I had originally posted this picture in The Big Hawaii Post. I took this photo of myself in Hawaii at the beginning of the trail to the Royal Birthing Stones. You can see the stand of trees where the stones are in the distance.
When I originally took the picture, I loved it. The red clay road so perfectly contrasted the green fields flanking the path and the sky was misty and hazy and doing a marvelous halo effect and picking up shades from my grey t-shirt. The trees in the background were the perfect prop to add depth and make the space recede and add a bit more fluidity to the composition, drawing the eye back around. But upon closer inspection, I was dissatisfied with the splotchiness of my tan, the 4 o'clock shadow and the silhouette of a tree in the background, coming out of the top of my head looking like a "growth" or a tuft of unruly hair. My good friend, Nina Bagley saw the photo too and saw what I originally saw. With a couple touches digital magic, she perfected the picture. She recently started Self Portrait Friday and I thought I would participate, sharing this better version of me.
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Andrew, what an amazing portrait.
How can there possibly be a "better version of you?"
Big blue sky, wide open spaces, looks like a peaceful place.
Beautiful photo.
Thanks Jamar! I think that the magic of the place helped immensely!
Hey Jeannie! Oh, I definitely think there are "better versions" of me. The Photoshopped version is just one example. Me with coffee, as opposed to me without coffee is another. Whether or not it's only skin deep I think there are always instances where I attempt to put my best face forward. Thank you though for thinking so highly of me, but I'm only a mere mortal flawed in more ways than one.
You have quite a nice halo above your head, you angel, you! Isn't it wonderful to have digital magic at our fingertips?
i maintain my notion of prince andrew here - and the halo definitely adds to your allure (as if you could be any more alluring!!). andrew, you are such a beautiful friend, inside and out! i send you much love this sunny saturday morning, and wishes for safe and fun travels. i'm leaving monday, myself - xxxx
That is a beautiful self portrait.
wow! you have a deeply spiritual look(as though you know something we all need to find out...smile) I love you in your photo.
Andrew, you crack me up. Aren't we all flawed in some unique way? I was lucky in that at a early age I checked my baggage and got the hell out of my own way. Flaws can be freeing
There's a beautiful feeling of depth and holding.
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