03 Mar My Best Shot of Me (behind the camera, of course)
Recently, I was asked to shoot a self-portrait for a project that a good friend is working on. Although this shot isn’t the one I gave her, it is one of my favorites from my little self-portrait session. I love off beat the texture in the shot (see noise all on the right side of the image). The trick? I shot it into a beloved antique mirror. The age of the glass can be seen in the photo and was nicely highlighted by the sunlight beaming in. It gives it kind of a funky nostalgic feel.
I think I like it mostly because I’ve been feeling a little funky lately…like maybe I’m going through my own little personal growth spurt. Those can be kinda weird. Good, but weird. This shot conveys the strangeness I have been feeling; a little melancholy, a little blue and a lot moody. I’ll get through it, I always do. But for now. I have to just sit with the funkiness, reflect on it and then bid it ‘good day’.
All that just to ask you, what kind of reflection does your best shot offer today?
Michelle Potter
Posted at 02:05h, 03 MarchGreat self-portrait — very accurate representation of you, I’m sure!
Mine’s up!
Michelle Potter
Posted at 02:06h, 03 MarchOh, shoot, didn’t include my link:
http://usr-bin-mom.com/index.php?page=entry&id=2035
Phyllis Sommer
Posted at 02:24h, 03 Marchbeautiful self-portrait. i love it.
here’s http://imabima.blogspot.com/2008/03/beautiful-babyturned-one.html“ REL=”nofollow”>mine…
Leah
Posted at 02:47h, 03 MarchI love the funky shots. I should go out and do more.
http://lakelinesthoughts.com/?p=589“ REL=”nofollow”>Mine is pretty traditional, but I still like it.
Bonnie
Posted at 02:48h, 03 MarchI love that ! I’ll have to try my hand at a self portrait that doesn’t involve my web cam !!
Mine is http://robogiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/other-day-after-school-we-met-some.html“ REL=”nofollow”>here
Brittany
Posted at 02:49h, 03 MarchWhat a great shot! 🙂
http://mommeeandherboys.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-carli.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Here’s Mine
Stacy
Posted at 03:09h, 03 Marchlove the pig tails!!
here’s my best shot.
http://anothermommymoment.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday.html
Kimberly
Posted at 03:09h, 03 MarchLove the concentration on your face Tracy.
Here’s http://alteringlife.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-anticipation.html“ REL=”nofollow”>minefor this week.
Megan
Posted at 03:26h, 03 Marchgrowth spurts can be uncomfortable, but always have good end results — love the self-portrait.
here’s mine
http://www.mentalinventory.blogspot.com/
Julie
Posted at 03:53h, 03 MarchI really should do a few self-portraits. Yours is SO nice–I could only wish it would turn out like that!
http://www.andtherestishistory.com/2008/03/02/bsm-no-highchair-man/“ REL=”nofollow”>Here’s mine, of J, of course!
Crunchy Domestic Goddess
Posted at 04:18h, 03 Marchooh, i LOVE this self-portrait. very moody, very funky, very you.
my best shot this week is a http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2008/03/02/best-shot-monday-3308-soup-goatee/“ REL=”nofollow”>messy little boy 🙂
Shannon
Posted at 05:19h, 03 MarchI love that one. And, I’m with you about the funky part…must be that time of year or something…
Here’s my shot!
http://sgphoto.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/bsm—park-fun.html“ REL=”nofollow”> Best Shot Monday
Maggie
Posted at 05:29h, 03 MarchFantastic self portrait! It is funky – I love it!
http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-ummmmm.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My BSM
carrie
Posted at 06:01h, 03 MarchI love the funky – right down to the pigtails, so great!
http://barelycontrolledchaos.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/my-very-own-cinderella-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>Mine is up, too.
Christina
Posted at 06:21h, 03 MarchOh my, how I love this – especially the moody tons and the pigtails! Wonderful SP
I have been reflecting, too…reflecting on my http://momology.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-little-lady.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Little Lady
Blessed Nest
Posted at 06:45h, 03 Marchwhat a great shot. I love the feel…it captures my moodiness too. I can relate to the mood of the picture..haha
going through a few of my own growth spurts…
open door…
Blessed Nest
Posted at 06:51h, 03 Marchtry this link the one above did not work??
http://www.blessednestperch.com/home-at-blessed-nest/2008/3/3/open-door.html“ REL=”nofollow”>open door
chaoticfamily
Posted at 07:30h, 03 MarchI love this shot – it’s very powerful!!
I’m finally back this week so here is mine.
http://chaoticfamilypictures.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday!
To Think is to Create
Posted at 08:21h, 03 MarchOh love it with that lens. 🙂 Here’s mine: http://www.tothinkistocreate.com/To_Think_Is_To_Create/Home/Entries/2008/3/3_Best_Shot_Monday%3A_Early_Morning_Study.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Early Morning Study
Bunny
Posted at 11:47h, 03 MarchTracey, I am all about the funks and the weirdness, I’ve been going through something similar myself. I;m in a rambling mood this morning, but taking a lot of photos:
http://motherbunny.blogspot.com/2008/03/monday-ramblings.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Monday Ramblings
DanaB
Posted at 11:54h, 03 MarchI hear ya about the chafing of funkiness-growth-whatever-it-is!
Great self-portrait, I think it captures those feelings you described quite well.
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http://www.ourwindowswideopen.wordpress.com
HipMomma
Posted at 12:07h, 03 MarchGreat self portrait. And mirror, too.
http://thehipmommasjournal.squarespace.com/journal/2008/3/3/remember-the-alamo.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My Best Shot
natalie
Posted at 12:35h, 03 MarchMy MBS is up…friendship this week.
http://thebensonfamilyandotherstuff.blogspot.com/
Blueberry and the Bean
Posted at 13:19h, 03 Marchgreat portrait! i think it is quiet beautiful!
http://blueberryandbean.blogspot.com
alli
Posted at 13:30h, 03 Marchhttp://alwaysalli.com/2008/03/03/best-shot-monday-go-courtney-go/“ REL=”nofollow”>Here is mine. I have a give away too- 2 3 month premium memberships to picnik and 1 full year premium membership to picnik. Leave a comment and you are entered!
amanda
Posted at 14:04h, 03 MarchHere’s how I’m feeling lately –
http://amandasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday.html
Jessie
Posted at 14:12h, 03 MarchThat is a great shot of you! I hear you mama about being in a funk, must be the water. My http://thelucaszoo.blogspot.com/2008/03/beautiful-weekend.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM is of my friends babe – this one is not enhanced. Have a great week!
Sassy
Posted at 15:07h, 03 MarchI see my reflection in my children, good or not.
Like the shot of you. I did the same of myself this weekend, but didn’t have time to edit it for my BSM.
Here is mine: http://mysassypants.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Over-looked
Sara
Posted at 15:14h, 03 MarchAwesome self portrait!
http://itsnotaboutthatanyway.blogspot.com/2008/03/bringing-kids-together-best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Bringing The Kids Together
Kim
Posted at 15:49h, 03 MarchLove the self-portrait.
Here’s mine:
http://www.cancio.org/blog/?p=926
Maya
Posted at 16:07h, 03 MarchI love everything an antique mirror can say in just a simple photograph.
Dealing with some sick ones in our household this week…
http://laurentfiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/sickies.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM
Amy Jo
Posted at 16:16h, 03 MarchFun shot Tracy! I’ll have to try it!
Here’s http://cheeseparty.blogspot.com/2008/03/is-it-spring-yet.html“ REL=”nofollow”>my best shot from last week. Thank god it’s March!
Stephanie
Posted at 16:17h, 03 MarchVery cool! My best shot reflects back to me how much I love furry creatures. It was taken with my camera phone.
http://slsmithphotgraphy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/squishy-love-ob.html
Kyla
Posted at 17:28h, 03 MarchHere’s mine! http://khebert.blogspot.com/2008/03/baby-redwood.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Baby Redwood
Golightly
Posted at 17:31h, 03 MarchThat is a very cool shot, I love the mirror! (and your little pig tail peeking out…)
We’re in to birthday count down here…
http://piercebabyproject.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-let-celebrations-begin.html“ REL=”nofollow”>my best shot
Anna
Posted at 18:07h, 03 MarchHere’s http://hankandwillie.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/i-stopped-counting-at-25000/“ REL=”nofollow”>mine along with questions for you about how your organize and backup your photos! Please help me, BSM photographers, I need serious help with photo workflow!
Love the pigtail in your self portrait, Tracy!
Sarah-Ji
Posted at 18:31h, 03 MarchThat must be a very cool mirror indeed! Love how that turned out.
Here’s mine for this week:
http://www.shutterbugmama.com/2008/03/best-shots-monday-just-cant-get-enough.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My BSM
Stephanie
Posted at 19:26h, 03 MarchI just realized that my link was not complete…ugh!!!! that’s what happens with lack o sleep and a house full of sickos. Here is my furry creature love again:
http://slsmithphotgraphy.typepad.com/
❉ pixie ❉
Posted at 20:21h, 03 MarchI’ve got a very telling shot of who I am these days up.
http://pixiestemple.blogspot.com/2008/03/monkey-cow-elephant.html“ REL=”nofollow”>monkey, cow, elephant
I’m not those things, by the way.
emily
Posted at 20:51h, 03 MarchI like your self-portrait a lot. The etching on the mirror is lovely.
Here’s http://pyattfamily.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-ice.html“ REL=”nofollow”>my picture.
MurrayvilleMom
Posted at 21:21h, 03 Marchlove it!!
Andi
Posted at 23:09h, 03 MarchWhat a unique glimpse into you! Lovely self-portrait.
I did some reflecting as well…
http://www.magallanomournings.blogspot.com
d.girl
Posted at 00:50h, 04 MarchLove your hair like that!
Mine is a mini-me shot, a reflection of me years ago…http://ijustlovebeingme.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM
New Mama's Nest
Posted at 01:07h, 04 MarchI love the grainy texture of the mirror. My first time to join in you can view it here: http://newmamasnest.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-one-of-these-things-is.html
HLB
Posted at 01:51h, 04 MarchI love the shot, the texture and colors are great!
I haven’t done a self-portrait in quite a while (I do remember I kept going back and forth between keeping my non-camera eye open or closed…), so figured I’d try for a http://teainne.blogspot.com/2008/03/big-picture.html“ REL=”nofollow”>different perspective from my usual. (Obviously, it’s not actually me in the picture, I really can’t run that far in a 10 second timer; but, from that distance, it’s a being much like me. 🙂 )
Lara
Posted at 02:31h, 04 Marchmore roses for me this week: “http://laradavidphotos.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-flawless.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Flawless.”
**camera shy momma**
Posted at 04:53h, 04 Marchi like this photo, the pigtails, the way you’re sitting, the lighting in the mirror. i like what you say about a personal growth spurt. that’s a good way to put it, i think i’m there too, growing in ways that i’ll find out later when things in life don’t fit so well anymore. i also notice that you look through your left eye while shooting too (me too). i recently just started noticing this, and most people i’ve met use their right eye with the viewfinder. any thoughts on that? right eyed, left eyed?
Mandaroo
Posted at 05:06h, 04 MarchI love how you took that in the sketched mirror frame! I’m late (again) but didnt’ want to miss out on the fun! : )
http://mailboxes-etc.blogspot.com/2008/03/reaching-with-old-hands.html“ REL=”nofollow”>reaching
Aileen
Posted at 21:14h, 04 MarchI’m late, of course, but that’s par for my course.
I saw your post yesterday and got to thinking. I borrowed an idea from you, not sure how well it worked.
Loved your portrait, and love the hair.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2309330894_97aa108864.jpg?v=0
Aileen
Posted at 21:24h, 04 MarchFixing my link above.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/myfourshamrocks/2309330894/in/set-72157603489687367?edited=1“ REL=”nofollow”>self-portrait
I think. Hope this works.
melody is slurping life
Posted at 19:02h, 05 MarchThis is such a cool shot. I’ve been in a creative funk and emotional blue mood recently…what’s up?
I don’t have a photo this week…my face has been in the toilet. But I always have to check out yours and others. yeah, it is Wednesday.
krystyn
Posted at 00:43h, 09 Marchooh! I love the pigtails. 🙂