For Flickr Group Roulette challenge, Self Reflections.

I wasn't counting on doing this FGR challenge because I didn't feel any direction I can approach this. And now that I did this, well I don't know. I can see myself going in so many life directions but where to go. Do I just surrender to my aunt's place in the Philippines to admit failure? Do I continue hitting brick wall's trying to find a job and make myself useful to someone? Do I this, do I that...what do I do? Where shall I go?

I'm sorry for rambling but the random directions I'm seeing in this photo kinda set that off. I'll deal.

Using the hubcap of the car on this reflection shot.

self-reflection is good for the soul

These self portraits were taken by disturbing the water in my water butt and using an exposure of 1/6 sec.

Self reflection

The subtle orange-peel texture on this pen's finial softens the reflected image, allowing me to share just a little of my rather unattractive appearance. Photographed in natural light at 1:1 (as I did not dare to go any closer) with a warm monochrome tone.

I have made a few reflection images using the finial of an Aurora Talentum, and they turned out sharp and precise. That is not the case with this Sheaffer Commemorative Edition. I used to think this was the last great Sheaffer pen made in the USA, but I'm no longer so sure. It is an interesting pen, roughly the size of a Pelikan M600, though its brass body makes it considerably heavier. The engraving is executed to a very high standard, as is the nib. However, the gold plating on both the body and the nib leaves a lot to be desired. I have owned this pen for quite some time, used it only sparingly, and always stored it carefully alongside my other pens. Yet it has developed a fair amount of plating wear, particularly on the clip.

If you own a copy of this limited edition, please leave a comment. I'd love to hear about your experience with this pen and how it has fared over time.

self-reflection

Model: None.

Feel free to use this as a texture.

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Comments appreciated :)

A self portrait in a circular mirror. This was taken in the Wardrobe in Leeds during a Flickr meet.

Oslo, June 2011

I dropped those sunglasses somewhere in the zoo that day :(

Gravelly Point

www.randersonphotography.com

Kamulea, Hawaii

Fall 2012

shoot for S/S 2013 Launch

Flash, double glazing. Hoping to get the same effect as my "Magic Ball" photo, but it failed. Still a good experiment though,

July, 2011.

This shot looked so much better on the back of the camera. Just seems I needed a bigger depth of field than I'd set, hence the softness. I still kinda like it, but it's probably better viewed smaller!

Actually, wondering if I should do my entire 52 weeks this year in mono like this (this is NOT strictly black and white although it was taken black and white SOOC)

*ponders*

Sometimes symbolic, at other times exactly what they appear to be....

ppg place

This is what was on the 1947 Chevy Police car I posted. I love these old caps. Yep, that's me in the reflection.

Today let's fall in love with the woman in the mirror, the one you see everyday but seldom truly look at, the one who gives more than she ever takes, today let's take nothing, not this day, not this moment, not this chance, not even ourselves, for granted, let's first love who we are.

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è inutile, vengo sempre fuori con la faccia imbronciata!!!

self.

reflection.

in the afternoon light.

it's been cloudy for a few days now,

and I'm starting to miss

feeling the sunlight

on my skin.

Self-reflection

Phewa lake, Pokhara Nepal

Had a go at a reflected self portrait with a mirror leaning against the window to use the available light.

Bruce

My shadow is the only one to walk with me, PPG model, Tarentum, PA, Douglas Bauman

This is a reflection of myself in a scale model of the PPG building in Pittsburgh. The model is now at the historical museum in Tarentum, PA

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