There is no desire to be outside as it is cold and therefore this self-portrait and short post. We received 5 inches of snow starting on Tuesday evening and on into Wednesday. I so enjoy the silence of falling snow, another one of the gifts of nature to heal and refresh. But along with the snow comes the colder temperatures as they dropped into the single digits on Wednesday night, 7 degrees. By afternoon we were up to 38 but quickly dropping fast back into the teens for the overnight low and we are expecting this pattern for the next 3-4 days. So last night I setup the camera for a couple of self-portraits while enjoying the Christmas tree lights, the silence and a bit of reflection.
Today is also my youngest granddaughters birthday, so Happy Birthday Madie! I love you!
14 Comments
Paul
I had a similar day on Wednesday, as we had rain all day; however, I didn’t do the self portrait – this is why you remain the king of self portraits. All hail the king! 😉
And, big Happy Birthday to Madie!
Monte Stevens
I’ll trade you the rain for the 7 degrees. I’ll even throw in some chill factor for you. 🙂 I remember your self portrait from a few weeks ago that was awesome. You need to do some more of those.
ken bello
I’ve taken self-protraits 3 times in my life and two of those times were assignments. It’s a personal struggle for me and I admire those that can do it well. Nice shot.
Monte Stevens
I find it a challenge and lots of fun to create self portraits. Making the same image all the time gets old so the challenge is to come up new ideas. I fail at that. However, I’ve done a crazy things with this exercise. Plus, I learn a few technical things about lighting and the use of flash. Thanks, Ken!
Dave Showalter
Reflection is a good thing for those that are capable of introspection, eh? Your portrait communicates the mood well and your words hit the note. Enjoy the holiday season !
Monte Stevens
Thank, Dave. A little time in nature will cause more reflection.
pj
I tried a self-portrait once. Frightened me so badly I never tried again…
Merry Christmas Monte. Glad you survived the end of the world.
Monte Stevens
Did you try a profile? Low light? Silhouette? 🙂 Guess we’ll have a few more years at this thing called life. Maybe we will stop all the carnage.
Steve Skinner
I really love how peaceful it becomes during a snow storm. That is unless you are stuck driving in one!
Monte Stevens
I do not like to drive in it either or shovel it or clean off the car. I’m one who likes to watch it fall. Stand there and let snowflakes land on my face and tongue. Simple kids stuff.
Tom Dills
I agree that there are few things more soothing than the quiet of a snowy evening. I used to enjoy going out in it, and probably would here, too, if we were to have actual snow like you get.
I think Paul & I (and Earl) are going to have all the cold (in NC terms) we want the next few days. Supposed to be in the low 20s tonight. No snow in the forecast, though.
I hope you have a great weekend and a fantastic Christmas with as many of your family members as you can!
Monte Stevens
Well, with temperatures you best have on coats and gloves, maybe a hoodie. And, a Merry Christmas to you and your family, Tom!
David Leland Hyde
Reflection is one of the great revelations of beauty in life, as long as it isn’t overdone. Most people, however, do it too little, in my opinion. Perhaps it is one of the contributors to wisdom too, which shows in your self-portraits. I don’t know how you can do them without feeling self-conscious, except that you’ve developed the skill of self-portraiture, which also shows.
Monte Stevens
Not sure about the skill of self-portrait but I usually enjoy working on them. I have struggled for years on whether I reflect too much or too little. Yet, as I age I’m more comfortable with my reflection/meditation/prayer time. And, Merry Christmas to you!