A new theme has been given at the self portrait challenge. And the theme is … ”bathroom”. It’s an interesting choice. A lot can be done with it. The most obvious is the bathroom mirror shot. It has been done very effectively by great photographers. I naturally gravitated towards the same idea, although I find it really difficult to look at myself for very long in the mirror. I start noticing too many imperfections. Yes, I have body image issues. For the most part I don’t pay much attention to my issues, until I am confronted with them. For example, participating in this challenge brings out all my body image issues to the forefront. But for some unexplained reason, I feel compelled to do this challenge. Maybe because I need to face these demons and learn to accept myself as I am.
I did take full head shots of myself, but I inevitably ended up covering things up, like with the towel around my face. My eyes are the only feature that I still like about my face. Hopefully by the end of this month’s end, I will be able to reveal a full head shot.
This is an absolutely beautiful photograph! Bravo! Facing my demons seems to be what it’s all about for me.
I love the shot, funny, but I always have loved my eyes and nothing else about my face! Taking the SPC challenges has led me to appreciate myself more. I’m not totally accepting of my flaws, but I try not to beat myself up too much!
I enjoyed this shot, it is a good one! I don’t seem to see bad about your face
I love this picture! To be honest, I am also very self-conscious. Even before the hair loss, I have gained so much weight because of pcos. I have actually had the same struggle with the self-portrait challenge–I want to participate, but I want as little as possible of myself to actually be visible.
Thank you for your encouragement. It’s nice to know that someone else truly empathizes with my condition, because alot of times, I feel like I’m going crazy. From what I can see of you on your blog, you are a beautiful and wonderful woman.