I’ve been taking pictures of women from the back lately. I started doing that for one main reason. I’m shy and I find it fairly difficult to ask women on the street if I can take their picture. That’s a very inconvenient thing for a style blogger. Another inconvenient thing is not being an especially skilled photographer.
An additional impediment to a good picture I’ve found, is that when I do ask women if I can take their picture, they immediately want to pose; mostly the older women, the younger ones are more natural, able to just be there. The older women seem more self-conscious.
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. If you combine shyness, not being a great photographer, and fake or funny looking poses, you do not get great pictures. So I “invented” the picture from the back.
I’ve made discoveries. First, I like the pictures and so do other people. Women, as we know, can be quite attractive from the back. The self-consciousness issue and posing can’t happen. I also see interesting things: the curve of the hips and calves, the posture and hairstyles, and unexpected little details of an outfit.
I’m not sure I’ve started a trend, probably not, but for someone who wants to see style, fashion, and what it means for women in interesting and new ways, it’s cool. New kind of selfie? Probably not going to happen, but I’m going to share some of the things I’ve found. In the meantime, take a look at some of my pictures from the back…
Anita
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I love your photos from the back! The first thing that came to mind was playing “Follow The Leader” at school. I would memorized every details about the leader. This is a fun idea:-)))
Eileen,
Follow The Leader, that’s great. So glad you like the pictures. Anita
Nice pics. I looked at my pic from the back when I was in the dressing room and it was not a pretty pic. I was upset that my thighs seemed to have aged more in the back than the front. Oh well, that’s my life after 50 body!
Judy,
Oh no! Now I have to look at the back of my legs 🙂 For me, it’s not just interesting but also a reminder to turn my back to the mirror to look over my shoulder before I leave the house. I’ve seen some really nasty hair and hanging hemlines. Anita
Love the pictures! I find them very inspiring, energizing. Woman in the city doing things, going places! I am so glad I found your blog!
Mary,
Thanks! I’m glad you found me too. Anita
I love these! We still get the idea of her fashion sense, but they’re more candid and easier on you. Brenda
I love these! We still get the idea of her fashion sense, but they’re more candid and easier on you. Brenda
Brenda,
Thanks. It is cool isn’t it? I love the way you can see their walk as well. Anita
Cool concept. Are these in NY?
Kimberly
http://FiftyJewels.com
Kimberly,
Yes, New York, all New York all the time, unless I’m traveling. Glad you like the concept! Anita
Your pictures are an interesting perspective,from the back. I have a friend who when she bought her house there was a mirror attached to the wall-celing behind the sink. She figured out it showed the back of your head. She has left it up and the back of her hair always looks great!
Haralee,
That’s a brilliant idea, the mirror! And obviously, it works for your friend. Thanks for the comment. Anita
Haha a selfie from behind now that would be something to pull off. But this is interesting, I like it.
Allie of ALLIENYC
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