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18-MAR-2005

March 18

7 Days to go.

Ok, I know I said last week it would be my last SP, but sometimes it's just plain fun to sit and 'focus' on a piece of duck tape -sometimes- click the timer, run to the chair, try not to knock over everything in the way, try to "pose", wait for the shutter, Go look. Repeat 3 dozen times. This was the 35th shot and I had enough.

7 days to go til the anniversary of my PaD start. Since I missed a lot in the early days I think I'll continue, maybe another month or so, until there can be 365 consecutive days, or until I wake up and say that's enough. Could happen on the 26th March.....

Since Abby and my friends Jon and Heather have put up with me over the past year, Abby has her own little place in the YIR..

Canon EOS 20D
1/250s f/20.0 at 100.0mm iso400 full exif

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rick bolt28-Jan-2006 04:59
Nice and nicely done. John Matt
Susanne24-Mar-2005 23:57
I love your SP's. You have a very pretty smile in this one and it does not look really posed. I think it is funny how you described in how you got this shot, because I have to do the same thing! Right now I got contacts, which makes it a little easier, but before then I was blind ontop of running back and forth. Great shot, you should continue posting SP's of yourself and maybe even explore your poses in what you feel comfortable with.
Robin Reid21-Mar-2005 17:31
Aint SP's fun!? How could you stand not to do at least 52 more? ;-)
Guest 21-Mar-2005 04:54
Keep it going until the 25th Karen. That's my B-Day.
You look so cuddley. Awwwwwww
Pepe Zyman20-Mar-2005 06:02
Nice results
virginiacoastline20-Mar-2005 03:38
you look waaaaay to friggin happy with yourself . . pleased, aincha, to have it ALMOST DONE!!!!!!
Stu19-Mar-2005 23:19
Lovely, lovely shot, Karen. Well worth the effort.
Ian Clowes19-Mar-2005 13:30
Nice effect - especially after 35 tries! The frustration doesn't show :)
Neal Nye19-Mar-2005 13:05
Very appealing SP. I love the soft colors.
Karen Stuebing19-Mar-2005 12:05
This was definitely worth the effort. Personally I hate that drill. :)
Guest 19-Mar-2005 09:51
This is really great - the expression, the framing... and imagining you racing that self timer is just too funny. Perhaps you've invented a new form of exercise - keep fit the PAD way.
Gail Davison19-Mar-2005 09:21
It was worth the effort. A lovely SP.
Antonis Sarantos19-Mar-2005 07:26
Great portrait, so heartful!
Guest 19-Mar-2005 07:07
Terrific lighting and pose; hard to believe it's the last one, so I won't.
Dennis Steinauer19-Mar-2005 05:45
I love this shot, Karen. Soft, gentle, nice expression, subtle coloring, and great composition. In short, you look terrific, dahlin'! *Now* will you quit griping about SPs?
Cindy19-Mar-2005 04:56
Wow Karen, I don't know about you, but this year in PAD really flew, I don't know where it went to. My year is up April 4th. I really like this PAD thing, kind of like a photo journal.
Guest 19-Mar-2005 04:52
Really nice. Karen, we've been on the same wavelength all year long... I don't even think I appreciated the fact that we almost started on the same day!
Guest 19-Mar-2005 04:32
Hey, this is a lovely SP!!!!!
laine8219-Mar-2005 04:04
You look like you have a secret. A very relaxed feel about this Karen. I hope you decide to continue padding.
Guest 19-Mar-2005 03:38
You look very relaxed and comfortable ... did you manage to look that way for the other 34 shots? :) Nice SP ...
Breland19-Mar-2005 03:32
So you have 35 good pictures of yourself, what are you going to do with them.
Guest 19-Mar-2005 02:53
I like the look here!! Very subtle yet emotional!
Elaine (etfitz)19-Mar-2005 02:51
Great image, you have wonderful expression!
jude19-Mar-2005 02:34
Love it.. great framing by your shoulder, hair and arms in this. Um.. remote? anyone heard of a remote? lol

I know.. I don't have one for the Nikon.. POOOOOOOOOO
snootydog19-Mar-2005 02:31
Is that a SB I see or did you use the brella?
snootydog19-Mar-2005 02:31
I love the comp here (see, I am using your slang so you can understand me). Very quizzical and inscrutible look on your face. WTG.
Guest 19-Mar-2005 02:19
I know what you mean about SPs...it's hard to take a picture of yourself. Maybe you should get a remote so that you won't have to run back and forth! I like the expression on your face here.
Guest 19-Mar-2005 02:12
Nice SP Karen and I can relate to the amount of trips back and forth.
Nice subdued look to this and the subject :)
Guest 19-Mar-2005 01:55
Karen I like this sp..it would have taken me 36+ attempts..
Herb 19-Mar-2005 01:43
The image of a reformed smoker, nice SP
Coleen Perilloux Landry19-Mar-2005 01:34
Good SP even if it did take 35 tries! Irish-Italian parade is Sunday; hop a plane.
petesie19-Mar-2005 01:28
The tape....is that how you do it? Must give that a try. I've tried a SP and end up with some pretty weird photos! Love this one, Karen, and hope you do continue. Wouldn't be the same without you, and I have until June.
Gayle P. Clement19-Mar-2005 01:18
Great SP, Karen. I like the amused, but intent expression.