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enjoying life!


enjoying life!
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Copyright: Aliaksandr Yafremau (Alfonso) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 427 W: 11 N: 351] (3135)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-05-01
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Experimental, Portrait
Camera: Olympus SP-510 UZ
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): black/white life [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-08 11:25
Viewed: 269
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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Now that the summer months are close at hand, the time for enjoying some fun in the sun will be a welcome relief from the cold, rainy months we've seen for far too long. However, it doesn't really matter what the weather's like or what the calendar tells us. The art of enjoying life is a conscious choice that calls for particular actions in order to truly be happy and in the present moment. So if you've been in a lousy rut for too long, can't remember the last time you kicked back and relaxed or even had a good laugh, here's some pointers that can lead you in the right direction:

1. Assess your stress level and respond to it appropriately. Some individuals become so stressed out by one major event in their life that the little things seem to evoke the same level of stress. When you allow yourself to be ruled by your emotions on a continual basis, this can often lead to mental as well as physical exhaustion. Ask yourself if the level of attention you're giving a certain matter is, in the scheme of things, actually warranted. Next year will you still be stewing over this matter or will you likely have forgotten about it? Although it's hard to look at a current stressor in this fashion, you need to in order to gauge the time and energy you're putting into the matter. Can you use this time for more productive matters? Oftentimes, the answer is yes.

2. Take a 'mental vacation.' You don't have to get a tan in the Caribbean in order to feel relaxed. Relaxation is a state of mind and can come at any time and in any situation. The first part of this vacation is making a vow to yourself that you'll limit the negative statements that you think about yourself as well as others. Thinking in a negative way simply leads to feeling negative. Instead, counter negative thoughts and start each day with a positive statement. The second part of this vacation means surrounding yourself with as many positive people as possible. If family members or friends are adding to your stress, take a break from them. Allow yourself to regroup, reassess, and build a foundation that will allow you to enter more cautiously into these situations as well as think about how you really want to react in them.

3. Get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Study after study states that being outdoors and even going for a simply walk can do wonders for the body and mind. Don't let the adrenaline build and blood pressure rise without doing something to counter it. When you feel stressed, take even a ten-minute break and walk around the block. This will help you release your stress and allow you to look at your options.

4. Take a breath. When you get stressed, many people have the habit of either breathing very quickly and shallowly or holding their breath altogether. Practice the art of deep breathing by focusing on the act itself. Inhale through your nose rather than your mouth and be sure to fill your abdomen as far as possible. Then, exhaling through your mouth, release that tension and negativity. Doing this simple exercise can help cleanse your body at any time and bring about a feeling of calm that is always welcome.

5. Schedule some fun. While we often use our daily planners to help us remember a dentist or doctor's appointment or a meeting we'd rather not attend, most people don't block out time to simply have fun. The next few months are a great time to choose something to do in which you have an interest. Maybe you'd like to learn to play tennis, ride a horse, or paint the perfect picture. It doesn't have to necessarily be connected with anything you're currently doing at your work or home; simply something you've always found interesting. Allowing yourself to get excited about something and have it truly engage you is still one of the best ways to feel good about yourself and enjoy the present.

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THis photo i made in centre of Minsk. Here was many rabbits like this) and one of them is on my photo!=)
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Zdravstuite Aliaksandr
wonderful image and great effect
well done in partial desaturation with red detail
have good week end
Lucio

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 507 W: 0 N: 940] (4728)
  • [2009-05-08 11:53]

Hi Aliaksandr !
A beautiful portrait.
Colors I like very much and contrast them.
Interesting photo exhibition.
Have a nice evening,
Adrian

Да, на этих мракобесных "народных гуляниях" кого только не встретишь)))
Александр, ну зачем вам эти заезженные приемы свадебных фотографов: фончик черный-букетик красненький))) Сделали бы ушки и лапки зайчика пушисто-беленькими)))

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21687)
  • [2009-05-08 15:04]

Hi Aliaksandr...

Very interesting and creative B&W portrait of this young beauty lady ...
Good duo colors, sharpness and partial desaturation.
Well done. - Congrats my friend,
Regd. George

Hi Aliaksandr, at the end the spring was came:)
Nice to see this rabbit:) freely walking outside:)
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

i like the partial desaturation, Alik.. i like the effect you used also but im not sure why im dizzy from looking at it this time.. hehe :) anyway still lovely on the subject.. the girl really wearing big ribbon? nice work again..

regards, terry

Bonjour Aliaksandr,
Nice presentation of this enjoy life.
Excellent POV. and good portrait.
Nice effect and dйtails.
all my compliments
Have a good day ....Michel

Hi Aliaksandr;) wonderful shot, excellent work with great effect. Good job.
Greetings Monika

hehhe cool idea...
U are celebrating and gathering money for drinking too?
:)
TFS

ania

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