Personally, I love this week’s challenge because I’m hoping to be able to “meet” many of you, but I also love it because I hope you caught something that you typically would not have…YOU, in front of the camera.
However, I’m also a little weary thinking that some of you won’t participate because you just don’t realize how beautiful you are – we are our own worst critic when it comes to looks, it’s annoying and disheartening, but it’s true.
Here are my shots. And just for clarification, these shots make me uncomfortable, having my photo appear for people to see is not easy, but here you go. And the shot with the flower, no, I do not think I’m a flower, my foot is underneath it. SEE IT?
No? whatever.
It is your turn!
1. You can join in on this challenge at any time! We welcome & love new participants.
2. ONLY SIGN MR. LINKY IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTUAL CHALLENGE.
3. Please make sure you are linking directly to your specific You Capture post in Mr. Linky (and not just your site, for instructions, go here) and please make sure you are linking back to this challenge in your post. If you don’t abide by this, your link will be removed. (I know, I’m so mean.)
4. Try your hardest not to reuse a picture from your archives, the goal of You Capture is to get you moving with your camera, get creative! Challenge yourself!
5. Do your best to visit the other participants’ site – everyone loves the traffic, the comments and the feedback (not just you!)
6. And finally, post as many pictures as you want on your post.
I will be deleting links for those that aren’t complying, which is annoying because deleting links is annoying.
Motion.
Happy Capturing!
I think, for me, the hardest thing about having my picture taken is that it always seems staged. Sometimes I think it would be cool to have my very own paparazzi for the day, just to see what fun candid shots they might capture.
And you’re right… this one will be fun because we’ll all get to see each other. You’re adorable in all your shots and I love how unique the shot is with just your skirt/feet in the frame.
Nell
Beth, you are BEA-U-TI-FUL!!!
Oh, I love these. (I know I say that every week. Or at least I feel like I do. But it’s true! I do! I swear!)
I totally see your foot. At least, it LOOKS like a foot. I think. ;o)
would it be totally egotistical of me to join in now?? i promise its not because i LOVE taking pictures of myself. its just that i always wish that i were in more when i look back through them…..
we’ll see.
LOVE your pics. love, love, love.
Great shots! I love the shots of you with your kids and the flower…I mean, your FOOT.
I wish I’d thought of that… 
I love that shot of you with your kids! Very creative! And the beachy shot is fun! Thanks for making me get in front of my camera for once!
The one of you in the beach chair is AWESOME!
I love your red skirt.
And of course, your photos are fabulous, as usual.
beautiful you are girl!!
I LOVE these shots, Beth.
Steph
I love that shot of you and the kids. I think it’s such a great portrayal of motherhood…you’re there, but not the focus…
Beautiful photos of you! Yes, it will be fun to meet everyone – good idea.
This was definitely a more challenging challenge! Your pictures turned out great! Mine? Notsomuch.
I adore all of these. You are so pretty, Beth.
I really wanted to participate because I am so totally egotistical (Hello, I have framed photos of MYSELF up in my house), but I just didn’t get around to it.
The foot shot is awesome.
i dont’ have cool sunglasses. and my hair isn’t fixed. i guess that means i’ll have to go fix it, lol! or just take a pic as is, LOL!
You always take such fabulous photos. Beautiful.
Wow! All your shots are so creative and I love how you worked other elements into them – the flower, the kids; but my favorite is the one at the beach. It just looks so natural and spontaneous. Great job!
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You are so beautiful.
You are so pretty and your shots are just so great and creative! Thank you for this theme, I’ve had a lot of fun looking at everyone’s posts
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i LOVE your photos…and yes, this week was DIFFICULT…
Beth,
These are beautiful. You are such a beatuiful person.
Beautiful photos. I think it’s important to show our kids and their kids we were there too. I’ve been participating in a weekly where’s mom challenge to put us in front of the camera. I don’t like being in front of the camera either but I also don’t want to regret not being in photos especially our every day moments.
So fun to see everyone’s face…and feet, LOL!
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I thought that was Steph in the red skirt when I first saw the picture! Love all the pictures.
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I am posted. Literally! Check “me” out, lol.http://iemommy.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/you-capture-you/
Love your collage. Beautiful work. No reason to be uncomfortable, but I know what you mean.
Cathy
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I love the one of the flower and your foot. You’re so creative!
And I loved the theme this week, even though I’m new, it’s fun to see the faces behind the cameras. : )
I love your captures. You’re beautiful!
I am so glad you picked this theme. It was hard but it is so cool to see everyone’s posts. Your shots are so lovely. I love the colors
I wasn’t going to participate, but I decided to last minute! You are beautiful!
I love the glow of your pictures! I just joined on this week, so please let me know if I’m doing something wrong. I love looking at everyone’s photos…great way to get ideas!
I’m a whole day late in linking up but I’m just late with a lot of stuff lately. And, I liked this week’s ‘challenge’ too much not to participate (I’m really not vain, just think we should remember to take pics of ourselves too…)
You are beautiful Beth, I love all of these…
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Your pictures are always so great! You look so happy! Thanks for encouraging me to take pictures – even if it is of myself!!
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your site. This is a great challenge because I never have pics of myself. Your photos are amazing.
Hey dear, I just want to thank you again for this week’s challenge. I’ve been really busy and not as faithful in participating, yet I try to not miss one. This week was a CHALLENGE. I stuck with your advice to not use photo’s from my archive but put some effort into this. It was good going out today and practice. Thanks!
I hope I did this right! My first time joining in…So if I made a mistake please let me know so next time I am compliant…LOL..Thanks was fun.
Robin
Those were pretty cool shots!
I love the one with the flower, totally Awesome!
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