Back Light Selfie by farmreporter

Back Light Selfie

My get pushed partner Lynda @lynbonn said "Since you are doing self-portraits, why not do one with backlighting? Maybe in the golden hour?"
We have not had a lot of sunshine (at least when I actually had time to enjoy it) so I decided to trek out to the old abandoned house for some exercise and relaxation as well as to do a bit of a photo shoot.
The light coming in from the back window is as close as I could get to back lighting.
I am getting more comfortable in front of the camera which is a good thing.
This is SOOC, BTW because I did not like any of the photos when I was looking through the RAW files and deleted every one of them as I went. I cursed under my breath when I got to the end and realized I did not have a shot for the challenge.
It's a good thing my camera has both a RAW and JPEG slot so I did have my JPEG's to fall back on!
Here's my selfie, Lynda @lynbonn. Thank you for helping me get over the selfie nervousness ... still not real comfortable but getting better bit by bit!
October 8th, 2018  
I really like this, love the light!
October 8th, 2018  
This is beautiful. You captured yourself and the light well.
October 8th, 2018  
Good idea to take a book! It makes a more natural picture. The backlighting is great.
October 8th, 2018  
A great shot and wonderful backlighting.
October 8th, 2018  
Nailed the challenge. You're very brave doing al the selfies, you'll be on one a week soon for the portraitsofme theme!!
October 8th, 2018  
Well done
October 8th, 2018  
@jacqbb
I didn't take a book - the book was left on the chair when the people left., Makes me wonder how they left and what made them go.
October 8th, 2018  
@louannwarren @ludwigsdiana
Thank you. I was pleased with the soft light coming in but was so glad I brought the tripod since it was not very bright.
October 8th, 2018  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond
Don't think I will ever do the 52 pom challenge - just not that comfortable yet.
October 8th, 2018  
@joansmor Thank you, Joan!
October 8th, 2018  
This has a real old fashioned look to it, you just look like you are sitting in your cabin by the fire reading to the kids! A real outback photo! You have gorgeous hair if you don't mind me saying so.
October 8th, 2018  
@happypat
Thank you, Pat - and I have never coloured it either! Hubby does not want me to cut it but I do trim it every so often (it's due for one at the moment!)
October 8th, 2018  
The lighting is lovely Wendy, well done!
October 8th, 2018  
A nice image for your challenge.
October 9th, 2018  
Well done.
October 9th, 2018  
Great self portrait. I do like the lighting.
October 10th, 2018  
You seem so calm and at peace, very naturally yourself. The light is just right. Loving your selfies. :)
October 13th, 2018  
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