Let's talk about our avatars!
So, feel free to comment on other people's avatars or ask questions, and start by commenting on Yours
Me: This is really (what's her name?) oh, Katy Perry.I love to change my avatar from time to time
It's great fun--like many do on facebook!
You never know what you're gonna get on here for avatars! LOL
I chose mine because I thought it represented things I wanted to express. It's not really feminine- or masculine- associated, but the picture is kind of feminine. That's kind of me - gender-neutral in most of my thinking/writing, but not at all gender-neutral when it comes to my "overall self" It's got that transparent element, and I guess I like that. It's the Earth (something we all know and love), but the picture shows in it in a kind of more ethereal way (something I guess I try to do in my non-fiction writing). What doesn't show is the Earth Day date that's on the picture, and that date means something to me and people who know me (so it's kind of like a secret message, or something
). I don't like to change it because 1) I don't want to risk having my earnings drop if I do (who knows, they may..), 2) I like stability, or at least want to imply stability as an "Internet person", and 3) I use on other sites and kind of want it recognized (such as it is 
). (All that thought into one lousy, little, avatar, eh? )
And yet, having said all that, I'm getting pretty sick of it (and hate the color, blue anyway). I've recently had the urge to post a real photo of me (if I can overcome my Internet-shyness about doing that). If a picture of a flower or a keyboard shows up one of these days, you'll know I couldn't overcome the discomfort of posting a picture on the Internet. wow, Lisa Hw, that's a very insigtful look into your avatar! That's sorta why I posted this thread!
btw: I do like the blue and it's prettyI have the distinct feeling (to say the least) that not everyone takes his avatar on here quite as seriously I did when I choosing it (but I've never pretended to be someone who doesn't turn every last, little, thing into a big, stewing-over, deal that absolutely "must reflect what means something to me"
I'm actually the same way with alot of things, Lisa HW
I have put much thought into many things, like you, but I guess with the avatar thing, I either: (and if you know me I love being organized when I write, in my home, etc so I use alot of bullets!)
1)If it's actually me- I want the best looking pic I can find
2)It could be something fun like my current pic of Katy Perry -that's her name right? lol
3) If it's abstract-THEN I'd choose something meaningfful to me
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- TransScribblerposted 14 years ago
0thanks Trans Scribbler!
I agree, that's what I've been doing too, mostly up till my present one- well it does connect to me cause I like her music and I like the pic--sometimes I just want to be "someone else" for while
I like what you said, how meaningful these things are to you.
- blatvaposted 14 years ago0
Mine is just a picture of me
I actually just took it yesterday. aww, that's pretty! I love the idea of being married (etc)
My avatar is my logo which I have used for years as a freelance writer. I communicate so I thought it was appropriate.
I enjoy looking at people's avatars, some are very creative, I especially love the animal ones.I started out with a photo of my friend's cat 'Buster'. The small, postage-stamp size in Hubpages didn't do the picture justice. It's one my best, and favourite animal photos.
The next one was a blue spiral staircase, one of several photos I received from kimberlyslyrics (thanks Kim)...I've no idea where she gets them. I don't think it signifies anything..I just liked the look of it.
The present 'feet' photo is also via Kimberly. I suppose it implies a certain shyness, or 'timorous' nature. Although I'm a bit shy, I'm not painfully so. I enjoy writing here, and chatting with all you Hubbalicious peeps.
p.s. Of course if you read this thread a few months from now, some of the avatar insights won't make sense anymore...oh well.true true!
Just me, myself and I
i like it
I like it too--very scholary, I must add.
- 3 Finger Readerposted 14 years ago0
Beautiful! I wish I still had my teddy... got him when I was born, but disappeared when I was about 18.
Oh... as an Aussie, I feel it my patriotic duty to point out that koalas are not bears
I like it. You are very pretty...don't think you like like a dark horse at all ! LOL (I'm kidding, I hope you know)
- selrachposted 14 years ago0
Me. Me me me me. And a bat. The moon. Some mood lighting.
The spider wasn't invitedFunny! How did the spider come to visit then???
It wasn't visiting. The word implies some sort of expectation.
It gatecrashed.
Took me forever to get the damn bat in-frame, just at the right moment. Then of course the moon was on the prowl. And don't get me started on the frog dropping aspect.
It would've been a perfect shot ... if there had been a distinct lack of arachnid sneakiness
- mtsi1098posted 14 years ago0
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