Sunday, April 19, 2009

I ♥ Faces - Self-Portrait

This is painful. I don't especially like to see myself in photographs. I used my 50mm 1.4 lens and put my face in the window. I wanted to blur everything except my eyes and have a fast exposure because I had to hand hold my camera and I knew it would be hard to get a still shot. My daughter was standing behind me saying, "Mom, what are you doing", thus the laughing expression. Here it is. Wrinkles, warts, zits, dark circles and renegade hairs included. Don't be cruel : ) If you want to join in this gluttony of punishment, click here and post your mug shot!



Posted by 4chalseys@blogger at 8:36 PM

35 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 19, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    I think you are so pretty Catherine!

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  2. StephanieApril 19, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    i think you're beautiful....you shouldn't put yourself down so much :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 19, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    I love that girl. Craig

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  4. KristenApril 19, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    stunning!! :)

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  5. ShaeApril 20, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    This is a beautiful shot. I love the colors and the depth of field is great.

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  6. HeidiApril 20, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Gorgeous! You have an awesome smile!

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  7. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    When I look at this photo - I see joy. I love it! Thank you for sharing -- and sharing how you took the shot!

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  8. BrokenheelsApril 20, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    You're beautiful! :)

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  9. In EarnestApril 20, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    That's beautiful! Good for your daughter for getting that great expression!

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  10. Major.SunshineApril 20, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    How gorgeous are you?!?!? That is just a wonderful shot! IT WREAKS OF HAPPINESS... just what I need at 4am :)

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  11. UnknownApril 20, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful and love your smile!

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  12. Through My Own LensApril 20, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    What are you talking about?! You're beautiful!! What a great shot! Your eyes look so crips and, hello! You have about the brightest, whitest smile I've ever seen! Love your expression! Nice job!

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  13. AnnetteApril 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    So beautiful (and the photo is great, too). Nice depth of field. As always, I enjoy your photos.

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  14. team kraseanApril 20, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Great photo. I really like that your eyes are in focus. Very cool - and, I'm sure it wasn't easy to capture (just a guess)!!

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  15. AngelaApril 20, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    You have a great smile and your teeth are perfect!

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  16. Jessica PaigeApril 20, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Nicely done! Love the catchlights:)

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  17. tiarastantrumsApril 20, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    all I see is great skin!

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  18. the BLAH BLAH BLAHgerApril 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I'm insanely jealous of your eyelashes! Great pic!!!

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  19. MelindaApril 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    You are stunning...just as beautiful on the outside as on the inside!!

    The catchlights are amazing and your smile is breathtaking!!

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  20. SukiApril 20, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    You are gorgeous!
    Love the catchlights!

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  21. Mandy, Dustin and ThomasApril 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Ok, so I love both you photo's and think that you are a beautiful person and an amazing photographer! So sorry to make you cry, hopefully they were happy tears!

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  22. SkellerApril 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    "gluttony of punishment"?!?!? Surely you jest. This is a lovely portrait of you!!!

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  23. .:: WMP ::.April 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Don't be so harsh! This is a gorgeous picture!!!

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  24. ChristiApril 20, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    This photo is stunning and so much fun! Seriously. Fun fun fun.

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  25. TidyMomApril 20, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Oh this is BEAUTIFUL!!! GREAT shot!!

    I had a hard time hand holding and getting a good focus on my face! LOL your's is perfect!

    ~TidyMom

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  26. RachelApril 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    What a terrific shot. I can totally see this as a finalist :) Great expression and processing!

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  27. MomininApril 20, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I think you look beautiful! Great, fun shot.

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  28. MandiApril 20, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I love that you are smiling. Most are so serious! Great shot!

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  29. Amy @ Living LocurtoApril 21, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    That is an awesome shot!! You have such a natural beauty that shines through here. Great capture!!

    Amy
    Co-Founder
    I Heart Faces

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  30. BrookeApril 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful picture! I love how warm and happy your eyes shine through!

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  31. KathyApril 21, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    love this! it's great!

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  32. www.karensphoto.comApril 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful - both the picture and you! Love it. :)

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  33. Mrs. BirdApril 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Thank you for your comment and great work on your entries! And may I just say your Praying For Stellan shot is STUNNING!

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  34. Beth@Pages of Our LifeApril 21, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I love the joy shining out of you. It is contaigous! Great shot Catherine. You are beautiful. :D

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  35. NatalieApril 22, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    that is a beautiful photo. you are absolutely gorgeous.

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