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Alberta Roses


 

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Alberta Roses
Alberta Roses

These Roses Were Shot In Banff
While With RON & SHIRLEY McEwan!
Layered in SEVERAL TIMES.
Sized and Turned to Fit.

P.S. This Is What Happens To Me
While Camping & I Have No Internet!
(HA!)

I MADE MANY THINGS. I'LL SHARE THEM SOON!

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I'll included the shot I started with, too.
It's not the ORIGINAL but where I started.

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Laura E. Swan

 
  Semi-Original Image
Semi-Original Image

I started with this one.

Laura E. Swan

 
  Started to add them
Started to add them

(Roses were shot with my new Nikon D-90)

Banff National Park.
Canada, Alberta.

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  Full Floral
Full Floral

:)

Just something fun to try while layering.

Laura E. Swan

 
 
 
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July 23, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Very creative Laura... there's a whazzit going if you're interested.


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July 23, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Oops! Sorry Nancyj Hovey! :) I wrote right over you!!! Sorry Mumj!

Here is what you wrote:

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WOW, Laura, you go camping and look at you! Fantastic work, and love the lace around your neck line.... awesome DDR work! 8o) It will be nice to see how you did this one! 8o)


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July 23, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Sherran!!! I didn't see you there! You mean Mumj's?

I'll go look! I have guessed on hers. I have one, too, from Camping! :) It might be too easy...I'll check it out objectively and post tomorrow if I think I can stump you guys! :D

Missed you all while gone! Thanks for the visit!

-Laura


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July 23, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  This is really cool Laura. Camping certainly does agree with you. Such a pretty touch you have added here. Love your creativity.


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July 23, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thanks Ann! :) I love it when you stop in! Now what have you been up to? I'll go look! I sure owe MANY comments. The downside to camping!

-Laura


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July 23, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  There's that pensive look I like so much, Pom! Encircled by lovely flowers --- a very appealing addition.
WELCOME BACK TO THE BP FOLD! You - and your creativity - have been sorely missed.
Mare


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July 24, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  well done!


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July 24, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Mare! I missed you, too! :) Thank you for always making me feel special. I dont even need sugar in my coffee anymore, thanks to you! :)

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Hi Tiia! Thanks lady!

-Laura


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July 24, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  You look so beautiful Laura, great work!


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July 24, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Totally gorgeous,and so are you Laura!

jo ann c.


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July 24, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Very unique and creative, Laura!


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July 24, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Absolutely gorgeous, Laura... and spectacular work.


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July 24, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Good morning Donna, Jo Ann, Monnie and Mary Beth! How are you ladies today?

Well, you have left me with a big smile. Thank you so much. It was fun to make creation. Wouldn't it be great if we got to dress like this? Flower head dressings? Of course we'd be chased by BEES all day. Humm...on second thought!

Sure appreciate the visit and really kind remarks!

-Laura


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July 24, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  O M G!! This has got to be one of the most fantastic images I've seen on BP, MSSLala!! Sooooooo beautiful. Different. Special. Unique. And how much fun it is to see your work in progress. I love the one with the tight cropping the best. But they'll all be added to my favs.


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July 24, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Pretty pretty!!!


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July 24, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you ladies.

I only have two words for you both!

DDR, DDR!

HA! I come complete with wrinkles and no floral head dressings! I assure you!

Thanks for the really kind and sweet words.

-SSSLaura :D


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July 24, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  I still don't know how to layer..lol :) Your doing so awesome, what a pretty SP !!!


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July 24, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  love it beautiful JOB!!!


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July 24, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Beautiful work Laura! I am going to have to learn to layer and buy some editing software. I only have what came with my computer. I love your creativity. Happy to see you back from camping.


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July 24, 2010

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very creative and pretty


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July 24, 2010

 

Annette Carr
  What a beautiful picture! Wherever did you get that beautiful model?


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July 25, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Lovely and very creative,Laura!


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July 25, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Excellent technique and a wonderful image Laura! You should go on holidays more often!


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July 25, 2010

 

Brett Dolsen
  Wonderfull SP,layering effects and treatment Laura!


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July 25, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Tam-Tam, Peaches, Amanda, Steve, Nette, Renata, John, Mr. Tree and Brett!

Thank you all so very much. Your comments made my day!

Hope you had a great one, too! I am still learning the ropes but it is so much fun!

-Laura


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July 25, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Image, Laura!
Camping Must Have The Opposite Effect
On Men!
Wonderful Work


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July 26, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Wm. Very sweet of you. :)

Well...MANY men, mind you, do that FISHING THING. Baiting gross hooks, using outhouses, totally roughing it. STINKY STUFF. (HA!) Gotta be a BIT stressful.

For me...I have peace, quite, an electrical outlet in the trailer (WOW! WHAT A CONCEPT!) and my imagination!

I have little to no choice. CREATE! :)


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July 26, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Flower Child at heart! And you met Ron and Shirley! Great day for everyone!


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July 26, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You got is sister. No one else did but you. :) Guess I hung out too much in Berkeley as a young girl! :D Thaks for noticing!

NOW I AM MISS ALBERTA ROSE. Just ask Mr. Tree. (Doug Perry). We live in the same forest. :D

It was totally an honor to met R&S! It WAS a great 2/3 days for us ALL!

Night night and thank you!


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July 26, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  2-3 days that is! :) One at our house. 2 while in the Rockies.


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July 26, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Hi Miss ROSE... you look marvelous! Sure are doing some wonderful layering... learning new stuff, are you?
You are beautiful!!!
Congrats to you on your EP!
Glad you are back!
CHRIS
SMILING


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July 28, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Glad to BE back SMILEY! Well, if I don't push my envelope, no one else will. It's hard to learn new things sometimes but you know what? It's always worth it. Right? :)))

YOU are beautiful, too! Your photo is here on display in my home. Proudly. With BUBBLES! :D

-Miss Rose


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July 28, 2010

 

Karen Kessler
  This is absolutely GORGEOUS, Lala!!! Definitely one of my faves! Your work on this one is magnificent!!!


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July 31, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Wow! Kalena! What a sweet thing to say!!!

You are way too good to me! :D

I wonder what is new at YOUR ZOO? I'll come look! Must run soon! Just washed my car...

-Lala


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July 31, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Hey, how in the world did I miss writing on this thread? I know I saw and discussed this image with you...
You are gorgeous, and have captured the essance of beauty here, Laura. WELL DONE! Bring on some more!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o)


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July 31, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  That is how you missed it Mumj! I painstakingly showed you all my steps and asked for you valued opinions. :)))

I didn't notice you were missing cuz I just assumed you were here already, too! How funny!

Thanks VERY MUCH for stopping in and for the congrats!

-Lalelulem


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July 31, 2010

 
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