The idea for the picture was creative. I had just bought several pairs of leggings and wanted to show them off. I was looking for a novel way to do that. I found one.
What's impressive about this picture is not just its clever conception but the execution required to achieve the image. I was both model and photographer. I took the picture with no help, using only a tripod and remote shutter-release (which you press the button of and have three seconds to pose). I pressed the button and scrambled into position -- a maneuver that literally took athletic effort. I was exhausted at the end of the photoshoot. But the result was worth it.
I was so happy with this that I created greeting cards and posters with the image, which I've mailed to my close friends. You can get them too here: http://www.cafepress.com/shybiker
What do you think of the picture??
I LOVE THIS PHOTO. I cannot believe that you took it all yourself, too! That's just AMAZING. I would imagine the quickest route to the back of that counter from the camera would be to jump across it. How you did that without toppling that vase is just absolutely commendable! AND YOUR GAMS!!! let's not forget how gorgeous they are!
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OK So you are an athlete too. It must be nice. I'd break my neck instead of taking a breathtaking picture.
ReplyDeleteLove it! But OMG, that's been TWO years already!?!
ReplyDeleteTechnically, it's one and 3/4 years (20 months); for linguistic ease, I rounded off.
DeleteI remember this photo and I love it as much now as I did back then! It's been 2 years already? You seriously have some great legs! You should pull those leggings out again and do an outfit post. They are very rockerish. Heather
ReplyDeleteThis photo is definitely one of the best I've ever seen. It turned out so well! I'm glad you pulled this out of the archives, I'm happy to have gotten to see it!
ReplyDeletewow............ this is amazing, im your new follower ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous photo! I can't even imagine how difficult it must have been to orchestrate. I've said it before, but I'll say it again: I am crazy jealous of your legs. They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sexy!!!!Amazing picture :)
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Two years!! Already!? I also love the one of the heels with your biker boots and helmet (I think its Graemes favourite as well).
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing shot! How creative!
ReplyDeleteThe lighting and details are beautiful! It looks like like a photo for an advertisement for leggings or shoes!
By the way, how on earth did you have time to get into that position? (I mean in only 3 seconds!)? Are you doing a handstand?
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I was laying on my belly with my head up to have a clear signal to the camera when I pressed the shutter, then pulled my upper body downward by grabbing an unseen chair behind the counter. It was sort of a handstand with my hands on the seat of the chair.
DeleteYou must be good at gymnastics! I would have probably fallen on my head if I tried to do that!
Delete!!! Love !!! It's even better knowing that you had to get into that position in three seconds. (Talk about "backward and in high heels...)
ReplyDeleteI remember this and how much i loved them.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the in -between-takes look like...
I loved that pic… I'm glad to see it again! Its my 2nd fave, only the tutu on the bike surpasses it, IMHO!
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is my favorite photo. With the tutu on the bike being a close second!
ReplyDeleteI still think that's one of your most awesome shots. You're a great leg model. ;) Even more impressive knowing how it was done.
ReplyDeleteOh Ally, fantastic! Deepest respect for your lightning reflexes! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really impressive! I love it. It looks like it should be the cover of some sexy novel...like a naughty housewife who's up to no good. :)
ReplyDeleteI've said it before, but you've got killer legs!
Ha! I remember that picture! Love seeing it again!
ReplyDeleteWhat I great picture! I know I've perused some of your archive, but I don't remember seeing it! Thanks for bringing it out! It reminds me of a shot we did for our wedding - my husband was sitting out the side of the convertible... my back was balanced on his, my legs were straight up in the air... and all the while we had to keep a smile on our face! At least we didn't have to take our own picture!! Our photographer later admitted that she had so much fun with us, just trying to see how much we'd go through before we told her to stop! But it is still one of my favourite pictures!! The best pictures aren't just the most attractive ones, but the ones with a good story behind it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this! And I can't believe I've never seen it before. That's one of the reasons I love blogging - so many great photos and memories. Thanks for sharing this, Ally!
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OMG!how did you do that! the photos looks awesome, but it's totally mind blowing!
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool~
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Fabulous! I envy your legs. Robyn
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love it. Have you thought of taking more photos like this one?
ReplyDeleteAll the time. My mind is constantly spinning with new creative ideas. Many, however, involve being outdoors and that limits me, sadly.
DeleteI remember that first amazing photo and this one surpasses it, if that is possible. I really, really admire your athletic ability to be able to do that pose in 3 seconds. It would kill me to get into that in an hour!
ReplyDeleteLove those leggings!
I'm sure I would have hit my head! I love this picture--you have great legs!
ReplyDeleteTonight I finally opened my blogger packages, and crowed with delight to get your custom cards, which will be proudly displayed in my office. No one I know has prettier legs than you, Ally. And heck, I know how hard it is to get a good picture just standing there with the remote - I'm sure if I'd tried this, I'd have concussed myself, broken a lamp, and probably landed on the cat.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha!
DeleteThs is fantastic! I love that you had to scramble to get into place - the finished shot does not betray that at all....
ReplyDeleteget out of here with those legs! I'm so jealous!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this photo! But I cannot for the life of me figure out how you're in that position...even though you explained about the chair. I think I'm going to need a diagram. haha
ReplyDeleteSo sexy. And fun. And clever. You're the perfect triple threat, Ally.
I remember this one! What a great shot, and beautiful legs!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely hysterical! Well done!
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