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Making Mama Laugh

© Laura E. Swan

Making Mama Laugh

Uploaded: December 27, 2016 12:30:01 | Entered: February 21, 2018 21:32:59

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I took a free online class Jim Miotke held last night and he said in order to make an image pop you can do several things. One is to have the background blurred. So in honor of this tip, this is my entry!

BTW Mama is now 93 and no one thinks she is out of her 60's. I think laughter has a lot to do with staying young!

Comments

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic December 27, 2016 1

Wow! I love this one!! Just look at the joy laughter can bring! What a great entry sis! Jim's class was full of great tips last night!! WTG! #1676334

John Connolly December 28, 2016 1

What a happy couple Sister Swanee! That was a good tip from Jim, it worked well with this one! #11548636

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 28, 2016

Hi Laura LeeLee and Big Bro John. Yes, Sis, it was a great class and fun, too, wasn't it?! :D I love this photo. No one can make her laugh like her son can! :) John, this is her youngest son if you can believe it! :D She looks so young for her age.

I appreciate you both very much!
HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2017!!
#11548728

John Connolly March 26, 2018

It was nice to hear from you again Sister Swanee! I see we are still battling on with our old D90 dinosaurs! I would love the D850, but at my age it is not an option.
I hope ou and all your animal friends are fit and well! Cheers
Brother John., #11687281

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 28, 2018

Congrats Laura on great portrait and finalist. #11687668

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 28, 2018

John, I sure love my D90. I'm not sure I am ready to change. :D BUT I'd love getting a Macro then a MICRO lens. Just for fun with the macro but to view an entire new world with a micro! The long winters are so tough when you love taking photos but can't go out in the cold. Lucky you in Aussie Land wouldnt know too much about that. :))) Speaking of animals friends, a pregnant Robin was just at the window. Spring is almost here!

Hi Emile! Thank you! I just found out. How exciting. Thanks so much and I hope you are keeping well with all of your lucky kitties! #11688052

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 30, 2020

What a joy to see Mama laugh. There's nothing more satisfying than to bring laughter to your loved ones. Great shot Laura. #11798579

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