Self-Portraits

Hey all! I've been recently toying with the idea of trying some self-portraits. Family members are asking for pics of me, but since I'm always the one behind the camera, I really don't have any nice ones. I've done the usual look-in-the-mirror-with-the-camera ones, but those aren't the kind of shots you send family. I want to do something a little nicer, and of course, I don't think anyone I know will do as good a job as me.
Now, I've noticed folks here are starting a lot of fun post-your-version-of-this-theme threads, so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and start this one. Self-portaits? Post 'em here!
Of couse, I have to post the first one (and probably the worst one this thread will see). This was taken a couple years ago. An experiment. I just held the camera out and shot. 100 T-Max, EOS 650, 28-70. I know it's bad, but don't laugh, you're next! :D

LOL...between how much Speed, walterick and I like to take pics of ourselves.....you may get at least 50 pics LOL...anway..I'll play as usual...
;)

this was taken labout two weeks back and the second is more normal...taken last year at Christmas...with added diffused glow for my hubby's desk at work(he went with a totally different one(oh well)

glad you restarted this idea because here's a lot of new names recently and if you hadn't posted a self pic I might have still been thinking you looked like an 'ole hippy surfer with a long dark beard or something lol...glad I was wrong :D ;)

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Hey all! I've been recently toying with the idea of trying some self-portraits. Family members are asking for pics of me, but since I'm always the one behind the camera, I really don't have any nice ones. I've done the usual look-in-the-mirror-with-the-camera ones, but those aren't the kind of shots you send family. I want to do something a little nicer, and of course, I don't think anyone I know will do as good a job as me.
Now, I've noticed folks here are starting a lot of fun post-your-version-of-this-theme threads, so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and start this one. Self-portaits? Post 'em here!
Of couse, I have to post the first one (and probably the worst one this thread will see). This was taken a couple years ago. An experiment. I just held the camera out and shot. 100 T-Max, EOS 650, 28-70. I know it's bad, but don't laugh, you're next! :D

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There asking us to post our photo's!

;-)

Well, since they asked so nicely, we obviously have to play along.

Here's one you haven't seen yet Nat!

And one you have seen before.

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Originally Posted by natatbeach

LOL...between how much Speed, walterick and I like to take pics of ourselves.....you may get at least 50 pics LOL...anway..I'll play as usual...
;)

this was taken labout two weeks back and the second is more normal...taken last year at Christmas...with added diffused glow for my hubby's desk at work(he went with a totally different one(oh well)

glad you restarted this idea because here's a lot of new names recently and if you hadn't posted a self pic I might have still been thinking you looked like an 'ole hippy surfer with a long dark beard or something lol...glad I was wrong :D ;)

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Wow, those are great! I didn't think about doing anything so glamourous. Maybe a cool angle like that would really be memorable to family members.
"I might have still been thinking you looked like an 'ole hippy surfer with a long dark beard or something lol...glad I was wrong"---
A bearded hippy- LOL! Whatver gave you that idea? I cut my hair five years ago, anyway... I'm just a kid yet... ;)

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Originally Posted by Speed

There asking us to post our photo's!

;-)

Well, since they asked so nicely, we obviously have to play along.

Here's one you haven't seen yet Nat!

And one you have seen before.

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How did you shoot these? And how much does that telescope weigh?

What is that, 1100 series?

nat -- you're a little hotty :)

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

How did you shoot these? And how much does that telescope weigh?

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These were both shot with a Coolpix 3500. The first one was with it set on my desk. I set the self-timer, hit the shutter release, and let it shoot. The second one, I placed it on my tripod, framed it, set the self-timer, hit the shutter release, and got in position.

The Celestron C-8 weighs about 43 pounds with the tripod. It feels heavier than that when carrying the whole thing, but that's because of it's bulk. I usually carry it out the front door or out the back door - usually 50 feet or less.

For the Venus transit of the sun (8 Jun 04), I loaded it in the back of my car - on blankets - and drove it to a location where I could see the sunrise. That's the only time I've taken it out of the yard. Here's a shot of my that setup. (What can I say? I'm a photographer, so I photograph stuff!) My buddy Brian brought his Celestron C-8 out for this event as well.

Since its a self portrait I thought it should reflect what I do, or what I've done the longest in my life...
(aside from raising my boys, being a wife and chef extraordinaire ;), and wannabephtog)

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Originally Posted by Todd Patten

nat -- you're a little hotty :)

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Back off tiger! She's a happily married woman! ;-)

Besides, everyone thinks Nat's a little hottie, so take a number and get in line. :-O

I think we all collectively second that :)

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Originally Posted by Todd Patten

nat -- you're a little hotty :)

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http://www.crescentmooncreative.com/...ple/selfjp.jpg

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Originally Posted by Sebastian

http://www.crescentmooncreative.com/...ple/selfjp.jpg

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very slick.

a couple of me wakeboarding & snowboarding

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Originally Posted by Speed

There asking us to post our photo's!

;-)

Well, since they asked so nicely, we obviously have to play along.

Here's one you haven't seen yet Nat!

And one you have seen before.

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Nice equip Speed! Great pic.

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Originally Posted by natatbeach

LOL...between how much Speed, walterick and I like to take pics of ourselves.....you may get at least 50 pics LOL...anway..I'll play as usual...
;)

this was taken labout two weeks back and the second is more normal...taken last year at Christmas...with added diffused glow for my hubby's desk at work(he went with a totally different one(oh well)

glad you restarted this idea because here's a lot of new names recently and if you hadn't posted a self pic I might have still been thinking you looked like an 'ole hippy surfer with a long dark beard or something lol...glad I was wrong :D ;)

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Nat, like that second one... I havent seen that one. :)

Yeah, but nat lives closest to ME! :D

Sebastian -- I would give anything to be able to pull off a smooth bald head. It simply looks too damned cool.

I'd comment on villena, but she's too damned far away :)

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

What is that, 1100 series?

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I wish!!!

If I ever win the lottery, I'm buying a Celestron C-14!!! With all the accessories. ;-)

Actually, it is a Celestron C-8. I had wanted one since I was 19, and I got it for Christmas 2002 (when I was 40). I have enjoyed it immensly. The views are spectacular, and I've got some really nice shots of the sun and moon with it, along with one decent shot of Mars.

So do you have an 1100 in your backyard?

I'm just a chubby girl with a cute face....YOU on the other hand have the whole enchilada going on and you can tap...THAT's so COOL!!!!
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too bad we can't post videos...sort of bad movie but great dance scenes...gregory Hines and Baryshnikov in White Nights
still one of my fav movies...I used to be a dancer before soccer took over and before I blew out my knees in 1997...I love your portrait...I pass on my title of self portrait- extraordinare(assigned to me by either Speed or Rick I don't remember.)

sorry there's no sash...or tiara...lol

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Originally Posted by villenadecorte

Since its a self portrait I thought it should reflect what I do, or what I've done the longest in my life...
(aside from raising my boys, being a wife and chef extraordinaire ;), and wannabephtog)

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Did you make that up? I like it. So would this be considered a run-on word? :-O

And BTW Todd, as you can see, Nat isn't the only hottie on the boards! :-)

Ok, now where is Adina? ;-)

whether they got there by choice(in this case I think) or genetics are really quite yummy...great shot Seb

Nat, beautiful you are, more than a beautiful face.
I teach tap, jazz and ballet, I'm studying modern and flamenco.
Tiara - I'll definitely pass. Im not a girly girl haha.
But thanks :)
Your self portraits ROCK! I am really sucky at it. Never getting what I want with it.

Ps- while Gene and Fred are nice with their ballet style tap, my favorites are among Gregory and Sammy, Bojangles and Daddy Rice... you know, they have the jazz and African slave dance flair to it. And dont forget Sandman!

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Originally Posted by natatbeach

I'm just a chubby girl with a cute face....YOU on the other hand have the whole enchilada going on and you can tap...THAT's so COOL!!!!
:cool:

too bad we can't post videos...sort of bad movie but great dance scenes...gregory Hines and Baryshnikov in White Nights
still one of my fav movies...I used to be a dancer before soccer took over and before I blew out my knees in 1997...I love your portrait...I pass on my title of self portrait- extraordinare(assigned to me by either Speed or Rick I don't remember.)

sorry there's no sash...or tiara...lol

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Originally Posted by Todd Patten

nat -- you're a little hotty :)

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is :eek: ... and :confused: ... well, :rolleyes: ... :D

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Originally Posted by villenadecorte

Nice equip Speed! Great pic.

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Thank you!

My loving wife bought it for me. She had no idea that other ladies would be impressed with my equipment. :-O

Sorry, I just couldn't resist! ;-)

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Originally Posted by Speed

Thank you!

My loving wife bought it for me. She had no idea that other ladies would be impressed with my equipment. :-O

Sorry, I just couldn't resist! ;-)

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LOL...off to the furnace....