Self Portraiture : Week Three - Sitting

I choose 'sitting' for this week, another huge topic. Actually I may even revisit some topics or continue to do another week on it. Ideally it would be good to do a second attempt at the same photos and see how I could improve them ... the possibilities are endless ... the time, a little more limiting? I hear my son saying "you've got all the time you want!" ha ha.


I love black and white, so you'll frequently see me use it. I find it so often enhances a photo, eliminating too many possible distracting elements. My first photo was intended to be a bit quirky and contemporary, the modern woman enjoying her 'day out shopping'. I've given you two photos here - tell me which you like and why?

Te Kuiti has to get a mention somewhere, so this next photo is capturing Te Kuiti Rail Station. I was thankful that no one was there but funnily enough someone doing painting on the bandstand saw me returning to my car with all my gear/props and asked what I was doing. I replied I was a photographer doing some work - he said " what, in Te kuiti!" Bit of a laugh aye.

I thought the elements of colour really enhanced this one with otherwise duller surroundings.

Another creative idea was to try and capture the 'office girl', at least me sitting with my laptop! My learning curve on this one was that I really needed a wider backdrop which I only realised when I came to crop the photos. My dear husband has made me a portable frame out of PVC piping but I'm yet to work on getting large enough backdrops.

However, the opening of the suggestive window in my opinion still works as it's showing where I'm looking ( instead of attending to business! )

Once again I've given you two photos as I have a short week - going away for 3 days.

My last one this week has to be cafe time - ah, a good cup of coffee to be enjoyed!

So the intent was to create a mood of relaxation so the out of focus effect suggests a laid back look - I think. 

The weather was very dull and cloudy on this day so when I saw a break in the clouds I took it - wow, it only lasted for 1 hour and then was gone. I love the autumn tree colour and green gingham tablecloth - all in all it brings a nice balance. Yes??