Deep Into The Forest

© Laura E. Swan

Deep Into The Forest

Uploaded: April 19, 2016 00:58:07 | Entered: April 19, 2016 01:03:43

Description

In A Land Far Away...
And Always In My Dreams...
There's a Place Where True Stories Live
And Fairy Tales Are Made.

-Denmark

Comments

Mary K. Robison April 19, 2016 1

I get to be the first to tell you how beautiful this scene is, Pom! What a perfect MT entry! Love the colors, the natural framing, and the road leading to...some place marvelous, I'm sure.
AND I get to be the first to say
Congratulations in anticipation of your winning gold for this next month!! #1655543

Gord MacEachern April 19, 2016

Hi Laura, I have to agree 101% with Mary!! #11463382

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 19, 2016

A wonderful image and poem to go with it! #11463386

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 19, 2016

Thank you, Mare, Gord and Jeff. You guys are terrific and part of why I keep at it. :D I really appreciate the support and kind (and fun!) words! HAPPY SPRINGTIME! By the way I took this photo last Spring in DENMARK! It truly is the land of magical stories! #11463489

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 19, 2016

(DDR applied! Lol). #11463491

Susan M. Campbell April 19, 2016 1

Wow. This is an amazing shot. Well done. #11463532

John Connolly April 19, 2016 1

I love your DD work here Sister Swanee! A wonderful scene, and I hope you entered it in our MT this month! #11463626

Carrie M. Groseclose April 19, 2016 1

Absolutely gorgeous!! #11463651

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic April 20, 2016 2

Oh wow Laura. What a wonderful place to be, it really looks like a fairy tale land and one can easily can lost in this magical place. Just don't venture beyond the road as who knows what lies beyond....then again it might be new adventure. We'll see this again Laura. #11463971

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic April 20, 2016 1

Well done sister!!! I totally LOVE this one! Right out of a story book scene for sure! Kinda like Wizard of Oz, when Dorthy opens the door into a beautiful garden setting!!!! Frame this one sis! Winner here!!!! #11464049

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 21, 2016 1

I'm breathless and speechless, SSSL.
WOW! #11464218

Jill Odice level-classic April 27, 2016 1

Wonderful atmosphere! #11466454

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 27, 2016

Thank you everyone!! :D #11466488

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 28, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS SISTER, on your GORGEOUS Staff Favorite!! Good luck in the next round~ #11479277

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2016

Thank you Little Sister Laura! What an honor this is! And a bigger honor to beautiful DENMARK! #11479287

Annette Carr May 29, 2016

WINNER! This is fantastic. I bet it goes gold :))))) #11479295

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2016

Thanks, Nette!!! :D I appreciate the vote of confidence!! #11479301

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 30, 2016 1

Always keep your magic coming Laura! Amazing visual and congrats on your Finalist! #11479785

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 30, 2016 1

Joannie, you are so supportive. Thank you very much!! :D #11479789

Annette Carr May 30, 2016 1

See! I told you this is a 🏆 winner!!! Still waiting for gold <3. Such a beautiful photo. Congratulations on your finalist!!! #11479822

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 30, 2016 1

Congratulations Laura on this outstanding finalist. #11479881

Teresa L. Brooks May 30, 2016 1

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist. Good luck in the next round #11480175

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 30, 2016 1

Love this, Laura! Best of luck to you! #11480200

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 30, 2016 1

Huge congrats on this gorgeous Finalist, Laura! #11480256

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 30, 2016

Hi Nette, Emile, Teresa, Terry and Kathy! Great to see you all and thanks so much for coming to view my work and congratulate me. :D Means a lot! #11480258

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 30, 2016

As I've predicted, this entry got the attention of the judges. A huge congrats Laura and good luck on the final round. #11480277

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 30, 2016

It sure did and I think it's because of all the good VIBES you guys sent out into the Universe!! :D What do you think? I think my BP family is really great! Thanks for stopping in and for the support, Rey! :D #11480297

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 30, 2016

Totally magical! Everything! From the light dancing on the water, the colorful reflections of the wonderfully deep forest colors and then to the golden sunlit road leading off into the distance...what a wonderful place to take us all to thru your incredible creativity! :) Warmest congrats, LOTW, on your well-deserved Finalist and all the best in the upcoming round!! #11480299

Nadia Paul May 30, 2016

So beautifully done Laura - congrats! #11480383

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 31, 2016

It takes you to make my country look this charming and magical. Thank you for making this amazing image, SSSLala. I love it. And congratulations on the silver. Now to the gold... #11480444

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 31, 2016

Hi Val, Nadia and SSSKiki. :) You ladies sure know how to warm my heart. Thank you all so very much! #11480446

Daniella Puente May 31, 2016

Dreamy scene Laura, congrats! #11480528

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 31, 2016

Hi Daniella! Thank you lots!! #11480665

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 31, 2016

Congratulations Laura on this outstanding Gold winner. Magical. #11480811

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 31, 2016

Fantastic colors and mood, Laura. Beautiful. Congratulations! #11480829

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 31, 2016

One of my faves! congratulations dear sister!!!!! I knew this one would Win!!!!!! #11480832

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 31, 2016

Huge congrats on your Gold Winner, Laura!! #11480890

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 31, 2016

Woohoo for the Gold Award...Rey #11480946

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 31, 2016

Beautiful Winner. Congrats!! #11480989

Annette Carr June 01, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS! Yippeeee! You deserved gold for this beauty <3 :)))))))))))) #11481229

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 01, 2016

:) :) :) :) :) :) So happy to see Gold attached to this wonderful creation of yours, LOTW! Dontcha just love it when the Judges get it RIGHT??? lol! Warmest congrats to you, M'lady! #11481311

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 02, 2016

WTG, Laura. Wonderful work. CONGRATZ!

UB. #11481346

Nadia Paul June 03, 2016

Congrats on this wonderful winner Laura - so well deserved! #11481703

Mary K. Robison June 03, 2016

Tee-Hee. Read the first comment in the thread, Pom...I'll repeat my Congratulations now, and tell you how very happy I am to finally see you among the Gold Winners. YAAAAAY! #11481715

frank w. degenhardt June 03, 2016

Breath taking and magical. What a gorgeous work this is. Congratulations on the Second Place Win Laura. #11481875

Anita Bower June 04, 2016

Looks like a fairy tale illustration. #11482090

Stan Kwasniowski June 05, 2016

Laura, goreous, congratulations #11482532

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 07, 2016

Gorgeous gold winner, and as Anita says it looks like a fairy land! #11483257

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 07, 2016

Hi everyone! Thank you so much!!! :D This was fun to make!! :D (I know I say that a lot but I do love DDR!) And I really loved Denmark! #11483266

Ray level-classic June 12, 2016

Congratulations on your wonderful Winner, Laura! #11484441

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 28, 2016

As I was saying.... HEHHH! Congratulations on the gold win, SSSL. I am so very thrilled to see this beauty get gold (as deserved)! #11489239

Gina M. Savage July 01, 2016

Simply gorgeous! #11490898

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