Saturday, January 18, 2014

Focus on Life: Week 3


Week 3: Minimal Colour
This week introduce yourself to every one and capture
a black and white photo of you! 

Hi, my name is Bonnie. Let me start off by saying that I really dislike having my photo taken. I look like a washed out rat. And I usually appear crabby or have my mouth open or have a idiotic smirk on my face. I avoid cameras whenever I can.

This is a photo of my reflection in a mirror.

It's so true, isn't it, that we are very critical of ourselves and see flaws where others do not? Why can't we look in a mirror and see the beauty? All I notice is the black circles under my eyes and the age lines around them. And the hair...why can't I ever get it to look as nice as it does when I leave the salon?

Let's share, via comments, what you see when you look at the photos of the other participants. I bet the results will be much different than our own perspectives.

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35 comments:

  1. Beti HorvathJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Love that Mona Lisa Smile! Great picture, Nicely done.

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:48 PM

      Thank you, Beti. All told, that isn't such a bad photo of me. *smile*

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  2. AliceJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Sweet photo, but do I detect a bit of mischievousness in that smile?

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      Who me? I do not know what you are talking about. I'm a sweet, innocent grandmother. *wink*

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  3. Becky PancakeJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Bonnie you have a beautiful smile. Great job on your photo.

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:50 PM

      Thanks, Becky. It turned out better than I thought it would.

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  4. Mary K. McGrawJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Like that smirk on your face. I have the same problem with my hair.

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:51 PM

      Thank you, Mary K. I swear that my hair has a mind of it's own some days!

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  5. Bits of LearningJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Bonnie, all I see is a beautiful woman who has something mischievous in mind!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:52 PM

      Sweet, innocent grandmother...that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. *smile*

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  6. ClaireJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Such a lovely photo of such a lovely lady :) I got my wee gift yesterday - you are too, too kind, Bonnie! I'd love to know what gems you used...
    I recently discovered I was born under the Celtic calendar Willow sign - so to me, the tree is a willow! I shall treasure it - thank you!!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:54 PM

      Thank you, Claire. I'm glad your little package arrived safely. The stone chips are peridot.

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    2. ClaireJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:11 AM

      I did wonder... they're a favourite stone! I'm wearing it now - looks just lovely against my pumpkin-coloured sweater :) xx

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  7. Sandi VolpeJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    I love your mischievous smile...well done!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Thanks, Sandi. Even if the smile hadn't given me away, my eyes would have.

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  8. brokenteepeeJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    We are our own worst critics. You are beautiful and hair? Eh - if you ask me it has a mind of its own.

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:57 PM

      I agree, Patty. Hair does have a mind of it's own, and it rarely corresponds with what I want it to do.

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  9. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    It's true - it seems that our whole group does not like having our photos taken. You look like you have an amazing secret.... or perhaps are thinking about your next beady project. Love the personality you capture!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:58 PM

      Thank you, Paula, for your kind words. And I DO have a secret...but I'm not telling what it is. *smile*

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  10. AnnetteJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    What a fantastic photo! It takes courage to do this and you did it very well.

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  11. Amy S.January 18, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I was thinking mischievous too! IThis is such a pretty picture!

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  12. ShelJanuary 18, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    You look nothing at all like a washed out rat! But I did have to smile when you made that comment, because I think we all feel a bit like that when we take our pics for all to see and comment on. I think you're beautiful and I love your hair by the way,...and your little mischievous smile! ;-) Gorgeousness.

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  13. TesoriTrovatiJanuary 18, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    I said this to someone else... we are all to critical of ourselves. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman who owns her look because only you can be the beauty you are meant to be. And you are beautiful. You have a softness, a kindness in your eyes. You have a smirk that is hinting at fun and mischief. And you have a glow about you. Own your beauty Miss Bonnie! Enjoy the day! Erin

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    1. BonnieJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:06 AM

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Erin. Okay, I will admit to a wee bit of mischief once in a while. *wink*

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  14. thewovenspokeJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Great photo, makes me wonder what you are up to!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:00 PM

      I'm a sweet, innocent grandmother. I couldn't possibly be up to any mischief, could I?

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  15. A Polymer PenchantJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I hear you Bonnie, I quieted my thoughts about my own photos by not writing them down. It is so easy to pick apart ourselves. I see such a warm and friendly smile, and the gaze gives it that hint of a smirk which means for good times surely. Beautiful friend!

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  16. Empty nester at lastJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Well I think you may be a sweet ,innocent grandmother to your grandchildren...but to us....that know ya....we can see that mischief just brewing under the surface...lol...excellent photo and post!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:08 AM

      I didn't fool you at all, Veralynne, did I? You can see right through me. LOL

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  17. IslandgirlJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Much better mirror picture than mine... obviously not taken in an interior bathroom... I think that's a lovely 'smirk'!

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    1. BonnieJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:09 AM

      It actually is an interior bathroom photo. I had the flash turned off.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    I love your photo Bonnie, as others have said before, you really do look mischevious.

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  19. elisabeth January 19, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I love your smirk - it looks like you have something funny to tell me. Great photo!

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  20. YvonneJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Great picture!

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  21. Shai WilliamsJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    I see a beautiful woman who enjoys life.

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