Selfie. A.k.a. "I got a lot of strange looks"  by vera365

Selfie. A.k.a. "I got a lot of strange looks"

Ok, you got me infected with that one challenge a week thing. So, here it is - a selfie. I got a lot of strange looks from people who saw me first focusing on a plain wall, and then running to it and striking all kinds of poses. The focus could have been better, but for now, it's as god as it gets. Any opinions and critique are highly appreciated!!!!!!
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I like the slightly soft focus, nice selfie
January 10th, 2016  
Hahaha your comment made me laugh! I'm now imagining all these poses you were striking 🙅🏼🙆🏼 it's a lovely photo, and I think the focus is great. It's nice to put a face to a name.
January 10th, 2016  
Fabulous well done, great selfie!
January 10th, 2016  
Hi Vera, nice to see you and I like your little mischievous grin. :) I tried this a while back with a fence and did the exact same thing, running back and forth and hoping for the best. I was lucky that the fence was in my backyard, with no one to watch. I like your dof and choice of b&w. Great shot. :)
January 10th, 2016  
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I know you guys all did selfies this past week - whether as a part of the 52-week challenge or just because. If you did is as a part of a challenge - can you remind me which one is this and where I can find the list of the tasks. I think I need a little kick in my photography to move forward a bit, and I would like to stick to it for the rest of the year. And also - if many of 365-er would like to participate in it, it would be a nice thing to have a tag so that we can see and share all those photos. Should we start a discussion thread so that whoever wants jumps on board and we all tag the photos in the same way? I mainly saw the selfies of the people on my thread, I am sure I missed some.
January 10th, 2016  
Lol! Great job. Fantastic selfie!!
January 10th, 2016  
That's a great idea and a really great shot too!! Fabulous in black and white! I love it and you've inspired me to have a go too!! Lovely photo!
January 10th, 2016  
Can imagine myself trying to do this, running back and forth to get it right, well done. nice shot :)
January 10th, 2016  
A great shot and focus. I can understand why you got some strange looks!As well as being known as the mad dog lady I'm now to be seen taking photographs of rusty drainpipes and other strange things. Most of the locals think I've completely lost the plot!
January 10th, 2016  
@vera365 - outstanding selfie, vera, i love it.

someone started a discussion i think on this. if you want the link on the 52-week challenge, it is in the blurb on my last selfie. a common 365 tag is an excellent idea. goid thinking!
January 10th, 2016  
Hello! It's nice to see you! Wonderful pic!
January 10th, 2016  
http://365project.org/blog/weekly-theme-portrait is where I got the idea.

I like what you did with the wall and jacket as background and frame. It is hard to get yourself in focus. You are on the right track. Focus on an object and then go stand there.

I am certain some of my neighbors wonder what I am up to. Especially when they don't ever see the photos. Keep them guessing, I say.

For mine this time I focused on objects held in front of the camera. Set the timer and backed up a step keeping the items in the same location.
January 10th, 2016  
Great to see you Vera! It´s a great selfie
January 10th, 2016  
@vera365 on my phone.....will post you the link when on computer.
January 10th, 2016  
@newbank Great! I also started a discussion thread - you can just post it there, if you want, so that everyone can see it: http://365project.org/discuss/general/27013/fifty-two-week-challenge-let-s-do-it-together
January 10th, 2016  
Hello there Vera! How nice to see you! Lovely shot, and I enjoyed the idea of the strange looks ;) This is the link: http://petapixel.com/2015/12/30/do-this-52-week-photography-challenge-to-improve-your-skills-in-2016/ and I think it's a great idea to have a 365 thread for it. I'm also getting Him Indoors and some other non-365 friends to have a go :)


January 10th, 2016  
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Great selfie! Nice to see you.
January 10th, 2016  
Excellent selfie!!
January 10th, 2016  
Nice selfie!
January 10th, 2016  
It's a great selfie and I think you absolutely nailed the focus! Very nice!
January 10th, 2016  
Great selfie! Your comment also made me giggle (and reminded me of how many times I ran back and forwards to my camera earlier this week!)
January 10th, 2016  
Brilliant shot. Nice to 'see' you!
January 10th, 2016  
Lovely selfie! Nice to see you!
January 10th, 2016  
Its always funny doing this - you never know what expression your brain can organise for a pose! This is a good one - good lighting too!
January 10th, 2016  
Nice comp. Very relaxed and lovely shot.
January 10th, 2016  
Great selfie shot
January 10th, 2016  
Lovely shot x
January 10th, 2016  
That's a beautiful self portrait. And I find it very courageous of you to do in public. I still struggle with how much attention a camera in public attracts.
January 11th, 2016  
I think you have done a great job! It's not easy when you have to run backwards and forwards, which is why I haven't done one yet!
January 11th, 2016  
Great portrait!
January 11th, 2016  
Excellent portrait!
January 11th, 2016  
you look great! this has a wonderful urban feel to it...
January 11th, 2016  
Love this selfie, looks great in b&w!
January 11th, 2016  
Nicely done! Self-portraits are tough, but you nailed it!
January 11th, 2016  
Great self portrait. Love the attitude, also looks great in Black and white!
January 11th, 2016  
So nice to see you! This is fabulous, love the pose.
January 11th, 2016  
beautiful portrait...and thanks for the funny story that goes with it...lol...love the b/w
January 11th, 2016  
Great to put a face to the photographer, Vera. Excellent portrait and I like the idea of you focusing it....It has to be the most difficult challenge, but you had a great subject to work with..
January 11th, 2016  
Awww it's wonderful to see you, wonderful selfie with a great pose! Beautiful :)
January 11th, 2016  
nice.. like the depth of field..
January 12th, 2016  
Thanks for sharing the challenge, I've snuck my new year's eve selfie in for week 1, now I've got to do a landscape, which is something I really struggle with.
January 12th, 2016  
Wonderful selfie, Vera!!! I like how poised yet natural you are, and that I get to see you! Waving from Chicago!
January 17th, 2016  
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