Now I didn’t want to hold my camera away from me and try snapping as it would be a bit too much of a close up for anyone’s comfort.
So I wheeled out the tripod and positioned the camera facing the mirror at a slight angle. When the light came through the patio doors and formed a pattern on the wall, the props came out, including the remote shutter release.
Of course it didn’t take long for The Hound to come sniffing along to find out what I was up to and remind me that it was almost time for a walk.
More selfies to come, but I hope you enjoy these.
Meticulous Mick 
Echo everything above. Sparkle on the lamp underscores the energy and thoughts conjured up in the photo. Classy. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Handsome!! The doggie too!
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Cheers, you cheeky thing. The dog is gorgeous……MM🍀
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Beautiful compositions..I love the choice of B&W chromatic ..the smile in the second photo is absolutely eye catching !
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Diana, lovely to see you again – I have been so bad, both with posting and following up on others. Hope all is good with you, just pop on over..MM 😀
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Likewise..I have been really busy doing more courses on photography and graphic design and with so many assignments I had little time to follow up posts and be interactive..
I will start again soon after my upcoming exhibition next week..
I’ll post something soon !
What have you been doing with your time? Traveling or more courses !😅😅
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Course on web design and getting myself off the ground. Accountant on Thursday…..let me know of this exhibition – any links? No major travels but looking into Cuba for next year….😅😅
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I’m planing a major Asia trip in September ..Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo ..I’m so apprehensive ..but excited in the same time..I need a lot of research and planning..
I’ll post a link to exhibition soon..I’m living exciting times !
Shame you are not in London to come to my Private Viewing on The 16th of July !😟
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I’d be there if in London 😒 Good luck with the exhibition – is the Asia trip just pleasure, business or a mix? As you say exciting times…..😘
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Oh yes the exhibition is in London between the 13-18th of July and it would be great if you can make it !
..Asia trip is visiting only ..hopefully I can take my iPad to make some postings on my blog..otherwise ..the old fashion way..pen and paper..drawings and memoires !)))
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okay. it was my fault i’m a selective reader. haha
you look gorgeous! I like your smile. 🙂 cheers!
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Really like your selfie – with really nice b&w composition..Your dog is so sweet to remind you to walk with him ..love the way he looked at you!
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The Hound is big but soft and we all love him 😃
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Too cute! Haha! I have to say… it would have made my day to see one of you holding your camera at arm’s length with either the interior of your car or the bathroom shower curtain in the background. Oh, and you with ducklips! Haha! You know… really class it up. xx
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I know the dog is a beauty 😏. How are you getting on with the sketch Laurie? 🍀
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Well, I’m considering using a long canvas instead of a standard 16×20 or something similar. Still playing with it… Your composition is so great that it might be best to stay with those dimensions. Thoughts?
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Excellent selfies! So nice to see your face 🙂
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Thank you Inga, 🍀
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It is so nice to see your lovely face~
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Thank you Gatorwoman, 🍀
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Very nice portraits Mick.
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Cheers Cardinal, I was quite surprised how well the effect came out…Enjoy your weekend. MM 🍀
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Great idea for selfie and lovely photos! Beautiful light! I especially like the second one where your Hound has brought such a kind smile to your face. 🙂
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He is capable of doing that with anyone, the big softie – licks from Harry The Hound, 🐺
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Oh Harry, such a charmer. 🙂
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Great selfies, nice to finally see the face!
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Cheers Joan, you may have passed it several times 😉
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great selfies and you have a great smile 🙂 nice to see you 🙂
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Thank you very much Alexandra, very nice of you to say so. 🍀🍀
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Fabulous pics and pose…love the slippers. And love the interactive look between you and the Hound x
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The Hound is always looking for more, unless he is asleep when he is probably dreaming of more. 🍀
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To echo everybody’s thoughts, brilliant selfie’s MM!
Have a super day.
🙂 Mandy xo
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Have a great day yourself Mandy, glad you liked the selfie 😎
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These are great images. Super interesting how you put it all together through the mirror. The lighting is spot on, really beautiful and engaging.
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Thank you Amaryliss, I think I got what I set out to, which I am happy about. MM 😎
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Great pictures. Love the dog!
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The Hound certainly is a love. 🐺
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How clever! Thanks for explaining how you did it & I love the black & white!
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My pleasure Julia, but perhaps not as creative as your own. Many thanks for the visit. MM 😀
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Very well done MM. I like the nice subtle light on your face, and the star effect on the top of the lamp 🙂 Nice, gentle-looking face 🙂
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Thank you Paula, 🍀😀
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Very stylish and GQ like! Hello MM – nice to see a face to the name. I love the engagement of you two in the second shot – it really says it all. P
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Thanks Patsy, hope you are escaping the trees which are falling like dominoes around here. Hopefully be in touch shortly on a meet up. MM 🍀
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Great shots and taking the image through a mirror was a great idea.
I’ve used that one myself.
I like the shadow and light in the B & W images you’ve shared – very creatively done. I would love to see some more ‘selfies’ too. I guess with your weather, it’s hard to get outdoors much anyway.
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Well right now the gales are howling and even the heaviest tripod would need to be strapped down. There are loads of fallen trees around here…..😟
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Really great self portrait! Awesome!
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Thanks Robyn, really appreciate that, was kind of self conscious about doing it but if I am to try and do the challenge properly…….🍀
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Two fabulous photos Mick! Particularly love the feeling of love and respect between you and your gorgeous hound!
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He is gorgeous and pretty much talks as you can see, Thanks for taking the time to comment once more, MM 🍀
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There you are, MM! Would have missed this but had three minutes to sit down today and troll…..not that I’m calling you a troll…no, no, no, smiling with alter ego in hand and not even a wee bit of egg on my face!
Superior Selfie-Shot…of both you and The Hound. Jots
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Cheers Jots, I should warn you that there are tow more selfies coming out later today. 😜
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Finally, the face behind the camera! I have to confess, this is quite possibly the best selfie I’ve seen. Love the Irish cable cardigan and slippers…and a personal library to boot. A man after my own heart 🙂
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Cheers Kim, thought I should look comfy and relaxed for the ‘Selfie’ Have a good week my dear, MM 💚
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Reading Interrupted looks just like the two of you are having a conversation. it is very precious. I would frame it!
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Joss, If only he could talk, but then many times it is as if he is. Such a loveable hound. 🍀
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this one is very nice, I think i’m going to vote for this one. 🙂
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Cheers Ahmed, have a good day, MM 🍀
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I am a bit humbled by your outstanding composition of a selfie MM, as my own was just a random, imbalanced shot taken in a cafe by my selfie-obsessed teen!
You and Hound look great (methinks Hound has a classic Grecian profile)
(Technically tripods and selfies are an oxymoron) 🙂
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You’ll find I am not that technical 😉
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What a sweet transformation of your face when the hound comes into the picture. You have a lot of love for that critter!
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That critter is a rogue BUT extremely loveable…😀
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Methinks… like his human… ;-P
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😳😳🍅
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Are you sure you’re not Dutch, Mick? };-)>
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For the record, this comment was in no way influence by Rickard’s Oakhouse Winter Lager.
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Nor was my obvious inability to conjugate the verb “to influence.”
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Now don’t get me reaching for the dictionary 😉
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Cheers Mick! };-)>
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Yes, going back some german infiltration can be found but no Dutch as far as I am aware. MM 😀
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Loooove the slippers. 🙂 Awesome selfies. Never thought about a tripod. Who takes selfies with a bulky dslr camera anyway? Selfies were invented as soon as phones had cameras.
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You haven’t seen my phone….smart it is not! 😮
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That was excellently done! I have never been too skilled behind a lens, whether I am holding it or not.
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Is that because you should be the one in front of the lens Robert? 😎 Thanks for the complement, MM 🍀
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I am not the most photogenic individual. It is probably best that I am always behind the camera…by a couple hundred yards. 🙂
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😟
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Oh, wonderful self portraits – I really like the second one, a very cute smile. :))
And I look forward to see more of your self portraits.
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Thank you so much, the mask is gradually slipping. 😀
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And that is good, if you ask me.
Is that a green heart again? 🙂
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Naturally.
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I agree with Malin, that is good! (the mask slipping, that is!)
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I love these! What a great idea for selfies! Love the use of black and white too. Very well done! Maybe I will get brave enough to take a selfie one of these days – you have inspired me!
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There you are, I think it is way better using a tripod and getting a much better composition. Don’t have to be full on in the lens of the camera and can provide for more shadows etc.. So go on give it a try. MM 🍀
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Absolutely enjoyed 🙂 The second image is one class shot…
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That is brilliant to hear Sreejith, so kind of you. MM 🍀
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Great shots 🙂
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Thank you Donna for taking the time to comment, really appreciated. MM 🍀
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My pleasure!!
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Neat idea to use a mirror in this way…….and at least it proves you’re not a Vampire! I especially like the second shot, because the angle of your face catches the light a little more…….oh yeah and there’s a dog in that one….:0).
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Cheers Mark, have a good day. MM 😏
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Great pictures! 🙂
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Well Silvia, I knew that if I included a picture with the Hound in it you would like it 😉
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They’re both good Mick, but that first one has classic lines and shadings. The plaid slippers are tres chic as well 8^)
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Thanks Frank, particularly on the slippers comment 😏
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Don’t you love how pets look at you when you are doing something, especially dogs looking straight at you or with their head to one side look – ha! Great Captures:)
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Thanks, dogs can have such great expressions and The Hound certainly does not lack in that department. MM 🍀
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Outstanding!
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Danke Alois, MM 🍀
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LOVE this! So nice to see your “mug” up close! (A nice mug, at that!)
And I love how the light on the lamp makes a star on the one where you are smiling! (Like they do on videos..). A Lucky happenstance or well-calculated?
Ya know, I get the exact same look from Zeke every morning!
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The star on the light was lucky, but I like the overall shot, particularly with the hound begging for a walk. Cheers Dale, 🍀
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love the sparkle of the reading lamp’s metal, in the second shot!
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Thank you, 🍀
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