The final challenge of the year! Another self portrait, like the first challenge of the year. A shame for me, because I HATE the way I look on camera. My own problem, I know. But because of this, I struggle to know how to behave. The outcome is clear!

This was a last minute set up, as I had left it way too late and realised all my time until the end of the year was booked out! The idea was simple, 2016 was viewed as a bad year. I know we've had worse, but with the loss of some of our favourite celebrities and some crazy political goings on, it wasn't regarded as one of the best years either. So, I am erasing myself from 2016 and hoping to start afresh in 2017!

The set up was simple, lock your camera off on a tripod, keep everything manual and take a shot of you and the empty background. Some cheap Photoshop tricks with the eraser and we're done. The stupid face is optional.

I would like to thank Dale Foshe for taking the time to set up this challenge. It really was amazing fun and I made some friends in the process. It also took me away from the weeks where I would float around with my camera lacking any goal, ideas or inspiration. A huge congratulations to all who completed the challenge as well.

I would also like to wish you all a Happy New Year, and best wishes for 2017.