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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 98 - New Year Resolutions >> C98 - Eligible > Keep Taking Pictures (*)
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06-JAN-2006 Ann Chaikin

Keep Taking Pictures (*)

The mirror is a family treasure. A wonderful artist friend named Leah Hamilton (I called her Tiger Lady because she had streaks in her hair) made this mirror for my parents. It has the names of my parents and us three kids in the colored squares at the corners and one of the side ones. My parents never had a fourth kid so one of the maroon rectangles has no name. I treasure this mirror so it seemed appropriate for this self portrait. The graininess is because I shot this underexposed so I could hand-hold the camera.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/40s f/3.2 at 24.0mm iso400 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time06-Jan-2006 10:54:53
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/40 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias-1.00
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programshutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 14-Jan-2006 22:44
I think it this photo is just great! It really shows your love of photography and your enjoyment in being either side of the lens! Keep it up. - Steve
ctfchallenge13-Jan-2006 12:14
I hope you fullfil this resolusion and keep showing us your photos... \Oved
alexeig12-Jan-2006 14:45
You have a nice smile
Shu11-Jan-2006 20:30
The image and commentary is excellent. Beautiful job and Rod did not have a heart attack (that I know of). LOL shu
ctfchallenge09-Jan-2006 04:57
Ann, Beautiful mirror reflecting lots of passion for life and photography. Yvonne
ctfchallenge07-Jan-2006 22:02
Very nice, Ann, although I have to echo Lonnit's question about whether you really need a resolution to keep taking pictures. Still, I think the photo speaks for all of us in showing the joy you (and we) get from photography.
--Mary Anne
Canon DSLR Challenge07-Jan-2006 18:47
You must have a tiny face bc that lens looks huge next to you! LOL! I'd like to see the white edges around the frame cropped out. Now, as for your resolution... do you REALLY need a resolution to take more pix, or do you think you would have done that anyway?!! LOL! ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge07-Jan-2006 18:22
i agree with rest of the gang...very nicely framed shot. that 'red' square hiding the part of the lens bothered me a lot but i can imagine why that would be a positive point for some (decrease camera's importance compared to your face). -Abstract
janewigginsphotography07-Jan-2006 09:15
Nicely framed - it really draws you inside the mirror. Wonderful image Ann. jano
Guest 07-Jan-2006 04:57
Very well done, indeed! -Cat
ctfchallenge07-Jan-2006 02:31
A resolution we all can share! Cute shoot. theFly
ctfchallenge06-Jan-2006 22:42
Very nice self portrait. I like how it shows your very positive attitude towards life. Thanks for sharing the mirror's story with us. I am glad about your resolution and looking forward to many new images.
Gerald
ctfchallenge06-Jan-2006 22:41
Well I am SO happy that I saw this before I went to take the picture of myself in the mirror today! I must have been snoozing because now I'm losing! Great picture Ann! :) ~Britt
ctfchallenge06-Jan-2006 21:42
This sure made me smile. I like the whole composition of the photo. Thanks for leaving the comments, that's one amazing heirloom.

Here's to taking more pics in 2006!
cheers
-Techo :)
arminb06-Jan-2006 20:10
where is the signature? :)
Lovely shot!!!
Rod 06-Jan-2006 19:55
I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the frame:-) Nicely shot Ann & I luv the mirror.