Yesterdays offering was mostly dull gray skies interspersed with teasing moments of warm sunshine. With the still frigid temperatures there was no motivation to venture outside for any extended period of time, and I could hear the voice of reasoning whispered suggestions of making my way to one of the local coffee house. Once inside I found myself willingly being swallowed by a tattered and worn brown leather chair located in one corner. I gently placed my cup of hot chocolate, heaped with whip cream, on the table beside me. It was now reading time so I curled up with my e-book, confirming that life is good on this gray afternoon.
13 Comments
David Leland Hyde
Great image. How did you catch yourself in such a flattering, serious, wise and contemplative pose? You must be that way all the time. Whenever I have tried this dangerous pursuit, I usually get myself at my worst, I hope it is anyway, with very unflattering expressions without even trying. I usually have to do many takes to get something that isn’t God-awful. This is very well-done.
Monte Stevens
Wow, thanks for the compliments, David. I’m not sure there is any tricks, For this image I placed may camera against the wall and long the wall board using my left arm. I guessed where to focus and fired off a few shots. I think I took about 6 images then put the camera away since people were starting to stare at me. 🙂
QPB (Mary Ann)
Monte, that’s one of the best self-portraits I’ve seen you do. I’m with David–how do you do these? And then again, perhaps I don’t really want to know–I’m just glad you do! Great in black and white, writing excellent thoughts as usual. Nice.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mary Ann. I feel a lot of my self portraits are basically the same images. Sometimes it’s more of the light, the perspective than it is the subject or expression. Who knows.
Earl
Monte, wonderful self-portrait. I agree with David’s comment above, you have a talent for capturing yourself in very contemplative and flattering poses. It’s cloudy here today but most of this week has been cold and clear. Well-done on this photo. Have a wonderful weekend.
Monte Stevens
I’m in Baltimore this evening. Although it’s gray here the sunset was awesome when we landed.
Ken
Very nice self portrait, Monte. Was the hot chocolate your reward for doing a fine job?
Monte Stevens
No the hot chocolate was because I’ve spoiled myself. 🙂
pj
Great portrait, and it sounds like a fine way to spend the day.
It’s been so cloudy and foggy here for so long now that I almost feel like I’m living underwater.
Monte Stevens
I actually enjoyed the sunshine and one of the reasons I was in that chair. The afternoon sun was wonderful to feel.
Paul
Oh man, that sounds like a perfect afternoon and a great way to spend a winter’s day. I got sleepy just thinking about it! 🙂
Monte Stevens
Cold winter days can make for sleepy eyes with heavy eyelids.
Paul
Oh, also meant to say, great portrait, Monte.