Inspiring Photo: Changing Seasons #11094918

Changing Seasons

Uploaded: November 13, 2010

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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.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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Mary K. Robison November 13, 2010 0

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.
#1326564

Gord MacEachern November 13, 2010 0

Very beautiful floral image and story Laura! #9031262

Jack Gaskin November 13, 2010 0

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

Happy Shooting
Jack #9031305

Bojan Bencic November 13, 2010 0

Beautiful light and details, Laura. Fantastic sunny image. #9031333

Freddy Bland November 13, 2010 0

Beautiful image and beautiful quote, Laura!! #9031334

Douglas Pignet November 13, 2010 0

Lovely floral capture with wonderful colors and lighting...Well done #9031452

Roxanne M. Bubar November 13, 2010 0

Stunning light and beautiful image. #9031546

Ron McEwan November 13, 2010 0

You sure nailed this one Laura and I love the verse that you put with it #9031618

Monnie Ryan November 13, 2010 0

Gorgeous, Laura -- enjoyed the story as well! #9031676

Randy D. Dinkins November 13, 2010 0

Cool capture and dof. I too enjoyed the story. #9031691

Amanda J. Tanner November 13, 2010 0

A very beautiful tribute to Kiki! I know she will love this. Thank you Laura for sharing the image and story! A wonderful capture! #9031709

John Connolly November 13, 2010 0

A beautiful floral capture Laura, the light and detail are outstanding! #9032098

Stephen Zacker November 13, 2010 0

Very Pretty. Like the story #9032232

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 13, 2010 0

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.
#9032350

Laura E. Swan November 14, 2010 0

Here is Michelle's Comment: :)

Michelle Alton
BetterPhoto Member
member since: 5/3/2007

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

11/13/2010 3:11:56 AM #9032380

Ellen Hodges November 14, 2010 0

A beautiful tribute, Laura! So sorry to hear this, Kiki!!!!! Is it possible to reorganize under another name, same people? #9032392

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 14, 2010 0

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. #9032398

Laura E. Swan November 14, 2010 0

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 #9032401

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 14, 2010 0

Now you really made me smile :) #9032478

Laura E. Swan November 14, 2010 0

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 #9032500

Patrick Rouzes November 14, 2010 0

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! #9032571

Shelly A. Van Camp November 14, 2010 0

Beautiful flower and capture, Laura! #9032576

Annette Carr November 14, 2010 0

Beautiful photo and thought provoking statements. You are so multi talented. What a gift. #9032606

Annette Carr November 14, 2010 0

Beautiful photo and thought provoking statements. You are so multi talented. What a gift. #9032607

Laura E. Swan November 14, 2010 0

Thank you for all you said Mr tree, Paddy, Shelly and Annette! :))) #9032787

Dick W. Wyatt November 14, 2010 0

A very nice image, Laura. #9032814

Kathy Salerni November 15, 2010 0

A gorgeous floral, Laura, with superb light, clarity and POV! Beautiful tribute also! #9034543

Laura E. Swan November 15, 2010 0

Thank you so much, Dick and Kathy! :))) #9034576

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 19, 2010 0

And thank you so much, Douglas and Patrick for your kind words to me. #9050910

Laura E. Swan November 19, 2010 0

Hi Sister! :))) xo #9051505

Nancyj E. Hovey November 21, 2010 0

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

#9053947

Bojan Bencic December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Laura. #9097326

Laura E. Swan December 13, 2010 0

What a nice surprise. Thank you Bojan!

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

-Laura #9097754

Tammy Espino December 13, 2010 0

Aren't surprise's the best? :) Congrats!!! #9097937

Tammy Espino December 13, 2010 0

Aren't surprise's the best? :) Congrats!!! #9097938

Tammy Espino December 13, 2010 0

Aren't surprise's the best? :) Congrats!!! #9097939

Nancy J. Locke December 13, 2010 0

SUPER SUPER CONGRATS, LAURA!!!

Hugs, Nancy #9098185

Renee Doyle December 13, 2010 0

Beautiful Laura!! Congratulations!! #9098233

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Laura...WTG! #9098334

Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2010 0

Wonderful Finalist, Laura! And a beautiful tribute to Kiki - so fitting it was rewarded! May more good things come...CONGRATULATIONS! #9098357

Millie A. Talarico December 13, 2010 0

Lovely finalist, Laura! #9098370

Susan Fox December 14, 2010 0

Congrats Laura! #9099087

Ellen Hodges December 14, 2010 0

Huge congrats and very best luck in the next round, Laura!!! #9099114

Wm Nosal December 14, 2010 0

Beauty, Laura!
Congratulations! #9099186

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 14, 2010 0

WTG on this awesome finalist, Laura! Best of luck in the next round! :-) k #9099242

Mariann Kovats December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Laura! #9099586

Irene Colling December 14, 2010 0

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

Congratulations on your finalist Laura. #9099673

Jessica Jenney December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations, Laura on your beautiful finalist! #9099765

isabel C. Zepeda December 14, 2010 0

Laura

CONGRATULATIONS :)

Ysa... #9099948

Nancyj E. Hovey December 14, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9100479

Maria Warren December 14, 2010 0

hello sis. big congrats on this beautiful finalist :) good luck on the next round love ya (((hugs)))♥♥♥ #9100889

Usman M. Bajwa December 14, 2010 0

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

UB. #9100907

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 14, 2010 0

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. #9100909

Stan J. Bendkowski December 14, 2010 0

Fantastic Finalist, Laura! Big Congratulations. #9100984

Lorna Shutter December 14, 2010 0

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

#9101487

Ann Coates December 14, 2010 0

Huge congratulations on your most beautiful finalist award Laura. #9102450

Kerry Hill December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Laura!! #9102621

Kim Andelkovic December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations Laura beautiful :-) #9102972

John Connolly December 14, 2010 0

A wonderful image Laura, and congratulations on your finalist award! #9102975

Nancy L. Green December 14, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS Laura, VERY well deserved!!! <>< #9103017

Stephen Zacker December 14, 2010 0

Very pretty. Congratulations Laura #9103097

Laura E. Swan December 14, 2010 0

Very Very Much Everyone!

Sure Appreciate Your Support! :)

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

-Laura #9103221

Kathy Coombs December 15, 2010 0

Nice light..a big congratulations! #9103547

Sherran Andersen December 15, 2010 0

Congrats Laura. #9104202

Mary K. Robison December 15, 2010 0

Liked it then, like it even more with a finalist medal, Ms. PomPom!CONGRATULATIONS, and best of luck next level!
#9104440

Stefania Barbier December 15, 2010 0

gorgeous finalist, congrats!!! #9104471

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 15, 2010 0

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! #9105377

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 15, 2010 0

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome finalist!

Photobucket

#9106371

Sam Britt December 16, 2010 0

Congratulations Laura! #9107750

Stan Kwasniowski December 16, 2010 0

Laura, congratulations #9107778

Lyn Darlington December 16, 2010 0

Congratulations Laura, this is really beautiful! #9108166

Avril Young December 16, 2010 0

congrats, fantastic work, love the words...stunning...congrats on your finalists!! well done. #9108168

Renata Gusciora December 17, 2010 0

Congratulations on this lovely finalist,Laura!!!:-) #9110148

Merna L. Nobile December 18, 2010 0

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

#9111929

Merna L. Nobile December 18, 2010 0

It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9112273

Laura E. Swan December 18, 2010 0

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 #9113578

Chris Ebben December 19, 2010 0

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=^..^= #9114936

Theresa Marie Jones December 20, 2010 0

Bravo! Way to go! Beautiful! #9116547

Laura E. Swan December 22, 2010 0

Thank You Chris and Thank You Theresa! :D

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH!!! #9119228

Stan Kwasniowski April 15, 2011 0

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 #9352269

Laura E. Swan April 15, 2011 0

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 :) #9352285

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