Calamitylaine. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr

I'm a country girl ljust recently moved back to north Mississippi from Louisiana. ****update..after 2 yeas in north Mississippi I decided to move back to north Louisiana. Maybe my id should be Gypsy Rose Laine.
I am a nature and animal lover as you can see from my pictures. Gardening, fishing, reading, & taking pictures are a few things I like to do. My photos may not be very artistic or inspiring to everyone but I hope I can at least bring a smile to someone's face or maybe show them something they're not familiar with or haven't seen before. I truly appreciate all views, comments, and contacts. If I make you a contact it's because I admire your photos, find them interesting and look forward to seeing more. You don't have to be nice and make me a contact just because I make you one. I understand my photos may not interest and appeal to everyone. I don't pretend to be a professiona. either. I am thrilled when I take a good photo and especially when others like it too, sometimes though I might be just trying to share something I think may be of interest to others and the photo may not be that great.

Thanks to all the friends and acquaintances I've made on flickr so far. I never realized what a neat place this was, the people from everywhere and all walks of life I'd meet, the things I'd learn and see and the places I get to go by looking at your photos. I am so totally enjoying this experience.

Thanks to everyone who takes time to visit my stream!!!!


****Not that I think my photos are worth stealing, they are my photos...please ask before using one for anything. In all likelyhood I would be flattered and would not mind but would like to know beforehand. Thanks.

Calamitylaine's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,763)

  • Spectacular Skies by nature55
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  • The Waiting by Mlle Mathilde
  • Portrait of a picture as a young woman by Mlle Mathilde
  • Sometimes 1+1 makes 4 by Mlle Mathilde
  • Foreheads by Mlle Mathilde
  • I collect second - hand snowflakes by Mlle Mathilde
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  • Lady by Mlle Mathilde
  • Golden Autumn by nature55
  • Hand feeding Chickadees by nature55
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Testimonials (10)

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    unintelligiBill says:

    "As a longtime aficinado of photos of sunsets, rural settings, dogs, all things Southern and just excellent photos in general, Elaines photo stream is pure Nirvana to me. Her photos display not only her great eye for beauty , but most often her exceptional sense of humor as well.I never know what she is going to post next, as her interests are varied, I just know that it will be superb and that I am always eager to view and enjoy her images. As much as I like her photos, I value her friendship just as well, and am thankful to have her as one of my favorite contacts and friends. And she may be the only person in the world that loves her canine companions as much as I do mine, if Brutus ever runs away, I am sure he will be heading to Elaine's house. The Seinfeld show had Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes, and here on Flickr we have Elaine as Calamitylaine................quite frankly I think we have the better Elaine !!!"

    3rd May, 2008

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    nature55 says:

    "Elaine is one of the most beautiful people that I have met (online). She has a wonderful spirit and is so delightful to talk to. I also think she has quite the sense of humor. Her photography is extremely unique and fabulous. Her photographic skills grow each and every day!!! I am very impressed by her. I also really want her to come visit me in Wisconsin some day soon, I know she would love it."

    10th January, 2008

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    BlueEyes5 says:

    "Elaine is a very dear and wonderful person and I can see great improvement in her photography. She is always there with a witty comment that always makes me smile. Especially on days when I am down, she always lifts me up and reminds me that life goes on.

    Always keep that camera handy and use it often. It is the best recorder of living there is.

    Whoever said a picture is worth a thousand words sure knew what they were talking about.

    Keep up the good work Elaine and happy shooting. Will be looking forward to lots more pictures

    Warm Hugs,
    Nana"

    30th November, 2007

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    blueskydesert says:

    "Elaine, it's a precious gift I got to "know you here on flickr! You're one of my best flickr friends including your blue-eye dog (Tank). Every single photo you share is a precious presentation of excellent composition which displays your amazing talent behind the lens. You have a lovely soul and heart... you can see through the soul's eyes of people, like me...and I can see that in your pix, in the way you absorb life through your lens, day by day... you tell us your story behind each picture that you upload.

    Thank you for your friendly attitude and encouraging comments! Please keep your great eye open! I have so much love and gratitude...and respect for you my dear!"

    7th November, 2007

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    lizardgal says:

    "Elaine has become a great Flickr friend, even though we've been contacts for such a short while. She brings me into her part of the U.S. and country life. Whether it's a shot of Tank, Josie and the rest of her pack, cows, birds, implements or whatever, she makes the shot into something worth seeing. She has a great sense of humor and more importantly gets my sense of humor.
    I'm glad that Flickr brought us together. :-) Flickr on!
    The dino is on the barbie, come on over, got a leg waitn' for ya! ) LOL"

    29th October, 2007

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    nature_photonutt (Sue) Away for a holiday says:

    "Elaine not only paints a photo journal of her hometown and state..but also shows us her love of animals and nature. Her portraits of the local people are very moving and her poet's soul comes through in her awesome sky and water images. She makes us all feel like a friend with her humour and allows us see her vunerable side with her personal losses and triumphs. I am so lucky to have her as a flickr friend! Thanks Elaine! Sue"

    22nd October, 2007

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    rod lewis says:

    "Calamitylaine opens a whole new world for us with her photostream. If you want your dreams of quiet southern living to become an obsession, visit often. If you'd rather pretend to be happy right where you are, don't stop by here.
    Elaine's exquisite captures of the life all around her is breathtaking. Her sweet relational personality is contagious, and her quick wit and sense of humor is endearing.
    A better flickr friend you will not find."

    24th September, 2007

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    Mlle Mathilde says:

    "I'm not the first who write to you a testimonial , damn !
    I saw my first Elaine's photo more or less five or six months ago and from that time I can't stop looking . She is a very creative and wonderful girl that gives me every morning a smile and every evening a hint of remarks .
    Mathilde."

    7th August, 2007

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    basilly says:

    "Take a journey through Elaine's world of country living at it's finest...She is an angel of a photographer. Her timing is impecable and her subjects are nothing less than lovable. I thank you for being my friend Elaine, but moreover thank you for your precious photos!!"

    6th August, 2007

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    -monochrome(Terri) says:

    "Being the first to write a testimonial for you is a blessing. It was unintelligiBill who sent me to your site in the beginning, I love the types of photos you take, and he thought I would enjoy your site.
    Regardless of who it was that brought me here, it was your work that kept me coming back. I love seeing Calamitylaine through your eyes!"

    7th June, 2007

Name:
Elaine
Joined:
January 2007
Currently:
state of Louisiana, USA
I am:
Female and Taken