This was intended to be a pencil drawing but it didn’t work out that way. I am outside in a long black skirt and high heels (help) because I didn’t want this shot to be taken in slippers! I look like I have picked some flowers for a funeral! That’s only my expression which is not true!
Three good things:
1 If I don’t turn the corners of my mouth up at the sides, I look as if I’m going to a funeral. Not a good thing but good that I know this!
2. It was freezing outside and I was so glad to come inside and put my slippers on again.
3. John didn’t notice that I had high heels, a skirt or even a flower in my mouth - as usual!
Well that's a man for you..surprised he didn't ask where you were going! I think I look really glum if I don't smile...I do try to keep a slightly upturned mouth if I remembers, a different sort of effect here but very interesting maggiemae......something different which I never do!
La dee dah!! Very spiffy ! Shame on John for not knowing or noticing! Let's not forget though that he is the one that drove you around to get a perfect view that made it to the PP not too long ago! As you once berated me I will now berate you for not smiling in this shot. Perhaps you knew when you went in John would not notice! A terrific black-and-white shot and kudos to you for wearing sandals on a cold day!
Lovely B&W image Maggiemae! I think it's because you are looking down at the flowers that I get the feeling you are going to a funeral! I have a face that looks miserable if I am not actually smiling!! When I was younger people would tell me to cheer up as it may never happen! I do try to look more cheerful - I think it's easier when you get older and are not self conscious!
Ahhhhhhhahahahaha! Your commentary cracked me up!! It is not your face that makes it look like you picked flowers for a funeral!! It's how your head is bent down and the way you are holding the flowers with a couple of them hanging sadly to the side! It's a great capture I think and looks fine in B/W!! People always think I'm mad!! Yes, both ways!!! LOL FAV!
@pamknowler I totally agree - maybe its because we are less inclined to worry when we get older so its easier to arrange one's face in an acceptable way!
@cashew Actually since I posted this shot, a lady rang me and asked me if I would put a flower on my sister's grave which is not far from me - so this shot suits!
The way you slightly bend over looking down at the flowers gives the impression of sadness, but otherwise the picture is nice and you look beautiful. men are all alike, they don't notice us when we really want them too.
i didn't think you were sad, i thought you were pissed! those high heels could do that to you if you aren't used to it, and if you have to wear them on a cold cold day. you look smashing here. pity that john for missing you and your glamour!
What a pretty black and white shot of you, with the backlit hair and flowers. It's so good to see you trying new things and it would be quite the different picture if you had stayed in your slippers!
Wonderful commentary Maggiemae and be grateful that John even noticed that you were there! You must have some sun as the light and shadows are very effective. High heels!! I look at some of the ones I see people not just walking but dancing in. I would need a walking frame to keep me upright!
Haha... I definitely thought you were on your way to a grave when I saw it. What would've been worse is if you were a bride with that expression! I'm glad you were not at a funeral, nor were you an unhappy bride. :) I think it's a lovely shot.
Love this shot of you in B&W... You look serious not sad. I was told once by a model( the only one I ever met) that if you put your tongue tip to the back of your teeth/roof of your mouth that you generate a smile even with closed lips. It worked for me and i use it on occasions when I don't feel like smiling but have to!
Glad to know it was not a sad occasion, but you got a really good picture out of it!! You just look really serious, and yes, you could be bending down to place flowers at somebody's grave, which makes the B&W processing very appropriate!
My neighbors are so used to seeing me taking pictures in the front lawn this would not phase them- nor would the slippers! Next time go for comfort! hehe
I didn't notice Joe had cut off his beard... I think this picture is ambiguous. We have no idea what you're thinking about, which could be anything from needing to cut the cabbage for dinner to poetry about the flowers to great loss to......anything!
