Sally Russick over at The Sublime Studio is the brainchild behind Focusing On Life 52 photos.
Each week she will be giving those of us who have signed up to participate a photo prompt for the week which we will post on the following Saturday.
Week 1 is a self portrait, not something I have ever done so already I'm stretching my comfort zone.
I can't tell you how many I actually took and then took apart before deciding to just relax on the sofa with my cup of tea and let it be whatever it is, so for me week 1 was also a lot about acceptance. Thanks Sally!
Hi Laura, I love it. I had a hard time with this assignment too. Great picture:-)
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo of you enjoying your cup of tea and just being you.
I am at work so I will be posting a little while later. I think most of us have a problem with taking photos of ourselves, because we are so critical on how we look. I know I am guilty of that very thing.
Therese
I love it. You look so comfy. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this photo. You look so relaxed (unlike myself-all keyed up about the assignment). I think many of us were out of our comfort zone here, and it's nice to know we're in it together.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing more photos in the coming weeks, and hoping the most difficult one is behind us.
Hi friend!! I'm on my couch with coffee right now so I know how it feels. :) Miss you!
ReplyDeleteLovely picture, thanks for sharing it. (Like your cup, too.)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking cup of coffee... something I hide behind all the time! That's a lovely picture you look so comfortable sitting on the couch... I would have spilled my coffee trying to organize myself after I set the timer on the camera!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful shot of you - you look so serene and comfortable! Really like how the border you used on this picture too, and how it is "angled" - very nice! By the way, your tea cup is beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteOh...love this shot! So comfortable and at ease!!! Beautiful smile too!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteLove your post, especially the word acceptance! So true. Thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteYou look so bright eyed and alert! ready to tackle the world! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. Makes me feel like I'm right there enjoying a cup of tea w/you!! I think you summed it up when you said 'acceptance' - I think this whole journey is going to be one of that this year!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo Laura - you look so happy with your cup of tea! Can't wait to see the rest of your photos throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, nice picture of you relaxing and having a cuppa. I think we all don't always do enough of that. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cup and you look so comfy on your couch. Great idea!
ReplyDeletea very relaxing shot.
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Self portraits are always so difficult, but you look so relaxed - with both hands visible and everything! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did good! You don't look at all uncomfortable with this challenge. In fact, I think we all would feel comfortable sitting right there with you with our own cuppa!
ReplyDeleteoh you look more relax then the rest of us with this challenge - ha! great job, and lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture ... love that tea cup!
ReplyDeleteLaura, as Theresa said, we are all so critical of ourselves. You are such a beautiful lady, it always shows through....you have a smile that lights up the whole room. I hope to participate along with the crew - what can be better than another excuse to whip out the camera in 2013? :-)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Since I spend so much time on the sofa, I should have taken my shot there. I look forward to seeing what's in store for us next week.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! I was anything but comfortable with this prompt. I have a folder full of posed shots that I culled this from. I used my self timer propped across the room and just ran and plopped on the sofa, hoping to look more natural!My mug of tea was my security blanket! When I tried to get a staged closeup, my smile looked awful and when I tried the serious tone it made me look angry! I was about to give up entirely! Glad to be on this journey with such beautiful souls this year!
ReplyDeleteI too find that my best photos are ones taken when I am in a natural setting, not thinking about the camera!
ReplyDeleteCup of coffee for me! Sure do miss you! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI had to smile. My tea got cold while I was trying to get a shot and then they all got a little frowny. This is a great shot!
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteisn't it funny how taking a simple self-portrait can be so difficult! You did a beautiful job capturing YOU! Beautiful, kind and open armed ready to invite anyone into the conversation! I'm so glad that I can call you my friend!
Sally
most all of us went through a lot of shots didn't we? How funny! You look cozy and relaxed on your couch with your tea mug. It's a grand shot.
ReplyDeleteA grand shot indeed!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura!!! You look great I wish I could sit and have a cup with you! xoxo Happy New Year : )
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