You are welcome anytime!

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Firas A. Abussaud May 19, 2009

Excellent composition and work

i liked it #7538464

Songbird Cline May 20, 2009

very interesting! LOVE IT! #7540596

Laura E. Swan May 20, 2009

Hi Songbird! Long time no see! I have noticed you have been really playing with your icon this past year! WOW! RAINBOW DOG! HA! LOVE IT!

Thanks for your comments! :)

-Laura

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Ann Coates May 21, 2009

Congrats on your EFP Laura. (Smiles) #7545609

Laura E. Swan May 21, 2009

Smiles back.

Thanks Sweetie.

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Nancyj E. Hovey May 21, 2009

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Laura E. Swan May 21, 2009

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Toni Riggs May 22, 2009

Great texture and composition! #7546160

Laura E. Swan May 22, 2009

Thanks Toni! :) Very much!

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Guy D. Biechele June 02, 2009

Outstanding image. #7589560

Mark Dodge June 04, 2009

Very creative and clever shot, Laura. The hat is a nice touch! :o) #7597352

Laura E. Swan June 04, 2009

Hi Guy! Are you a new (striped) face in my gallery? Welcome!!! Thanks for what you said!

* * *

Hi Mark! Nice to see you! Thanks very much!!! I try to be clever whenever I can! HA!

Yes. The Hat. Well it has a story of it's own. Suffice it to say I never leave home without it! :) This is CANADA and I live in a HIGH ELEVATION!

-Laura :) #7597632

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