Au Naturel by alophoto

Au Naturel

Oh my goodness, I never thought I would see the day...putting this up late so perhaps not as many will see this, or I can change my mind come morning. I in no way wish to offend, only to express.

I've come along way with my selfies this year. I made it a big goal of 2013 to rock them, become a selfie expert. I'm really pleased with my progress so far.

This is me as I am. I'm often in glasses, I usually wear no make up, I have never dyed my hair in my life and am glad that it isn't too gray yet. My parts are all my own. I'm a natural, down to earth, ordinary lady.

I love that doing selfies has made me into a model and an actress (in my own world:). I've loved the roles I've played. I love how beautiful being in front of the camera helps me to feel.

I am woman, I am real, I am free.

A song I heard today in yoga that I really love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqIxCtEveG8
And you are BRAVE!!!!! Love this image. Beautifully done, sensuous but also charming. Well done!
October 18th, 2013  
Brave and wonderful!
October 18th, 2013  
Wonderful selfie, you rock for posting x
October 18th, 2013  
you are brave and have nothing to be ashamed of with this shot!
October 18th, 2013  
You do rock the selfies lady!Beautiful image ,evocative and beautifully expressed !
October 18th, 2013  
And you are fabulous darling! I LOVE that you did this! You are so brave! And what a beautiful selfie!
October 18th, 2013  
Too late. I faved it and it's mine :). Wonderful selfie. Loving the confidence. Nice pose and emotion. Well processed. You should be proud my friend. Good for you!
October 18th, 2013  
It might be late there but it's 4.00 in the afternoon here, lol... Very brave, but not rude, surely this can' offend anyone...Great job!
October 18th, 2013  
What a glorious shot! It's your body - be proud of it! Fav.
October 18th, 2013  
I love this. It has a lovely natural feel to it. So often nudity fails because it's over - arty or titillating. Well done, Amanda.
October 18th, 2013  
Oh my and without @gigiz setting it as a challenge or a push!! Fav because you are wonderful and brave. You do rock and for me one of the best things I have found doing this project is that I have made an awesome friend. I am glad you closed the curtain behind you though, would have given the neighbours something to talk about!!
October 18th, 2013  
Awesome. Congratulations for doing this.it was worth it
October 18th, 2013  
JH
Good on ya, comrade! :-)
October 18th, 2013  
very gutsy, well done Amanda
October 18th, 2013  
Well done Amanda! This is very tasteful and natural! I do love that 365 helps us to try new things and is such a wonderful place to express ourselves. As much of a struggle as some days are inspiration wise, once inspiration hits, we have a caring community to support our endeavours!
October 18th, 2013  
Good for you, Amanda! So once I've compiled the results of the personality survey, I should go back and see there's an ESFJ-nude selfie correlation... ;^)

Seriously, though--well done. Great shot, with lots of true personalty.
October 18th, 2013  
Huge FAV! Not only for the great pic but also for the narrative. I think that I look a lot like you, only I'm grey ;)
October 18th, 2013  
Wow, brave and awesome at the same time. And you did it without being pushed :)
Fav
October 18th, 2013  
Fav. This is fantastic and you look fantastic. Beautifully processed too - really natural
October 18th, 2013  
Hey now! Great selfie. My only critique is too much arms, not enough boobies. Grown men revert back to saying "boobies" when they hang around their young grandsons. When you really want to make them laugh you say Bazoombas.
October 18th, 2013  
@cromwell Gotta preserve the mystery:). I can't even believe I would post this much. Ya nut!
October 18th, 2013  
Beautiful on the outside AND the inside!
October 18th, 2013  
@taffy Thanks, Taffy. Your sweet and quick comment helped me not lose my nerve. I so appreciate you!
October 18th, 2013  
@thirtysevenways Thanks so much, my friend. Really appreciate your kind words. Windows shut tight for this one. Nuts how when I get a bug in my bonnet about something I just have to do it. I push myself now:).
October 18th, 2013  
Incredibly brave and so beautiful! instant FAV

PS Just gone Mid-day here as I an viewing :-)
October 18th, 2013  
@squamloon Maybe impulsive is in there somewhere. I get an idea in my head and I have to run with it. Thanks, Jim. Love that you include "The Wallflower" in your discussion. I noticed that most are I's on here.
October 18th, 2013  
this is very brave and powerful! love your expression and lighting!
October 18th, 2013  
Absolutely - elegantly - beautiful - a truly stunning shot
October 18th, 2013  
Joe
Great portrait. Love the consistent tones throughout
October 18th, 2013  
I have no idea what this shot is of. My firewall has blocked it stating inappropriate content for my eyes......
October 18th, 2013  
Haha, only joking. You very brave lady! Great shot. Where do you go from here Amanda!! Better start brushing up on Helmut Newton and Lucien Clergue!!
October 18th, 2013  
You are a brave girl, I must say ... Great selfie, Amanda. Great light.
October 18th, 2013  
Very sexy. Very brave. Love the composition and processing lady. Great shot.
October 18th, 2013  
@seanoneill Gotta trust your firewalls. I don't know what comes over me sometimes. Never would I have thought I would post a shot like this. I keep saying that this is where I draw the line. I think that I am accurate in saying that this time. Hope that it wasn't pushing it too far. If so, please forgive me.
October 18th, 2013  
@kittikat Really love and appreciate your wonderful comments, Kitti. Thank you so much!
October 18th, 2013  
@amandal Don't be daft, I was kidding!
October 18th, 2013  
Awesome selfie Amanda, I must say your very brave. Me personally I would rather be behind the lens lol FAV
October 18th, 2013  
@seanoneill Oh good. Thanks. Seriously unsure of this one. Not what I normally do. Yikes.
October 18th, 2013  
Meg
Ohhhh beautiful...you are a true woman and friend! Fav
October 18th, 2013  
@amandal It was very brave, but totally in keeping with your mad personality!!
October 18th, 2013  
Nice one! Lovely lighting and pose.
October 18th, 2013  
Oh WOW!!! Amanda, I am so impressed with you... and that narrative is moving. I love who you are and how you describe yourself. FAV from me too. x
October 18th, 2013  
Very brave and absolutely beautiful. Well done for having the guts to do natural beauty, you look wonderful. I am sadly much more high maintenance that you!! Fav
October 18th, 2013  
@adamj Thanks for being the first fav and for your kind comments. This was a tough one to decide whether or not to post. I also processed it over and over and never got it completely to my satisfaction. Thank you!
October 18th, 2013  
@roseolivia Thanks so much, Miss Rachel. I can be high maintenance, but usually am not. Too lazy, plus I look ok natural luckily. Appreciate your sweet fav!

@gailmmeek Aw, thank you so much, Gail. Really appreciate your comments and kind words and fav. So tough to decide whether or not to post such a shot. I don't want to offend people, lose anyone I care about for being too brazen or something like that. You know...sigh. Thanks for the vote of confidence and kindness!

@fauxtography365 Thanks, friend. We need to call and plan next time:)!

@seanoneill I'm not soo mad;-). Thanks, Sean!

@megmills LOVE your sweet words. Thank you. Were you surprised by this?! Sheesh, I was that I did this. Thanks so much for the fav. Can't wait to hang soon!

@simon0128 It's nuts how much I have grown to love selfies. I get sad if I haven't done any for awhile. I have a long list of ideas. It's crazy. I think it's because I miss drama and this is a creative dramatic outlet for me. Really appreciate your kind words and fav.
October 18th, 2013  
@edie Aw, thanks so much, my friend!! Wish we could act together. I've got to look into getting involved in community theater or something. I think that is why I love selfies so much...the op to act again.

@deniseescovino Thanks so much, kind Denise!!

@rellimdj Thank you, Joe. This was tough to process. I tried many different things and never was completely satisfied, but was over it.

@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thank you so much, Arefin!

@alisonp Yikes, mid day viewing...sorry for that. I don't know if I want it viewed at night either. Oh well. Too late now. Thanks for your kind words and fav, Alison!!

@bpaquette Aw, thanks so much. Right back 'atcha:)!!

@rachelwithey You are so kind, Rachel. Thanks so much for your sweet, encouraging comments and fav!

@abhijit I NEVER never thought I would do this. Ever. Crazy how things change. I've grown addicted to doing selfies and this was the next step. Really appreciate your support, kindness and fav. I remember when you did yours and thought "I would NEVER do that!" And I wasn't even pushed. What a wacko, I've become:). Happy weekend!

@stimuloog What a compliment, because you are lovely. Thanks so much for your kind words and fav, lady!!!

@aleksandra Thanks so much, my friend. How did dialing down the crazy work out for you this year? Me, not so great. I have better times than others but have gotten in trouble for the crazy a few times.

@sugarmuser Thanks so much, Sharon!!

@jewelsandbinoculars Love that! Thanks, friend!:))

@peterdegraaff I will never forget yours out in nature with the stick. And thinking that I would NEVER do that. Ever. And here I go. Maybe not outside, though. Thanks for the support, Peter!

@hopelessromantic Thank you, Peter. I wanted it to be as tasteful as possible, because that is how I am. Doing this/posting this was a huge stretch for me.

@steampowered Thanks so much for the kind support and fav, Paul! So appreciate that!

@fishy Aw, thank you kindly Andrew. Really appreciate that!
October 18th, 2013  
@socalgal @mzzhope @vickisfotos @pixiemac @mrslaloggie

Thank you for your wonderfully supportive and encouraging comments on this shot, my friends. As you can imagine, it was tough to post and I really do appreciate your kind words and support.
October 18th, 2013  
Great selfie,Amanda!! You're very brave!!
October 18th, 2013  
Very brave of you, and self-affirming! I admire you! Very nice lighting, subject, and composition!
October 18th, 2013  
An exercise in light and shadows that you have accomplished beautifully!
October 18th, 2013  
This is superb and not offensive at all! I like your sense of adventure and unrestricted thinking. I actually thought of you not long ago when I set my tripod up on the top of my truck cab because (as I recall) you stood on the top of your car for a night shot. So you are an inspiration!
October 18th, 2013  
Wonderfully brave and beautiful shot Amanda, I can barely manage to post a selfie with my clothes on I'm such a chicken!!! Fav.
October 18th, 2013  
@sbolden You are very kind. Yes, I stood on top of the van and somehow managed a hand held night shot. Thanks, Scott!!

@paulaw Paula, you can do it. The more I do, the more comfortable I become in front of it. I challenge you to do a fully clothed selfie. Thanks soo soo much for the kind words and fav!!
October 18th, 2013  
@maggiemae @kareenking @carolmw

Thanks so very much, kind ladies!! Appreciate your sweet words!
October 18th, 2013  
So very brave...and beautiful. Love your selfies!
October 18th, 2013  
Gorgeous - you and the pic! :) You're so brave, and your selfies are amazing.
October 18th, 2013  
Great use of the light, as you make your statement.
October 18th, 2013  
Brave, gutsy, and beautiful! I am very impressed!
October 18th, 2013  
this is awesome, kiddo. the lighting is lovely, i just wished you smiled a bit more - i can feel the tension you were feeling. however, you just managed to set the bar way too high for the rest of us. i love, love, love this as it's very tastefully done (and i'm not saying that just because i happen to like you). (and of course, you know, this just might be pp-bound!)
October 18th, 2013  
Absolutely amazing! Hats off to you. What a wonderful way to express yourself. Instant fav!
October 18th, 2013  
I am so proud of you. You are my inspiration. Fav
October 18th, 2013  
Well done, Amanda!
October 19th, 2013  
Absolutely beautiful; love the direct, bold look into the camera and the texture of the backdrop against you...just really an honest, beautiful, real moment. Good for you! Much braver than I!
October 19th, 2013  
Caz
Fab self portrait Amanda ! You're so brave and beautiful :)
October 19th, 2013  
You ARE all those things and I applaud you for your courage!! This is very lovely!!! Keep em coming!!
October 19th, 2013  
Wonderful selfie!
October 19th, 2013  
Wow! Definitely tasteful, honest and beautiful ... and very inspiring! Only thing missing is your lovely smile!
October 19th, 2013  
Honest, brave and beautiful.
October 19th, 2013  
How. Brave of you . Well done on your beautiful selfy self!
October 19th, 2013  
Very beautiful selfie, Amanda. You are brave, honest, real... and very inspiring!
October 19th, 2013  
wow! cool shot
October 19th, 2013  
Kudos to you Amanda! I agree with @summerfield that a smile would have been perfect, but I know the feeling of taking a selfie, but not like this one and I struggle to smile with my clothes on.
October 19th, 2013  
Beautifully shot Amanda. Lovely subject and image.
October 19th, 2013  
@bobfoto @summerfield Thanks, friends. I had fully intended to do a smiling selfie this week...a big grin, but wasn't feeling it yet. I will try again next week. And posing for this was tough with the long exposure. Holding still in any pose (like a smile) without twitching is near impossible. I don't want it to look like a frozen botox smile either:). Should I ever try this again, I will attempt a smile. Thanks! Really appreciated your comments!
October 19th, 2013  
Well done you. I have still not had the nerve to go this far but it's a very tasteful shot leaving 'the other stuff' to the imagination ;o) xx
October 19th, 2013  
@amandal - no, no, not a big grin, a small one, something that is between a near smile and a near grin, a knowing yet innocent smile, demure if you will. you can pull it off i know!
October 19th, 2013  
@summerfield - Oh Ms Summerfield, you do have the perfect nomenclature for this! Demure would be spot on.
October 19th, 2013  
@summerfield @bobfoto I didn't mean big smile for this shot...another one!
October 19th, 2013  
@psychographer Thanks so much, Lisa. This was not on my bucket list. It was on my "I'll never do that" list until one day, I just felt like it and had to do it. I set it up while I had the water boiling for tea and took the shot while my tea steeped. And then I finished and drank a cup of tea. Nice.

@bobfoto @summerfield I think that I suck at demure. When I did my Red Light Riding Hood shot I was trying to figure out a face to make...how to look like a ho, beforehand. I showed Mike some ideas and he was cringing and told me to go practice. When I tried to look sexy, I looked pissed. This was a quick slap job as I told Lisa above, I did this while making myself tea. Wish I had nailed the expression, though...shoot!
October 19th, 2013  
@frankhymus Thank you kindly, Frank!!

@twr Thanks, Timothy!!
October 19th, 2013  
@pflaume Thanks, Lisa. Really appreciate your kind comments, my friend. I was out in the woods yesterday shooting covered in leaves stairs and thought of your awesome shot that you beat me to the punch with. I may post mine and I will tag and mention you:)!

@skipt07 Yikes, I had to wait until they went home. I've been wanting to do a selfie for days and was getting frustrated with having them all around and preventing me from doing it. I don't know about TT, I can't even seem to make PP these days. Two days in a row of 20 faves with no PP. I was worried that you would be bothered by this shot and was so glad for your kind comments.

@bristolrose You are so super duper sweet, Kathryn. Thank you!!

@kjarn Thanks so much, kind Kathy!

@wendyhgill Thank you, Wendy. I am really wishing that I had a little more of a smile playing on my lips. It's so tough to hold a pose for a long exposure/low light shot. And I was rushing with this shot...I did it while my tea was steeping. Should I do this ever again, I will try it with a sexy smile. Appreciate you!

@soboy5 Thanks, Danny!! Appreciate that!

@eyesmile Thanks so much, kind Gena. I appreciate you!

@cazann Thanks so much, Caz. You are very sweet!

@kjbadger Aw, thank you, Kelly. I've done tons of selfies this year and have only gotten braver the more I do. It's crazy, this was not on my list to do at all...one day I just got it in my head to go for it and did it before I lost my nerve. I gotta say it's pretty fun to do. Thanks so much for your great comments, lady. Glad you found so that we can follow each other!:)

@annemary Thanks so much, Anne!!

@dh You are so sweet to say that, Delena. Thanks for your great words and the fav. That means a lot to me!!

@salza Oh Sally, thanks so much, lady. Really appreciate that. Good luck with your push!

@lindagene @ernmar @alia_801 @sandypw

I really appreciate your kind comments and support, my friends. Thanks so much!
October 19th, 2013  
@skipt07 It's crazy. I've gotten to where I need sometimes 25+...one time even 40 faves to make PP. That makes it nearly impossible for me most of the time.
October 19th, 2013  
Oh, you're brave ! Love your selfies Amanda and this is another gorgeous one!
October 19th, 2013  
@skipt07 - Skip, Ross explained the algorithm recently to say that is also based on your recent performances, so Amanda has set the bar pretty high for her to get on board the PP bus. What she needs is to stop stimulating people with her awesome photography and stop the comments... she then can go bam back on the PP with 'only' 20 faves.
October 19th, 2013  
@bobfoto HA. A man that looked like you was working on my house yesterday up on a ladder and out my back deck window (the filthy one).
October 19th, 2013  
@bobfoto - That makes sense Jason. I know I follow some very talented photographers and wondered why the PP wasn't all their work.
October 19th, 2013  
@amandal I'm trying so hard to calm it and in the process have lost some motivation, which upsets me. The relationship certainly suffers when I get too involved though. Finding the right balance is a struggle that I can relate to! x
October 20th, 2013  
Wonderful selfie. Love the brown velvety tones and low light. You have tickled me with your selfie. I'd be never brave enough to do one like this but i should do some again. It's been a while..
October 20th, 2013  
Meg
This is really beautiful and classy. I like the tones and composition, very flattering. I love the sentiment too! I think it is really fantastic how photography can be so therapeutic.
October 20th, 2013  
@sjouk Thanks so much, kind lady!! I think that I am a bit of a selfie addict, too. I've really grown to love them this year and get anxious when I haven't done one for awhile.

@bardejov Oh yes, you should do a selfie...I've really grown to love them the more I do...such that I crave them when I go awhile without. Love thinking of ideas for them and such. Tag me when you do yours...this week. Go:)!

@megstorey Thanks so much, Meg. So therapeutic. It brings me joy!
October 20th, 2013  
You're one brave chick! Awesome selfie.
October 20th, 2013  
you go girl. love your lighting and authentic self. glad the community pushes us all beyond our comfort zones and into a more self assured honesty.
October 20th, 2013  
@helixconcepts I never knew how...thanks so much, Laura!!

@moreyoulessme It was so tough to decide whether or not to do this, to post. I think that I kept it as appropriate as such a photo can be, though. Thanks so much for your kind comments. I really do appreciate that about this community.
October 20th, 2013  
Wow...you look fabulous and are one brave Momma =)
Wonderful lighting and pose. I have been wanting to take a selfie like this for ages, got it all planned out in my head just don't have the confidence to go through with it. You rock lady!
October 20th, 2013  
@skipt07 - there are also limits in place to cap appearances on the TT and I daresay the PP.
October 20th, 2013  
Well I am so glad you told me about this one! I would have missed it completely. Well done! It's brave and honest and very tasteful...just beautiful you!!
October 20th, 2013  
Zam
Hands up Amanda!:) very nice, brave but sexy shot!
I would like to see it processed more bw but it seems the light on the left side will burn a bit the image...maybe put some filters only to remove a bit the red saturation...ok no more blah-blah the shot is amazing! FAV!
October 20th, 2013  
@zam I processed this a ton of different ways and for some reason was drawn to this version the most. I liked how it made my skin look more natural color and the way my hair looked in the red. The b&w version was meh. Thanks so much for the thoughts, kind comments and fav!
October 20th, 2013  
I've been a bit out of sort, so missed this magnificent shot. Fav... love your genuineness and guts. I salute dear friend. :-)
October 20th, 2013  
@amrita21 You are so sweet, my friend. Thank you so much for your great comments and fav! Appreciate you, lady!!

@tryeveryday Thanks, Michelle. Glad you popped in. You doing 365 anymore? I don't see your shots if so. Miss you and thanks so much for your sweet comments and fav!

@bobfoto Thanks for the wealth of info about PP and TT. I daresay, I think it's time to do an exciting toenail series so that I can become popular again;-).

Have you heard of Duck Dynasty? I think it's a show here. There is a full size cut out of a character in the store here and he looks like you. What's with you looking like everyone else these days? Here is a massive link: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wp.patheos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/blogs/poptheology/files/2013/09/DUCK-DYNASTY-facebook.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/poptheology/2013/09/duck-dynasty-blog-6/&h=1144&w=1536&sz=239&tbnid=VL9FqQ7DM6gtfM:&tbnh=104&tbnw=140&zoom=1&usg=__5SEQBjT2uhX6wibZTOyJILbG-nM=&docid=NP9HzuJkAbOR5M&sa=X&ei=xTZkUveYM8nj4APKyIBA&ved=0CNQBEP4dMA4
October 20th, 2013  
@amandal - I was informed about Duck Dynasty just the other day. Fine bearded Gents indeed! As they say, any man can start a beard, but only a true man never finishes one.
October 20th, 2013  
Kev
Brave and fav!
October 21st, 2013  
@snaggy Thanks so very much, my friend!

@tryeveryday And Michelle, your shot was simply awe inspiringly gorgeous. I should check what settings you used...it was so crisp and clear and perfectly lit. Mine needed a lot of work and I couldn't keep it in color or I looked orange. Orange is not so pretty on skin.:) Thanks again, friend!
October 21st, 2013  
oh my. I come back from vacation to find you taking your clothes off! Now it seems like Mike totally cheated by leaving his boxer briefs on LOL... you have some guts... gotta give you lots of props for that.
October 21st, 2013  
@jsw0109 I don't know what came over me. It was very impulsive...a I will never never do that thing, to I just had to try it out. It wasn't so bad after all. Mike sooo cheater with the boxers, the succa;-). Thanks, Jeff!
October 21st, 2013  
love the sot but importantly what you wrote about how your project has helped you discover more about yourself and your boundaries and self-perception - a great shared journey amanda - fav - why not on popular page - another shot without the arm covering your chest perhaps :o)
October 21st, 2013  
@gozoinklings Never!!! I've been getting too many faves lately, I guess. Maybe it would be strange to be naked up on PP. Thanks, Catherine. This is a fabulous journey for me. Appreciate you being on it with me:))!
October 21st, 2013  
Great shot, fantastic words, Amanda. Your journey is an inspiration :)
October 21st, 2013  
@bobfoto Beg to differ about the true man sentiment. I know a beardless true man. Believe it!! Just curious, do you think less of me (if even possible;) after this shot? In light of our discussion on the matter awhile back. Just wondering...
October 21st, 2013  
@kevin365 Really appreciate your kind comments and support, Kevin. Thank you so much!
October 21st, 2013  
and you are BRAVE.... I'm not there yet and probably never will be.but you rock girl !!!!! I have gotten braver at selfie though ...
October 21st, 2013  
You go girl.... Great shot! I've never dyed my hair either and all my parts are real too!! We have more than photography in common! Fav!
October 21st, 2013  
@lesip I didn't ever think I would be brave enough either, and then I got this impulse to do this one day and went with it. Thanks so much, Leslie. I think that it's probably just that I've done bunches of selfies this year and keep getting more and more comfortable with doing them. Not sure I will be braver than this ever though. Nope, this is brave enough.

@kwind I love real people. Glad we share that in common:). Thanks, Kim. So is colitis a serious thing for Gage? Is it something that he takes meds for and gets better? Or? I don't really know what it is. So glad that you have answers, my friend!
October 21st, 2013  
@amandal It's an auto immune disease that attacks the colon. He'll be on a steroid for a few months to get it under control and then a maintenance drug. It's one if those things that might be a minimal annoyance or major. Hopefully he'll have only the occasionally flare up. I'm glad to know what it is and hopeful he'll lead a normal healthy life like me, despite having a chronic illness. Thanks for your concern.
October 21st, 2013  
@kwind Oh of course. He's a sweet boy. Glad you know what is going on and praying that it is a minimal thing that allows him to have a pretty normal and active life. He's got soccer to play and laps to swim after all:).
October 21st, 2013  
@amandal - I'm sure there are exceptions to every rule. If your Dad doesn't have a beard, you got two beardless Mums is what The Beards would sing right about now...

There's revealing and then there's revealing.
October 21st, 2013  
@bobfoto So yes?! No more visits here without a fav.;-) Still no PP. Still contemplating a toenail series. Sorta like flowers.
October 21st, 2013  
@amandal lol. Toenail series...well it could be colorful
October 21st, 2013  
Wonderful
October 22nd, 2013  
Beautifully done, Amanda. You are one brave and beautiful young woman. You have certainly done remarkable selfies. I have never seen a list this long of comments and had to go this far down a list. Amazing what it takes to get the attention of those on 365. What, ME did not comment. FAV for your bravery and detail. Love what you and your camera have accomplished.
October 22nd, 2013  
hope not many see this you say? well over 300 views later ..... wonderful lighting
October 22nd, 2013  
@michaelelliott Yeah, no luck with that keeping it on the down low. Maybe it was the tags. Thanks, Michael!

@darsphotos His ears were burning and he ironically did right after you. It's almost like the ME tagged him. Funny. Thanks so much, my friend. Really appreciate your sweet comments, support and fav. What a journey this year and project have taken me/us on!

@wenbow Thanks, Wendy. I remember your bravery last year and thinking. Nope, I won't do that...;-). Crazy what doing this project pushes us to do/try.

@lesip Yes, especially if/when I paint them again. They were all just horribly chipped and I removed the polish. Yet it's too cold for me to want to walk around barefoot while they dry. What's a girl to do?!;-)
October 22nd, 2013  
Mac
Beautiful, Amanda! You are and the photo. Artfully and tastefully achieved. Brava!
October 22nd, 2013  
@riverlandphotos Aw, thanks so much, kind lady and friend. Appreciate your words. That was my goal...artful and tasteful. :)
October 22nd, 2013  
It's artistic. Well done. I love the lighting.
October 22nd, 2013  
@amandal Gotta love ME and you. lol He does pay attention to what goes on here. You are so very welcome, Amanda. This project has certainly taken you on quite a journey. Wish I had been able to keep up with you, though not the selfies, just the daily posting and commenting. Hugs to you my friend.
October 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful girl=) Oh..there is no such thing as late night on 365=)) whahaha somewhere is always morning or day
October 23rd, 2013  
@mariyakey I know, crazy me for thinking that. Had I felt weird about it in the morning having slept on it, I would have yanked it down, but I still felt ok and it got lots of good comments, so...thanks so much, my friend. I love the journey with selfies and self discovery!

@christinemgrote Thanks so much, Miss Christine. I've got to get to photo club again and meet you. It's been months!!

@darsphotos Thanks, friend!
October 23rd, 2013  
I'm glad you had the courage to put it up, and didn't take it down. More power to you, natural, beautiful lady!
October 24th, 2013  
@kaesebiscuit You are very kind. Thank you!!:)
October 24th, 2013  
@amandal I'm either very kind or I read what you posted on JD's "fuck you i won't do what you tell me" photo :D

Or it's just the simple truth :)
October 24th, 2013  
@kaesebiscuit Yeah, I don't get messed with;-). Seriously, the dude threw me to the ground. I can't let that go...
October 24th, 2013  
Number 11...yeah :) Congrats on the TT.
October 25th, 2013  
@thirtysevenways Awesome!! Thanks, Andy.
October 25th, 2013  
Congrats on TT my friend. Have a nice weekend.
October 25th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT.
October 25th, 2013  
@adamj You, too, Adam:). Glad to be up there with you again. My first time up with no PP (you, too, right?!). Sheesh. Never thought this would be a TT shot. And here I almost didn't post. Thanks again for the first fav:).

@anazad511 Thanks so much, Ana!!
October 25th, 2013  
Big congrats on TT Amanda! fantastic shot!
October 25th, 2013  
I missed this!! I love it--you are beautiful and so are your selfies. You have totally rocked them this year! Keep them going, we all enjoy them so very much.
October 25th, 2013  
@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks so much, Arefin. Always an honor to be up there with you, my friend. Congrats on #1!!!

@misterkitty You are so very sweet, my friend. Thanks so much for your kind comments!!
October 25th, 2013  
Yay! Congrats on making the TT. I just knew this shot was going to go down well.
October 25th, 2013  
@steampowered Thanks, Paul. This was my first TT with no PP first. Crazy. Really appreciated your support and kindness to help get it there!!
October 25th, 2013  
How did I miss this Amanda??? Huge congrats on TT - fantastic shot! Have a great weekend! : )))
October 25th, 2013  
@rennes I put it up late at night in case I chickened out. And hoped less would see it. Thanks so much, my friend. You, too!!!
October 25th, 2013  
Wow - congratulations on getting this to the TT!!! FABULOUS. :D
October 25th, 2013  
@gailmmeek Thanks so much, Gail. Really appreciated your kind comments and support that helped get it there. I so almost didn't post this. Glad that I did. I'm only kicking myself for not putting on a little lipstick (but then I wouldn't have been completely natural):). Oh the dilemmas;-).
October 25th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT sweetie.This was a beautiful and brave image....of a beautiful and brave woman!
October 25th, 2013  
@mzzhope Aw, thanks so much, kind lady. Happy weekend!!!
October 25th, 2013  
Tastefully done!
October 25th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT :)
October 25th, 2013  
So clearly, I've been absent. Many apologies! Wow. Top T you.
October 25th, 2013  
Congrats on TT Amanda, such a great shot.
October 25th, 2013  
LOL. you made it all the way.... TT
October 25th, 2013  
TT!!!! Whoop whoop!
October 25th, 2013  
Caz
Congrats on TT, Amanda !!
October 26th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT, Amanda! So happy for you! Wonderful, bold image!
October 26th, 2013  
@calm Thanks, Cathy. I had hoped so. Appreciate you, lady!!

@willowdragon Thanks so much, Al. You are kind!

@darylo Thanks so much, Daryl. I posted late hoping some would miss it.:).

@paulaw Thanks so much, Miss Paula!!

@lesip Yikes! Thanks, Leslie!!

@bobfoto Whodathunkit. Thanks, Jason. 2 selfies on the TT this year. Nice since my goals were rockin' selfies.

@cazann Thanks so much, Caz!! Appreciate that!!

@pflaume Thanks, Lisa. It was awesome to be up there with your awesomeness, Double TT, lady!:) Happy weekend.
October 26th, 2013  
Whoohoo!!! Great recognition for a brave and brilliant and beautiful image! Congrats Amanda!
October 26th, 2013  
Congratulations Amanda!! Top Twenty in spite of not making it to the PP! Way to go!
October 26th, 2013  
haha "perhaps not many will see this" you are so nice you have made lots of friends here who love you just the way you are, congratulations
October 26th, 2013  
@kali66 Sheesh, no kidding. Never have I gotten this many views (but once, I think). I guess what did I expect with so much skin showing?! Eeegad;-). Thanks, Kali!!!

@skipt07 Thanks so much, Skip!! I was very grateful.

@taffy It was so awesome to share it with you this week, my friend. Thanks for your kind words and super support!
October 26th, 2013  
Woohoo, you made TT - congratulations!
October 26th, 2013  
@soboy5 Thanks so much , Danny!!!
October 26th, 2013  
Big Congrats on T20 Amanda!!!
October 27th, 2013  
@michaelelliott Thanks so much. First TT with no PP:). Never thought I'd be on TT like this!
October 27th, 2013  
@amandal - haha I've had many on TT that never made PP because too many fav'd pics around same time so prevents algorithm from trigger PP. Thats why PP is BS and TT better indication of great shot.
October 27th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT... Super!
October 27th, 2013  
@sbolden Thanks so much, Scott. Really appreciate that, my friend!

@michaelelliott Frickin' algorithms. I'll take what I get, but it does make me grumble sometimes.
October 27th, 2013  
Amazing Amanda --- what a wonderful photo and I love your words
October 30th, 2013  
@zambianlass Thanks so much, kind friend! Keeping it real:).
October 30th, 2013  
Brave and beautiful!
November 3rd, 2013  
This looks like the one I put up today! Haha I also put it up late so that I can decide whether or not to take it down in the morning ;) but I'm glad you didn't take this down. The lighting is so perfect and I loves the tone
December 16th, 2013  
* I love the tones!
December 16th, 2013  
simply a great shot - wish I had found it sooner - love the lighting
January 10th, 2017  
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