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Laura Travels' photostream
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My daughter, Me and two of my boys (above) at Mount Rainier NP
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 perspective-altering feeling I get from looking out over the ocean at sunset and 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.
I owned an advertising agency for over 10 years shooting photography professionally (mostly for product manufacturers) but my fine art landscape photography is my passion.
I'm the mother of 4 extremely adventurous children who I 'homeschool' and travel with full-time. Our downtime (which isn't very often) is split between our home in Sedona, Arizona and our home in rural Alabama.
When I have any free time, I love to spend it on Flickr enjoying the wonderful moments captured by all of you.
Because of the nature of the life I live, its hard to keep up with all of my contacts and appreciate their awesome work, but I'm grateful to my loyal friends who continue to stop by and share my images with me. Thank you so very much.
Also, thank you to all of you who provide such great entertainment and excellent ideas of places to go and things to see. Your images give me something to dream about!
Photos of Laura Travels (20)
Laura Travels' favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,799)
Contacts (1,632)
Groups (50)
- Sun-sational Skies (Post 1 ~ Comment 1) 5,193 photos, 524 members
- THIRD LIFE (Invited only) Post 1 give life to 2 26,272 photos, 2,781 members
- Richard's (admin-invite) PLEASE AWARD 2! 16,837 photos, 914 members
- Focus on Beauty(Admin-Invite)COMMENT ON 3 Please ! 14,198 photos, 1,350 members
- PLAKIASSUITES 2,256 photos, 262 members
- flickr Travel Award (Post 1 - Award 3) 60,927 photos, 4,237 members
- Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 177,789 photos, 22,445 members
- Lonely Planet: Photo Challenges - 'Behind' 78,680 photos, 9,718 members
- Jotbe's Group (INVITE ONLY !!!!!) -Give 2 Awards 35,554 photos, 3,288 members
- Landscape Beauty ! 248,742 photos, 13,815 members
- flickr Award (((MUST award 5))) 1,510,750 photos, 75,301 members
- Gorgeous American Nature Award (Add 3 / Award 3) 3,239 photos, 365 members
- Flickr Project: Group Book Publishing 67 photos, 26 members
- FlickrOffline - Meetups / Events / Group Projects 80 photos, 90 members
- The Cube Excellency Gallery ( admin-invited images only) 14,651 photos, 1,202 members
- THE NATURES ~ GREEN PEACE / Post 1 Award 3 39,516 photos, 3,507 members
- Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper 144,775 photos, 7,739 members
- 24 Real Nature 7,801 photos, 603 members
- Pictures That Make you Say "Wow", Post 1 / Comment 1 5,425 photos, 359 members
- NATURE'S PRIME (post 1 award 4) Contest: COLOR ME BLUE ~ VOTE 195,024 photos, 13,897 members
- Genie's Nature Gallery ~ By Admin Invitation P1 - C2 3,730 photos, 308 members
- Eye for Beauty- closed 9,905 photos, 907 members
- Mama's Bloomers ~Invite Only~ P1-COMMENT 2 - 34,864 photos, 3,208 members
- Flickr Classique *Invited Images ONLY* Post 1 Award 3. 13,542 photos, 4,104 members
- Gold Star Award - Level 1 (p1/a5) 419,877 photos, 42,875 members
- b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l (award 2) Contest: SNOW - vote now! 164,474 photos, 8,538 members
- 1000+ Best Places On Earth 24,174 photos, 2,605 members
- LANDSCAPES DREAMS -Please comment on two (2)!!! 261,394 photos, 22,740 members
- The Golden Gallery (Invited Images only) 47,062 photos, 3,736 members
- Golden Landscape, Only The Best ! (Post 1, Comment 1) 16,155 photos, 2,021 members
- Flickr United (Award 3) 315,714 photos, 15,602 members
- Your VERY BEST ever / Invite Only 4,288 photos, 1,178 members
- Creativity with Clouds 2,324 photos, 193 members
- Inspire! INVITED High Quality PHOTOS ONLY! 112,288 photos, 21,739 members
- We want Flickr with a DARK BACKGROUND!! (NOT PHOTO) 9 photos, 12,310 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,319 photos, 4,485 members
- Breathtaking {add 1, award 3} 290,844 photos, 18,837 members
- THE Unforgettable Landscapes - P1/ AWARD 2 39,924 photos, 5,613 members
- high quality nature - Vote for Icon ~~ 88,745 photos, 3,405 members
- Natural Monuments 1,208 photos, 109 members
- Mountainscape 876 photos, 41 members
- WorldLandscapes 146,276 photos, 7,313 members
- Mountain Majesty 4,356 photos, 407 members
- Landscapes of the World 142,281 photos, 6,964 members
- Simply Landscapes 8,976 photos, 369 members
- 1-2-3 Nature 190,483 photos, 9,391 members
- Landscape photography 291,176 photos, 16,723 members
- Ultimate Shot ~Invited Images Only! POST 1/ Comment 1 48,568 photos, 12,186 members
- Adobe Lightroom 19,547 photos, 19,896 members
- !★ Creative Photographer on Flickr ★ Post 1 , Award 1 !!! 72,534 photos, 5,792 members
Testimonials (18)
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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
- Email:
- laura [at] ltidwell.com















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