It was probably a form of escapism from all the crap my family was living through. Or therapy. I think calling it therapy makes it sound healthier somehow, the sheer volume of photographs I took last year. I haven’t counted but I’ll bet I took more photos in 2018 than in any other year.
I had so many cameras going at one time that I was losing track of which camera I used for which roll of film. I started writing notes but I also sometimes made a selfie of myself in the bathroom mirror. That way I’d have a sure record of which camera I used for that roll!
As you can see, I decided to try a very short haircut somewhere during 2018. It was interesting, and I got a lot of compliments the first couple days after I came back from the barber. But it isn’t for me long term and I’m back to growing it out sort of like in the first photo.
Last updated on 19 March 2020 by Jim Grey
lol – Brilliant! It’s a good idea actually if you’re using a lot of cameras, I often do it myself too.
It’s also no bad thing to have this record of yourself, it lets us track who we are, and being BEHIND the lens all the time we don’t often have pictures of ourselves. I did a similar series on myself last year after I decided to grow out my beard and hair. It’s quite interesting to see how much changes.
Great post!
Maybe you should occasionally close the door for a little scenic variety? 😀
There’s a blank wall behind that door! Better with the door in I think.
Sorry Stuart, it appears I may have inadvertently replied to your comment. Perhaps I need to do some cell phone selfies to be sure my eyes are open.
:-D – Hey no problem, it gave me a laugh! (and I agree – open the door and try a few new backgrounds!)
My wife is the us-selfie queen — there are plenty of pictures of me! Unfortunately they’re not good ones, as I seem unable to take a good selfie.
I know that feeling :-(
Ha, Jim, I Love this! We all have ’em, but this is a bunch! Well done finding them all…
That was the hardest part of creating this post!
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When I dump our digital cameras the first photo I take (or last I leave on) is always a picture of my business card. Especially with the GoPro you never know when someone will find it if it goes missing.
Or perhaps the thief will at least know who they stole it from :)
If you take enough of these photos you could make it into a “Jim over time” video.
I don’t know that I want this kind of record of me aging! I feel old enough already!
Just put them in reverse order. :)
Love this series, Jim — what a fun idea! And what a lovely, intimate way to chronicle your collection, too.
When I think to do it, anyway!
I’m sure your wife would agree, you definitely look younger, more attractive with the shorter hair. Love the idea behind the post.
Oh fascinating — I’ve gotten feedback in person that I look older with the short hair!
Almost all my rolls of film have a photo of me in the apartment elevator mirror. And my cat. Inevitably the cat. I might start using more black and whilte film, so I can claim my hair was blonde, not grey.
You have the best documented apartment elevator in the world, then!
I used to always photograph my dog, until she passed. I’ve got dozens and dozens of photos of her. Here’s one of my favorites.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mobilene/5419796610
We share a lot in common Jim! Awesome bathroom selfies!!
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