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Changing Seasons


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Changing Seasons
Changing Seasons


As One Season Closes
Another Season Will Open.
It Is The Law Of Faith.
-Laura Swan

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Dedicated To Kiki Kjaer
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You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round..... The Sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in it's greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nest in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours....

Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.

- Black Elk Oglala Sioux Holy Man
(1863-1950)

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MACRO Hand Held TV 1/400, AV7.1 (DM)
FOR MY VOSSS.

Laura E. Swan

 
 
 

Mary K. Robison
 

I love the bright sunshine on this beautiful flower, Pom! A gorgeous dedication for Kiki.
Your poem really captures the spirit of the American Indian. In fact, it joins all of us together, from the beginning through to the end.
Thanks for sharing the photo and the story.


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November 13, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Very beautiful floral image and story Laura!


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November 13, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  WONDERFUL FLORAL
Interesting quote from a people in tune w/the world
around them.

Happy Shooting
Jack


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November 13, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Beautiful light and details, Laura. Fantastic sunny image.


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November 13, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Beautiful image and beautiful quote, Laura!!


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November 13, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Lovely floral capture with wonderful colors and lighting...Well done


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November 13, 2010

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  Stunning light and beautiful image.


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November 13, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  You sure nailed this one Laura and I love the verse that you put with it


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November 13, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Gorgeous, Laura -- enjoyed the story as well!


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November 13, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Cool capture and dof. I too enjoyed the story.


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November 13, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  A very beautiful tribute to Kiki! I know she will love this. Thank you Laura for sharing the image and story! A wonderful capture!


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November 13, 2010

 

John Connolly
  A beautiful floral capture Laura, the light and detail are outstanding!


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November 13, 2010

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very Pretty. Like the story


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November 13, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Oh, Sweety. This is so wonderful of you.
What a beautiful flower and image. Fantastic in every way!
You always know how to comfort me and this goes right to my heart. I also know this to be true.
Thank you so much, my SSSLala. I love it so much. And I love you.

To those who are wondering what this is about: I'm going to lose my job that I've had for the past year and worked so hard for. A job that I really loved as I loved the people I worked for and with.
An investor has made a coup against the management. As a result of that the company is closing, which means that I will be out of a job. That's why I'm so sad and this is why my wonderful Sister has dedicated this to me for comfort and to help me get passed this.
I just couldn't ask for a better Sister and Friend.


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November 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Here is Michelle's Comment: :)

Michelle Alton
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member since: 5/3/2007

Beautiful image...gorgeous quotation, and a lovely tribute to Kiki.

11/13/2010 3:11:56 AM


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November 13, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  A beautiful tribute, Laura! So sorry to hear this, Kiki!!!!! Is it possible to reorganize under another name, same people?


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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Thank you, Ellen. No, I don't think anything can be done about it. I will, however know more on Monday. I'll keep you informed.


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November 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank You First but not last Michelle!

:) Also thank you Mare, Gord, Jack, Bojan, Freddy, Doug, Roxanne, Ron, Monnie, Randy, Amanda, John and Steve!

You know sometimes we joke and say we are going around in circles...but really, arent we always??? :D

Thanks so much. Each of you. And SSSKiki, all of us on BP know how hard you have been working. We were once totally spoiled by your beautiful posts each day or so...and you have been very missed.

Welcome home. :) Your BP Family is here.

-YVOSSSLala


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November 13, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Now you really made me smile :)


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November 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hey, you and Ellen sneaked in and had a party while I was pecking away here at the key board. :D

Good to have you both here. Thank you Ellen! :)))

Kiki...SLEEP LIKE A LOG TONIGHT. Okay? Then come back to us tomorrow!

Night night to you there!

-SSSLaura


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November 13, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Beautiful dedication to Kiki & love & agree with the philosophy of the quote!

Outstanding tones, colors, lighting, clarity, focus, dof & presentation! Seems liek your are getting to know your camera! WTG,Laura Swanee!

Kiki, things ususally work out- do not despair! Good luck!


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- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful flower and capture, Laura!


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November 13, 2010

 

Annette Carr
  Beautiful photo and thought provoking statements. You are so multi talented. What a gift.


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November 13, 2010

 

Annette Carr
  Beautiful photo and thought provoking statements. You are so multi talented. What a gift.


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November 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you for all you said Mr tree, Paddy, Shelly and Annette! :)))


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November 13, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  A very nice image, Laura.


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November 14, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  A gorgeous floral, Laura, with superb light, clarity and POV! Beautiful tribute also!


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November 15, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you so much, Dick and Kathy! :)))


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November 15, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  And thank you so much, Douglas and Patrick for your kind words to me.


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November 19, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Sister! :))) xo


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November 19, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  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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November 20, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Laura.


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December 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  What a nice surprise. Thank you Bojan!

I just got home from hustle bustle shopping. This made my day!

-Laura


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December 13, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Aren't surprise's the best? :) Congrats!!!


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Tammy Espino
  Aren't surprise's the best? :) Congrats!!!


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Tammy Espino
  Aren't surprise's the best? :) Congrats!!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Nancy J. Locke
  SUPER SUPER CONGRATS, LAURA!!!

Hugs, Nancy


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December 13, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautiful Laura!! Congratulations!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Laura...WTG!


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December 13, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Wonderful Finalist, Laura! And a beautiful tribute to Kiki - so fitting it was rewarded! May more good things come...CONGRATULATIONS!


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- Millie A. Talarico

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  Lovely finalist, Laura!


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December 13, 2010

 

Susan Fox
  Congrats Laura!


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December 13, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck in the next round, Laura!!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Beauty, Laura!
Congratulations!


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December 13, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this awesome finalist, Laura! Best of luck in the next round! :-) k


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- Mariann Kovats

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Laura!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  "Naturally" beautiful Laura. The single cosmos is perfectly placed and your shallow DOF nicely gives the flower promanance.

Congratulations on your finalist Laura.


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Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Laura on your beautiful finalist!


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- isabel C. Zepeda

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  Laura

CONGRATULATIONS :)

Ysa...


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- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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December 13, 2010

 
- Maria Warren

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  hello sis. big congrats on this beautiful finalist :) good luck on the next round love ya (((hugs)))♥♥♥


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December 14, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ Laura on this beautiful floral capture and Finalist. Good luck up next!

UB.


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December 14, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Hi MSSSLala! Congratulations on your most well deserved finalist!! I'm so proud of you. And I'm so proud that you dedicated this beauty to me. It is indeed so beautiful and so appealing. It's like the flower is reaching out.


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December 14, 2010

 

Stan J. Bendkowski
  Fantastic Finalist, Laura! Big Congratulations.


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December 14, 2010

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this GORGEOUS image and dedication!!!!! Hope it goes further!!! WTG, SIS!!! :) Photobucket


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December 14, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Huge congratulations on your most beautiful finalist award Laura.


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December 14, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Laura!!


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Kim Andelkovic
  Congratulations Laura beautiful :-)


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December 14, 2010

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful image Laura, and congratulations on your finalist award!


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- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Laura, VERY well deserved!!! <><


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December 14, 2010

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very pretty. Congratulations Laura


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December 14, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Photobucket Very Very Much Everyone!

Sure Appreciate Your Support! :)

Good Luck In The Next Round To So Many Of You, Too!

-Laura


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December 14, 2010

 

Kathy Coombs
  Nice light..a big congratulations!


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- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Laura.


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December 14, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Liked it then, like it even more with a finalist medal, Ms. PomPom!CONGRATULATIONS, and best of luck next level!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous finalist, congrats!!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Beautiful image and beautiful thoughts. It's the feelings we impart that make the images sing and affect us in so many different ways. It makes you and everyone else feel special Laura... thanks for being a fatihful BP friend. Congrats too on this finalist!


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December 15, 2010

 

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome finalist!

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December 15, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations Laura!


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December 15, 2010

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Laura, congratulations


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December 15, 2010

 

Lyn Darlington
  Congratulations Laura, this is really beautiful!


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December 16, 2010

 

Avril Young
  congrats, fantastic work, love the words...stunning...congrats on your finalists!! well done.


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December 16, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Congratulations on this lovely finalist,Laura!!!:-)


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December 16, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  I really like Macro images because of the center of the flower and the shadow and pattern of the petals, nicely done.


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December 17, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna


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December 17, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Kathy, Sherran, Mare, Stef, Rey, Peaches, Sam, Stan, Lyn, Avril, Renata and Merna! :)

I appreciate your congratulations and support very much!

-Laura :D


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December 18, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  Well nothing much left for me to say...
This one will surely cheer Kiki up though & keep her going until something better comes along. A beautiful tribute=^..^=


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December 19, 2010

 
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  Bravo! Way to go! Beautiful!


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December 20, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank You Chris and Thank You Theresa! :D

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH!!!


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December 22, 2010

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Laura, wonderful image and story, I learned from an Indian friend that when you enter a tipi, you always go left to whereever you plan on sitting. The entrance alsways faces East, the Sun rises in the east and sets in the West


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April 15, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Wow. That is so interesting, Stan. Come to think of it, the Tipi at Heritage park opens east and the man inside escorted us left! WOW! I had no idea! Wonderful.

He had a fire going and it was so hot in there I had to get out of there...Lol...BUT AMAZING and I'd have appreciated it totally had it been winter time.

Thanks for the wonderful visit!

-Laura :)


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