T's 365 challenge..... Life begins at 40...... - Page 4

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 19:03 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by ~Sam~

At this rate, your photo will be of a calendar set at Jan 1st 2014!

You actually could be very right there!.... i have it sitting here just having second thoughts lol

Sonriendo · 01-01-2013, 19:11

Come on T, I can't get my photos up until I'm home again on Thursday.

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 19:14 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Sonriendo

Come on T, I can't get my photos up until I'm home again on Thursday.

I seem to keep everyone waiting dont i

phil_b · 01-01-2013, 19:18

Right, what's going on here then? No shot yet T?

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 19:19 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by phil_b

Right, what's going on here then? No shot yet T?

Had a stressy head and putting it off!...... going to write what needs writing for this one so it will be up shortly

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 19:34 **Thread Starter**

Well my biggest fear is this, a self portrait, i am like alot, afraid to be in front of the camera, behind it is where i feel most happiest... A couple of years ago i got convinced to do just a 7 day SP and on that first day of shooting i have never felt so scared and i got myself into such a stress

.... for what? it's just a picture i was told.. no different to meeting with mates or people seeing you out and about,.... but it is different, well to me it is....

Anyway the thing is i love portrait work but haven't really a clue, i don't have anything but my camera and practising these last couple of days with indoor has nearly sent me totally crazy and made me realise just how much i need to learn.... especially indoor shooting with no off cam flash... next purchase methinks...

My plan for this 365 is..... i don't know.... i may decide to include a few themes, but to start will be random until i have got into the habit of taking and posting each day...

But i think this will also help by trying to get over the self portrait issue, i would love to think on a day when it's wet and yukky i have a self portrait to fall back on.. maybe see exactly what i can do......

So this.... here underneath is me T or Trace... but not TRACIE that makes me feel like i've been told off and i will have to hunt you down and kick butt!.... OK!!!...

Oh also, i like the darker style too, emotional shots that kind of thing so that is my aim to practice.... and master a bit of editing technique as well as i only have limited knowledge of LR and PS

Let me know what you would change, where i've gone wrong..... i know a few of these already but this was one of the slightly better ones...

Incase you are wondering.... i'm still rambling because hopefully by the time you get here you will all be snoring and dribbling like fools and wont even see the photo!..... haha cunning plan Ms. T

IMG_4929 by Cg_girl, on Flickr

carolthomasburns · 01-01-2013, 19:40

well here we go with your first shot of your 365 and.............................

carolthomasburns · 01-01-2013, 19:42

......it's a bl**dy lovely one of you

I love it - you have the dark, emotional style there

Can see the fear and worry about what others would think of you but....... you will never have to worry hun

It is beautiful

WELL DONE!!!!

xx

vince31 · 01-01-2013, 19:45

Trace you should be bloody proud of that photo "Beautiful"

Love the Monochrome !!

Going to enjoy this thread this year

Solo man · 01-01-2013, 19:47

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Well my biggest fear is this, a self portrait, i am like alot, afraid to be in front of the camera, behind it is where i feel most happiest... A couple of years ago i got convinced to do just a 7 day SP and on that first day of shooting i have never felt so scared and i got myself into such a stress

.... for what? it's just a picture i was told.. no different to meeting with mates or people seeing you out and about,.... but it is different, well to me it is....

Anyway the thing is i love portrait work but haven't really a clue, i don't have anything but my camera and practising these last couple of days with indoor has nearly sent me totally crazy and made me realise just how much i need to learn.... especially indoor shooting with no off cam flash... next purchase methinks...

My plan for this 365 is..... i don't know.... i may decide to include a few themes, but to start will be random until i have got into the habit of taking and posting each day...

But i think this will also help by trying to get over the self portrait issue, i would love to think on a day when it's wet and yukky i have a self portrait to fall back on.. maybe see exactly what i can do......

So this.... here underneath is me T or Trace... but not TRACIE that makes me feel like i've been told off and i will have to hunt you down and kick butt!.... OK!!!...

Oh also, i like the darker style too, emotional shots that kind of thing so that is my aim to practice.... and master a bit of editing technique as well as i only have limited knowledge of LR and PS

Let me know what you would change, where i've gone wrong..... i know a few of these already but this was one of the slightly better ones...

Incase you are wondering.... i'm still rambling because hopefully by the time you get here you will all be snoring and dribbling like fools and wont even see the photo!..... haha cunning plan Ms. T

IMG_4929 by Cg_girl, on Flickr

Very nice T..... I like it.... a good start.....

SamuelSlade007 · 01-01-2013, 19:52

Well done T. Great pose. Beautiful mono.. Great start to the year!

~Sam~ · 01-01-2013, 19:53

Very strong day one, T. I like it and see that dark, emotional side of photography you mentioned. Does the tat have a special meaning for you? It does seem to draw the eye somewhat. [Please don't tell me I just misinterpreted a watermark!

]

P.S. If you call me Samantha in your reply, I will kill you quicker!!

Martyn D · 01-01-2013, 19:53

Well well well....that's a bit impressive

I'd call that a great start Tracie

phil_b · 01-01-2013, 19:54

Excellent start T, I don't think I would even attempt to do a shot like this.
Like the lighting especially.

Phil

~Sam~ · 01-01-2013, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Martyn D

I'd call that a great start Tracie

Oh, dear, Martyn!

Martyn D · 01-01-2013, 20:00

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Originally Posted by ~Sam~

Oh, dear, Martyn!

Ssshhhh....It may go unnoticed

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 20:13 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by carolthomasburns

......it's a bl**dy lovely one of you

I love it - you have the dark, emotional style there

Can see the fear and worry about what others would think of you but....... you will never have to worry hun

It is beautiful

WELL DONE!!!!

xx

Thank you sooooo much Carol, i hate it but really want to feel comfortable doing some more,

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Originally Posted by vince31

Trace you should be bloody proud of that photo "Beautiful"

Love the Monochrome !!

Going to enjoy this thread this year

Thank you so much Vince, i'm not very confident when it comes to selfies but i would like to be more comfortable doing them.... i can breath a sigh of relief now lol

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Originally Posted by Solo man

Very nice T..... I like it.... a good start.....

Thank you Lee!

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 20:16 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by SamuelSlade007

Well done T. Great pose. Beautiful mono.. Great start to the year!

Seriously thank you Kev.......

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Originally Posted by ~Sam~

Very strong day one, T. I like it and see that dark, emotional side of photography you mentioned. Does the tat have a special meaning for you? It does seem to draw the eye somewhat. [Please don't tell me I just misinterpreted a watermark!

]

P.S. If you call me Samantha in your reply, I will kill you quicker!!

Hehehe thanks Sam, it was tough doing it! Tat is DPA.. kids initials...

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Originally Posted by Martyn D

Well well well....that's a bit impressive

I'd call that a great start Tracie

Thank you Martyn..... Sadly for you i used to live in cambridgeshire so it looks like i need to kick butt already lol!!

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Originally Posted by phil_b

Excellent start T, I don't think I would even attempt to do a shot like this.
Like the lighting especially.

Phil

Thanks Phil it was a tough one to start with and damn scary but i made a point i would push myself with this challenge

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 20:17 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by ~Sam~

Oh, dear, Martyn!

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Originally Posted by Martyn D

Ssshhhh....It may go unnoticed

It hasn't!!!!

MWHCVT · 01-01-2013, 20:21

Well that's an exceptional start to the challenge T. I now also know where all the crazies were last night well I was working, it was in your thread

blakester · 01-01-2013, 20:25

Great start to your 365 Trace

You have wore your heart on your sleeve with this one, so much respect for that too

The photograph itself is quality, lovely contrasty image, great lighting and composition. Good use of negative space too.
Lets see your smile in the next self portrait?

Iain

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 20:50 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by MWHCVT

Well that's an exceptional start to the challenge T. I now also know where all the crazies were last night well I was working, it was in your thread

Thank you Matt it was a toughie...... yes they were, noisy buggers lol

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Originally Posted by blakester

Great start to your 365 Trace

You have wore your heart on your sleeve with this one, so much respect for that too

The photograph itself is quality, lovely contrasty image, great lighting and composition. Good use of negative space too.
Lets see your smile in the next self portrait?

Iain

Thank you Iain... i did didn't i.. tho i think if i'm going to do something i really try and put my all into it, this tested me, being so scared and awkward infront of the cam..... i will try and smile tho that is the part i hate most so maybe a big glass of wine for that one

blakester · 01-01-2013, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Thank you Iain... i did didn't i.. tho i think if i'm going to do something i really try and put my all into it, this tested me, being so scared and awkward infront of the cam..... i will try and smile tho that is the part i hate most so maybe a big glass of wine for that one

Your nerves will be in tatters by the end of this 365 if you put yourself through the mill each time you post

Seriously though Trace, a great start to your 365, you've set the bar high with this one. Give you and your emotions a break now, settle into the challenge and enjoy

Having said that, I know in the 52 challenge I do enjoy the photographs where people add a personal touch to the images they post. I know its the internet and people should still be careful not to give too much away about themselves but I feel that generally these can be stronger images for that reason.
I am teetotal so it must be the time of year making me all philosophical not alcohol

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 22:17 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by blakester

Your nerves will be in tatters by the end of this 365 if you put yourself through the mill each time you post

Seriously though Trace, a great start to your 365, you've set the bar high with this one. Give you and your emotions a break now, settle into the challenge and enjoy

Having said that, I know in the 52 challenge I do enjoy the photographs where people add a personal touch to the images they post. I know its the internet and people should still be careful not to give too much away about themselves but I feel that generally these can be stronger images for that reason.
I am teetotal so it must be the time of year making me all philosophical not alcohol

Hehe yes i need to calm the nerves or the next one (if i manage this) will be the year i finally lost it...

I think now i have got the initial photo of me up any others won't be so bad ( i tell myself).... i'm hoping it was just the first...
My thinking is.. yes you are right about still having to be careful but i like to make my mark on things and i guess kinda make it personal to a point. I decided to make a fb page to document it all in one place so the personal touch needs to be there, a bit of a rambling blog seeing as its the big 40 for me....

Oh and honestly... i actually don't drink that often to be honest!

Tezz450D · 01-01-2013, 23:47

this is a fab opening shot ...you will rock this 365 Im sure

SamuelSlade007 · 01-01-2013, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Oh and honestly... i actually don't drink that often to be honest!

..aren't you down to one glass a week...

Cg_Girl · 01-01-2013, 23:58 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by SamuelSlade007

..aren't you down to one glass a week...

Git!

but yes because how big are my glasses? hehehe

whipspeed · 02-01-2013, 07:03

Excellent start Trace and from the perspective of another person who hates to be in front of the camera, very brave! It's a great portrait and a really good mono.
Look forward to more of your shots.

Cg_Girl · 02-01-2013, 08:12 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by whipspeed

Excellent start Trace and from the perspective of another person who hates to be in front of the camera, very brave! It's a great portrait and a really good mono.
Look forward to more of your shots.

Thank you Sarah, so many hang ups like we all have, I'd like to overcome that if I can.... So I may as well really challenge myself in this 365 :-)

snorton · 02-01-2013, 11:17

Wow!!!!!

Now that's just a brilliant opening shot. The lighting is absolutely bang on. Looking forward to seeing more of your work this year.

01-01-2013, 19:11	#92
Sonriendo Loves the place Real name : Sarah Location: Next to the Bar Posts: 4,484 Camera: Canonista	Come on T, I can't get my photos up until I'm home again on Thursday. __________________ 365ing Flickring Blogging

01-01-2013, 19:34 Thread Starter	#96
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Day 01/365...An introduction to...ME Well my biggest fear is this, a self portrait, i am like alot, afraid to be in front of the camera, behind it is where i feel most happiest... A couple of years ago i got convinced to do just a 7 day SP and on that first day of shooting i have never felt so scared and i got myself into such a stress.... for what? it's just a picture i was told.. no different to meeting with mates or people seeing you out and about,.... but it is different, well to me it is.... Anyway the thing is i love portrait work but haven't really a clue, i don't have anything but my camera and practising these last couple of days with indoor has nearly sent me totally crazy and made me realise just how much i need to learn.... especially indoor shooting with no off cam flash... next purchase methinks... My plan for this 365 is..... i don't know.... i may decide to include a few themes, but to start will be random until i have got into the habit of taking and posting each day... But i think this will also help by trying to get over the self portrait issue, i would love to think on a day when it's wet and yukky i have a self portrait to fall back on.. maybe see exactly what i can do...... So this.... here underneath is me T or Trace... but not TRACIE that makes me feel like i've been told off and i will have to hunt you down and kick butt!.... OK!!!... Oh also, i like the darker style too, emotional shots that kind of thing so that is my aim to practice.... and master a bit of editing technique as well as i only have limited knowledge of LR and PS Let me know what you would change, where i've gone wrong..... i know a few of these already but this was one of the slightly better ones... Incase you are wondering.... i'm still rambling because hopefully by the time you get here you will all be snoring and dribbling like fools and wont even see the photo!..... haha cunning plan Ms. T IMG_4929 by Cg_girl, on Flickr Last edited by Cg_Girl; 01-01-2013 at 23:31.

01-01-2013, 19:42	#98
carolthomasburns Feet under the table Real name : Carol Location: Blackpool, Lancashire Posts: 1,965 Camera: Canon 1100D	......it's a bl**dy lovely one of you I love it - you have the dark, emotional style there Can see the fear and worry about what others would think of you but....... you will never have to worry hun It is beautiful WELL DONE!!!! xx __________________ "If you see something and you think it is beautiful then it is ..... it doesnt matter if others don't think the same. It is your eye that is seeing it and therefore it IS beautiful. Capture what you see and know that it is beautiful to at least one person .....YOU!' I try so I am constantly learning! http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolthomasburns/

01-01-2013, 19:45	#99
vince31 Feet under the table Real name : Vince Location: Atherstone Posts: 3,695 Camera: Nikon D90	Trace you should be bloody proud of that photo "Beautiful" Love the Monochrome !! Going to enjoy this thread this year __________________ Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/hartstone31/ Photography is like Marmite ""You Love It or Hate It "

01-01-2013, 19:53	#102
~Sam~ Has a smashing orangey bit Real name : Samantha Location: East Midlands Posts: 1,769 Camera: Canon 550D	Very strong day one, T. I like it and see that dark, emotional side of photography you mentioned. Does the tat have a special meaning for you? It does seem to draw the eye somewhat. [Please don't tell me I just misinterpreted a watermark! ] P.S. If you call me Samantha in your reply, I will kill you quicker!! __________________

01-01-2013, 19:18	#94
phil_b Forum Regular Real name : Philip Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,460 Camera: D7000	Right, what's going on here then? No shot yet T?

01-01-2013, 19:40	#97
carolthomasburns Feet under the table Real name : Carol Location: Blackpool, Lancashire Posts: 1,965 Camera: Canon 1100D	well here we go with your first shot of your 365 and.............................

01-01-2013, 19:52	#101
SamuelSlade007 RENEGADE!!!!!! Real name : Frank Location: I'm a hexagon... Posts: 5,755 Camera: Canon 7D + grip	Well done T. Great pose. Beautiful mono.. Great start to the year!

01-01-2013, 19:53	#103
Martyn D Been here a while Real name : Martyn Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 446 Camera: Canon 600D	Well well well....that's a bit impressive I'd call that a great start Tracie __________________

01-01-2013, 19:54	#104
phil_b Forum Regular Real name : Philip Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,460 Camera: D7000	Excellent start T, I don't think I would even attempt to do a shot like this. Like the lighting especially. Phil __________________ My 365 thread http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=456463

01-01-2013, 20:21	#110
MWHCVT Alfie Real name : Matthew Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 20,186 Camera: Canon EOS 5D3 Gripped	Well that's an exceptional start to the challenge T. I now also know where all the crazies were last night well I was working, it was in your thread __________________ IDSweek 5-11 April 2013 Light Painting Meets - South East - Northern (N.Yorkshre) Other Meets - NMA Meet (National Meet) - War in the Cotswolds (April) Guides - Light Trails - Star Trails - Wire Wool - Fireworks

01-01-2013, 20:25	#111
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,909 Camera: D700	Great start to your 365 Trace You have wore your heart on your sleeve with this one, so much respect for that too The photograph itself is quality, lovely contrasty image, great lighting and composition. Good use of negative space too. Lets see your smile in the next self portrait? Iain __________________ My 52 for 2013 My 52 on Flickr http://500px.com/blakester/photos

01-01-2013, 23:47	#115
Tezz450D Feet under the table Real name : Tezz Location: Herts Posts: 1,730	this is a fab opening shot ...you will rock this 365 Im sure

02-01-2013, 07:03	#118
whipspeed Feet under the table Real name : Sarah Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,053 Camera: Canon EOS 5D MkIII	Excellent start Trace and from the perspective of another person who hates to be in front of the camera, very brave! It's a great portrait and a really good mono. Look forward to more of your shots. __________________ Sarah www.sarahbrookephotography.co.uk My 2013 365 http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=456677

02-01-2013, 11:17	#120
snorton Forum Regular Real name : Simon Location: Dukinfiield Posts: 1,162 Camera: Nikon D7000	Wow!!!!! Now that's just a brilliant opening shot. The lighting is absolutely bang on. Looking forward to seeing more of your work this year. __________________ My Flickr My 2013 365 project Blimey, even got a blog now!!!