pillow (self portrait) by kimariehere

Photography • Portraits • posted on May 17, 2005

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I took this picture of myself with a pillow and played around today with several of my programs- painter and Photoshop ..Just trying to learn... oh so much to learn...ended up going back to psp 9 to frame it! ..Hard to learn something else when you're used to a favorite program that you are comfortable with.. speaking of the whole comfort zone... I am a little oh or slightly nervous about putting this up... shows a soft sensual side of me that I don't share usually so openly with everyone.. ... usually have my guard up -you know the whole protection thing - invisible barrier shield... yeah so here turn it on so life and people wont hurt.. Only problem is then you can't always feel as passionate and deeply... once in a while I take off the shield and let go... but it makes me venerable and then I go back to the safe place... Where I am tough... hope I don't sound weird ... just a few personal deep thoughts today...thanks for all your comments and care... PSSST ..ok I REDID IT with more detail thanks for your advice... yeah photography forums a good thing i am just a bit stubborn at times...lol everyone wants me to keep changing another thing .. haha cant make everyone happy ok I will put my origanil thumb up and then the new picture from advice in the gallery picture. OK NOW I AM SO done messing around with my dumb ol facE!! UGH HAHA Love ya all hugs~! Kimarie &Hearts; !!

Comments (72)

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firestorm

12:28AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

a lovely self portrait, like the way you've framed the face.

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maud

1:04AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

I prefer this one Kim! much better..your face is more natural..First time I give two comments on one photo (smile) You have a lovely face on this one v :)

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SophiaDeer

1:12AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

What a beautiful black and white! You are very pretty and photogenic!

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Blush

2:01AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Oh sis This is stunning and your so pretty Beautiful in fact...your eyes just glow You do have a lovely face me is jealous grin This pic is natural...perfect and the model is my beautiful sis Vote Vote Vote Hugs n love Your sis Susan~

tvernuccio

2:38AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Kimmers, it's a WONDERFUL portrait!!!! your beautiful eyes draw me right in!!!! It's good to show your sides! soft and sensual sometimes. other times playful and silly. and sometimes strong and determined. anyway you show yourself, you radiate a beautiful glow! You are beautiful inside and out!!!!

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Gor111

3:45AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

This is one of the most wonderful B/W selfportrait I have ever seen! What a beautiful and lovely looking lady with her beautiful eyes and lips! What I like as well is her marvellous natural hair! Kimmers in other words you are glorious! Fantastic photo with this brilliant light and shadow work! I'm speechless! You get my BIG VOTE for this cute and lovely work!!!!!

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GOLDILOCKSUK

4:19AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Wow aint you pretty it is a lovely photograph an excellent shot vote Cathy oxoxox

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kenwas

4:28AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Nice work KM.

nhirschberger

4:59AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Fantastic portrait ! Thanks for sharing ! Excellent work !!! V

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_Breeze

5:43AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

You look so sweet. Beautifull self portrait thats for sure :-))) Hugs Diana

KiwiMiss

5:53AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Can relate to everything that you said but sometimes it pays to be brave. You are beautiful and have done yourself so proud with your self portrait. Shelia is right, there is something about your eyes ...

kellendor

8:09AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Remember when you were new here and really shy? I do. Look at the following you have now. Know what - it's well deserved. I think it's because your art all comes from within - in a sense that's true of everyone's art, but with some artists (like you) it's different. Frankly, I don't think you want to hide at all. I think you want to be vulnerable, but to find that vulnerability repaid with kindness. I think this because it's like you're putting yourself on the screen every time -no matter what the subject matter is. I felt that way the first time I saw the first image of your daughter. The image could be anything (even a porch you loved), but it's a slice of YOU that's coming through. It's no surprise to me to see all these wonderful comments. And they are especially appropriate here. Without ever having seen your face, we'd all know you're beautiful. It comes through in everything you do. Looks fade, beauty endures - you've got both, but it's the the enduring beauty within that touches us!! Great job here - as always - and feel good kiddo! You rock!

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Lledeline

11:28AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Very beautiful portrait. That's the image you accept to share with us. It's not so easy.

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DennisReed

11:40AM | Wed, 18 May 2005

So very lovely and comfortable! Bravo!

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pm_hackworth

12:40PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kennyliu

12:43PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

How sweet of your self-portrait..... very nature expression captured..... lovely frame as well:) V***

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GiMi53

12:59PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

This is just BEAUTIFUL (I will go to the Forum later...) :~)

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escafeld

1:20PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

This page has turned into a novel LOL. If I was you Kimarie, I would post the image that I liked the best and make myself happy.

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kenmo

2:18PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

A very beautiful portrait Kimmie.....V

captainparsa

2:44PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

........................ Beautiful fantastic Beautiful ........................

MaryLynda

4:22PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Beautiful portrait of a beautiful woman,Kimmie.V

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soffy

5:09PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Agree with Marylynda,you sure looks very beautiful,a very lovely portraitV HUGZ :))

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Rob2753

5:26PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

Beautiful photo - beauty and talent !! what a combo !! :)~V~

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Margana

6:50PM | Wed, 18 May 2005

I think you did wonderfully composing this picture of yourself.Self-portraiture is sooooo difficult,in so many ways.You've created a mood with this shot, it is revealing about the subject(you) as all good portraiture should be.Lovely expression.That must be some pillow!(LOL)I wonder if it would also look good with just the eye color done (since I love selective coloring).Great work Kim!

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MeredithWilson

2:53AM | Thu, 19 May 2005

Dear Kimarie, you are really beautiful!! We knew your heart was before, but now we know all of you is, too! Really great photograph - and I'm sure it was hard to do. Self portraits are always difficult. I do a lot of self "photographs" because I act out my poses, but I'd never show anyone them - they are pretty aweful as I tried to bend around, etc. Really beautiful and really excellent work!! Love, Meredith

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DIANE603

10:16AM | Thu, 19 May 2005

Finally!! Now we have the face behind the stories!! Your eyes tell us all we need to know. A loving and caring soul I see!! I also see pain!! Hugs Kimmer!!

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