A good photo

Especially in my age group, guy photos need to tell a story. Most of the time, the story is 'my camera is out of focus' or 'I never used moisturizer or sunscreen in my life.' Some feel an expression of dumb resignation will work. And why, why, rotate a photo sideways? Some show the guy proudly displaying his tattoos. Since women are divided into those who do like tattoos, and those who don't, that's a great time-saver.

Don't be thinking I only go for looks, now, I don't. I like to see a face clearly, but I found the ones that really catch my eye are the story-telling photos. The guy with the horse gets a second look. The one against a crammed bookshelf. The one stripped to the waist painting the keel of an old boat. You know, hobbies, interests, a start to conversation? I even appreciate the guys on their pushbikes, at the gym, or playing the ukelele, because I know immediately that's not gonna work out for us. For sure some other woman will suck in her breath sharply and click on the YES button.

I'm for sure going to add a story photo to my set. To make up for the fact I don't have a cleavage shot. You never know. It could work.

Work it, guys. Work it. grin
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Ha, awesome photo - a guy in a Springbok rugby shirt and a kilt! Now THAT is telling a story heart wings heart wings grin
They say a picture paints a thousand words! (I keep not knowing who 'them' are that says all this stuff) conversing But often it is true!

I personally like the way somebody writes typing rather than the picture though ... That tells me more and let's me know if I would really get on with them. I have to have someone I can banter with though if they look good it is a real bonus wink grin
Hey, looks had nothing to do with it. He's a South African, Wallops! Living right here in Scotland! Well, that gives us stuff in common immediately rolling on the floor laughing
Viv!!! rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Your ships sailed in....applause love applause
It seems to me that you have a streamline of men waiting in line for their turn with you. You been flashing those eyelashes again? flirty flirty flirty cartwheel cartwheel cartwheel
Blimey, no. He'd probably bring the twins. shimmy shimmy

Wedding? Listen to us. frustrated
Need some clarification here, what is this "moisturizer and sunscreen" you mention dunno sounds like stuff you'd find on the women's counter uh oh sigh

My camera on automatic has a 10 second timer, where am I going to find a horse to stand next to in 10 seconds dunno moping
It's my lovely personality. blushing And a lot of Scottish guys on that website. TBH, I'm pretty sure they flip through saying YES to every woman within 50 miles of them. Just on the off-chance ... gift
The bobsy's! Perish the thought! shock shock shimmy shimmy rolling on the floor laughing

Anyways I think some girls need their beauty sleep! yawn sleep
So I will say goodnight... Been fun! laugh
Happy dreaming of rugby players. love smitten
Now you, Z, don't look crumpled. Most guys in my age-group look like they need a good ironing.

Haha problem on the horse, for sure! Get someone else to take the pic while you swiftly wrestle the horse into position and put it in a half Nelson? cool
Z, you have come out with some right comments today.. Really made me chuckle ... Thanks for the laughs rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing and keep them coming. grin
A quick ironing Viv!!! rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Man! I have tears with laughing tonight... So funny!
You and Z, could make a comic duo up... Think of the money you could make. wow

G'nite hug teddybear hug
Night, Wallops, enjoyed the company!

(And I have a Springbok rugby shirt too, I don't play. Don't suppose this guy does, his shape didn't suggest it) rolling on the floor laughing
I really had to run to catch the feri boat to get my picture.
Worth the run! Nice wow
It's hard enough pressing the shutter then running & getting yourself into an " Oh I didn't realise I was being photographed" pose, without having to wrestle a horse sigh

Yikes, rolling on the floor laughing

Z, go for the boat look. They don't fidget as much as horses. cool

(Seriously, you like horses? Or just want to impress hell out of every girl who ever had a My Little Pony?)

Night all xx hug
DC, I've always found in life the more assets you have the better wink wine
My flat face is even as my asset rolling on the floor laughing
Zman giggle giggle giggle

Yup and am banking on 'em batting batting wink


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Love love love your new profile pic!! love love love
Viv, I lined up some Scottish men for you.wow laugh Please Check if they have a story.grin

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I know they are all available for JUST LOOK.doh rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Viv, I lined up some Scottish men for you.wow laugh Please Check if they have a story.grin

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I know they are all available to JUST LOOK at.doh rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Hi Vivian!
Some things don't get hidden, isn't it? I also like to view bookshelves, and the background of a foto tells alot. But, we are all humans, and it's good to know that noone is perfect. The many dust on his computer devices, even seen on the pic can show, he has no time for this kind of cleaning, and he may spend his time in better activities..laugh cool
I like the selfies showing a toilet or a bedroom that looks like a group of badgers dwell there. rolling on the floor laughing

Photos of cars are great as well, I know what I most definitely don't want to do (hanging around some car or bike fairs on the weekend), so that's a great time saver as well.

You can always throw on a wonderbra and see what turns up on your wvm list Vivian. wink
I go for the "homely" look... Trouble is, all I get are women wanting to Mother me... At my age, I have to say I am all mothered out!
Aw, Sola, you just sit right there hon, I'll get you a nice cup of tea.

Hmm. You're RIGHT. Get a story pic up to change your image rolling on the floor laughing
Hi Viv
Oh, but every face tells a story. Not always what we want to hear, but a story nevertheless.
Couldn't agree more. And to me the story, when someone posts a really indistinct or bizarre pic, is a little hard to read. One guy posted a pic of a chimp. Er - I'm an animal? I'm an animal lover? I'm a comedian? I need help?

No pic equals "I don't care to share my face with the likes of you. Like me for myself or not at all."

And I say that as someone who went long stretches of time without a pic.
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@Cat, we must be aware of prejudices.. professor laugh
Viv applause

Lucky you! Long legs!!

Me??? I have snooker-table legs!!! rolling on the floor laughing hug teddybear bouquet
DC nobody will ever be looking at your legs. rolling on the floor laughing Long legs are only really handy for - hmm. When are long legs handy? doh
Errrr.....when you're a contortionist?? dunno grin
Nah. Don't do contortions. Well, not publicly, anyway.

Handy when you need to get things off high shelves. Phew, that's something I should add to my profile as a selling point. sigh
Vivian, rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Minerva

Why not, I'll try anything once.

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@ viv

OMG that's where I've been going wrong!

frustrated doh sad flower
Next time I spot the horse I'll let you know!

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