Old and Grey

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• Helkoryo (22130)
• [2007-10-05 1:40]

Good morning David

Cool Idea for the shot, the lighting is interesting here. Have added it to the theme although I dont think you look freaky :-)

TFS regards Helen

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• Janice (32972)
• [2007-10-05 1:41]

I think you'll still be loved when you're old and grey, but not if you're old and grumpy, David!!
These shop windows are good to get a self-portrait - not too clear, but clear enough... I think I would recognise you if I saw you David -you're still similar to your intro page photo - but I think the hair is longer now...
Good one!
Janice

PS What are you doing posting at night?

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• pozaru (19026)
• [2007-10-05 1:42]

Maybe grey but definitly not old or freaky !
Have a wonderful weekend my friend !!!


v

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• tjutjut (15948)
• [2007-10-05 1:55]

Hi David,

Great experiment my friend . . Mysterious look . . uncertainty and unclear thing . .
Well presented . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• Pudipie (2885)
• [2007-10-05 2:15]

Shriek hoot how did my Hughie get down there??????????????????
Sorry. Well he has the same woolie chops and look of mischief about to happen, well done David, a good photo all round.
Diane

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• Silke (23588)
• [2007-10-05 2:47]

I agree with Helen -- there is nothing freaky about you, just about the lighting!
Great composition
TFS
silke

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• GreenBaron (48838)
• [2007-10-05 4:07]

Hi David,
OK you freaked out as well :-)
Boy what a freaky selfportrait, can be use as vermin repellant :-)
Excellent contribution to Helen's theme.
Have a great freakless weekend!
Hans

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• PierreFrigon (15465)
• [2007-10-05 5:05]

Man, like looking in a mirror :-).
Excellent capture. Not all that freaky (I think).
Or maybe we have to see this as a ghost version of you.
TFS
Pierre

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• shelbeesmom (47924)
• [2007-10-05 8:56]

MAN!! You remind me of someone ...is it Nick Nolte??? I really DIG the long hair! You must be an old hippie from back in the day! Believe me, we had those pasted "flower child" flowers on our toilet seats!! Nice experiment and PERFECT for Freaky Friday!
Linda
B-)

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• ScottHale (136)
• [2007-10-05 15:45]
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David,
Perhaps you should re-title this "Touch of Grey" because even though your quote is from Lennon, for a moment, I thought of the reincarnation of Jerry Garcia! :)
I like this image. Are the seasons changing there? I noticed the "new season garment" sign in the window!
I forgive the sun glare here, after all...it was "freaky Friday".
Well done,
Scott

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• ttreen (15902)
• [2007-10-05 17:39]

Hi David...
What a cool way to present a self portrait!
I wonder what the shop owner was thinking! Lol

Tricia

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• appalcarp (4188)
• [2007-10-05 21:13]
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Hilarious, David! When I'm 64? Old Paul McCartney tune, you're probably too young to remember though! ;) TFS.

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• mvdisco (35277)
• [2007-10-05 21:36]

Bonsoir David,
Nice presentation of you on a Freaky Fridays, good looking guy and presentation of you. Great..
Michel

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• Royaldevon (16444)
• [2007-10-06 2:07]

Hello David,

The more I look at this, the more I remember self portraits by artists! This definitely looks more like a painting than a photograph! I think the lighting creates this effect!

What an interesting way to photograph yourself! I think you should frame it and start a family portrait gallery for future generations!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• tibig (7565)
• [2007-10-06 2:56]

Fine self-portrait David. There is no need to describe yourself as a freak (as your quotation goes). The most important thing is to be at peace with the way you are, something that is not quite easy to accomplish.
Regards,
Tibi

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• harpya (9667)
• [2007-10-06 5:20]

Good morning David,

Beautiful visual David in the reflex of the window, interesting that she was middle to middle.
I liked his experimental one and portrait.
You have a beautiful Stampa .
Congratulations for that.

Sérgio
:)

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• boonie (7679)
• [2007-10-06 6:39]

Yep this works for Friday - Interesting way to achieve the "frightful" image. I agree with the first line of your John Lennon. not sure of the rest.

Thanks for the continued visits to road trip - appreciated.

Dan

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• kbeall (3576)
• [2007-10-06 15:19]

Hi David,
An interesting effect for a portrait . . . great detail plus special effects everywhere except the eyes . . . that's the "freaky" part for me.
Regarding the hair: My husband hasn't cut his hair since March, after wearing it VERY short for a couple of years. Everyone seemed to feel free to comment and voice their opinions--negative or positive, and he took it like water off a duck's back, and yet if he had told some of them what he thought of their hair, they would have been offended! End of story, it's now about the length of yours in this shot; I love it, freaky or not.
Take care,
Karen

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• linus (10763)
• [2007-10-06 17:47]

Hi Dave,
Great idea for a self-portrait. You look old, gray and wise! Defintly not freaky.
Sunil

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• chocolate29 (2697)
• [2007-10-07 4:02]

No, not freaky, dear David. And grey, yes, but not old. My im-pression from your ex-pression is that you must be a very kind, warm-hearted guy. So, despite a few technical flaws, the photo - is good, because it translates that well! TFS your reflection of your self-portrait.
Cheers, Cordelia :)))

PS: Thank you for your comment on 'The lizard beauty and the lily'!

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• Photograph2u (0)
• [2007-10-07 4:15]

Hi David, very well done and a good addition to the theme! Freaky with the reflection on you.

Well done! Take care, Yan :)

Ps: many thx for your crit on "Woodscape" :)

pl

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• gunershot (20194)
• [2007-10-07 12:02]

Hi David,
Intristing and nice composiyion.
I love your self portrait.
Meaningful shot.
Thanks for sharing.
M.D.Seyfettin Güner

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• edal (4306)
• [2007-10-08 1:21]

Hello David!
It's MUCH more that one can see, than just a self portrait - it's life philosophy. I do not want to ask about that rope-like object above your head. I can only say that both man and portrait are just GREAT.
Anton

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• TheMystic (5903)
• [2007-10-08 10:57]

I am intrigued that you used this reflection in a window. I can relate to the title, but hey, you got more hair than me! Artistic choice with some strange light effects, as if visiting from another dimension.
Cheers
Otto

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• JohnTulip (35290)
• [2007-10-09 10:26]

Hello Nick Nolte with beard :-)

(Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8 , 1941 ) is an Academy Award -nominated American actor , model , and producer . ...)
A diffrent sort of Sel Nick(Dave) but why not..
Is Sandie agreed with me about the look alike?
Welldone Dave
John

ps
During the TL meet I bought an A4 Photo of a windmill in the fog.. tipical your style .. we all agreed and signed
its now 3-4 weeks ago Adres is good.. so was the stamping..I dont know Dave.. to bad.. but who knows..

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• Emma (10151)
• [2007-10-09 12:25]

Hello David,
Yours tried with the camera succeeded to you. Good details, contrast and colors. Excellent self portrait.
Greetings.
Eva

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• Viking (4383)
• [2007-10-10 0:07]

Hello Nick nolte
I do agree with John, it could be so :-) Fun remark
Good self Dave
Rob

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• MLINES (8476)
• [2007-10-14 2:44]

Hi David, Good to see a larger version of a very talented guy. Your misty river scenes are always a favorite of many of us fellow trekkers. Good notes. All the best. Murray.

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2007-10-14 2:47]

Hi David, nice to meet you - this is so not freaky that someone should have stopped you adding it to the theme (or maybe not offer help in adding it).
Well maybe for you it was; better let others be the judge of what they see.
When women age, they age, when men age they are becoming much more interesting and (IMO) even more attractive. It really is not fair - I see a very attractive portrait - amazing that you did not see the same.
Thanks for sharing it!
Els

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• bracasha75 (11327)
• [2007-10-28 15:59]

Hi David
Nice to see you and you are really not so old how you will show us...your work show us all beauty off your "YOUNG" country...
Intro image is extra to
Cheer,Braca

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• bazzap (343)
• [2007-12-25 12:50]

Old and grey! Rubbish! At least you have some hair. Unlike me!
Barry
David, a picture full of character and soul!

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• lenazap (1934)
• [2008-01-17 5:40]

Wonderful artistic portrait, like a painting.

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• wck (3843)
• [2008-03-12 1:39]

Is good to see you david! and keep it ROCK!

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• ShellyOB (2761)
• [2008-06-20 22:01]

Wow, David,
if that's old and gray? It certainly works... Clever idea and I am quite impressed by what you consider old and gray. It looks good. Nicely done.... Many thanks and kind regards,
Shelly