Looking Ahead and stepping forward by helenhall

Looking Ahead and stepping forward

I have no idea where these boots are going to take me, but I will be putting them on and stepping forward through 2018.

The new me will focus, and the new me will step out into unchartered territory. And what better to do this with than my first ever airwair? I can't remember a time when I didn't fancy being the owner of a pair of Doc Martins.


(52 week challenge - is it ok to post several to one theme, or should we just pick one to tag? I wonder)
Hope did you make a boot look so interesting?????? I really like the perspective. Hope it takes you on fabulous journey!
January 2nd, 2018  
Fabulous pov. You sound very determined Helen, I look forward to seeing where these boots take you. (super cool boots)
January 2nd, 2018  
Cool boot and as Suzanne writes, you sound determined.
I will be using 52 week challenge as a week theme, so I will be posting seven images relating to the week theme (and category) set by Dogwood. Last year I saw several people posting one a week. I guess it's what works best for you.
January 2nd, 2018  
@janemartin thank you Jane. It took me a while actually!
@suzanne234 thank you Suzanne. I am going to need to be determined to get anywhere - if I start using may, and hope and try words now, I wont get anywhere!
@overalvandaan see my reply to Suzanne above. Thanks for the info about the challenge. I will have to see what works for me best as I go along.
January 2nd, 2018  
Great shot, like your idea for the challenge..
January 2nd, 2018  
Sounds like you have a great plan.
January 3rd, 2018  
you don't need boots to dive into self portraits, helen. :-)
January 3rd, 2018  
Very clever! And they look like they'll be great shoes.
January 3rd, 2018  
Lovely image.
January 3rd, 2018  
Very cool image and I'm right there with you in looking ahead and stepping forward! :-)
January 3rd, 2018  
Where ever they take you you'll get there in air cushioned comfort ;)
January 3rd, 2018  
Great symbollical pic with lovely details. Love it. Never heard of Dr Martins before.
I wish you lots of fun in stepping bravely foreward into the new Year, Helen!
January 3rd, 2018  
great focus in your composition Helen and seems like your focus on the year ahead is spot on too. I had some purple Doc Martins once. They were wonderful.
January 3rd, 2018  
Yes... I must focus too! Your determination is infectious... πŸ“Έ
January 3rd, 2018  
Great focusing and composition. Fav!! πŸ˜€
January 3rd, 2018  
It’s great how you made this so interesting and your determination and forward thinking is a positive way forward Fav
January 3rd, 2018  
Great shot and idea. Join the club of DM wearers.
January 3rd, 2018  
Kas
Superb angle and focus. Looking forward to seeing your 2018 journey Helen. I hope the boots take you to lots of intriguing places.
January 3rd, 2018  
I like your excellent perspective and focus. Helen you can post and tag as many or as few pictures for the challenge as you like, you are the legislator. :)
January 3rd, 2018  
@bizziebeeme well thank you so much for your lovely comment @onewing thank you. just needs putting into action!
@summerfield I have read a lot of comments about self portraits of late - mostly prompted by yourself. I cant begin to imagine how I would get myself into the desired positions and situations whilst simultaneously counting down the seconds. Do I need more kit?
@taffy I'm quickly running out of options for footware - my latest orthotics leave little room for foot inside a standard shoe. Looks like DMs are the answer.
@dide thank you Dianne
@gaylewood it is all talk. But at least that is a start.
@graemestevens I desire greatly, such comfort. Sadly my orthotics allow little access to the infamous air cushioning
@stimuloog thank you very much. Doc Martins are known for their iconic yellow stitching around a black boot. Definitely statement footwear. They were originally made in Northampton UK which is just a county away from here in Bedfordshire.
@cruiser maybe it is time for another pair? Here is to staying foussed.
@helenacharles well that is lovely to know. My determination comes and goes with the weather. But one has to start with the right attitude to have any hope of continuing.
@carolmw thank you Carol for the compliment and fav
@rosiekind Rosie - I hope I can keep it up.
@shannejw thank you. I am not sure what took me so long.
@wag864 I hope so too. I feel a holiday planning session coming on.
@stephanies thank you Stephanie. Good to know.
January 3rd, 2018  
@helenhall - nope. for fovysing, i put a dummy, anything that stays put, then click on self shutter, run and throw dummy aside and pose. helps if you have a big mirror, which i don't have so you can at least determine how you set yourself up. bonus if you have a second body to check your framing and press the shutter or better yet get a remote shutter. if you set up you camera to desired settings and let someone press the shutter, it is still a self portrait.
January 3rd, 2018  
New boots and Doc Marts too. You will love them forever. Great pov.
January 3rd, 2018  
*for focusing* darn tablet keys! πŸ˜€
January 3rd, 2018  
@flowerfairyann I may just. Thanks
January 3rd, 2018  
@summerfield Oh - thanks for the info. I am all the more full of respect for your self portrait images.
January 3rd, 2018  
Fabulous pov and very cool focus
January 4th, 2018  
@kjarn thank you Kathy.
January 4th, 2018  
Happy Trails to you....may you always be so focused!
January 4th, 2018  
Your photo has beautiful dof, and is perfect for the 52-week challenge!
January 5th, 2018  
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