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There are very few things I love more than being outdoors...

I live for the peace of a tranquil sunrise and the drama of a summer storm. I am addicted to the feeling I get from looking out over the ocean at sunset or across the vastness of the lonely desert. I am passionate about the colors of nature and the way the ever-changing light plays with them. I am addicted to clean air, wide open spaces, dramatic peaks, treacherous canyons, and the sound of rushing water.

For more of my images, please see my website www.PlacesOfSolitude.com.

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    stingu (Stefán Ingvar Photography) says:

    "Laura Travels.......why is that name not always in the papers.......what a talented person in photgraphy and so dedicated to mother nature that is always putting up a new perspetcive point of view for human beings to enjoy every day......and Laura is there to freeze that moment and letting the rest of the world enjoy.........im enjoying."

    3rd October, 2008

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    mauriciolaya says:

    "To be a great photographer is really a great pasion. Laura can enjoy the landscape and can sell to we in her excellent pictures. She is a master and the imagen´s lady. Thank you for the exquisites in your work, you really is great !!!!!!"

    27th February, 2008

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    Florida Dave says:

    "Laura has a beautiful eye in capturing beautiful landscape. Her talent really show. Keep up the great work that you do and if you do sell your pictures please let me know. I,m glad I have you as a contact. Dave"

    14th December, 2007

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    winterdoll says:

    "She's gorgeous, passionate and fun! (Just like her photos!)
    You inspire me Laura. Thanks a bunch! :)"

    10th August, 2007

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    bomobob says:

    "Laura's skill with a camera is something quite rare indeed. She has an innate feeling for light and colour that is unique. It's talent like hers that silently encourages and inspires everyone else to be a better photographer.
    She's also wholly responible for introducing me to Flickr, and I'll never forgive her for cursing me with that addiction."

    3rd July, 2007

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    Geek in the garden says:

    "Laura Travels is the PERFECT nickname for Laura. I've yet to come across anyone else on flickr that travels as much as she does! What's great is that she shares her travels with us in images that are always beautiful. She captures moments in scenes of beauty that will, literally, take your breath away. I can't tell you how many times I've taken or seen a "good" photo of a scene that just left a feeling of "oh, you had to be there" or "the image does not do it justice". Not so with Laura's images. With each visit to her stream I find new beauty... just when you think you've seen one of her best shots you see another... as dependable as the sunrise!!"

    3rd July, 2007

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    Cliff Michaels says:

    "Do not visit her photostream if you have breathing problems -- virtually every image will take your breath away. Sometimes I wonder if this stream is really the work of just one person -- there are so many great shots from so many great places. Perhaps, like Shakespeare, Laura Travels is a myth, a front for several dozen nature and travel photographers toiling away night and day around the globe. Regardless, her photostream is, in my opinion based on nearly two years on FLICKR, simply one of the absolute best!"

    14th June, 2007

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    A.J. Smith says:

    "Laura's adventure and travel photos remind me of those of the late, great Galen Rowell. Her superior technical skill and inspired artistic talent reveal themselves in every piece throughout her photostream. There are several coffee table books just waiting to be filled with these wonderful images."

    13th June, 2007

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    Coyotos says:

    "Je vais écrire en français car il faut peser ses mots pour un "testimonial" et c'est mon premier car je trouve le travail de Laura époustouflant ! Au moins les francophones, sans doute minoritaires sur ces pages, pourront apprécier. Ce que fait Laura en matière de photo de paysage en particulier est tout simplement magnifique. Animée d'une soif d'aventure et de mouvement qui apparaît à chacune de ses vacances photographiques, elle sait capturer les moments forts et attendre la lumière qui fera la différence avec nos-photos-à-nous. En outre, je trouve qu'elle progresse à une vitesse phénoménale. Vous, les pros, vous n'avez plus qu'à bien vous tenir !"

    9th June, 2007

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    daniel.ch says:

    "Laura knows perfectly how to bring us all the sensuality of colors and great compositions. She create master pieces from places where others can make "photos". I really appreciate the work of Laura and makes me learn so much about photography!! Thanks Laura ;-)"

    7th June, 2007

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    No Fixed Address / TJ says:

    "I have become a regular visitor to your page and i'm always impressed by your spectacular images.
    My compliments Laura"

    28th May, 2007

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    Jumbo22 says:

    "Laura does not just take photos, she creates masterpieces. She has the amazing capability to spot something unique in an ordinary scene and to capture it in a way that will take your breath away. Her true love and appreciation for nature is seen in all her photos and I believe this appreciation inspires her to portray nature in all its splendour. Her artistic use of colour, light and composition sets her apart and makes her one of my favourite photographers.
    Her work is some of the best you will find on Flickr."

    10th May, 2007

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    papalars says:

    "I am continually amazed by Laura's vivid and colorful pictures that tell stories of very interesting travels. She has offered input, almost like an experienced travel agent, about potential travels, especially in Ecuador. I find her work and photo stream a regular stopping off point and hope to visit some of the places she recommends. Thanks Laura."

    9th May, 2007

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    Vince Alongi says:

    "Splendid collection of photographs. I could fav every single one of them, but there's over 600 so that wouldn't leave any room for anybody else. Nice job!"

    7th May, 2007

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    Rod Chile says:

    "Laura! one of the best amateur nature photographers I've ever seen! Amazing pictures, full of colors and the perfect light! She loves to travel and discover new natural places around the world, and also to revisit those one who stayed in heart.
    When I first discovered her, I thought: the perfect woman!!! Beautiful, loves nature and adventure, talented photographer and a wonderful sense of humor! =)
    Now I know I won a great photo friend!
    Don't even think to leave her stream without visiting the Whale shots in her Ecuador set! I'm still wondering how did she manage to get one of the best shots I've ever seen...."

    5th May, 2007

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    young_geologist says:

    "This is the first Testimonial i write here in Flickr. This is because i felt its impossible to leave this wonderful photostream without saying how much it is beautiful, wonderful, amazing, and elegant .. you will like all the photos in this wonderful photostream which were taken by a wonderful woman as the photos tell .."

    11th April, 2007

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    lionel.champy says:

    "Laura has the gift to pick the right subjects and make them alive in her way of taking them. Looking at her photos let our imagination carry us to an incredible natural world fulled of meaning and also well-being . After browsing in her photo's album we can only understand how the nature is a so friendly companion. Thanks a bunch for sharing. :)"

    11th April, 2007

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    Cesar R. says:

    "When I first saw Laura's photos I was amazed by their beauty. She has some of the most beautiful nature photos I've seen."

    29th March, 2007

Name:
Laura Tidwell
Joined:
January 2007
Currently:
Sedona
Website:
Places of Solitude
Email:
laura [at] ltidwell.com