Another Self Portrait

I know we have a thread somewhere with self portraits, but it's getting kind of long in the tooth and I since I just did an impromptu selfer Sunday I thought I'd start a new one so I wouldn't have to look at my last feeble attempts again. I was just passing a mirror on my way back in the house with a camera in my hand and couldn't resist the urge. Feel free to post up any new selfers you have or rush right out and get a few and post them.

Hey there Larry!

Great shot........great subject (your model)...... :D

Good idea to begin a new thread......since we're all older now. :rolleyes:

Liz

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Originally Posted by Old Timer

I know we have a thread somewhere with self portraits, but it's getting kind of long in the tooth and I since I just did an impromptu selfer Sunday I thought I'd start a new one so I wouldn't have to look at the my last feeble attempts again. I was just passing a mirror on my way back in the house with a camera in my hand and couldn't resist the urge. Feel free to post up any new selfers you have or rush right out and get a few and post them.

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Great shot Larry!

Too bad you had to use that toy camera...:D

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...e/IMG_4701.jpg

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Originally Posted by Liz

Hey there Larry!

Great shot........great subject (your model)...... :D

Good idea to begin a new thread......since we're all older now. :rolleyes:

Liz

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Thanks Liz. You are so right about that getting older thing. I feel really ancient when some of these young dudes post selfers climbing mountains and the like.

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Originally Posted by almo

Great shot Larry!

Too bad you had to use that toy camera...:D

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I knew I could count on you to jump in with a selfer. And I hate to admit it but since I've been reading about the D3 and D700 the D200 does seem more like a Canon.

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Originally Posted by Old Timer

...D200 does seem more like a Canon.

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Then it must be a more decent toy than I thought...;)

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Originally Posted by almo

Then it must be a more decent toy than I thought...;)

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Just kidding of course. Doesn't matter to me if a photographer is using the latest and greatest or the a throw away from the discount shelf. It's the image that counts.

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Originally Posted by Old Timer

Just kidding of course. Doesn't matter to me if a photographer is using the latest and greatest or the a throw away from the dicount shelf. It's the image that counts.

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Yes, that is the plain truth. As I always say when someone asks me what camera they should buy: I don't tell people what cameras to buy, or even suggest what I think is best. I always say, get the camera that feels right to you. Don't worry about brands, or trends, or any of that nonsense. Get the one that fits you.

I shoot with Canon because physically it feels right, image wise it makes me the happiest, and performance wise, I can control it like no other. It didn't work for me and Oly, or Pentax, however, those were two very good cameras from both ends of the spectrum. The E-500 reminded me that I was an advanced user, and the K10D reminded me how big my hands are...:rolleyes:

To be honest, the only reason I never tried Nikon was that I could not afford it at the times I was looking to switch. Believe me, I researched the hell out of it, but I could never make it work. Who knows, had I been able to I might be using a Nikon now, but I doubt it...:p

What a great shot! You dont look old to me :p , a freind of mine just went to Napal to base camp at Mt. Everest and he is 64, the only climbing I am interested in is the stairs :lol:
How do y'all get past feeling silly doing a self portrait? Well. besides almo LOL I always end up laughing, I will try it again I guess ha!

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Originally Posted by Lori11

How do y'all get past feeling silly doing a self portrait? Well. besides almo LOL I always end up laughing, I will try it again I guess ha!

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:p :p :p

I have built my name on being silly. :thumbsup:

:D I love it

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Originally Posted by Lori11

What a great shot! You dont look old to me :p , a freind of mine just went to Napal to base camp at Mt. Everest and he is 64, the only climbing I am interested in is the stairs :lol:
How do y'all get past feeling silly doing a self portrait? Well. besides almo LOL I always end up laughing, I will try it again I guess ha!

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Thanks Lori. I always have the opposite happen. I come off way to serious in my self portraits. I don't do many and I never get creative enough. I'm hoping that others will post some really creative shots that will inspire me.

I took a class one time and the instructor said to practice selfs because you will be more critical of yoursef then you will a model. Maybe thats the problem for me LOL.I am hoping others will post too, I need some ideas, hope they are all off taking them now :D

Wow! That's an awesome SP Larry. Great lighting.
You look fantastic!

And, as always John, a fun SP.

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Originally Posted by Alison

And, as always John, a fun SP.

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:eek: My selfs are always very serious...:rolleyes:

[QUOTE=Alison Wow! That's an awesome SP Larry. Great lighting.
You look fantastic!
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Thanks Ali, but it was a complete grab shoot with a combination of overhead tungsten and daylight coming form a an open door to my right.

OK, here is mine
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9...3561843qa6.jpg

Wow, OT, that goatie really does something for ya, lol.

Great shot!

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Originally Posted by schrackman

Wow, OT, that goatie really does something for ya, lol.

Great shot!

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Yeah that's the new look. Joy approves of it, so it will probably be around for a while.

OT - you are looking good! I like the goatee!

And... does anyone else see a little bit of Tommy Lee Jones in him here? :)

:lol: Javier

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Originally Posted by walterick

OT - you are looking good! I like the goatee!

And... does anyone else see a little bit of Tommy Lee Jones in him here? :)

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Boy Tommy Lee Jones never heard that one before it's always Brad Pitt or George Clooney. :) LOL

Come on people where are those selfers??? Turn that camera around and make a fool out of your self. Don't leave Almo and I hanging. Here's another from the same session just to bump the thread.

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Originally Posted by Old Timer

Boy Tommy Lee Jones never heard that one before it's always Brad Pitt or George Clooney. :) LOL

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Geez Dad! I was eating when I read that and about spewed my turkey sandwich all over the computer! Just kidding! ;)

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Originally Posted by Pepper523

Geez Dad! I was eating when I read that and about spewed my turkey sandwich all over the computer! Just kidding! ;)

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And just when I told you your new hair cut made you look like a movie star!!!

OK, here's two of the family.
... yes, I do keep a camera next to the bed, what of it?

I'm debating about my latest....not sure if it's suitable

LOL Paul, when I sleep its like I'm in a coma, so it would do me no good lol sweet pic! I hope people keep posting, I need help with this :) Maybe I will try later.

It doesn't have to have a camera in it, right? haha.

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Originally Posted by jgredline

OK, here is mine

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wow...must be a dirty sensor on your camera :D

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Originally Posted by adina

I'm debating about my latest....not sure if it's suitable

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Sent it to me, Adina, and I'll let you know if its suitable:aureola:

Photo John inspired this (never cold enough in TN for the cool snotcicles),
1st try at facial hairiness :D
My family hated the fuzz, "Mountain Man" is what I got :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by adina

I'm debating about my latest....not sure if it's suitable

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You really have me curious. :blush2:

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Originally Posted by EverlastingImpressions

It doesn't have to have a camera in it, right? haha.

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You don't need a camera in the picture. I'm just not good enough to keep it out. Wish I could get that nice relaxed expression like you have captured in a self portrait. I'm always way to stiff. Great job on yours. Thanks for playing.

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Originally Posted by hollis

Photo John inspired this (never cold enough in TN for the cool snotcicles),
1st try at facial hairiness :D
My family hated the fuzz, "Mountain Man" is what I got :rolleyes:

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Cool shot Hollis. I like the Mountain Man look myself. I'm in TN this weekend, how about that. Getting ready to take off on a little photo expedition, maybe I'll get a chance to try another selfer.

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Originally Posted by adina

I'm debating about my latest....not sure if it's suitable

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Oh, post it up. :p

you guy are sooooo funny... I like the shot wombat did it original

Oh comeon, someone else post :D

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Originally Posted by Lori11

Oh comeon, someone else post :D

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Fine!

Post 4,400!!!

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...e/IMG_4979.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...e/IMG_4981.jpg

:lol: I knew I could count on you, great shots, nice lens :p