Saturday, January 5, 2013

Focusing on Life Self Portrait

So much going on in life I somewhat reluctantly joined in the
 Focusing on Life 52 week photo challenge hosted by Sally Russick.

 The first challenge is a tough one and I think just about everybody would agree. Very few of us like to be in front of the camera and taking a Self Portrait is not easy.
 
I kind of like this one cause it has a very cheeky mischievious look to it and I had to play with it in pic monkey to minimize the things I didn't like about it.
 So I focused on my eye looking right at the camera.
As far as cropping I didn't need to, this is the exact shot that came from my camera, I was just holding the camera at arms length and clicking and this was really the only useable shot I got.
 
 
And when I was playing I came across this effect that I thought was cool so I'll share it too.
 
 
 
 
 Kristi

26 comments:

  1. Kristi, it's a lovely photo and I love how you do look a bit mischevious. It does make me wonder what you are plaotting .. I mean planning. :)

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  2. I had fun playing with the effects when I edited my second picture too... In my case it was removing wrinkles! Love the first picture!

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  3. What a great photo! You have a wonderful smile, and I do see a little of that mischievousness you mentioned.

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  4. You DO look mischevious!!! You have gorgeous, smiling eyes, Kristi!

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  5. Eyes! The eyes have it! Complete with sparkle...

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  6. Cool shot Kristi and awesome edits!! I think this will be a fun challenge for the year!

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  7. Wonderful and fun picture Kristi! Love that little twinkle in your eye!

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  8. Yeah, the eye has it, but a see a quick smile there too!

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  9. Great smile! And I like the way you cropped the shot.

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  10. oh you do look like you're up to something - ha! great photo, and beautiful smile

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  11. I love this shot and the editing. Just look at that twinkle in your eye!

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  12. Love your self-portrait. You have laughing eyes and a very sweet smile.

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  13. Great photo, nice to see all the faces behind the blogs I've been reading.

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  14. Kristi, I love your shot, from the black&white to the way your eyes are sparkling an that glimpse into a mischievous smile. Beautifully done!

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  15. mischievous imp is what comes to mind!

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  16. Perfectly framed in that I can see your smile in your eyes even if I couldn't see your smile. I opted not to edit as I knew I may not be able to stop! Nut artistic edit, yes I could have given that a go. very cool

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  17. Hello Kristi! You do look as if you're planning mischief!

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  18. Great photo! I love the expression on your face!

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  19. Beautiful shot, love your expression, so real and genuine. The second one really looks like a mask!

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  20. Love this self portrait, Kristi!

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  21. Been trying to leave this comment since yesterday from my phone. looks like it didnt make its way here.
    First thought I had when I saw this pic is...Nicole Kidman!
    And second...her eyes are smiling :)

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  22. I LOVE this, Kristi, and it is just perfect in black and white!

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  23. You captured a great shot, I love how your eyes are smiling too!!

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  24. I started admiring your work through Etsy, now I have a face associated to that beautiful works of art.. Love the Self portrait!

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  25. I love your photo, you do like you are up to something mischievous.

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  26. definitely look like you're playing in these shots. The smile in your eyes is contagious!

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