Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment:
I've looked at this image since last night and saved/put-off voting for it until last. Why? I wanted to compare this against the other interpretations of 'self', the result is, to me, it stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's not the most technically accomplished submission, and it's not the 'little boy' factor of naked skin, so why do I like it?

Answer is I don't know why, or at least I can't vocalise why. You obviously have a lot more confidence with your body than I do with mine and I'm sure you will have received negative feedback because of this. I think this photo simply says to me 'this is me - take it or leave it'.

Could it be improved? Only in so far as I find the neacklace has been cut off too soon, but then that would unbalance the image.

I wish I could find it easier to type what I feel but I fear that I may come across as crass or have a comment taken out of context (I manage to do that with my wife all the time & she knows me better than anyone).

If you had any doubts about posting this image due to the fear of feedback I'm glad you did, and I look forward to seeing where it's placed and others comments.

I'm not in the habit of giving 10 (i.e. I never have as if you rate something as perfect how can you ever better it) so I hope you're happy with a 9.

All the best.

In My Hands
by JPR

Comment:
Cleverly done - did you consider trying to hide the tripod/camera with your body so it only appeared in your hands in the mirror?

Shattered!!
by Geo_Griffin

Comment:
Like the jigsaw one - nice idea but it just doesn't grab me.

Self portrait with plants, grin and specs...
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I feel this image has been over-sold - where's the grin? :)

Spare Parts?
by kavamama

Comment:
I like the idea but unfortunately the image doesn't hold my attention

Unfrozen
by 'Pong

Comment:
I can't put my finger on why but I really like this pic. There's things to be picky about - noise around the neck/shoulders, blown highlights, but it doesn't matter- it works. 8 (and that's high for me)

Holding Her
by dsidwell

Comment:
Ditto "Holding Him"!

~Me~
by HBunch

Comment:
Nice pic, without the strand of hair it would be less (if that makes any sense?)

Me, Myself and ...
by mariomel

Comment:
Shame you can see the line from the edge of the mirror and the double ghosting effect from the reflection is slightly distracting.

Holding Him
by sagestudio

Comment:
I'd better make sure I score you both the same to save arguments!