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Originally Posted by TxKimberly
I am like Kimberly. I had this great photo taken at Glamour Shots so why not share it.
Richelle
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Originally Posted by TxKimberly
I am like Kimberly. I had this great photo taken at Glamour Shots so why not share it.
Richelle
When I have the right hair and make-up then I will. Until then my mugshot, to me, is far too terrifying to inflict on everyone. I have an almost irrational fear of not being pretty enough to be seen as female, probably because I've wanted it for so long.
Watch this space!
Sarah...
Exactly. This is why I don't fear that someone would recognize me here. My avatars are low quality anyways and I have to buy a good camera first to get any good photos of me, but that would be the only thing I would use it for and therefore a waste of money imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by flacindycd
I've got to say that the desire to post pictures was born more out of seeing others do so. I didn't hesitate very much putting my photo on here, because I thought if any of my RL friends saw it, they were on here for the same reason I was!
So far, no one from RL has seen any pics of me on this website.
I think that it is an affirming act though I've been told that there are some risks because the site is open to any visitors. I'm not worried about that any more.
I posted my pic soon after joining this site. I'm too old to care if someone recognizes me on here. And it's way too late to out me as both of my ex-wives have already done that. LOL
I just got around to trying to post a drawing as an avatar. I am not so sure about posting a picture as avatar. We will see.
I'd love to post my photograph, I have tried, and tried and tried again with no success. I will just for old time sake try again now. Here's wishing me luck! Lesley Ann.:cry: No luck, I keep getting a notice up from my net provider saying that I do not have the correct address, oh well, that's life.........
I was quite scared to put my picture up as my avatar. I thought somebody I knew would see it and tell all my siblings about me. Of course that was a very silly excuse as it turned out. Now I'm thinking of putting up a new photo only I'm not satisfied with it!
-Audrey
It was about 2 years for me. That week in March I had a makeover and went out for the first time in public - it was exhilarating. I figured it was time, definitely a moment of self affirmation for me.
Great topic, Sapphire!
I thought it was obvious to everyone my avatar is my real photo.....
It took me a long time to post my photograph. It was not because I was afraid to post it or had any fear of being discovered but because I'm so technoligically inept it took a long time to move the photo from my camera to the computer.
I'm glad I got the courage to post mine, even though it took hundreds of pics to get a half way decent one!
I enjoy seeing all the picture avatar's, it's nice to see who you are talking to!
Mine is my first picture my wife took of me fully dressed in 2000 and guess what - The camera actully broke, so I only got the one picture! I liked it, so I've used it to show the people that I've opened up to.
If someone remembers me from RHO - TAU, send me a message.
I posted my picture, as soon as I was able to join. Because I agree it is important to put a face with a name.. People like to see who they are talking to. That being said, I am also nervous about it.. My wife hates the idea of me being en femme, and Has never seen me in makeup, she don't even want to hear about it... I only just started to really explore it aggressively, but think the picture should be there, had a heck of a time getting one that looks decent enough to post... still aint pretty, but it'll do for now... ;o)
Been TG as far back as I can recall. Started CDing when I was around 10. I've recently started to embrace who I really am and I figured that I'd debut the "real" me here for first time publically :D .
Darling you need to smile more!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Beth-Lock
Although I was out on the pavements for years before I joined in here, I used this as my Avatar for a while.
The world in here seemed to be so much bigger than the one that I rubbed elbows with in the streets. Then I realised that it was just a different world and here I be, a for real photo and all.
~Samm
I didn't realy think about it, I am a real computer "numpty" so when I joined I just did what was the easy, that seemed to be a real pic. Also I am not botherd who sees it as it is no secret that I cross dress.
Well I always considered that this forum is a private club , I was encouraged to place only the photos inside the profile albums only to feel little bit safe but then this forum is like home and I hope we are not exposed to the outer world or else I will be in trouble because my enviroment where I live in is hostile to these actions which i love so much.
My ongoing problem is that my camera makes me look older than I am!
You just can't tell from the avitar that I'm only 17.:tongueout
Darlene
when I read this article of yours i decided to place my avatar photo as an encouragement of my part since I started to feel more secure in our forum. I like you all sisters to feel at home yet And due to my social problems I will stay little shy of posting too much of myself.
The dog pound is looking for me, so I'm taking some very big chances by posting my picture here. Psssst , got any treats ?
I've posted a photo that I fussed with in Picassa. It was the only one I had that would fit the avatar size requirements. Now that I've had time to mess around and load some photos in my gallery, I may end up changing avatar photos one of these days, but I'm getting to like this one.
The choice to post was only hampered by my former job associated with law enforcement. Since I'm retiring from that career, I guess I don't need to worry quite so much about any of this getting back to that community and having a negative impact on my ability to bring home the bacon and occasionally buy a new skirt.
It took me 10 sec to post it when i joined and it has changed a few times but always me
Maddie
Sometimes I think I should hide a little... but my feeling is that I want those who read my posts to have a clue what I look like. Makes it seem a bite less removed. I am not "out" to many in my town, so there is some risk. I figure if they find it, they were looking for CD stuff anyhow, probably friendly about it. It took me about a day to decide to put it up.
C.
Sapphire, What a lovely gem of a name. I had wanted to put a picture of myself on my avatar but didn't know how because I'm such a computer dummy. With the help of my SO Jill's profile is now proudly displayed on my avatar. Luv and :hugs: Jill
i have been like this all my life and evry one knows so why not :)
Since I read this Thread I decided to return to my original avatar. Taken back in Dec 07, on my computer camera. when I get my hair done and have my GG mistress take another shot, I guess this will do.
Thanks for posting this.
xoxo, Evie
Bah goes the sheep. lol. No thanks, picture avatars aren't for me.
I like Tasha68's reasons...and agree - exhiliration (sp.) and self-affirmation.
I do like the anime avitars, and sketches too...as even though they aren't photo-real, they do give insight about the person ~ similar to art telling something about the artist.
I just tried this site and it is so simple it is brilliant :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BLACK STOCKINGS;
I think it should be posted in the "sticky" about avatar photos.
Thank you Black stockings.
:love:
Edwina
I can understand that, was in the military myself. Saw a "blanket party" for a couple of guys who weren't "normal".Quote:
Originally Posted by JennyRotten
K
Posting the avatar goes right to the heart of the issue of why this site is better than any other. We are essentially conducting conversations about our lives and how they are affected by our TG circumstances.
Since I can't sit across the table from you in a nice restaurant, have a glass of wine and talk about these things( and numerous other topics that come up), at least when I see the avatar, it allows me to think I am dealing with a real person instead of electrons scattered around the screen, and it lends credibility to the information being bandied about.
Now of course, the avatar you post might not be of you, and all of your postings might be just so much rubbish. But that circumstance is usually exposed fairly quickly and those people disappear...
We are all on a journey here, and if you don't feel comfortable showing yourself to the great unknown I can easily understand that. I hope that you can get comfortable with the whole TG thing in your life and allow this little part of you to surface
Wow, very well put Karen!Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen Francis
IT took me a few months I think and felt pretty safe putting my picture on here. Have talked to a lot of girls since then. I am glad I did.
Janet
I just thought what the hell, and went ahead. I don't think anyone will recognise me, but if they do then I may ask what they are doing looking on this site.
As soon as I figured out how to up load pictures I got my real picture posted. The problum I'm having is posting picture in the photo gallery They never seem to up load for me. Anyway I figure if anyone I know see's my picture on this site.... Well they must be one of us girls. So God bless them:)Daviolin
I am just hoping that a casting director will discover me!
It is a risk. I figure if someone I know sees me on this site, they are here for a reason too. I look completey different in feminine mode, so the chances are small.
For me, there was never a doubt. I am who I am, and there is no shame in me. For an "oldy but goodie" I'm really rather proud of who I am, and even more proud of the fact that, in my mind, I am a good person (who is having a terrible time typing in these incredibly long fingernails) who continues to make every effort to bring happiness to my friends and family.
It took me a couple of months to post my photo, but since I did about a year ago, nobody I know has seen it (or at least nobody has commented). I am positive this is a low-risk place to post a photo, PLUS in our femme selves we do have a relative change in appearance. It is GREAT to have a photo of who you are talking to! Like many of you, I have a high-profile job and am well known where I live, but this has not been a problem!
The "avatar" never struck me as a place to put a picture of myself. If I ever did take a picture of myself dressed that didn't seem awful, I would probably just upload it on photobucket. To each their own...
Never had any worries about posting a photo of myself as my avatar. I doubt anyone would recognise me from the photo (even bigger photos like the profile photo or in the Gallery), because a wig absolutely transforms my look!
Thanks for all your possitive comments. I did not want to put a picture at all in my avatar. I did ot have the confidence to do it. But I have just added my first picture. I hope you like it...
I know this may sound cowardly but I dare not put a full picture of me on the site. I travel the whole of the UK on business and it wouldn't help my career to show a full picture of me, so sorry to say I have to stick with this view of me. I'm also no where near as convincing or as good looking as the others shown in this thread so far.
Luv Alie xxx
"Ever man should know his limitations". Having a recorded image of my outer side does not truly show my inter-vision. So, please forgive me if I live in the real world and dream in the shadows.
MsJanessa, I know I am creating an image as a bit of a sourpuss, first posting a photo in the gallery that lacks a smile, and now a drawign that lacks a smile, but in both cases, technical reasons, made my natural, not-too-smiley self, look really, really unsmiley. With the drawing, there were some slips made, and then I could not figure out how to fix them, without erasing all the good drawing. I think I need a drawing pad, rather than just using a mouse and a shaky grip on its movement, but I am broke again, so that does not seem a real prospect right now. So now I have created an impression, I shall have to get a photo of myself to match the drawing! A case perhaps of life taking after cartoons.
Do you have an agent? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruby B
[SIZE="1"]And yes, I mean it. If it's really a dream that is possible, go for it![/SIZE]
I had no problem posting a picture, except I hoped it would be a reasonable one. As I go through this CDing, it seems that my tastes change month to month. From these pictures I think it would be hard to tell whom I am, yet would be a help for the people on the forum to see who was talking.