tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post3844221260815323063..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: Intimate PortraitsKim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-65024123411747645552010-01-23T00:42:14.685+00:002010-01-23T00:42:14.685+00:00Jennifer - thank you :)Jennifer - thank you :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-36789463228189389802010-01-22T00:51:20.395+00:002010-01-22T00:51:20.395+00:00This is my favorite photo of you as well.This is my favorite photo of you as well.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270178527947291611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-54088531569956394752008-12-29T16:32:00.000+00:002008-12-29T16:32:00.000+00:00Thanks Tricia:)Thanks Tricia:)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-71807533861955981282008-12-29T15:23:00.000+00:002008-12-29T15:23:00.000+00:00I totally agree about portraiture and love this sh...I totally agree about portraiture and love this shot!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12595026999757410223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-37303787046355808822008-12-24T11:40:00.000+00:002008-12-24T11:40:00.000+00:00Thanks Pat - hope the season's good to you :)Thanks Pat - hope the season's good to you :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-13010941050959107862008-12-23T10:47:00.000+00:002008-12-23T10:47:00.000+00:00I may not pass this way again - before Christmas I...I may not pass this way again - before Christmas I hasten to add -so all my best wishes to you , Maggie, Meg and Rogan for a great Christmas and a happy healthy 2009 with special wishes for peaceful sleeps for you.xoxoxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-76470633089804469252008-12-22T12:42:00.000+00:002008-12-22T12:42:00.000+00:00Daphne - and a Merry Christmas to you too, but I d...<B>Daphne</B> - and a Merry Christmas to you too, but I don't think Annie will ever have to worry about me<BR/><BR/><B>Therextras</B> - blether is something of a Scottishism I think, but basically means a chat (maybe an inane chat, but a chat nonetheless). And if I could Photograph Penn of Penn & Teller, I'd leap at the chance :)<BR/><BR/><B>Phil</B> - although the technicalities can be useful, they can just as easily get in the way if you get bogged down by them. Just keep thinking with each pic you take, is this a good photo or not and what could I do to improve it?<BR/><BR/><B>Pat</B> - I would love to photograph you if the opportunity arises :)<BR/><BR/><B>Debra</B> - very true. The whole thing is an interprative process, which is why the idea iot never lies is such a huge lie :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-30649360679000099562008-12-22T02:04:00.000+00:002008-12-22T02:04:00.000+00:00Photographic portraits are as much about the photo...Photographic portraits are as much about the photographer as the photographed. It's how the eye behind the camera sees the world beyond it.debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-68395869443188199062008-12-21T23:55:00.000+00:002008-12-21T23:55:00.000+00:00It's good Kim - I like it. I'm sure Maggie often ...It's good Kim - I like it. I'm sure Maggie often sees you like that.<BR/>Having lots of feminine weaknesses - except men are just as vain - I find having my photo taken now something I try to avoid. It's not just that experts took me when I was young and reasonable looking but family photographers have trouble getting all of the face or the head or whatever and it drives me mad. I would certainly offer myself if I lived anywhere near.<BR/>BTW - with help I have solved the blog problem.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-49129381256336069092008-12-21T18:25:00.000+00:002008-12-21T18:25:00.000+00:00Photography is my other hobby. I'm pretty bad at i...Photography is my other hobby. I'm pretty bad at it. It gives me a lot of pleasure - though nobody else!<BR/><BR/>Your comments about capturing one moment out of many millions rings very true.<BR/><BR/>Thought the photograph was great BTW. I could waffle on about depth of field and such - but it would only be pretending. The reason why I'm a pretty poor photographer is that I've never really properly got to grips with the technicalities.<BR/><BR/>All the best.<BR/><BR/>PhilPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545929481216461218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-67907337099836433832008-12-21T02:07:00.000+00:002008-12-21T02:07:00.000+00:00However said chocolate is not good for you is lyin...However said chocolate is not good for you is lying. <BR/><BR/>What is "blether"?<BR/><BR/>Charlie, a woman in Scotland has taken that old Native American concept and called it a horcrux. <BR/><BR/>You might find this guy has an interesting face: <BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JHS8adO3hM&eurl=http://theanchoressonline.com/&feature=player <BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-41915098377693244232008-12-20T23:08:00.000+00:002008-12-20T23:08:00.000+00:00Handsome divil! Annie Leibowitz has competition. ...Handsome divil! Annie Leibowitz has competition. Merry Christmas to you and yours Kim.Daphne Wayne-Boughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581048408996935564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-11473611898934363612008-12-20T18:19:00.000+00:002008-12-20T18:19:00.000+00:00Conan - I took it on the black & white setting...Conan - I took it on the black & white setting on the camera, then played with the tones and contrasts on the computer, then dropped it into a subtle sepia.<BR/><BR/>I was talking to a landscape photographer recently who loves the outdoors and takes absolutely stunning images. I asked him about portraits and his reply was, "Can't be doing with them at all - it's all about egos!"<BR/><BR/>I think there's as many different styles of photography as there is of writingKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-44786173587429907062008-12-20T17:56:00.000+00:002008-12-20T17:56:00.000+00:00I'm more of a places not people snapper, esp for t...I'm more of a places not people snapper, esp for the blog. You've done a great job with the light in this one, adds greatly to the character that is you! Did you take it in B+W or change it after you took it?Conan Drummhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12377667084973491628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-40790788274816002692008-12-20T17:12:00.000+00:002008-12-20T17:12:00.000+00:00Sandy - you've got to learn to hold the camera pho...<B>Sandy</B> - you've got to learn to hold the camera phone the right way round...<BR/><BR/><B>Mary</B> - I'd like to take some more photos of you now as I feel my technique's improved since then. Presonally I love your, ah, idiosyncrasies :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-53883413874848123672008-12-19T12:13:00.000+00:002008-12-19T12:13:00.000+00:00I'm a big fan of human faces too, and sometimes fi...I'm a big fan of human faces too, and sometimes find myself staring at my own in horrified fascination.<BR/><BR/>I'm definitely more vain than my husband is; it was all I could do to tell you not to get rid of my face's, ah, idiosyncrasies, when you photographed me a few months back. I tell myself I've earned them; they're mine; they're what makes me myself. But I wish I had fewer all the same...Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-4792182180008104212008-12-19T11:13:00.000+00:002008-12-19T11:13:00.000+00:00Surely chocolate can't be bad for you. And me just...Surely chocolate can't be bad for you. And me just eaten 2 days from the advent calender at once - should I go and see my doctor.<BR/><BR/>Have to admit that my phone is worryingly full of pictures of me, so you're not alone. <BR/><BR/>Sandy<BR/><BR/>p.s. Well done Gramps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-83872273818257078082008-12-19T10:30:00.000+00:002008-12-19T10:30:00.000+00:00Carole - if I'd been puzzling a problem my brows w...<B>Carole</B> - if I'd been puzzling a problem my brows would have been knotted together and my tongue would have been sticking out one side of my mouth...<BR/><BR/><B>Mighty Jo</B> - welcome to my ramblings and thank you for taking the time to comment. <BR/><BR/>Mike Myers the Wayne's World actor, or Mike Myers the slasher psychopath from the Halloween movies?<BR/><BR/><B>FLG</B> - thank you - one day I hope to make it out to NZ. I'll bring my camera and phtograph you :)<BR/><BR/><B>Freakazojd</B> - I'll live in hope you win the lottery and can fly us out then. I'm afraid I can't wait until we win the lottery because we don't do it...Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-91649253740903171782008-12-19T07:16:00.000+00:002008-12-19T07:16:00.000+00:00Ah, but you have a WONDERFULLY expressive face! M...Ah, but you have a WONDERFULLY expressive face! MUCH more interesting that the 20-something superposers. ;) I enjoyed the concepts in this post very much, and a couple of lines in particular: "I love the way people inhabit their faces" and "it would rather be like hitting a single note and somehow thinking it represented an entire opera". Fantastic! If I could afford to fly you and the fam out to Canada I surely would - it would be great fun to meet you all, and to have someone with your skill take my crazy-faced photo. (For I, too, am a face-maker in photos. Always have been. I think it's because I'd rather look like a goof on purpose.) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-67904685751591149512008-12-19T00:46:00.000+00:002008-12-19T00:46:00.000+00:00Dude! That is an absolutely delightful photo! Wo...Dude! That is an absolutely delightful photo! Wonderfully composed, brilliant expression, great lighting. Well done :)Apex Zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831580250709824079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-81167152347202938832008-12-18T22:56:00.000+00:002008-12-18T22:56:00.000+00:00i'll admit i don't like to look fat in pictures--o...i'll admit i don't like to look fat in pictures--or like my mom--but one of my favorite pictures of myself, which did make me cringe when i first saw it, has me looking just like mike myers.em for mightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652288085526823946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-5658633651314612302008-12-18T20:52:00.000+00:002008-12-18T20:52:00.000+00:00It would be cheap at twice the price if you make m...It would be cheap at twice the price if you make my photo look like my mind sees me. That person is a bit different from the older, graying woman that has the audacity to stand in the mirror when I am trying to get ready for work.<BR/><BR/>Your picture was tagged 'sad', but you looked more like you were puzzling out a problem and were'nt completely satisfied with the conclusion--which if it were me, I would call that look disgruntled.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I know, I should just keep my thoughts to myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828426520214270655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-9009283987932240992008-12-18T18:58:00.000+00:002008-12-18T18:58:00.000+00:00If it took the bit of my soul that feels battered,...If it took the bit of my soul that feels battered, bruised and deeply sad, I wouldn't mind a bit, Charlie :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-9153872872236384592008-12-18T18:44:00.000+00:002008-12-18T18:44:00.000+00:00That is an incredible photo, Kim, and it reminds m...That is an incredible photo, Kim, and it reminds me of the Navajo Indians north of here. The older, more traditional folks who live on the "rez" do not allow their photos to be taken because they believe a part of their soul stays with the photograph forever. Looking at your eyes in the enlarged version, I'm not so sure that they are wrong.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722567671925063706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-41563696307741916812008-12-18T16:46:00.000+00:002008-12-18T16:46:00.000+00:00The candids are only one brief moment too, Savanna...The candids are only one brief moment too, Savannah, and no more representative of "The Truth". The real fun is in spending a couple of hours and taking lots of different photos with different poses, expressions and lighting, and then playing in photoshop. It's all about being playful :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.com