The stereotypical image of the technical author, let's face it, is less than flattering.

A while back, we invited you all to challenge this by sending us photos showing the technical author in a different light, doing things that counteract that stereotype. We've decided to run this again. So if you are a technical author and you'd like to be included, contact us and send us a photo, together with your name and location.

For instance, here's me when I'm not project managing, documenting procedures or implementing context-sensitive Help. (BTW: Riding out at dusk meant minimal tourists.)

Carol Johnston, UK, by the pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Congratulations to Matthew Helmke for the being the first technical author to submit a photo. No prizes, I'm afraid.

Here are all your photos so far...