I am fascinated by the idea of self-portraits and have spent hours looking at many of them in the National Art Gallery. What are the ideas that lie behind self-portraits? I find it so curious and often haunting to stare into the gaze of someone who was posing for themselves. What kind of look are they giving the camera or canvas? Why? To explore this, I have been lugging the camera around these days and taking my own self-portrait. Nothing vain, I think - but strange indeed. I have always been both uncomfortable and fascinated by mirrors, so this exercise has been particularly confusing.
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What a beautiful picture, Cams. BTW, I like our house.
G.
Grrrrrrrrr....don't mess with me.....grrrrrrrrr
Adele
And don't you forget it, Adèle!
Seriously though, that brings another question about self-portraits. What kind of face should I make? How will others perceive me?
In this particular photo I was concentrating on holding the camera at a certain angle to get a decent shot. I guess that just confirms that my 'normal', everyday face is very serious. I've often been told by people that the first impressions I give off were either snobby, serious, shy or tough. It's so funny to learn of those interpretations, which often can be quite misleading.
Hey Cammers,
It is a very beautiful picture, but it's true that i'd like to see you smile! So, your homework for next blog is to post a 'Happy Cammers' pic! Can't wait to see it.
Manners xo
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