Today’s Photo Hunt is “Self.” Hmm, this was a tough one. I have purposely never taken a photograph of myself for this blog. When people ask me for a photo, I always send them this:
That is actually a photo of my great-great aunt. I found it in a collection of musty old cardboard boxes, along with some other much older tintype photos. This portrait of my aunt has become my icon wherever I go. I like this photo because she looks very thoughtful, but there is a tinge of magnificent whimsy in her eyes. And that hat tells me that she is probably a barrel of laughs! Plus, her brown velvet dress is meticulously sewn, so I think she was a real lady. I never knew her, though. But I like to think that she was a godly woman.
Anyway, to quell your curiosity, here’s the only photo of the real me that I have allowed to be taken. My image was accidentally captured when I was taking a photo of a glass display. Can you see me in the reflection?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2236562121_3d3b1de6a4.jpg
I have glasses and very long, brown hair. I like to go incognito when we travel, but my four talkative and rambunctious children usually get us a lot of attention wherever we go. They are so noticeable that they are always having their pictures taken by newspaper reporters when we visit a place at the same time! It’s happened half a dozen times now.
What did you do for Photo Hunters today? 
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May 31st, 2008 at 10:12 am
I think your photo is great! I like images that only show a ghost of yourself. It’s offers some mystery.
May 31st, 2008 at 10:29 am
I do see you hiding back there somewhere!
May 31st, 2008 at 10:31 am
I think even though you were not trying to get a great self portrait you did a great job at it!
May 31st, 2008 at 10:33 am
I love old photos like that! very cool!
May 31st, 2008 at 10:53 am
Yeah your’s sure is indirect, but I like it. I also dig the idea of you using your great-great aunts picture for your picture. Gives it more personal meaning.
May 31st, 2008 at 10:56 am
Oooh, the mysterious Mrs. Mecomber remains a mystery! And has anyone noticed the irony of your photo? You’re taking a photo of an invisible person really, and that’s how you prefer to personify yourself.
Very clever!
May 31st, 2008 at 11:03 am
What i nice idea to use a photo of your great aunt.
I can barely see you.
May 31st, 2008 at 11:04 am
I can see your reflection and your long hair.
May 31st, 2008 at 11:14 am
Camera shy ey? I think majority of the bloggers I’ve seen so far are cam-shy.
Me in Bliss
May 31st, 2008 at 11:28 am
Ah the invisable lady of the night lol.
really dont blame you tho, love the reflection tho, keeps the mind in overdrive haha.great post.
Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments.
May 31st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Thanks for visiting! Great shot! I love both photos. I know this week is bit difficult but we got through it, didn’t we?
=)
May 31st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
That is a nice picture, a glimpse of you for the theme is cool!
Thanks for dropping by!
May 31st, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Now that’s a fun photo! Hope your weekend is going well!
May 31st, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Cheater cheater cheater!!! We will all STOP calling you Mrs. Mecomber at once, and begin calling you The Shadow Lady! LOL! Actually… that’s pretty neat! And boy do I know what you mean with the kids and the press! MY kids wound up in the paper MANY times when they were small too! Half the time I didn’t even know they had been photographed and a friend would call and say “saw your kids in the parade crowd” or “your kids headlined the JPP festival!” … never for anything magnificent … well … except a few times for sports. But usually just for BEING someplace! Weird.
May 31st, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Very cool! I love it, actually.
Thanks for stopping by Pollywog Creek to comment.
May 31st, 2008 at 9:33 pm
What fun comments! HA!
Yep, I guess I’m mysterious, huh? lol. Actually, Mrs. Mecomber is a very old family name, so it’s really me! But as for my real identity… well… “only the shadow knows.” Muahahahah!
June 1st, 2008 at 2:32 am
hahahahaha..tat is sure a cheeky one!..but all’s in a good game..:)
Pearl - happy sunday
June 1st, 2008 at 11:38 am
Yes I do see you! Very sneaky on your part :0)
June 1st, 2008 at 11:01 pm
A very clever pic to use for the theme
I love the faint reflection of you.
June 2nd, 2008 at 3:28 am
i do see your reflection. that’s a creative way of showing yourself. hee hee.
thanks for visiting my photo hunt entry!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:48 am
Love your aunt’s hat! Clever entry.
June 4th, 2008 at 10:57 am
hmmmm….such intrigue! lol. I don’t do these photo hunt things,(no time!) but I did post something similar on a wordless wednesday. http://handy-mom.blogspot.com/.....esday.html