Shadow in time

I hate being in pictures - thats why I like to be the photographer. This weeks theme of "self portrait" was really tough for me. I couldn't think of anything at first and the deadline was approaching fast. I wanted to try a few things w/ an external flash - but I couldn't drop the 500 for an SB900. So instead, I bought an Infrared remote for my camera to control the shutter release.

Couldn't figure out what to do w/ the remote to tell you the truth. I did a few pictures where I would snap the shutter while I was in mid-air - but they all looked cheesy. Finally, I went to Christian and Michelle's farm for the weekend, I decided to try some night photography. This picture was taken w/ a 25 second exposure w/ the remote. I stood in the picture for about 15 seconds before walking off. Used a lawn chair for my tripod. Used the remote for shutter release. Picture taken at about 2:30 in the morning. Cheap man's photography. No post-picture developing - this is straight off the camera. Looks eerie.