Closer I am to Fine by alophoto

Closer I am to Fine

This week, we are doing the history of the camera and photography at Mad Hatters. Here is a recent selfie done in the daguerreotype style. This was a taken at the same time as my Rear Window series and I've sat on it for a couple of weeks. It was the one that Michael liked the best of the bunch. And then when I put it up on Facebook it got some rave reviews including a couple of "I think this is one of your best selfies ever." So who am I to keep that from you all;-)?

I've always loved the dreamy actresses in old movies, their classic, classy style. This is my nod to them.

And here is a song that I am really digging right now. And what a title...one of my favorite things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr5AIKRPIHo
I think it's a great selfie too, definitely has the feel of a dreamy actress!
November 4th, 2014  
Very dreamy and thoughtful...you look beautiful in sepia too!
November 4th, 2014  
@paulaw @nanderson You ladies are wonderful. Thank you for your kindness this morning. Off to make breakfast, trying to look dreamy;-). Yeah, I am NOT in a dress today.
November 4th, 2014  
Oh yes, a great selfie as well great for the theme! Sepia works so well for this. This gives me inspiration - I might get my scary doll out of the basement and join the theme.
November 4th, 2014  
Beautiful portrait
November 4th, 2014  
@kerristephens Reminds me of some of yours:). Thanks, Kerri!! You need to do selfies again. You are a gorgeous model!

@susale Creepy doll...eek. I don't look like one, do I? Recently the neighbor kid took my kids down to her basement to show them her Chucky doll collection. Needless to say, my kids can't go inside there anymore...nightmares!
November 4th, 2014  
@amandal Oh of course you don´t look like a creepy doll but I have nothing that looks old, at least I think i don´t....anyway my doll doesn´t have to be scary....nah she is :D But I can try to shoot her as a old doll. And I totally get it and shame on them to give your children nightmares, I of course would love to get the chance to shoot those Chucky dolls, but I´m weird that way :D
November 4th, 2014  
Fabulous! Love the pose, love the processing!
November 4th, 2014  
Great selfie. Fav
November 4th, 2014  
Classic looking! I could almost imagine you in a studio with this huge screen of woods behind you to look 'natural.' Well done!
November 4th, 2014  
Just beautiful.classic and elegant!
November 4th, 2014  
Fantastically well reconstructed. Oops, I didn't mean you!!!
November 4th, 2014  
you are lucky to have such a beautiful backdrop for your photographic pleasures. what i like here is that even though it is in monotone, you as the subject still stand out and not lost against the beautiful background. i just wish there's more room above so your head wasn't cropped. thank goodness reason ruled and you got this out here for us to see. it is a splendid self portrait, kiddo.
November 4th, 2014  
@julieco :) None yet. All natural:).

@summerfield The processing cropped it in more than I would have liked. Darn edit;-). Thanks, my friend.
November 4th, 2014  
Well composed shot...love the sepia tones...you definitely have a classy look...fav
November 4th, 2014  
What a lady! Love to see there.
November 4th, 2014  
Sassy! Great backdrop of woods
November 4th, 2014  
Well hello there Amanda! Glad to see you are still setting up some magnificent selfies! Lovely shot.
November 4th, 2014  
Beautiful and stylish, love your hat. Fab pose and processing!
November 4th, 2014  
Fav Amanda very beautiful
November 4th, 2014  
Just love this shot - you are so cute and this shot just oozes your spunky personality. Happy trending, thinking you're headed to the PP, my friend :)
November 4th, 2014  
Fabulous Fav
November 4th, 2014  
Fabulous!! 😀
November 4th, 2014  
I love your pose. Fav.
November 4th, 2014  
Very cool. You so rock these. But you know I think that already!
November 4th, 2014  
Perfect in every way (both image and subject)! You have inspired me to think about a selfie since I've never put one up on 365. I said "think about" as I don't want to scare anyone away ;-)
November 4th, 2014  
Lovely selfie, Amanda! I love your elegant pose and the processing works perfectly.
November 4th, 2014  
A great selfie really captures the era
November 4th, 2014  
Love that old world look, enhanced by the grey-scale colour palette
November 4th, 2014  
It might be one of your best. It would be hard to say as you are so good at it. However, the one I always think of is the one from afar in the gazebo.
November 4th, 2014  
Well done, I especially love the processing. FAV
November 4th, 2014  
Beautiful portrait and processing.
November 4th, 2014  
They're right. This is a wonderful selfie! Fav
November 4th, 2014  
This is wonderful and very creative, love it.
November 5th, 2014  
Sexy!
November 5th, 2014  
Lovely portrait, the lighting and the pose really work x
November 5th, 2014  
So demure -- love your pose and expression with the soft sepia tones.
November 5th, 2014  
fav-o-rama! gorgeous selfie!! love the processing.
November 5th, 2014  
Very nicely done! I have Rod Stewart lyrics are running through my head!
November 5th, 2014  
Very lovely shot, Amanda!
November 5th, 2014  
You are beautiful my friend, this image proves it. Awesome processing, and I love the background scene too.
November 5th, 2014  
@skipt07 Really? I referenced two songs here...neither are Rod.:) Thanks, Skip.

@bill_fe Aw, shucks...thanks! Love my backyard! The woods ROCK!!
November 5th, 2014  
@amandal - You play your songs, I'll play mine! ;-)
November 5th, 2014  
I liked it on FB, and I will fav it here :)
November 5th, 2014  
I think I will agree with your FB friends on this one Amanda. Perfect! And a fav!
November 5th, 2014  
Very Nice selfie, the vintage effect is perfect !
November 5th, 2014  
Simply gorgeous, you are so photogenic and love your vintage style processing. Fav.
November 5th, 2014  
Very classic, very lovely selfie :D
November 5th, 2014  
Neat style and processing
November 5th, 2014  
This is a great shot, Amanda. Love your processing. FAV
November 5th, 2014  
Fabulous Fabulous! I also had to check out the video and just added it to my favorites list...wonderful! Thanks!
November 5th, 2014  
Great selfie! I love the expression on your face!
November 6th, 2014  
you are so beautifully photogenic
love this
November 6th, 2014  
Timeless and lovely!
November 8th, 2014  
Oh! You beauty! Fab! Fav!
November 10th, 2014  
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