A Way of Life

© Laura E. Swan

A Way of Life

Uploaded: February 09, 2011 | Entered: May 29, 2016 02:27:22

Description


Today We Celebrate The Life of A
Very Special Member Of Better Photo.
Kirsten "Kiki" Kjaer!

This image is to honor she and her life, her peaceful beliefs and her love for the Native Indian Ways.

Her life story is MOST interesting and
I VALUE HER FRIENDSHIP and SOUL SISTERHOOD Very Much!

!!! YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON !!!
! Those Who Know You Adore You !

THIS POW WOW IS FOR YOU, Kiki!


Photo Taken On A Prairie In Southern Alberta.
(Buffalo Head Smashed In Overlook Area)

TV 1/640, AV 6.3


Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 09, 2011

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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 09, 2011

WOW! I love this image so much, MSSSLala. And I feel so honored and happy for everything you wrote.
Is that rouge on my cheeks or am I blushing? HE!
Thank you so very much my very special friend and soul sister. #9222139

Brett Dolsen February 09, 2011

Wonderfull wishes and image for Kirsten's birthday Laura!!Happy Birthday Kirsten! #9222146

Barbara Waldoch February 09, 2011

Beautiful work, Laura!
Happy birthday Kiki! #9222157

Avril Young February 09, 2011

very creatively done Laura...what a great find...Beautiful work!!

Happy birthday Kiki.. #9222180

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 09, 2011

SSSKiki you are most welcome! Hope your day is as terrific as you are!

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Thank you Brett, Barbara and Avril! :D

Great to see you all!

#9222207

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 09, 2011

HBHotAirBalloons Pictures, Images and Photos #9222208

Douglas Pignet February 09, 2011

How cute is this???Nice post work Laura #9222213

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 09, 2011

What a Great BD Card for her!! Outstanding work Laura! Jeff #9222237

Michelle Alton February 09, 2011

It does make a great tribute (the original photo is a gem in its own right). Happy birthday to Kiki! (I'm wondering if Kiki and Brett Dolsen are in touch. He is deeply involved, and of the same heart and mind, it seems) #9222245

Gord MacEachern February 09, 2011

Very beautiful M/T Laura, well done.
Nice birthday tribute.
Happy Birthday Kiki!
PS. hanks for the advice Laura, I will look that mag up!! #9222261

Paul E. Earl February 09, 2011

A wonderful image and dedication!! #9222307

Stephen Zacker February 09, 2011

Very nice of you #9222333

Julie Christiansen February 09, 2011

Very impressive. #9222359

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 09, 2011

Great birthday tribute~ HBD Kiki! #9222389

Karen Engelbreth February 09, 2011

Wonderful image Laura...
Happy birthday Kirsten... #9222415

Carol Teal February 09, 2011

Happy birthday Kiki!! And Laura, I love both photos but I think I lean a little towards the au naturel version! That is definitely a beautiful place! Kiki, hope you have the most wonderful day! #9222440

Ron McEwan February 09, 2011

Laura I sure remember the cool blustery day that Shirley and I hiked the trail below the cliff. Excellent DD work too.

I will send a special note to Kiki #9222535

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 09, 2011

Nice! I love the image and I also love the effects and colors!! My hubby is part Indian too. Love it!! #9222663

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 09, 2011

Happy Birthday KiKi....may all of your dreams come true!

Laura, a gorgeous card, and your DDR treatment is beautiful. The original is gorgeous also! Makes a wonderful card! 8o) #9222679

frank w. degenhardt February 09, 2011

Happy Birthday Kiki. A wonderful and artful image to dedicate to Kiki on her birthday. I love the beuatiful colors and that fract is such a beautiful addition to the look. A gorgeous wide open phace of beauty it is. A work of art my friend. #9222688

Melissa Olsen February 09, 2011

Happy Birthday Kiki!
Lovely image in honor of her birthday! #9222718

Monnie Ryan February 09, 2011

Fabulous, creative image, Laura -- and Happy Birthday to Kiki! #9222862

Annette Carr February 09, 2011

Wonderful image Laura, so peaceful. I like the original, it is beautiful. But I love the one you worked in ddr, it's incredible.
Kiki, you are one of the people I love to see your comments. You are always so sweet. I hope your birthday is sweet and fun!
Celebrate! #9222947

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 09, 2011

WOW! Hi everyone! It's so great to see all of you! Kiki will be thrilled when she sees all of your greetings and wishes for her!

This was so nice of all of you!

Thanks for what you said about the card, too!!! :)))

You guys are the best! Each one of you!

-Laura #9223034

John Connolly February 09, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIKI!

It's good to see you around again Laura, you did a superb job on Kiki's Card! Love the before and after images! #9223266

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 09, 2011

Thank you again so much, MSSSLala for making this day such a fun and wonderful day.
And thank you so much, everyone, for all your kind wishes. You all helped to make this day very special to me. #9223350

Tammy Espino February 09, 2011

A wonderful birthday card Laura. Happy birthday Kirsten :) #9223471

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 09, 2011

Exceptional DD work creating this beautiful image, Laura! Should be framed and hung! Beautiful original also!
Happy Birthday,Kiki! #9223723

Ann Coates level-classic February 09, 2011

This is terrific Laura and a lovely birthday wish for Kirsten. I love both images. #9223726

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 10, 2011

Thank you so much for your birthday wishes, everyone. It meant a lot to me. #9224029

Ellen Hodges February 10, 2011

Very Happy Birthday blessings to you, Kiki!!! Many happy days ahead!! Beautiful image, Laura!!! #9224146

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2011

So creative and beautiful Laura!! #9225399

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 10, 2011

Thank you so much! This has been a wonderful party for our Kiki! :)

SO HAPPY! :D

-Laura #9225422

Ronald Lunn February 10, 2011

Well all I can think to say is WOW!!! #9225690

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 10, 2011

Well...THANK YOU Ronald! :) That is a great comment!

-Laura #9227994

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 12, 2011

And thanks so much again, MSSSLala and all you other great BPers, for making my BD such a happy one. #9234527

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 10, 2013

AND NOW IT HAS BECOME A RE-ENTRY! I always loved this image and I hope maybe the judges will take a second look.

Your Birthday Will Soon Be Here Again Sister! Wow. Time sure flies!

A Happy Day Wished To Each Who Visit This Special Tribute To Our, SSSKiki!

SSSLaura :D

#10507798

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 10, 2013

And I am honored once again by this beautiful dedication, Soul Sister.

I hope too that the judges will open their eyes and see what you and I see.

Yes, time flies. Sometimes I think it's speeding :) #10507835

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 10, 2013

:D

Great to have you here again Sister!

Huggies! #10507839

Stan Kwasniowski January 10, 2013

Laura, gorgeous,
I guess what you wrote to DK is why I love doing Pow Wow's for the Tsuu 'tina Nation. I get nothing monetary in return, but self satisfaction. #10509204

Neal D. Hatcher January 11, 2013

Beautiful capture and words of tribute
The best tribute is the one given when
the person can hear and read them-Well deserved-(Kiki) #10509939

Tiia Vissak January 12, 2013

well done! #10511159

Mary K. Robison January 12, 2013

Wonderful DD work and a lovely dedication image for Kiki, Pom!
Have a terrific weekend! #10511323

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 12, 2013

Hi Tiia! Thank you!

Hi Mare!!! WOW! I was JUST now to your gallery and didn't know yet that you paid me a visit today too! :)))))

Fun!

This is a re-enter but the dedication is still fresh and new for our Kiki :) For sure!

Thanks very much and thank you everyone. Good to see you all!

-Laura Pommers #10511635

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 12, 2013

Beautiful tribute Laura. #10511771

Avril Young January 13, 2013

outstanding work here, looks awesome, I think it is a winner...wonderful land capture too.. #10513801

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 14, 2013

Hi Laura... that filter sure looks like fun... hope you get it back on soon. #10514918

Wm Nosal January 17, 2013

Wonderful DDR, Laura!
Happy Birthday Kiki! #10520587

Alex T. Mizuno January 19, 2013

This is a very creative dedication cousin Laura! I love the original image too. #10523275

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 29, 2016

Thank you everyone!! :D #11479294

James Kooper May 30, 2016

Love the captured as well as the artwork on that capture. #11479593

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