by susale

My get pushed challenge this week by @jocasta was a photo which portrays the things in life which are important to me. A very difficult challenge; how to photograph the things in life I value, cos the things I value the most are not really things.

One of the things important to me is "me time". I always need to have time to be by myself and reflect life. At summertime I like to sit outside and drink cold cider -a Strawberry Lime flawored most preferably - and maybe play some music on my phone and just be by myself in my own company.

It´s a crappy pic and no processing in the world will make it any better. Let´s call it the first try and try again.
August 1st, 2014  
Cider lover ;) Toi sydän on muuten hieno ton heijastuksen ja tummän värin kanssa. Siinä on särmää eikä pelkkää söpistelyy. Ehkä joku lowkey kuva jossa olis vaan toi sydän mustan ympäröimänä ja joku makee heijastus siellä sisällä.... oma siluetti viikate tanassa ? :-)
August 1st, 2014  
i actully really like the processing on this, very strawberry lime :)
August 1st, 2014  
@janim I like cider & sweet things, so what ?! ;) Ja vihjailetko sä, et mä yleensä vaan söpistelen ;) Mur mur kuule ja kyllä mä sulle kohta söpistelyt näytän kun päästän mun pimeen puolen valloilleen ;) Joo tossa on kyl itseasiassa ideaa, en tie tartteeks mennä ihan viikatteeseen saakka mut jotain muuta yllättävää vois näkyy kyllä....
August 1st, 2014  
Nicely done for your challenge but mostly I liked your story to go with it. Lovely Suse.
August 1st, 2014  
I like the story, too!
August 1st, 2014  
I love this Suse and I know exactly what you mean
August 1st, 2014  
@annied Thank you Annie :) I had a feeling you´d understand :)
August 1st, 2014  
@susale hugs :)
August 1st, 2014  
Wonderful colour, quite a powerful capture
August 1st, 2014  
I think your pic sums up that feeling of 'me time' perfectly :)
August 1st, 2014  
Great one for your challenge, Suse. I think you have succeeded in showing the things involved in your "me time" and you did it in a dreamy and less realistic way, so well done!
August 1st, 2014  
Wonderful get pushed challenge.
August 1st, 2014  
Love the processing on this and the grainy finish
August 1st, 2014  
Like the noise, the composition.
August 1st, 2014  
@susale söpöä, hän murisee ;) No ei vais, siis yleensä ottaen vaan sydämmet on niin söpöjä niin tää oli siinä mielessä piristävä poikkeus, ja tosiaan jotain pimeetä sen kanssa voi kehitellä :) Mielenkiinnolla odotan sitä !
August 1st, 2014  
I like the idea of capturing something as ethereal as time, and in a way, the processing brings that idea out more than you might have expected. Not sure what you had in mind, but I find this to be very effective given your goal.
August 1st, 2014  
A lovely capture. Fav.
August 1st, 2014  
I like the processing and think your story is a wonderful reflection on my challenge.
August 1st, 2014  
Nice finish
August 1st, 2014  
Mansikka-lime-siideriä? Huh! :D Oma aika onkin haastava kuva-aihe, kyllä tässä sellaista sopivaa fiilistä on. :)
August 1st, 2014  
i think you did awesome.....enjoyed your commentary too
August 1st, 2014  
Totally agree with you, time, time alone, time to reflect is most valuable and so hard to find sometimes. Love the reflection on your cellphone.
August 1st, 2014  
What a sweet,lovely image-wish I've a "ME" time too-my co-workers auntie,roomie and Inga are in my face every frackin' time hAhA!:)
August 1st, 2014  
I like it! The processing gives it a vintage feel!
August 2nd, 2014  
Ahh, I think we value some of the very same things, I love me time! Ha, ha.
August 2nd, 2014  
I like the feel of the processing and the repetition of the reds. Time is very precious and important.
August 2nd, 2014  
nice vibe to this shot.
August 2nd, 2014  
Yes I love 'me time' too its a wonderful capture of your precious me time.
August 3rd, 2014  
Love your photo with the story. Company can be great, but tike for your self and with your self is so wonderpful
August 3rd, 2014  
Love the colours and the muted tones.
August 3rd, 2014  
Lovely story and shot, I love the tones.
August 3rd, 2014  
Lovely processing xx
August 3rd, 2014  
Cool shot
August 4th, 2014  
Great color and reflection on heart. Wonderful story.
August 4th, 2014  
I think this really reflects what you say in your commentary and the challenge. Here's wishing you lots of you time!
August 4th, 2014  
Wonderful capture ...
August 6th, 2014  
I love it! Gives the vibe of a very reflective mood. And there is a heart for you, too, mixed with dusky, ruby tones.
August 7th, 2014  
Lovely try. Love the reflection in the heart. I think that is one of the best ways to relax.
August 7th, 2014  
I am the same way. Although I enjoy my friends, I don't mind being alone and doing the things I enjoy by myself. I think your shot sums up your feelings quite well. Good job on the challenge!
August 8th, 2014  
Beautiful capture. It pairs so well with your commentary. I agree that the most important things in life are not really things at all.
August 8th, 2014  
True story, nice processing!
August 10th, 2014  
Super fab...I hear what u r saying...very well..I was just gritching about no me time...I want to walk away from it all some days!
August 19th, 2014  
I like it - & especially after reading the description!
August 30th, 2014  
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