ghost in the machine by graemestevens

ghost in the machine

It's just little ol' me.
No make-up, no special effects, no not-so-special effects.
Just me and some age...
I will never like this shot but after all my horrific images you deserve to see the true horror.
We are our own harshest critics.
Probably best with your eyes closed.
I have just got up & first thing I saw was this photo. Contrary to your opinion I think it’s a work of art. The composition, pose & detail is fantastic.....you might not like it but I think others will plus you don’t look too bad for a ghost! Fave.
May 16th, 2019  
Cool dude! A fabulous portrait. Love the composition and the ghostly you. Fav
May 16th, 2019  
Fabulous, love this shot
May 16th, 2019  
Excellent, and a strangely normal looking dude. Love the composition, the textures...really a wonderful portrait. Thank you for coming out from behind the curtain!
May 16th, 2019  
ha ha you don't look half bad ;)
am I wearing glasses?
May 16th, 2019  
@annied I think you've had too many glasses... ;)
@featherstone26 "Strangely normal"...that'll do ;)
@bizziebeeme Madness! ;)
@suesmith I'm outraged. ;)
@happypat Has the world gone mad??? ;)
May 16th, 2019  
@graemestevens oh yeh - that's what I meant :)
May 16th, 2019  
So well composed and edited ... love your style. Did a double take on your book...I like falling into Murakami's worlds every now and then.
May 16th, 2019  
oh wow you have two eyes!!!!! this is brilliant with all the artwork you do, nice to meet you ala naturale :)
May 16th, 2019  
Thanks for showing us the inner you - not scary at all. Definite fav!
May 16th, 2019  
well hellooooo there mr s. great to see you. love that you're leaning against the frame :)
May 16th, 2019  
You’ve hit the nail on the head. We are, indeed, our own worst critics. You are a nice looking guy, age notwithstanding. But I may not be able to convince you of that. Nice to see you anyway.
May 16th, 2019  
we none of us like seeing ourselves as we are now, particularly as we age, as we have earlier pictures in our heads to which we no longer match up. And when we look at ourselves we are looking at separate features, not the whole
May 16th, 2019  
@shannejw I never look at my whole... ;)
@mcsiegle It had to be done at some point ;)
@pistache If I wasn't I'd fall over...
@thedarkroom I keep saying that I'm just a big teddy bear...
@koalagardens I do have two eyes - who would have thought?
@aecasey 1Q84 is my favourite and I like to read, more than I should...if that's possible
May 16th, 2019  
Love the composition, the lighting is fab - and you look so very non-threatening:)
May 16th, 2019  
Ah! So that’s what you look like!
May 16th, 2019  
You look so kind!
May 16th, 2019  
Great composition and processing. And no hiding behind a mask or veil either, so a display of courage to go along with artistic talent.
May 16th, 2019  
Hello Graeme....nice to see YOU !
May 16th, 2019  
Graeme, Great shot. You're a true artist at all times.
May 16th, 2019  
love it Mr. G. what book are you holding?
May 16th, 2019  
Excellent shot, although, I had you pegged as a young Harley rider.
May 16th, 2019  
Sexy beast👍
May 16th, 2019  
Wonderful image. So nicely composed.
May 16th, 2019  
Great shot, nice to meet you!
May 16th, 2019  
@jacqbb You'll regret saying that at some point ;)
@jamibann There has to be some redeeming qualities ;)
@joemuli What? Where?!??
@byrdlip I once had a Honda 50cc Step Through...
@adi314 It's Huraki Murakami's "Killing Commandatore" - reading is the other way I pass the time ;)
@bigugly All I need now is a beret ;)
@cutekitty You say that now...it'll still haunt your dreams ;)
@gardencat Courage or stupidity?
@30pics4jackiesdiamond That'll have to stop!
@northy Or do I...?
@fbailey I must work on that - I can't go answering the door looking kindly...
May 16th, 2019  
We are our own harshest critics - very true. I always try to remember that comparison is the thief of joy.
May 16th, 2019  
@humphreyhippo That's an excellent way of putting it...
May 16th, 2019  
I got a bit of a shock seeing you like this. But once recovered, I have to say you're looking just fine. A fabulous composition. Just love where you have put yourself in this picture.
May 16th, 2019  
I tried with my eyes shut. Didn’t work.
You look better when I can see you.
:->
May 16th, 2019  
Definitely courage, but of course doesn’t rule out stupidity as well... I think both can exist together.
May 16th, 2019  
Fabulous portrait. Love how you used negative space here. Fav
May 17th, 2019  
Now I see why your wife stay with you
May 17th, 2019  
I do like the composition, the use of negative space, and the lighting. Fav
May 17th, 2019  
The creative master of mad - nice to meet you finally
May 17th, 2019  
@pdulis You may live to regret saying that ;)
@chejja Thank you very much :)
@jgpittenger I believe there are other reasons...I happen to be a powerful yet considerate lover ;)
@sstcowan Thanks very much :)
@gardencat I think you might be right ;)
@bankmann Unless I'm behind you...
@helenhall What...nearly out of it? ;))
May 17th, 2019  
G'day Graeme. Howya going? Love the getup.
May 17th, 2019  
@golftragic That's actually what I wear...and hello
May 17th, 2019  
Fabulous portrait. You remind me of a literature teacher who has to convince young people to read a thick book.
May 17th, 2019  
The incomparable Mr. Stevens! Nice to see you!
May 17th, 2019  
Not surprised
May 17th, 2019  
This is a really great shot, the composition and detail are awesome. Great to see you've put that other eye back in
May 18th, 2019  
@kjarn It was just beginning to annoy me as well so I thought it was high time...
@kklinck Gidday ;)
@haskar Oh I'll convince them...
May 18th, 2019  
Hi, Graeme 🙋‍♀️
May 18th, 2019  
Sufficient negative space to let us wonder what could come next.....
May 18th, 2019  
@joysabin I'm sure there's something lurking...
@blueberry1222 Helloooo!!!
May 19th, 2019  
I knew it! A teddy bear indeed. So happy that I was right:)
May 19th, 2019  
@365karly1 Something like that...
May 20th, 2019  
Great portrait. Love the negative space.
Or is something hiding in the shadows......? :)
May 20th, 2019  
@4rky I would be concerned if something wasn't hiding in there...
May 21st, 2019  
I.wouldn't.recognise.you.in.the.street
May 22nd, 2019  
@kali66 Phew ;)
May 22nd, 2019  
huge congrats on this super portrait hitting high on the TT :)
May 24th, 2019  
Congratulations on the top twenty, Graeme! A handsome fellow, behind the mask. :)
May 24th, 2019  
@gardenfolk Thanks very much :)
@koalagardens I'm not entirely sure that I intended this one to go to the TT but thanks!
May 24th, 2019  
well i missed this. but better late than never on the 'ole FAV. most excellent portrait
May 25th, 2019  
congrats on the TT - it amused me that this one went so high
May 25th, 2019  
@shannejw I don;t know that I was amused as such...this one was never intended to go anywhere near the TT...you people are weird ;)
@brigette There's no accounting for taste ;)
May 25th, 2019  
Don't know how I missed this back in May - Very artsy self-portrait! I like! :)
June 28th, 2019  
@juliedduncan Thank you kindly, still not sure how I feel about this one to be honest
June 28th, 2019  
@graemestevens You should feel really good about it. Go ahead, treat yourself! ;)
June 29th, 2019  
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