Self Portrait #4
by jillz

Comment:
A lovely, classic black and white. This is what a portrait should be. IMHO, of course.

Me
by nathaliedoo

Comment:
I would like this more if it your face was just a tad bit brighter. You get lost in the shadows. But I like the close-up framing and your hand on your forehead is a nice touch.

Me Myself and I
by grigrigirl

Comment:
This is one of my favorites. I think it's because of the concept, but also the lighting you used. It reminds me of a silent-movie startlette. Could have been centered just a little bit more. There seems to be a bit more space on the left than the right and in a composition shot like this, it's symmetry is important.

Kiss me!
by sylk

Comment:
I know you were going for humor, but had you chosen to make this just a classic portrait, it would have been even better. I love your framing and the lighting. It highlights your hair and the way your bangs fall across your face exposing only one eye is very attractive. Speaking of your eye, you beautifully captured the color.

In The Year 2003
by Tarbini

Comment:
No glare on the glasses! Good for you!

Half of Me is Blue...
by pinback

Comment:
Just a little too dark.

Juneisy
by Chiqui

Comment:
A classic look. When I saw this, I immediately thought of the commissioned paintings of royalty you might see over the fireplace in some elite home. I'm torn on whether I find the softness of the focus a distraction or whether it evokes a romantic feel. Remember the old-time movies when the close-ups of the starlette were slightly out of focus? That's what this looks like and it's not altogether a bad technique.

Through the Looking Glass
by Fiver

Comment:
Though it is apparent that you intended to keep yourself in shadow, this seems to be more of a portrait of your camera than of you.

April
by AprilTheatreGeek

Comment:
Looking through the thumbnail gallery, this shot captured my attention. I like the lighting and the close-up and the thoughtful look of your expression. I wish you had been able to reduce a little more of the glare on your glasses so we could see your eyes better.

Split
by lionelm

Comment:
This may be a photo of you, but to me, it doesn't really fit the definition of a portrait. Even if I weren't considering that in my rating, the picture as a whole doesn't do much for me. It seems out of focus and since the focal point (you) is so small, dark and undefined, there's not much to look at.