Here, at last, is the photograph of me that I promised you a few days ago, courtesy of the photographer, Stephan Faerber of Minneapolis.
Aside from being an attractive image of a highly unattractive subject, like those images where photographers get interesting shots out of garbage dumps or decaying buildings through framing, composition, and lighting, this is an unusual photograph in that it shows me smiling. I’ve mentioned before that I generally avoid smiling, because it does no good either for me or for the person on whom I inflict it (P.G. Wodehouse wrote an amusing story on a similar theme). But Faerber seems to be capable of such alchemy, and more power to him.
He gave me permission to use it promotionally, with attribution.
Which is what this post is, I guess.
Lars, you’re modest. That’s an awesome photo, mostly because you look like you’re having a grand old time.
It’s a great photo of a princely man who thoroughly underestimates himself. 😉
Lars—it is a splendid photograph. Loren is right. Stephen Faerber did a great job. It would be interesting to see the entire photograph.
I spent a few years working as a newspaper photographer, and one thing I quickly learned is that most people are uncomfortable by their own image. I think it is because we are so accustomed to seeing our mirrored image—not our photographic image.
OK, look. I’m as manly as the next guy so picture me saying this while swinging a mace with my boot on the neck of my vanquished foe. You are not unattractive. This is a great picture. Also, I hope you thank God daily for allowing you to keep that glorious viking mane.
I like real teeth. One of the sad signs of the rise of the rich is that no one can be on TV any more unless they’ve spent $50,000 on blindingly white veneers.
That’s a splendor of a photo. Good for you.
The orthodonture only adds to it.
But yes, now that I’ve seen Mr. Lars “Mulliner” Walker smile, I am quickly divesting my pockets of stolen fish slices and hounding the nearest detective to marry my daughter.
Ha. Only those lucky enough to have read “The Smile That Wins” will understand that nice shot.