And now, so are you!
Part of the reason for choosing to do self portraits once a week this year was to somehow challenge myself creatively and in my photo
After this past Sunday afternoon's little "session" with myself (which is still a little weird I must admit) I had several images that I narrowed down to - I've already posted one of my outtakes this week and now I share with you another:
Now, there are several things I want to point out about this photo.
#1 Good Grief at the crow's feet! I didn't realize how bad those were until I started this undertaking. I'm okay with it though. I think it adds character. (I know I know, I'll keep telling myself that!)
#2 It's flipping hard to get focused at a wide open aperture when you are taking selfies. I wanted to have a short depth of field and focus on my "heart-hands" for these pics, but as you can see, my camera obviously didn't agree and focused on my face instead. (refer to #1 about those crow's feet). :\
#3 If I'm going to use a sheet as a neutral backdrop, I might consider taking an iron to it.
#4 I need to train my right side pinky to bend.
(Okay, so that's getting a little picky but my point is when one is looking at pictures of oneself, one becomes painfully critical.)
Which gets me to the "break down" part of this rambling post:
A surprising part of this challenge that I never ever thought would happen is becoming more comfortable in my own skin!
That part is actually pretty cool.
It's becoming a little more about my self-esteem and self-confidence.
That's not to say that 99% of the pictures I take each week still won't get an "eeeww" then the big delete key, but it's getting a little more tolerable.
Try it sometime.
and don't just stand there, bust a move!
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6 comments:
The ironing comment made me laugh out loud. Isn't ironing one boring job? :-(
I think you look GREAT! If you don't have a little "character" at 40, you're probably paying good money for it! LOL! :-)
Can I just say that this is my fave post of yours? You're so cute. For realz. ;)
thx, now i will be singing that song all day long...lol.
the sheet adds texture and interstingness.
and you look GREAT! your pics are always so fun, young and cute! :)
crows feet or not....u are one hot chick!!! and hehehehehehehe....i haven't ironed in OVER 12 years....i learned a trick....buy the $1 store brand of febreeze.....spray on what's wrinkled (well except for our crows feet...lol...!!!!) and brush the wrinkles out with your hand....let dry and ahem....no more wrinkles....loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee that stuff! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
hehehe... inspiring post, my friend! :) your character really shines thru in this one! :)
and yeah i agree, bust a move when it comes to pictures! hehe.
have a lovey dovey weekend!
hugs,
sarah.
would have never noticed the pinky if you hadn't mentioned it....i think it makes you unique.
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