Photo Hunters: Self
May 31, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Photo Hunters
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? 
Karen of Sillymonkeez on Sat, 31st May 2008 10:12 am
I think your photo is great! I like images that only show a ghost of yourself. It’s offers some mystery.
CrAzY Working Mom on Sat, 31st May 2008 10:29 am
I do see you hiding back there somewhere!
Amanda on Sat, 31st May 2008 10:31 am
I think even though you were not trying to get a great self portrait you did a great job at it!
Liza on Sat, 31st May 2008 10:33 am
I love old photos like that! very cool!
Chica on Sat, 31st May 2008 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.
Write From Karen on Sat, 31st May 2008 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!
Caroline on Sat, 31st May 2008 11:03 am
What i nice idea to use a photo of your great aunt.
I can barely see you.
Lynn on Sat, 31st May 2008 11:04 am
I can see your reflection and your long hair.
MyGoodFinds on Sat, 31st May 2008 11:14 am
Camera shy ey? I think majority of the bloggers I’ve seen so far are cam-shy.
Me in Bliss
imac on Sat, 31st May 2008 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.
kaycee on Sat, 31st May 2008 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?
=)
Dawn on Sat, 31st May 2008 4:25 pm
That is a nice picture, a glimpse of you for the theme is cool!
Thanks for dropping by!
Leslie on Sat, 31st May 2008 7:25 pm
Now that’s a fun photo! Hope your weekend is going well!
Melli on Sat, 31st May 2008 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.
Patricia (Pollywog Creek) on Sat, 31st May 2008 9:22 pm
Very cool! I love it, actually.
Thanks for stopping by Pollywog Creek to comment.
Mrs. Mecomber on Sat, 31st May 2008 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!
pearl on Sun, 1st Jun 2008 2:32 am
hahahahaha..tat is sure a cheeky one!..but all’s in a good game..:)
Pearl – happy sunday
ellen b on Sun, 1st Jun 2008 11:38 am
Yes I do see you! Very sneaky on your part :0)
Sandy (Momisodes) on Sun, 1st Jun 2008 11:01 pm
A very clever pic to use for the theme
I love the faint reflection of you.
Munchkin Mommy on Mon, 2nd Jun 2008 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!
Annie on Mon, 2nd Jun 2008 9:48 am
Love your aunt’s hat! Clever entry.
handy-mom on Wed, 4th Jun 2008 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/2008/03/wordless-wednesday.html