Weekly Photo Challenge: Self Portrait

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jo Bryant

This is an older photo of me – but it represents exactly how I see myself.

How I have ALWAYS seen myself.

Slightly apart from the rest of the world – an observer…

62 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Self Portrait”

jakesprinter on December 18, 2011 at 9:52 pm said:

Excellent shot for this week topic jo

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:03 am said:
  
  Thanks Jake.
  
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- Team Oyeniyi on December 22, 2011 at 12:11 am said:
  
  I agree!
  
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  - Jo Bryant on December 22, 2011 at 8:32 am said:
    
    Thank you Robyn.
    
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bluebee on December 18, 2011 at 10:43 pm said:

Beautifully composed photo – a really lovely pic

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:04 am said:
  
  I like that you like it.
  
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julespaige on December 19, 2011 at 1:21 am said:

I have evolved. Though my common features have barely changed. I have always been an old soul hidden within meeting the body that is now starting down the other side of the hill…

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:05 am said:
  
  I know that feeling…but I’ve earned every crease/wrinkle/spot…so I’m almost proud of them.
  
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Cardinal Guzman on December 19, 2011 at 1:50 am said:

Nice one

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:06 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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Arlee Bird on December 19, 2011 at 2:26 am said:

I’ve always seen myself as pretty much of an observer as well, but whenever I’ve attempted to photograph a self portrait I always come across as a goofy dork. Your photo turned out cool–sly, elusive, and with a qurky sense of humor. Nice shot.

Lee
Journaling Woman at my memoir blog
starting Saturday 12/17/2011 with a special giveaway!
Wrote By Rote

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:07 am said:
  
  Thanks for saying so – it is hard to find a photo of yourself you can be happy with…hehe
  
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Nandini on December 19, 2011 at 3:06 am said:

Beautiful composition. And a pretty face with a heart-warming smile!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:08 am said:
  
  Thank you Nandini.
  
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amira on December 19, 2011 at 3:15 am said:

beautiful and cool observer. a super photo with a super caption

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:08 am said:
  
  Thanks Amira
  
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Brynne on December 19, 2011 at 4:35 am said:

You are beautiful beyond words, Jo. I see you as You are, yourSelf. And am so very moved.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:09 am said:
  
  Thank you sweet Brynne – that means the world…
  
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dribblingpensioner on December 19, 2011 at 4:56 am said:

Excellent photo Jo, blonde hair no glasses ? i like the way your looking at the camera.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:10 am said:
  
  Thanks Harry – the glasses came later, and are still only for close up stuff…hehe.
  I was at a concert…probably a little – well you know !!
  
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nuvofelt on December 19, 2011 at 5:49 am said:

Beautiful photo, and lovely interpretation of the challenge.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:12 am said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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Gilly Goldsworthy on December 19, 2011 at 7:15 am said:

A beautiful photo of you Jo and I understand about feeling slightly apart but it’s not a bad place to be, best wishes G.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:13 am said:
  
  Thank you Gilly – I agree – I am not sad about being an observer – it just is…
  
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Gobetween on December 19, 2011 at 7:31 am said:

Great attitude.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:13 am said:
  
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Gracie Sam on December 19, 2011 at 9:48 am said:

Beautiful photo of you Jo!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:14 am said:
  
  Thanks Gracie.
  
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halfwaybetweenthegutter on December 19, 2011 at 2:15 pm said:

I love your smile in this

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:14 am said:
  
  What a lovely comment – thank you.
  
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Angeline M on December 19, 2011 at 2:35 pm said:

You’ve captured a wonderful look…on a wonderful face. Great photo.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:15 am said:
  
  Thank you Angeline.
  
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TBM on December 20, 2011 at 12:10 am said:

Lovely!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:16 am said:
  
  Thanks.
  
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nuggetsandpearls on December 20, 2011 at 12:57 am said:

Hey nice photo! You probably were an observer and may still be one but I’d like to bet you like being who you are these days and can hold your head up high and celebrate your uniqueness. You’re fab!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:17 am said:
  
  Why thank you Miss Christine – what a lovely thing to say.
  
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IsobelandCat on December 20, 2011 at 1:08 am said:

You have a very enigmatic expression on your face.

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:17 am said:
  
  I like that – enigmatic – very Lauren Bacall…hehe
  
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Androgoth on December 20, 2011 at 2:49 am said:

I like it Jo

A little Pressie for you
http://andro51.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/santa_squirrel_christmas.jpg?w=1000

Androgoth XXx

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:18 am said:
  
  Thanks Androgoth. Heading straight over to check it out !!!!
  See what Androgoth gave me for Christmas…I feel SPECIAL !!!!
  
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joshi daniel on December 20, 2011 at 5:00 am said:

looking very cool!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Thank you Joshi – such a compliment coming from you !!
  
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thirdhandart on December 20, 2011 at 9:25 am said:

A very beautiful portrait of a good and wise soul! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jo!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you Theresa – and the same to you and yours…
  
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Cedric de Alicoque on December 20, 2011 at 5:06 pm said:

I like the “daring look” Nice picture!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 7:21 pm said:
  
  Daring – I like that description…
  
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pix & kardz on December 20, 2011 at 7:13 pm said:

a terrific capture – although i suspect beneath all the observing, there is probably some enjoying, partaking and sharing going on, too. your posts certainly demonstrate that, and i for one appreciate what that aspect about them
thanks for another great post!

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- Jo Bryant on December 20, 2011 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you for such a great comment – love it…
  
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frizztext on December 21, 2011 at 9:36 am said:

greetings by
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2011/12/17/weekly-photo-challenge-self-portrait/
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Patti Kuche on December 21, 2011 at 11:55 am said:

What a wonderful shot! Love the attitude!

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- Jo Bryant on December 22, 2011 at 8:18 am said:
  
  Thanks Patti – though the older I get the more attitude I seem to be accumulating…is that a good thing ??
  
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balladeer on December 21, 2011 at 12:29 pm said:

Now THAT’s the ballsy, brassy, Buckshot Bryant spirit we all know and love!

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- Jo Bryant on December 22, 2011 at 8:18 am said:
  
  Oh my – I like – no love – that comment. So Bette Davies !!!!
  
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Madman on December 21, 2011 at 10:35 pm said:

Almost a portrait from “beyond life” Thank you for the share!
Greetings from Switzerland,
- Pierre

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- Jo Bryant on December 22, 2011 at 8:19 am said:
  
  I like the way your thoughts run…oh yes I do.
  Thanks Pierre
  
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Just Ramblin' Pier on December 23, 2011 at 8:33 am said:

Really cool capture for the self-portrait challenge. The color tone is very cool. : )

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- Jo Bryant on December 27, 2011 at 1:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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Amar Naik on December 23, 2011 at 1:14 pm said:

great observer. nice post

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- Jo Bryant on December 24, 2011 at 9:02 am said:
  
  Thanks Amar.
  
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dragonkatet on January 3, 2012 at 5:24 am said:

You’re right, it’s very hard to find a picture of oneself that is above self critique. I absolutely LOVE this pic of you, though! I really like the look you have in your eyes in this one…There is wisdom, impishness and definitely a sense of adventure shining out. Now when I think of you, I won’t be able to keep from thinking of this picture of you!

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- Jo Bryant on January 3, 2012 at 7:23 am said:
  
  Oh well this aussie/kiwi is feeling very grand after reading this comment…not that there was a lot of wisdom going on in that head in the day…no not a lot at all…hehehe
  
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