Self Portrait
by Jeff Burgess
Title
Self Portrait
Artist
Jeff Burgess
Medium
Photograph - Fusion Photography
Description
Do you know what the meaning of 'goat' is? Look it up. The domestic goat is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild goat of southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae and is closely related to the sheep as both are in the goat-antelope subfamily - Caprinae. What is a 'goat' in the Chinese zodiac? Here is how it is interpreted.....
Personality
Occupying the 8th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat (or Sheep) symbolizes such character traits as creativity, intelligence, dependability, and calmness. Comfortable being alone to ponder the workings of their inner minds, Goats enjoy being part of a group, but prefer the sidelines rather than the center. Their nurturing personality makes Goats excellent care-givers. They�re quite and reserved because they spend much time absorbed in their thoughts.
Home and alone is where Goats feel most comfortable. There they can express themselves artistically, whether it�s by painting, cooking or participating in whatever artistic endeavors they enjoy. Goats prefer the couch because there they can relax and explore their minds. They don�t need elaborate furnishings; only items reflecting their desire for art.
When traveling or seeking entertainment, Goats prefer groups or venues that hold many people. Goats spend money on fashions that give them a first class appearance. Although Goats enjoy spending money on the finer things in life, they are not snobbish.
Health
Perhaps because Goats are basically serene, they tend to have fewer health problems. Their fragile exterior hides the fact they�re typically very healthy. When they�re happy, they�re healthy. When Goats become unhappy, especially as a result of romance, they quickly become sick.
Relationships
Goats tend to be private, so it can take effort to get to know one. The Goat is the one who will decide when and with whom it will share its personal life. As a result, most Goats have few �close� friends, yet they�ll work hard for those they love.
I am not really a goat but this lovely animal choose to model a 'head shot' for me.....
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April 7th, 2013
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Comments (84)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Self Portrait composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Shawn Dall
Congratulations! Your work has been featured in the "digital art" group! Be sure to archive your piece in the discussion group thread, and check out my work!
LaVonne Kennedy
So you must be a Capricorn ? Your so funny Jeff and I bet you’ll eat anything ! I love animals and this is one handsome er ah YOU are one handsome guy goat ?
Deana Markus
Jeff, you made me laugh out loud with the title of this fantastic photo! There is something so compelling about this piece. I love it! LF
Elvira De Vries
love the picture of this beautiful goat and learned a lot today about goats, thank you! l/f
Moira Risen
Well, I don't see the likeness :), but this is an excellent portrait anyway :). Wonderful work, Jeff, my POD.
Murray Rudd
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Promote Your Work Here and Get Noticed.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's featured image archive (l/f and pinned, www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/01-promote-your-work-here-get-noticed/)
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!
Lise Winne
I nominated you. Also a like/fav. And I'm not the kind of person who does likes/favs with frequency as I run an art group and see so many fantastic images. Yours stood out for me!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #14 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Maggie Terlecki
This is glorious and blew me away. I have nominated it for 1000 Views on 1 image, although I see you already have received that accolade. It's still wonderful and fascinating as is all our portfolio. Lots of variety and so interesting. Love it! :-) Maggie
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p