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A shadowy self-portrait
Posted by Damon Schreiber (Toronto, Canada) on 22 January 2007 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.
They say I was born on a very snowy day, so it seems fitting that with the help of a friendly tree, I'm reflected in the snow. Guess how old I am today :-)
Hi-Res version here.
[Christie Pits Park, Toronto]
Duncan Galbraith from kyoto, Japan
Hey Damon, crikey I go away for a few days and what do I come back to? The splendidness of the previous images will be commented on in a wee while (I'm currently stealing 30 seconds away from the wee beasties). Now the age question is obvioulsy answered in the above image. I'd never have guessed to be honest! Is it actually your birthday today btw? if so then have a wonderful one and all the best. If not then have a wonderful one and all the best anyway. 41. nearly there myself. And whats this about us both upping SP's on the same day? It's like last week with our walk bys and train shots. mmmm.......sychronisty. speaking of which, that little project is cooked up and will be mailed out to you tonight (japan time). Looking forward to it!
22 Jan 2007 5:11am
@Duncan Galbraith: Aye, thanks, Duncan! You got it right indeed. I have a feeling we'll keep bobbing in and out of sync as we both have these recurring themes. Maybe if I got back to butcher shop windows...
Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan
Great work mate...with your playful photos I thought you were my age (28) Great work with this one very simple and creative. Happy birthday mate!!
22 Jan 2007 5:26am
@Colour blind: Thanks, Kelley! Some days I still feel 28; other days... not so much. I'm relieved that my photos say nothing of maturity!
Aaron Schmidt from Auckland, New Zealand
Happy Birthday. I'm guessing 27. This is an excellent shot.
22 Jan 2007 5:40am
@Aaron Schmidt: Thanks Aaron, and... BZZZZ!
Lyndsey Le from Houston, TX, United States
I like how the huge shadow of your foot is compared to the actual foot prints on the snow. Happy Birthday, Damon! I'm guessing you're about my age. So guess how old I am? :)
22 Jan 2007 5:58am
@Lyndsey Le: Thanks, Lyndsey! I'm guessing you're ... old enough to know better? But judging from your self-portrait, I'd say much younger than me!
Nilima from Hyderabad, India
This is a really great snap. If it is your birthday then have a nice day. Enjoy!
22 Jan 2007 7:33am
@Nilima: Thanks, Nilima!
Lucca's café from Cologne, Germany
ha, great idea, it took a while! Happy birthday!
22 Jan 2007 9:26am
@Lucca's café: Thanks, Lucca!
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
Would never have pegged you for 41, mate. Like everyone else, I thought you were about my age. Weird that! Anyway, a very whimsical and clever post. Hope you have a great day.
:-]
22 Jan 2007 10:27am
@Stu: So what are you? 94? Thanks, Stu!
Darren from Japan
Nice shadow work there mate.
Happy Birthday and many more to come.
22 Jan 2007 1:37pm
@Darren: Many thanks, Daz!
JS from Brookline, United States
Happy Birthday, kid. Neat shot. Talk to you later.
22 Jan 2007 1:51pm
@JS: Thank you (for the comment) thank you (for the call) thank you (for the actual existence thing).
@Angry Buddha: Thanks, Sean!
Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada
Hi Damon and "Bonne fête ha ha!" You're shadow is more original than mine! For the guess, I think that you have the age of your heart! Have a very nice day! x
22 Jan 2007 5:56pm
@Martine Lapointe: Merci Merci Martine! What a kind thought! I try to keep my heart as childish as possible.
@Raccoony: Thanks, Racoony and all the FHG! Does anyone know a good dentist?
Mammoth in Chief from Naperville, United States
Great idea for a pic! Happy Birthday, have a good one! Errrr, hmmm... Twenty-six?
23 Jan 2007 3:01am
@Mammoth in Chief: Thanks, Mammoth! Don't lose the thread, though.
William from United States
Great, fun shot. Getting up to Tahoe this weekend myself and looking forward to some snow. Happy B-Day.
23 Jan 2007 3:51am
@William: Thanks, William. Enjoy yourself!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Well happy birthday! My guess is you are younger than I am. This is a great idea for a self portrait.
23 Jan 2007 4:19am
@Laurie: Thanks, Laurie! Perhaps so, but not by much.
H.O from Victoria, Canada
Happy Birthday !! Damon !!
Damon! I'm guessing your age is 30 :D
Anyway really nice work !
23 Jan 2007 8:21am
@H.O: Thanks, Hiro! 影で雪にかいてありまあすのです。
jc from Ireland
very clever, and the footprints add a nice sense of journey and movement .. happy birthday, damon!
23 Jan 2007 8:52am
@jc: Thanks, John!
@Craig Persel: Thanks, Craig!
@Still: Many thanks, Still!
@Daniel: :-) Thanks, Daniel!
Andrea Cebrero G. from Vienna, Austria
what a great and creative shot! I totally didn't get it until I read the first comment to this... and now it's so OBVIOUS that I am seriously wondering how I missed it in the first place! well, happy belated 41st! :)
24 Jan 2007 10:42am
@Andrea Cebrero G.: Thanks, Andrea! If it's both subtle and obvious, then I'm happy.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
beautiful shot -- why does it remind me of 'drugstore cowboy'? happy belated birthday x2 :)
21 Jul 2008 3:12am
Canon PowerShot G3
1/5 second
F/2.0
ISO 200
8 mm