I took a self portrait this morning.

Ron Evers · Jun 14, 2011

I like to get out in the morning light & when I was trying to compose a shot I noticed my shadow screwing up the background. Well, presented with lemons make lemonade.

AgentDrex · Jun 14, 2011

Okay, that's it...shadow men are starting to creep me out a little...especially the canuck variety, eh?

Its okay...I'm from Minnesota doncha know....

When presented with lemons, I squeeze the juice into my wounds...yeah...again...I AM from Minnesnowta...

Again, I am very, very creeped out...this reminds me of the episode of the Twilight Zone from the Eighties...the shadow under the bed...

Ron Evers · Jun 15, 2011

Laf Drex, @ least you found it interesting enough to comment.

adversus · Jun 15, 2011

If you could somehow capture that with your hands at your sides, it'd be really good... and creepy.

Derrel · Jun 15, 2011

Whoever is in that picture looks like a very shady character to me!!!

Ron Evers · Jun 15, 2011

Laf Derrel, however, my subtle message was to watch your backgrounds.

JBArts · Jun 15, 2011

That's a very nice shot! I must agree with them, it looks creepy. But, really, I like your idea, it made a very nice effect. Thanks for sharing!

vtf · Jun 15, 2011

adversus said:
If you could somehow capture that with your hands at your sides, it'd be really good... and creepy.

Use of a tripod and the timer, bingo.

Vtec44 · Jun 15, 2011

no eye contact = no portrait!

EPPhoto · Jun 15, 2011

I didn't know trenchcoats were making a comeback lol. (they aren't) That's why it's creepy!

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MWG · Jun 15, 2011

coolio

Kbarredo · Jun 15, 2011

Creepy

Derrel · Jun 15, 2011

Well, Ron old chap, so far your effort has earned several "creepies" and a "shady"...mission accomplished! Later this summer, perhaps you can find a harvested field of wheat and do a similar shadow-portrait with wheat stubble as the ground, and call the resulting shadowy figure a "straw man".

Drink a beer for me,okay? Make it a Molson!

Kbarredo · Jun 16, 2011

next time hold a hook in one hand. Don't you overheat in a trench coat

Ron Evers · Jun 16, 2011

Kbarredo said:
next time hold a hook in one hand. Don't you overheat in a trench coat

Its only 10°C here in the morning & lotsa skeeters, so the only exposed skin is my hands & face.

I hada beer Derrel, a Lakeport Pilsner; Hey I am a poor pensioner.