Saturday 1 January 2011

Photo of the Year

So, it's the beginning of a new year. City Daily Photo bloggers are displaying their "Photo of the Year".

I have chosen a relatively recent one, a self-portrait taken on my underwater camera, me swimming. It sums up lots about what 2010 has been for me, on multiple levels. It expresses what I love doing most - swimming relieves stresses and tensions, helps keep my body in working order, and is sensuous - I love the silkiness of water sliding over me as I use energy to push through. There's always a goal in sight, but I remain self-contained within the lane. It helps express my competitive side, but I am only competing against myself. Sometimes the water is really warm and enveloping, other times fresh and invigorating. And another one of the best parts is getting out and drying off by lying in the sun. Swimming is a reasonably solitary and definately silent activity, which is also me; I value private time, "time out" from obligations, chatter, noise.

To see other Photos of the Year: Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
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23 comments:

  1. Julie01 January, 2011 05:38

    This is certainly an image that drags the viewer in, Sally. I think maybe it is the grin that does it.

    May I wish you a happpy and healthy 2011, Sally. And may it also be a romantic year for you, in the full sense of that word.

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  2. Leeds daily photo01 January, 2011 05:44

    Great self portrait! Sally have a happy and prosperous New Year. Paul at Leeds daily photo

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  3. Stefan Jansson01 January, 2011 05:54

    It's a good choice. I think it's one of the best self portraits I have seen this year. Gott Nytt År!

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  4. Jilly01 January, 2011 06:19

    I agree with Steffe. I love this portrait Sally and I love too your description of what swimming means to you. May you swim your dreams and dream your swims...

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  5. Leif Hagen01 January, 2011 06:24

    Sydney's super Sally showed some smiling swimmer's snap!
    Happy New Year!

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  6. Sharon01 January, 2011 06:30

    Fantastic photo Sally! Happy New Year!

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  7. Jude01 January, 2011 07:13

    I love this photo too. It's a great choice for your photo of the year. I felt good when I first saw this photo because I've been worried about your health. Silly me. Anyway, you look happy and healthy in the photo, and it's appropriate because we're swimming into a new year. Thanks for having a great photo blog. I've especially enjoyed the art photos this year.

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  8. Lachezar01 January, 2011 07:34

    Have a great one Sally, doing the things you love!

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  9. Kate01 January, 2011 07:57

    It's great fun to see you looking so alive...in your favorite environment. I think that we should make self-portrait one of our monthly themes.

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  10. AquaMarina01 January, 2011 09:03

    Happy New Year Sally! A wonderful photo of you and I've loved reading your recent postings on your swimming blog too! Here's to more great swims in 2011!

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  11. Steve Cuddihy01 January, 2011 10:45

    What a fun self portrait! Well done and great selection.

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  12. Jim Klenke01 January, 2011 10:57

    cool picture, good choice. i would probably drop the camera or forget what i was doing and try to breathe.

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  13. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com02 January, 2011 00:42

    such a fun photo! well done and you look like a happy swimmer. Happy New Year's Day to you! Have a great day with family and friends.

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  14. yogesa02 January, 2011 04:27

    This is the most Lovely way to say Happy New Year...

    You have made my Day !!!

    Thanks

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  15. Victor02 January, 2011 06:41

    Wonderful photo. Happy new year from Gabriola.

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  16. Sally02 January, 2011 07:18

    Thanks to all and Happy New Year.....I have visitors and am very busy, otherwise would comment individually. Sally

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  17. Lynette02 January, 2011 11:30

    Great theme day photo! Reading what you've written, it's easy to see why you picked it. At Portland Oregon Daily Photo my theme day post is up, too!

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  18. Ann02 January, 2011 14:34

    Loved this photo when I first saw it, still do.

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  19. Bergson02 January, 2011 20:50

    great choice !!

    happy new year for you and yours

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  20. Luis Gomez03 January, 2011 04:44

    Excellent! I love your smile in the portrait.

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  21. Buck03 January, 2011 09:41

    An excellent self portrait! Between the smile and the embracing arms... just great!

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  22. Nathalie03 January, 2011 11:03

    What a great self portrait Sally, on all counts.

    I am delighted that you've chosen to express your love of swimming - what a smile !
    Wishing you all the best for 2011 - and you know I mean that from the bottom of my heart!

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  23. SRQ04 January, 2011 03:12

    Fun capture! I love that you're smiling. Looks like you're having a great time.

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