I found these videos a while back about using applique and fusible to make a photo quilt.
http://www.hgtv.com/video/lion-appli...deo/index.html
http://www.hgtv.com/video/lion-appli...deo/index.html
http://www.hgtv.com/video/lion-appli...deo/index.html
They use an animal photo but the same concept would work for any photo!
Beautiful picture by the way! I am sure it will make a stunning quilt.