Introspection

[in the true mad north] of introspection,
where 'falcons of the inner eye'
dive and die, glimpsing in their
dying fall, all life's memory of existence.”
― Lawrence Ferlinghetti, A Coney Island of the Mind

For 5+2, this week's theme: Human Condition

[KWind]

This is lovely! I love the mirror as a frame and the lighting on your face.

[Wendy Bowden]

Beautiful shot

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful quote ,preparing you for this wonderful glimpse of what is behind the face - great light and mirror image -- so sensitively composed ! fav

[Lindy]

wow great image

[Julie Duncan]

Now I see where your children get their beauty! ;)

[Elisha]

Beautiful shot, great lighting and compostion!

[Emilie Cartoun]

Exquisite!

[Valerie Chesney]

Stunning, Saxa, so sensitive & honest. Great on black... Love this. FAV.

[Ute Reckhorn]

Very interesting composition. I love the half look in the mirror and also how your hair is long, but looks short in the reflection.

[Simply Amanda]

Beautifully done!

[kali]

great Saxa:)

[Diana Moss]

A lovely natural portrait picture a fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Nice to see you Saxa. Lovely portrait

[john morley]

Wonderful shot, the composition, the thinking behind it. Facing oneself is difficult, it requires a real honesty. I see a true beauty in this, . Fav..

[Taffy]

I like your composition and selfie a lot. Very artistic.

[Ivan]

Agree with John and Taffy - interesting image. fav

[vstap]

Nicely done. Love the large shapes.

[Caroline]

Oh it's so nice to see you like this, beautiful self portrait!!! Love your composition... :)

[Pyrrhula]

Spiegeltje , spiegetje, spiegetje aan de wand........
Sneeuw witje was de mooiste maar U komt er vlak achteraan .
Great selfie.

[Loopy-Lou]

Fabulous, like your creativeness, great set up

[Bankmann]

Really well done… :-)

[Sylvia du Toit]

Well done and fav, To reach the pp and tp page with a selfie is something to be proud of.

[Kathy]

Beautiful composition.

[Krista Marson]

a lovely honest portrait

[Louise & Ken]

Wow, Saxa! What a "blast from the past"! I thought myself quite sophisticated when I read Ferlinghetti back in the late 60's! I have that book...and I think I know exactly where it sets on the bedroom shelf! I'm taunted to look through it again! The caption is a wonderful set up for your marvelous photo!

[David]

The is a bit special! Fav

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fantastic image xx

[Susan]

Great image - the eyes really make it work. Well done :)

[Annie D]

this is a wonderful selfie