Need picture advice

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Registered: 02-19-2004
Need picture advice
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Sun, 08-14-2005 - 10:31pm

I got a couple pictures today where I don't think you can tell I'm sweating (it's so hot, I can't believe it). The one I used when I was OLDing 2 years ago is now 2 1/2 years old, and although I still look exactly like that, the picture isn't that great (taken from the side, when I cropped it the new picture came out really small).

So I have two pictures I am thinking are good enough to put up. Neither are full body shots, or whatever else you are supposed to have. One is chest up and one is a close up. I think these two pictures, along with the information in my profile, fairly represent what I look like. I want to have at least two, anyone can have one great picture, if you can have two then it's more likely you really look like that (as long as they are current pics). I can't attach files on here, once they get approved on yahoo can I post a link to yahoo for you to view them? Will a link work if my profile is listed as unsearchable right now? Or can I email them to someone who can post them here for me? Any volunteers?

I figure I'll keep working on a full body shot, but I'm not sure it's 100% necessary. My other question is one picture has my dd in it. I never like when I see men post pictures with their children, I don't think children's pictures belong on dating sites. But this is a close up and I cropped out all but dd's eyes and nose, so it's not a full picture of her (you wouldn't recognize her on the street). What is everyone's opinions on that? If I can get the picture so you can all see it you'd probably be better able to tell me what you think. It's a pretty good picture of me I hope, I'd like to use it unless there are compelling objections that I agree with.




Edited 8/14/2005 10:46 pm ET ET by firstamendment

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Registered: 02-19-2004
Mon, 08-15-2005 - 9:54pm

LOL you guys. Ok, I'll go with the one picture and I'll work on more. DD loved taking pictures (she didn't know the purpose). The only reason you can't see my sweat in these was that I was constantly wiping my face off. I am so sick of the heat!

I don't think I'm ready to feed myself to the sharks yet. There is this one profile that interests me, and a couple other possibilities. I'll email a couple of them one at a time and get a little used to talking to new people again and maybe a few dates and see what happens. Then once that goes well (I don't regress into missing my x-bf, which I don't think I will but taking it slow seems to make the most sense) then I'll make my profile searchable.

Thanks for all the advice everyone.

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Tue, 08-16-2005 - 11:23am
I think the pictures are great. You look very relaxed, natural and welcoming.
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Registered: 05-23-2005
Tue, 08-16-2005 - 11:47am
The pictures are great. The one with you alone is perfect. It looks casual and enough of your body is showing so that it's obvious that you're slender...great arms;) You're lovely and should have no problem. You'll get a lot of attention so be selective, trust your instincts and have a great time. Good Luck!
Chele
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Tue, 08-16-2005 - 12:32pm

I think your pics are great. I wouldn't post the one with your daughter though. I'm just wary of people copying pics and using them for other things, especially kids. Good luck to you and I know you'll get lots of hits! Only meet the ones that really interest you. You can be selective. Good luck!

Sunshine

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Registered: 06-01-2005
Tue, 08-16-2005 - 1:03pm
Great pictures!

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Tue, 08-16-2005 - 2:53pm

I echo what everyone has said, You're beautiful and should have no problem just having the one shot up for now. I almost guarantee your email box will be full in no time. Good luck!!

All the best,
Libra

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Registered: 05-15-2004
Wed, 08-17-2005 - 10:51am

From a guy's POV -- I think you will get a lot of interest from men. Great pics, I agree with what everyone else has said. You have a very natural beauty that guys are really going to respond to.

I do agree that it's better to use pictures that don't include children in them, even if they aren't totally visible.

Good luck, I think you are going to have a lot of men to choose from based on your pics alone. :)

Eric

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