Avert Your Eyes
The holiday collage-photo was hastily thrown together at the last minute on Sunday when Cyndie asked for something to send to her friends. I regret that it is ripe for critique in all aspects of artistic integrity and discretion of composition. The kids in front of an icy waterfall in the high country of Norway, wearing their sunglasses, and totally out of context head shots of mom and dad pasted in opposite corners –Cyndie dressed for work, John from his Himalayan trek. I’m sorry. Now it just needs the annual letter describing more minutiae about each person than can be believed and we have a classic package.
I’m going to pretend I don’t know anything about it and carry on with my usual activities as if I have nothing new to be embarrassed about. Too bad that it is like the proverbial car crash. It’s awful to witness, but you can’t get yourself to look away. Oh boy. What have I done?
Relative Something 
There is no denying that I am my worst critic. I know that if I don’t say anything, that many fewer viewers will perceive anything wrong with it. I just can’t help myself sometimes.
What a treat to hear you have crafted characters after us. I’m aware of other writers I know participating in NaNoWriNo, but I haven’t been drawn in yet. Thanks for the suggestion.
It’s great to hear from you again, Rosemary!
johnwhays
December 28, 2009 at 10:03 pm
You’re wrong! This photo is great and I am jealous. I made a similar photo and my attempt was downright awful. I couldn’t get my pictures to blend together no matter how much effort I gave it. I guess it is all in ones perspective.
Also, I’ve been meaning to tell you, I wrote a novel in the month of November for the NaNoWriNo project. You and Julian are two of my characters. The novel is an adventure story with family stories blended in; I wrote this for my little granddaughter to read someday. Even though it is weak, it was fun and I got the last of 50,000 words in under the deadline. Now I’m editing. It’s something that you might think about for next year, There were over 75,000 people from all over the world participating. It was fun to be a part of something of that magnitude.
I’m glad you have enjoyed the holidays.
Think Peace,
Rosemary
Rosemary Jeffrey
December 28, 2009 at 7:59 pm