Photo 365: Day 160 – No mail today

Another fun photo post – yes; you can call it self-portrait 😉

As I went to check on my mailbox this evening, I had this idea pop in my mind. We always see things from one side, what if I could take a photo from the ‘other’ side. That’s how I ended up with this self-portrait.

Although I have to admit, self-portrait is not for me. So I thought may me I should get a bit creative with this shot. How about if I hid behind the mail box? So had my Fuji P&S set on macro mode, self-timer and had it metered using spot metering (took the metering on my skin). Then had the camera sit inside the mail box and when the timer was about to go off, I opened the mail box..Voila!

Took couple of tries to get the focus right. Not too bad I guess 😉

I kind of like the framing on this shot.

15 replies
  1. W2
    W2 says:

    Very creative Sasi. I think you got it just right. Lol……..I actually like the no mail days, no mail usually means no bills.

  2. Eric Kunimura
    Eric Kunimura says:

    This is awesome Sasi! I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do this yet. Great comp by not showing us your entire face. Sort of like hiding behind the camera type of shots in a way.

  3. Vampie
    Vampie says:

    Great photo. We should do that more ofther, trying to capture “the other side”. 🙂
    Great inspiration you are giving us.

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