Monday, December 6, 2010

i ♥ Faces--Self Portrait



This is where I love to write, during the snowy, cold Chicago winters.   We installed an eco-friendly wood burning stove in the living room last year and it's been WONDERFUL.


I almost stopped posting to i ♥ Faces last week in frustration after participating weekly since March of 2009.   As the community has grown, people have stopped leaving comments much, despite an official request to comment on 5 other blogs.   The sense of community has changed and it's not such a friendly space any more.


Last week, I was chastised for inviting people to comment back--evidently it's against the rules, so don't ask/don't tell.   Still, the challenges are fun and it gives people a chance to blog hop and see all the wonderfully creative photographers out there.   So, for the time being, I will continue to play, and comment on other i ♥ Faces entrants.   And we'll see how things go for 2011.   It might be time for a change.




6 comments:

  1. I am new to I heart faces and have been a little let down with the lack of photo commenting as I do at least 5 each time....I am all about boosting peoples confidence and feeling of community! I love the fire in the back ground...I am thinking of lighting mine since my toes are freezing!

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  2. It is a shame when people don't comment though I know sometimes there are other calls on time.
    I like your self-portrait. I wouldn't dare post any of mine ;-)
    We have a multi-fuel stove in our sitting room and another in our conservatory. They are wonderful!

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  3. I love this! and that pop of color!

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  4. This is a great shot!

    (And I TOTALLY feel you on the lack of commenting! I always do at *least* my 5, and try to do more...)

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  5. Okay, so I'm not the only one who feels that not everybody is pulling their weight on the comment front....Love that fire in the background and the contrast between that and your face...

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