One of the reasons I chose to do a year of self-portraits was to push myself photographically. I knew that there would be times when I would feel silly, or ugly, or uncomfortable. I knew there would be times when I would hesitate before posting an image.
This image below is one of those hesitations. Taken nearly a month ago, I have sat on this one for weeks, wondering when, or if, I would ever have the courage to publish it.
This photograph speaks to me, and it speaks for me. It is both an image of my aging body and a symbol of it – beginning to show the wear of time – but still mine, and still strong.
Interesting treatment . . . and definitely courageous.
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Thanks, Emilio.
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Very interesting and creative picture. I love it !!
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Thank you.
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Brilliantly done!
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Thank you, Sarah.
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I love it!! And very brave. Bravo.
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Pourquoi “corps vieillissant”? Beaucoup de femmes souhaiteraient d’être comme vous.
Soyez et restez vous-même, vous avez beaucoup de charme. Changez votre regard sur vous.
La vieillesse est notre avenir à tous.
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I will be 59 this year, so I am well past the middle of the years I am likely allotted. If family history is any indication, and I live out my years naturally, I may have another 25, maybe 30 to go.. I am very appreciative of all my years, so I don’t see “aging” as a pejorative, but as a fact of my life.
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I agree, may be I did not undurstand your comment perfectly. It’s my philosophy: “carpe diem”, live a present time knowing that beauty exists at any age.
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I did wonder when you announced a year of Selfie shots just how you would keep the variety fresh and different each day. But I guess with yesterdays Warhol scheme and todays you have two more very different approaches. Great and I wait with anticipation for tomorrows offering (-:
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Thanks, David.
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Very creative
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Thank you.
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I love what you did for your self portrait. This is very creative and really made me think and take the piece in. Nice job!
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Thank you so much!
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A truly beautiful image, Carissa, very worthy of posting, but equally worthy of seeing in a gallery or on the pages of a magazine! I with I was this artistic!!
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Thank you so much, Richard. Do not sell yourself short. You are incredibly artistic!!
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Thank you! 🙂
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This is so good, Carissa. Bravo!
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Thank you, Ashley!
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