The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades by alophoto

The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

It's crazy to me how affected by the sun I am. Having grown up in Florida and then lived in California, I never had a shortage of sunlight.

I do, though, living in Ohio, especially in the fall and winter months. After three days of grayness, rain and even tornado warnings that took us to the basement for shelter last night, I am basking in the beautiful sun today. I'm seriously like a lizard, turning my face into it and feeling the rays warm me and give me life again.

Even though it was cold, I bundled Clara up in two blankets and took her out in the stroller for a quick jog so that I could get us some D. It felt amazing.

Today, I was bit by the selfie bug...sometimes I feel like I just gotta do one NOW. So I put on my new pants for a trial run and dressed up like Trinity from The Matrix (it was on TV yesterday and I thought that it would be pretty cool to dress up like that sometime).

We are closing on the house on Friday. It's all coming together quickly finally. Just hope that the packing and prep can, too. I guess that I should get on that sometime, huh? It's not seeming to do itself very well. Shoot.
Cool selfie.love the commentary.I also love the Matrix! Wonderful image Amanda!Hope the sun keeps shining for you!
November 18th, 2013  
Love your caption, your story and your photo!
November 18th, 2013  
Wicked shot :)
November 18th, 2013  
Great light and end result. This is my kind of selfie.
November 18th, 2013  
Very cool! I'm a Matrix fan... and would love to dress up like her too... permanently. :D

Hey - great news about the house. Now get on with that packing, girl! lol
November 18th, 2013  
Sun came out today here too. Good luck with move!
November 18th, 2013  
This is all wrong I know, but I don't understand as I have never heard of the Matrix, sorry - but I shall look it up. Nice that you get to bask in the sunshine before the packing. Good luck for Friday!
November 18th, 2013  
Nice composition (and subject!)
November 18th, 2013  
I'm similarly lizard like. Def shouldn't be living in the UK!
November 18th, 2013  
I really like the picture (cool angle and lighting). I love the outfit and the subject :-). However, I'm a little disappointed that you can't see more of you and your matrix attire. Also, since when did Trinity wear leather to bask in the sun?
November 18th, 2013  
@mikeable I was trying to get the blinds stripes on me...that selfie idea I had. That was a fail. I'll have to show you the rest to see what you think.
November 18th, 2013  
Caz
Super cool idea and shot. Good luck with the packing, hope all goes smoothly for you :)
November 18th, 2013  
My sister (in Indy) was hiding in her house yesterday too. The tornadoes were pretty intense and scary! That's a fun shot, with a little of that Vitamin D peeking through the window!
November 18th, 2013  
Cool selfie, Amanda! Nice pov and nice in b&w.
November 18th, 2013  
nice selfie. cool pov and light
November 19th, 2013  
That's a pretty cool selfie. Hope all your moving goes smoothly.
November 19th, 2013  
Another creative composition nicely done!
November 19th, 2013  
Cool selfie! If it makes you feel better, it was gloomy in Florida today, too.
November 19th, 2013  
The glare on the sunglasses pulls my eye in, and makes this an interesting image for me. Don't forget the sunscreen.
November 19th, 2013  
What a cool 'selfie".....and you look fabulous BTW!! You caught those sunbeams perfectly!!! I feel the same way about the sun...that's why we are where we are now!! I know that I work better under pressure and what ever needs to be done gets done!! Enjoy the process as much as you can. And sooo happy you are safe. Must be scary to run to your basement for shelter....i can't even imagine!!.
November 19th, 2013  
nice
November 19th, 2013  
so many people here in Oregon have that same sun need. My husband born and raised in So. California...hates it here! i being born and raised here, hardly even notice
November 19th, 2013  
Fantastic selfie! Love the light and your pose.
November 19th, 2013  
this is such a cool and stylish shot, Amanda =) love your lizard explanation =)))) hehehe fav
November 19th, 2013  
Brilliant shot. I too like sunshine and can't get enough of it.
November 19th, 2013  
Very unique selfie, love the pose and pov, there´s a great Matrix vibe going on, yes I can see the resemblance for Trinity
November 19th, 2013  
nice work of light.
November 19th, 2013  
@bobfoto I cut off stuff. I had one that I liked but I was missing a foot and could not post that (or I'd get Jason guff). I should have had the camera in landscape in the end. Oh well...not one of my best works, but...I do like the light. I needed that.
November 19th, 2013  
@amandal - your crop/comp works well here. Not sure what @rvwalker is looking at...
November 19th, 2013  
@bobfoto Stop. My shades have light on them. I was going for the stripe of the blinds. I wanted to be a zebra girl, but I should have had the camera tilted down not straight. Thanks.
November 19th, 2013  
@amandal - good news about the house hunting then.
November 19th, 2013  
@bobfoto Well thanks you. Closing is Friday. Working to get kids transferred to new school. And still trying to will the packing to happen on it's own. It's not though.:(
November 19th, 2013  
Ooh la la, Great selfie, Amanda!! Glad things are coming together for you with the new house :-)
November 19th, 2013  
Super selfie, great in B+W. Great news on the house move.
November 19th, 2013  
Hope the sun keeps smiling on you :) gorgeous selfie! love the POV and lighting!
November 19th, 2013  
Such a cool selfie! Fantastic shot, concept and processing. Love it!
November 19th, 2013  
Cool selfie Amanda! The glares work well!
November 19th, 2013  
Joe
Way cool! Next shot you will be running across a wall? ;-) This is great though, and glad things are continuing to move forward positively for you and family.
November 19th, 2013  
@rellimdj Truly should have been a little more active being Trinity and all. I actually had another shot in mind altogether, but it didn't work out as planned. Thanks, Joe!!
November 19th, 2013  
great selfie!!! love the light and pov.
November 19th, 2013  
All I can say is, You are so dramatic! You are the queen of drama and creative selfies. Love what you have done and continue to do.
November 19th, 2013  
@mariyakey Thanks so much for appreciating the lizard comparison and for the fav, sweet lady!!

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November 20th, 2013  
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Thanks so much for your comments on my laying in the sun/Matrix like selfie. As per some suggestions, the next time I do a Trinity selfie, I will be in action. She didn't lay around much in the movie. Really appreciate your great comments and support. I loved this outfit so much yesterday that I had to put the pants on again for another selfie today. May as well get use out of them before they fall apart (cheap pants).
November 20th, 2013  
awesome selfie and use of light... love the matrix component of it... gives a weird edge to this somehow
November 20th, 2013  
Slick shot my friend. I really like your positioning in this one. Nice finish to it as well. You best get started with the packing. That is one major stressor. I've moved enough to know. Best of luck!
November 20th, 2013  
Very cool selfie! Love the light & B&W. Great news about the house!!
November 20th, 2013  
Mac
Sending you some sun! I'm much the same about needing light - only it doesn't like my pale skin. I hope everything goes smoothly with the house. Really cool angle on this, although there's a particular glow coming from your posterior.
November 20th, 2013  
@riverlandphotos Yeah, that oddly placed glow was unintentional, unfortunate and I thought a little more downplayed in b&w. It seemed more flare like in color and who wants a flare coming from there?! Thanks so much, friend!!

@pflaume @adamj @northy Thanks, guys. This one was rather weird, but I liked it for that, I think. Thanks for the house wishes, too!!
November 20th, 2013  
Mac
@amandal You're just so full of light it bursts out.
November 20th, 2013  
@riverlandphotos Well I do want that. Thanks, girl:)!!
November 20th, 2013  
Well even us northers need sun :)
Wonderful shot
November 20th, 2013  
@helixconcepts True words. It makes me so happy. I took it for granted when seeing it almost daily was normal. Thanks, lady!
November 20th, 2013  
Jo
Great shot, you look fab. If its warmth and sunlight you are after, don't bother coming to the UK!!!
November 21st, 2013  
@jo13 :))) I'm going to Florida in another month. Looking forward to seeing the beach again and hopefully catching some rays!:) Thanks, Jo!!
November 21st, 2013  
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