I don't understand people. I never have really.
Sometimes I really fucking hate people (and you'll have to excuse my
language while I get this off my chest.)
I got my first bit of hate mail yesterday.
I guess that makes me officially cool?
I'll tell you what after reading it I didn't feel very cool, in fact I
was close to tears, it was horrible! The most hate filled, bitter
sounding message I've ever read.
I don't know who this person is, (I really hope that I don't!) as they
decided to hide behind a grey face on a blank stream. A tad gutless?
I get that people may not like my work. Fuck sometimes I don't like my work. I'm here to learn. What I don't get is how can someone come along and attack me as a person, and as a mother for the things that they have seen me post on here?
Funnily enough I have realised that I don't always have clothes on, I
run about with just my pants on and over my time on flickr I have
become more comfortable with my body and yeah I have posted some
pretty personal stuff, but is that any reason to think that I am 'bad
mother' or a 'disgrace to my children'
Hell if my mum had run round in her pants a bit more, then maybe I
wouldn't have ended up with some of the negative body issues I've
been trying to overcome!
And I think this picture of my naked ass is enough of a reply on that subject.
See now I'm pretty sure that this dipshit doesn't know me, as I've
also been accused (on top of may other things that I won't go into) of
smoking around my children...Hello dickhead I quit smoking 7 years
ago, my eldest child is 5...ummm, you do the maths genius!
The fucking smoke in pictures is mainly photoshopped in!
And so fucking what if I were to smoke, what the fuck does this have
to do with you?
In fact what does anything I post have to do with you?
As for the other shite that was written about me, well, you know what
I couldn't care less what you think of me.
You seem to have judged me by the little parts of me I post on here,
you clearly don't like what you've seen.
Now FUCK OFF!
You don't like it, don't fucking look at it!
No one's forcing you to be here...
Before I go, and seems we are passing judgement, I'll pass on the one
I made of you from what you wrote to me....
It's the hate filled arseholes like you that are what's wrong with
this world...
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hardyc 26 months ago | reply
jesus...two people told me about this shot...and then I found it from Vics faves.
This is pretty amazing.
Wow.
VKMUSTBEDESTROYED 26 months ago | reply
hardyc 26 months ago | reply
He is my friend..honestly..he does not usually berate me in front of other people...but I guess i deserve that.
You picture is awesome and Will directed me here
india-eve 26 months ago | reply
I don't know why people feel the need to attack and belittle others, especially when they don't know them. It's horrible and low and yes, the right thing to do is not to pay any attention - but it does hurt and it can really get to you... especially when it is so unjust... Sending you a big hug and positive thoughts and hope that you get it out of your system soon enough. One thing I know - the only reason people would want to bring you down for is so they won't be below you any longer... Keep up what you are doing, you are awesome and brave and inspiring! Big hug & kiss from Down Under :)))
jerrybeare100 26 months ago | reply
You are very talented and courageous. I find your work delightful and inspirational. Don't ever let other define you. Having said that, I think you are truely AMAZING.
Kenaz.24 26 months ago | reply
Well said.
Jason facey Sloan 26 months ago | reply
Oh blimey......I hope I never get on the wrong side of you and that whoever it was that wrote to you is feeling a little ashamed right now. To make a judgement of someone based on some pictures and some rather good photoshop seems daft. Maybe this person doesn't connect with people in the real world. But seeing you grow and come out of yourself you have been quite an inspiration. We both started in march 2010 on 365n but unfortunately I fell by the wayside. It has been a privilage to view and follow your work. You rock and dont let anyone make you think otherwise.
• suzanne 26 months ago | reply
Your work is so incredibly inspiring your post makes me sad. And then pissed off. People can be lame. You keep on keeping on.
Andrea Peipe 26 months ago | reply
I love love love love this shot Elana! I love your look, the tape, the framing...everything!
jfinite 25 months ago | reply
Don't let the bastards get you down.
catklein 25 months ago | reply
people suck! don't let it bum you out!
Billy McDonald 25 months ago | reply
This is great
Taylor'd Pix 25 months ago | reply
Only just come across your stream....i really like your pics and attitude :-) well said.....BRAVO! Put that loser straight :-)
Brian De Souza [deleted] 25 months ago | reply
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sometimes suzie 24 months ago | reply
I came across this photo somehow in looking at old photos posted in FGR and I think someone copied a photo of yours and linked your stream....
First let me say I love your work, or what I have seen of it and I am super sorry that person felt the need to send you that note. I know no matter how hard we try it is difficult not to be effected by negative things people say about us. I had some mom's at my kids school talking about me and the photos I had posted and although I tried to blow it off it makes me think twice about photos I post.
One of my favorite quotes is "Judging a person dose not define who they are. It defines who you are." unknown and another
"If people are trying to bring you down, it only means that you are above them" unknown
and lastly
"Never hate your haters, respect them. Because they are the ones who think you are better than them." girlfromparis
anyway, this is a lovely shot.
Léo Sombra 24 months ago | reply
hi add me please?
Way Ahead Photography 23 months ago | reply
Speaking as somebody who also runs around with not many clothes on quite often, I think your work is great. People will always moralise when trying to crush you - it's an easy target and gives them perceived higher ground. Wheras the reality is that they are just twats... ;)
Keep up your amazing photography. You rock!
*inactive 21 months ago | reply
I say go for it!
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Fer Montero 21 months ago | reply
Amazing gallery and art!
Marco de Waal 15 months ago | reply
Nice picture! Excellent!
Marco