Portrait Avatars

[gaa_ian]

Having just attended the IISAC, it was wonderful to catch up with some of the great people who participate in this forum.
It was great that everyone had name badges, so you knew who was who.
Still, it was sometimes a challenge to place faces to online names with real names. I know from talking to others at the camp I was not the only one who struggled with this.

If you are comfortable with putting your portrait photo up as your Avatar, it would be a great way to become known to other members.
As the saying goes "You never forget a face". :hi:

[jakob]

Good idea, but not everybody is as good looking as you! :P

[gaa_ian]

Now I know you are Joking Jakob ;)
That's why I do 4 radio shows a week, I have a great face for radio :whistle:

[RB]

It's a good idea Ian, I noticed you changed your avatar.
I think you need to get a closer shot of yourself, it's still a little hard to see your face, even though I know what you look like, others still may not recognize you from this current avatar.
Do you have a closer shot of yourself?

I think Houghy's is a good example, he's instantly recognized right across the universe. :lol:

[[1ponders]]

:scared: No wonder SETI isn't having much luck :rofl:

[RB]

:rofl:

[xelasnave]

I must put up a new one:)...the beard is gone as is the shoulder lenght hair...I look very ordinary now such that shoppers approach me in shops asking where they can find this or that...even folk around here do not recognise me with the new image...

ONE day I will go to a star party someplace and I bet no one will recognise me:D... as I look so much younger and more handsm than any photo can show:whistle:

alex

[Geoff45]

Unless you suffer from Prosopagnosia or face blindness, namely the inability to recognise faces unless you see them lots of times. I can never remember what someone looks like if I meet them once (even over a dinner) and then don't see them again for 6 months or so. Most embarrassing when someone in the street greets you and they look like a complete stranger.

[xelasnave]

I was sitting in my Son's car when this old woman leaned in the driver side and said...

"how are you young man?"...

I knew she must know me and I must know her but I did not have a clue... then it dawned on me..it was my Son's mother...my first wife...I guess I did forget her after all.

alex

[multiweb]

:lol::lol::lol: This must be like selective hearing but for face recognition ? :rofl:

[gaa_ian]

You Guys crack me up .... :rofl: :lol:

[iceman]

I recognise that mug!
Good idea Ian. Will change mine tomorrow.

[Kevnool]

Mike does this mean that you would have a GIF on your electronic name badge? :rofl: Cheers Kev.

[RB]

Onya Ian, that's better !!

:)

[h0ughy]

yes I am - but at a cost - I had no idea who said hello to me:shrug: and especially when Tania said who was that - she looked at me silly when I said I dunno:whistle:

[h0ughy]

you and that darn hat?;)

[[1ponders]]

:lol:

[gaa_ian]

Come on Paul show us Ya mug !

[[1ponders]]

I dunno Ian, I reacon my avatar is a pretty good likeness......physique wise that is. :rofl:


There ya go Ian. Just for RB Birthday.....and only until Sunday night. :lol:

[Screwdriverone]

mine is up there (and a damn fine avatar it is, even if I say so myself) - take a closer look.....

Tee hee...

Chris

[astroron]

Is there something about Astronomers with "Facial Hair":shrug:kev's picture is to small to see if he is sporting any;)
Ron

[Kal]

My mug's been hidden away in my public profile for the last 2 years. I think my telescopes look much sexier for an avatar :rofl:

[RB]

1ponders is a legend I tell you !!

This shot was taken when he attended the first IISAC and even though the weather was 'slightly' mild, he insisted on sporting a 'Geoffrey Owl' freezer suit prototype for our benefit.
The facial hair was to prove he was a legit amateur astronomer.

[Octane]

There's something wrong with his ears!

[jjjnettie]

Man, that cracked me up!!!!

[astroron]

JJJ, is that an old photo, or have you had a hair cut?;)
Ron

[jjjnettie]

Yep, it's a new "do", thought it was time for a change.

[RB]

Oh dear, the deed is done, changed my avatar. :scared:

"What's done cannot be undone" (Macbeth - Act 5, scene 1, 68) :lol:

[GTB_an_Owl]

you could at least put your beenie on RB !

geoff

[h0ughy]

and smiled LOL

[RB]

Mods don't smile......:mad2:.....:lol:

[Octane]

It's Neo, from the Matrix. Only, with hair...

Regards,
Humayun

[GeoffW1]

That IS me :D I was younger...

Cheers

[RB]

I knew I should've taken the Blue pill. :P



déjà vu ? :lol:

[Rick Petrie]

Great mugshot RB.
The only thing missing is the height bars behind you:rofl:
The beanie would really give you away.:whistle:

[RB]

LOL Rick, actually I did Google trying to find a good shot of height bars but in the end just left it transparent. :lol:

[gaa_ian]

Good to see a few more "Coming Out" so to speak, from their mystery Avatars !

[iceman]

Done :)

[iceman]

That's such a mug shot RB :lol:

[RB]

I was going through a phase. :P

Get a haircut ! :lol:

[h0ughy]

mmmm wonder if i need to update mine???

Hey Mike can you add some bars on RB's and lock him out from editing his LOL

[erick]

Need another shot with 12" OTA hanging around my neck??? :confuse3:

[[1ponders]]

Australia's most Wanted.........astronomer! :lol:

[Octane]

No, you mustn't. Even my non-astronomy friends, to whom I post random IceInSpace links to, know who you are because of your avatar. :P

As Andrew said, earlier on in the thread, you are instantly recognisable across the Universe. :P

Regards,
Humayun

[h0ughy]

now if i shaved the beard off and got myself a RB haircut.......instant divorce:lol:

[Omaroo]

This is my "cloudy weather" look.... :)

[RB]

..or you could find that your relationship will blossom......:whistle:
Just shaved my head again, I'll see if I can get some photos. :scared:

[Kevnool]

I Really love my Richmond Tigers hat its a shame its not clearer.....cheers Kev.

[xelasnave]

Its the new me
alex

[Paddy]

Woo hoo Alex! What a difference!

[jjjnettie]

:eyepop:
Alex!!

[xelasnave]

Thats the 450 canon for you dam good camera
alex

[h0ughy]

WOW it shaves and gives a haircut - i better steer clear of this camera:scared:

[erick]

OK, I'm in! Might be a bit of pin-cushioning in that lens?

[astroron]

Here Ya Go! changed mine after three years:D
Ron

[h0ughy]

love the hat Ron!

[astroron]

Thanks Dave ,:thumbsup:
But your not impressed with the beard:P
Ron

[xelasnave]

:lol::lol::lol:

It was on auto ..for the foto not the beard:doh: when in deep you cant get out:whistle:

However when you think about it...shaver in the pocket phone/camera would be cool...for us shaving guys:D
alex:):):)

[circumpolar]

Nice idea Ian.
Here's my new look thanks to Paul. :thumbsup:

[gaa_ian]

Its good to see that this is taking off.
And Alex .... what a difference !

[xelasnave]

I am getting so sick of it...the beard never was me so I did not relate..it was someone else...but seeing me is too much...still I think the face to the name thing is great for a site like this.
alex

[Jen]

:bowdown:
nice mug shots guys keep em coming :thumbsup:

[Kal]

I've succombed to the pressure :whistle:

[danielsun]

Me too.

[gaa_ian]

Gee this is really starting to catch on :thumbsup:
Like all important things in life it is about relationships and putting a face to a name and a conversation really makes a difference.
By the next Astrocamp we should all know each other by sight

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Paddy]

How do you get to alternate the picture for the avatar? I don't mind putting in a mug shot for my human side, but I don't want to lose my canine aspect.

[astroron]

There is only one thing wrong with RB's Mug Shot, in the place with the bars they don't let you keep your sunglasses on:P
Ron

[Jen]

:thumbsup: yeah i want to know how to do that too :help: