shine your own light & follow your own path...
yeah, a little bit cheesy, but oh SO true..(my wkly mantra to keep me sane;-))
many apologies for the flickr absence. after some consideration i've decided to re-join the work force after a looong break. that's all very well and good but this working business does take up a lot of time. well certainly camera time for sure....flickr activity will be affected. so sorry, a bit of a bother i know! hope not for too long. oh well! I hope all you lovely people are well and are enjoying the approach of winter. (photographic opportunities await ;-))
i wish you all happy clicking fellow flickrites! ;-)
Comments and faves
truputis.Žalio, Raymond Larose, mfellnerphoto, photokedek/fahmi, and 32 other people added this photo to their favorites.
truputis.Žalio (7 months ago | reply)
your luminous face is following this mantra in the right way :) Happy back-to-flickr :)
Raymond Larose (7 months ago | reply)
I know that beautiful lady!! Nice to SEE you again, finally. ;) Love your hair in this one, flowing so smooth and beautiful. Also love your look into the distance - this is just great, warm and lovely!
Also, congratulations on your decision to get back into the work force... I think. I am trying to figure out how to leave it. ;) Keep on smiling!!
pitquim (7 months ago | reply)
very beautiful portrait!
Spring Noel { trying to catch up!} (7 months ago | reply)
No need for apologies, and beautiful selfie!
PhilipRivard (7 months ago | reply)
Lovely!
I love the softness of your photos. I can't wait to seem more of your creative works...
I will not miss one !
e.nhan (7 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot, my friend!!!
bhawi (7 months ago | reply)
Hello Christine....gosh you're gorgeous and I love the movement in your hair!! xx
Mark J Pearce (7 months ago | reply)
What a great Self Portrait Christine. It's nice to see you back, and I hope to see you again soon. I love your style of photography!
Sorry I won't be there to see you next week in London :-( I hope you can still make it with the others.
jamie {74} (7 months ago | reply)
all the best in your new workplace. no worries, flickr will always be here. lovely self-portrait christine. xo.
Μichael (7 months ago | reply)
Haha...yes work is so bothersome I know. Always getting in the way of our photography time :)
SnapYappy (7 months ago | reply)
Good luck with your new adventure! And you do look young, no photoshop needed. ;)
e.kristina (7 months ago | reply)
you look so beautiful and i so love this portrait. love these qoutes also. no need for apologies! so nice to see you here.
and thanks for so many sweet comments and likes on FB!
Ronnie jimmy (7 months ago | reply)
A beautiful portrait shot
riggsy23 (7 months ago | reply)
oooh, very nice, good use of the light!
gezty (7 months ago | reply)
Beautiful sp Christine, wonderful softness..good luck back in the work world :)
<aviary> (7 months ago | reply)
a beautiful SP Christine--it's great to see you are doing well and best of luck in the new job.
Elle-za (snowed under) (7 months ago | reply)
So very beautiful.
And so true. Thanks for reminding me.
S V Giles - very behind, will catch up soon x (7 months ago | reply)
Yay Chris, great to see you back, what a beautiful lady!
See you Sunday x
Shawna Lemay (7 months ago | reply)
not cheesy at all - but very real and true. : )
kirstinmckee (7 months ago | reply)
oh C, how I miss you....
I was just about to ask when you would like to meet up again....
bugger
x
Laura Brookelle [deleted] (7 months ago | reply)
I like it.
Libertad Leal (7 months ago | reply)
This is wonderful!!
deejays123 (7 months ago | reply)
Lovely selfie, chris - you are so good at these. Good luck with the work !!
Purple DeeBee (7 months ago | reply)
hi chris! sounds like you've been busy! lovely to see you back though:-)
Baja Juan (7 months ago | reply)
So happy to see one of my favorite artists posting again..... yes that work thing can get in the way!!! Hope you still manage to get on here weekly though.... Great SP BTW!!!!
VSan. (7 months ago | reply)
gorgeous!
life stories photography (7 months ago | reply)
you are so beautiful Christine. good luck. wishing you a wonderful winter as well xo
vi.llette (7 months ago | reply)
you are so pretty… love this.
i hope all goes well with your work… xxx
* a n t o l i n * (7 months ago | reply)
hello there angel face! good luck in your new stage and please try to do photos!
xoxo chris!
: )
Lila's Gallery (7 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous photo! Love everything about it.
hien1234 (7 months ago | reply)
hello Christine, gosh you're so beautiful! i always love the gentle and delicate feeling in all your captures whether it be still life, nature or self portraits. and yay for you going back to work! fun times ahead for sure and it'll be really rewarding too :) don't disappear too long, i always like to pop back every now and then these days, especially to catch up on your stream! take care and stay warm. xoxo.
sisssou (7 months ago | reply)
Cool you are back ;-)
light detail (7 months ago | reply)
beautiful portrait Christine... i like how your hair appears to float.
18fps // twoaftertwenty (7 months ago | reply)
great focus here! :)
michy66 (7 months ago | reply)
gorgeous as ever christine.. good luck with the job x
CaioBraga (7 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, Chris! So beautiful!
Shahram Rohani (7 months ago | reply)
Very nice capture and soft picture tones!
europeanasian (7 months ago | reply)
Lovely selfie Christine
+++ponyrock+++ (7 months ago | reply)
focus and movement is so lovely!but i think this is also elegant photo!
tears&rainbows (7 months ago | reply)
very very beautiful photo!
In Memory Lane~ (6 months ago | reply)
I love the focus on this shot! Have a great weekend!
coerblu (6 months ago | reply)
very lovely.
sputnik sweetheart * (6 months ago | reply)
I see his semblance in you here :)
Oh, I should have said, your semblance in your lil boy :)
Suzi Marshall (6 months ago | reply)
hello christine. congrats on the job. we will miss you and your gorgeous sp's x
~green tea ice cream~ (6 months ago | reply)
wow. thks so much guys. i am really overwhelmed by all the kindness and encouragement. seriously, you really know how to make one feel very humble. THANK YOU! will slowly and gradually catch up with u all. ♥
{ Sweet life } (6 months ago | reply)
Really sweet portrait!
Quicksil7er (6 months ago | reply)
b e a u t i f u l !
ng.kelven (5 months ago | reply)
A great message nonetheless :) I hope that you're enjoying the work part of your life and that you are finding some time to yourself!
Seefig (5 months ago | reply)
I couldnt agree with this more. I recently started a new job which is waaay more time consuming then the last.. I find it hard sometimes to do my photog. esp the 365 BUT after awhile at it I started to get back into it!
Merry Christmas to you are your beautiful laydeeeee , hope u have a lovely hollier xx
Mmmmhhh... (5 months ago | reply)
This is a very beautiful picture. We can almost hear the breath. Very positive state of mind.
*Luffup (5 months ago | reply)
Classy! : )
Helene Monticone (4 months ago | reply)
great catch !
~ Doug ~ (3 months ago | reply)
Beautiful portrait.
pesom (2 months ago | reply)
I agree, beautiful portrait.