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Experimental - Photo Theme for Thursday

self-porrtrait photo
This is my first entry for this group. I was trying to take a self-portrait. I had my camera on self-timer. I moved to change my pose just as the photo clicked. Even though it was a mistake, I liked how it came out. I think it expresses the state I'm in when I am painting.

Thursday Challenge is a place for photographic fun and learning. A theme is announced on this site each week.

Comments

Mojo said…
Many times the shots I like best I like because of their imperfections rather than in spite of them.

In this case, the motion blur gives the shot a painting-like quality that's uniquely suited to the subject. A knife sharp image would capture things that you won't get in this one. An expression, a look of concentration, minute details of the scene that are lost here. But what it would not capture is the flow of creativity required to render a painting from a blank canvas or paper.

Wonderful interpretation of the theme I'd say.
Violet N. said…
Interesting shot! And welcome to the Thursday Challenge.
Anonymous said…
You have lost your face ;)
Nuvofelt said…
Yes, I like how it turned out too! Welcome to the challenge.
Unknown said…
It did turn out rather fascinating didn't it? I like it too.
Sherry said…
I like it alot!
EG CameraGirl said…
I like it too!
Unknown said…
Great Mistake!!
Veronica said…
I think that the picture was cool anyway!
Unknown said…
Interesting shot :D
Gattina said…
It's quite strange, but there is really something with this photo !
Kathleen said…
fun - I like the interplay of the focus and out of focus and the balance of the light and dark. The movement makes it very interesting!
Hey Harriet said…
That's such a cool shot! That challenge sounds really fun & interesting.
Unknown said…
yep. pretty neat. i've had a few come out like this. i always like them.

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