“The Wise Man believes profoundly in silence – the sign of a perfect equilibrium. Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind and spirit. The man who preserves his selfhood ever calm and unshaken by the storms of existence – not a leaf, as it were, astire on the tree, not a ripple upon the surface of the shinning pool – his, in the mind of the unlettered sage, is the ideal attitude and conduct of life. Silence is the cornerstone of character.”
Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman) – Wahpeton Santee Sioux
Bas Relief in PS
Original photo taken at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Wacipi August 15th, 2009.

bas relief, culture, facts, honor, intensity, native american, pride, strength
“Use what talents you have.
The woods would be silent
if no bird sang
except those that sang best.”
Michael Michalko
Comments
very nice work
Thank you, I was hesitant to post this, I’m finally experimenting with Photoshop. I really appreciate the comment and the favorite.
– Kate Purdy
wonderful, love this. great job.
Hi Debbie, thanks for the feedback, it’s a different style for me.
– Kate Purdy
Beautiful and done very well!
Thanks for stopping by, Gail. I appreciate your feedback.
– Kate Purdy
Another wonderful work….
excellent
This shot reminds me of a term the Washoe tribe uses: pokonip (spelling) meaning white death. Or a ‘still life’ – cool (no pun intended) shot!
Captured very well.. Great Work. . :))
Congratulations, your image has been


Thank you so very much, it’s an honor!
– Kate Purdy
Congratulations on your feature :)
WOW, what a great treatment. And the perfect image for it. Congrats