Cheryl in NM Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 For those of you who have your picture as your avatar. Do you like your pic? Or do you think it's acceptable because someone else told you it was good (like a wonderful dh or so)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I took it myself about a month or so ago. I thought it was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I took mine myself, but I wish I had a smile. I find it very hard to produce a believable smile on cue. I smile plenty, but I think my mouth is usually open and my eyes closed. Not very photogenic, unless you're a donkey!:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I took it myself about a month or so ago. I thought it was ok. I like your pic!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Dh took mine. I like it because there is a beach in the background. :D The other one in my profile I took and I think I have chipmunk cheeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don't use a pic for my avatar, but I have one on my profile. I don't like ANY pic of me. I would not be able to handle seeing my face on every post. It took me forever to even post one anywhere because it just makes me uncomfortable. I'm trying to face my fears and move into the current day and age. But I'm not used to it yet. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I like your pic!:) Thank you. You look like you have a small smile in your photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don't use a pic for my avatar, but I have one on my profile. I don't like ANY pic of me. I would not be able to handle seeing my face on every post. It took me forever to even post one anywhere because it just makes me uncomfortable. I'm trying to face my fears and move into the current day and age. But I'm not used to it yet. :o I just looked...that is a good picture! I would use it as your avatar. I love seeing everyone. It's nice to put a face to a name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I just looked...that is a good picture! I would use it as your avatar. I love seeing everyone. It's nice to put a face to a name. Thanks. :blushing: Right after I posted I thought about how much I enjoy seeing everyone else's pics in their avatars. I'll keep it on the profile page for now, that's about all the public display I can handle. Maybe one day I'll get the nerve to use it as an avatar. Probably not. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I look at myself enough in the real world. I like a little fantasy online. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's me. My 10 ds took it. In reality I seldom take pictures, I hate it! I am extremely self-conscious. Trying to get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I look at myself enough in the real world. I like a little fantasy online. :001_huh: That, and there's the public outcry when you do change your avatar!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I love my avatar pic....It's a great picture of me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Mine was taken by my dh from his iPhone while dining out at one of our favorite mexican restaurants. I have one that is very similar on my blog profile, but I'm actually smiling in that one. I chose this one because I like seeing my ds smiling in it and he's not in the other one. LOL! BTW, my dh is a freelance photographer and I feel bad for him because these are about as good as my pics get. I always have either my eyes closed, goofy face, etc. He uses my ds as a model when trying new things instead. :lol: Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don't use a pic for my avatar, but I have one on my profile. I don't like ANY pic of me. I would not be able to handle seeing my face on every post. It took me forever to even post one anywhere because it just makes me uncomfortable. I'm trying to face my fears and move into the current day and age. But I'm not used to it yet. :o I think it's a great picture of you! You look very pretty - and young! :001_smile: It's so funny how our avatars begin to identify us. I really thought you were just a pretty bottle! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I think it's a great picture of you! You look very pretty - and young! :001_smile: It's so funny how our avatars begin to identify us. I really thought you were just a pretty bottle! :D :lol: I'm not quite that bottom-heavy. :lol: (And thanks! :blushing:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 For those of you who have your picture as your avatar. Do you like your pic? Or do you think it's acceptable because someone else told you it was good (like a wonderful dh or so)? ...my avatar pic isn't really me. (Although I believe it captures my essence.) The profile pic I have is one that...fit, lol. Seriously, I'm not the best at figuring out how to size stuff on the computer, and that one had already been cropped and sized...so I used it. It's about as flattering as any pictures of me get. ::Sigh:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ...my avatar pic isn't really me. (Although I believe it captures my essence.) The profile pic I have is one that...fit, lol. Seriously, I'm not the best at figuring out how to size stuff on the computer, and that one had already been cropped and sized...so I used it. It's about as flattering as any pictures of me get. ::Sigh:: That's a nice pic Jill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 :lol: I'm not quite that bottom-heavy. :lol: (And thanks! :blushing:) Ha-Haaaa! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 That's me. My 10 ds took it. In reality I seldom take pictures, I hate it! I am extremely self-conscious. Trying to get over it. Heather, you look too young to have a 10yr. old son:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ...my avatar pic isn't really me. (Although I believe it captures my essence.) The profile pic I have is one that...fit, lol. Seriously, I'm not the best at figuring out how to size stuff on the computer, and that one had already been cropped and sized...so I used it. It's about as flattering as any pictures of me get. ::Sigh:: I really like your picture, Jill! You look great! :001_smile: I don't like any pics of myself, either. I'm not all that photogenic. My profile pic is the only decent one I could find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Heather, you look too young to have a 10yr. old son:001_smile: Thanks! I'll be 35 in two weeks! Yikes:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I really like your picture, Jill! You look great! :001_smile: I don't like any pics of myself, either. I'm not all that photogenic. My profile pic is the only decent one I could find. Your pic is nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Your pic is nice too! Thank you, Heather! So is yours! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I love my avatar picture too much to replace it with a photo of myself. (My avatar represents the name of my photo blog ~ "Ski to Sea".) My own picture is in my profile and yes, I like it. I guess I'm either vain or delusional or just easily satisfied because I'm not one who tends to dislike pics of myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 and it is still on my profile page. I like it b/c I had just gotten my hair done that day . . . after not getting it cut or anything for over a year! I changed my avatar a couple of weeks ago to match my user name. In the future, I might switch the two {profile pic and avatar}. I like change.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I don't use a pic for my avatar, but I have one on my profile. I don't like ANY pic of me. I would not be able to handle seeing my face on every post. It took me forever to even post one anywhere because it just makes me uncomfortable. I'm trying to face my fears and move into the current day and age. But I'm not used to it yet. :o Okay, little missy! Or, should I say gorgeous gal? WE like to see your picture! It's not about you, it's about us! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 It took me a few hours to take that picture! I'm holding the camera, lol! It's actually a picture taken at the end of the day, around 9 pm or so on the same day I had my haircut. I was never able to style my hair the same way again, thank you very much. I'm actually happy with the picture, I wasn't at the time but I thought it was good enough to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kls126s Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 LOL - mine is just the only one I could find where I had actually done my hair and did not include a rug rat hanging off me somewhere! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I usually pick a pic that I think I look good in. Once, though on a board I used to visit I had a close-up as my avatar. I thought I looked pretty good in it. Dh walked by and said, "Wow, that's not the greatest picture of you." :glare: So I guess I am not a good judge. :shrug: My current avatar was taken 3 weeks ago at our nephew's wedding.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks so much for sharing everyone! And all of you that have your actual faces on screen, I think your pics all look lovely! I really like the idea of being able to "see" whose "talking". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Mine is of my Sweets and me taken at Sears a year ago. Last week I actually took a close up of myself for my sister and I liked it but I'm so use to having my dh in the picture now:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I love my pic. Initially, I had a beautiful summer pic of my dd blowing a dandelion and now I have a pic of her "play reading". I think it's cute. She's only 2 but loves being read to and then tries to read herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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