Doing The Town

© Laura E. Swan

Doing The Town

Uploaded: November 11, 2010

Description


??? How About A Stroll ???

A Typical Scene In The
LATE 1800's Early 1900's
In Small Town Alberta.

The Strip Has:
An Ice Cream Parlor
A Candy Store
A General Store
A Clock and Watch Shop
And Hotel.

THE WAINWRIGHT HOTEL. :)
Where The Halloween Party Was! :D

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(MT) 110910 TV 1/250. AV 8.0, ISO 200


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 11, 2010

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Douglas Pignet November 11, 2010

Lovely capture and wonderful feeling of an old town...well done #9027110

Maria Warren level-classic November 11, 2010

very nice work sis. I love the tones :) (((hugs)))♥♥♥ #9027135

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 11, 2010

Your work is amazing Laura - You have a great image and the perfect info and story to go with them!! Well Done! Jeff #9027182

Michelle Alton November 11, 2010

Wow..the intricate DD work is amazing, Laura. #9027280

Ron McEwan November 11, 2010

Amazing Laura, My first thought was that they had people dressed in period costumes for the tourist. Well done for sure. #9027481

Tammy Espino November 11, 2010

You smudged them? Well aren't you clever! :) A wonderful two photo's!!! #9027499

Monnie Ryan November 11, 2010

Wonderful old-time scene, Laura -- love the little church at the end! #9027541

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 11, 2010

Good Morning Doug, Little Sister Maria, Jeff, Michelle, Ron, Tammy and Monnie!

Thank you all for your super comments. Your kind remarks inspire me to try my best. :)

Ron, all the employees at Heritage Park MUST dress in theme costumes so you are partly VERY ACCURATE. :D

I felt the two men there dressed in today clothing really took away from it so was thrilled when the smudge tool allowed me to lift the guys hair up, and drag the dark colors around to make him look like a woman! HA! You should have seen me sitting here smiling as I watched the change! HeeHee!

Monnie, that sure does look like a church doesn't it? Or even a school house but guess what? It is CITY HALL! Who knew. Maybe they had bells in case they needed to call the town together?

I have a little book that tells me a lot about the Park plus google. :)

Thank you again.
-Laura #9027896

John Connolly November 11, 2010

What a remarkable street scene Laura! I am impressed with your DD work too, isn't it great when a plan comes together! #9028267

Julianne Bradford November 11, 2010

Wonderful vintage work Laura..love your POV :-) #9028352

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 11, 2010

Outstanding clarity, tones, perspective, mood & DD work here, Laura! Superb image & MT entry! Good luck, indeed! #9028438

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 11, 2010

YOU are GOOD, my friend! Awesome work! :-) k

Thank you for your kinds words regarding my awesome niece, Carla! #9028858

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 11, 2010

Hey John! Yep! It sure is! :))) I thought...Humm...Why not just try and see if I can make those jeans into a dress?! HA! Glad I did try! The HAIR was a fun bonus and I think I even gave him a mink fur collar! HeeHee!

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Thanks Julianne! :D I had hoped that angle would give the image more interest! Glad you think so!

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Wow. Thanks Paddy! :))) You're so sweet to me. You never miss a detail.

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HA! Thanks Miss Kitty! It was fun to shoot and to do the DDR on. A last minute decision for me. I am so very sorry about your nieces passing. You have been in my heart all day. Yes. She was awesome. And so brave and such a great example for the rest of us.

Thank you all for the visit. :) #9028921

Ellen Hodges November 11, 2010

Super capture of the town. Love the changes you made as well as everything vintage you put in this awesome image, Laura!!! #9028985

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 11, 2010

Thank you, Ellen! I should be working on tonights image instead of petting my cat right now...but HE is pretty vintage TOO! :D

Thanks for the visit and your encouragement.

-Laura :) #9029000

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 11, 2010

Love old towns like this... reminds me of Skagway, Alaska. #9029110

Dick W. Wyatt November 12, 2010

This is so good in B&W . #9029139

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 12, 2010

Good morning Sherran. Yes! I see what you mean. Totally. I never made it to Skagway but I was as far as Sitka and it sure does look similar. I'll never forget how freezing cold & clear the water was there. Looking down 15 feet and seeing sea life! Unreal!

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Hi Dick! So glad that you think so! :D

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Mornin' Mr. Tree! This was fun to shoot!

THANK YOU ALL FOR VISITING and FOR YOUR COMMENTS!

-Laura/Miss Rose :)
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Wm Nosal November 12, 2010

Great Shot In Black and White, Laura!
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 12, 2010

Oh, you ARE good, MSSSLala. I didn't notice it at first. The people fitted right into the scene. WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent job!!! #9030378

Stephen Zacker November 12, 2010

Super perspective. I would love to spend an afternoon at this place #9030669

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 12, 2010

Hi Wm. Do you mean it COULD HAVE BEEN IN COLOR? I need to get new glasses. The sign said Pleasantville. I dont think those two kids have arrived there yet? (Only Movie Buffs Will Get That Joke)...

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Hi SSSis! Fun hey??? HeeHee...Gotta love DDR.

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Steve, Heritage Park is a highlight around the city here. It's the best kept secret ever. I love it so much there. You guys would, too. Next time I would bring less gear with me however. Too much camera stuff that I didn't need or use. Lots to lug around 32 acres.

Thanks all! :) Enjoyed your visits!
-(SSS)Laura

P.S. Someone asked if we can indeed ride the steam train. The answer is YOU BET! And it is a TOTAL highlight! Fun to take it all the way around the park when you first get there OR decide where to get off as you ride it.

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Kerry Hill November 12, 2010

Fantastic work Laura, a wonderful image! #9031022

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 20, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o)
Photobucket #9053951

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