~ME~
by HBunch

Comment:
Returning for comment. I like the pose, and the high key effect on the upper face. I like the shot, but I think it would have been better if the whole photo were high key. Down on your body, it seems to return to normal contrast. That suggestion aside, very good self portrait!

I see you . . .
by mocabela

Comment:
Returning for comment. This is pretty intense--I really like the contrast here and the very sharp capture. I think it's great but I do have two suggestions for small improvements: I think both your hands should have been flush againt the cheek like the right, and then if it were just a bit more off center. I'd like to know a bit about your B&W conversion tecnique--I really like this. Bumping up.

Almost 40
by bobdaveant

Comment:
Returning for comment: Very good tones and composition. A pretty intense look! Very good overall.

Kid at Heart
by Yellowpeep

Comment:
Returning for comment: I like the pose, crop, and tones very much. Most everything works well here, except perhaps I think a little more DOF to catch both eyes sharp would have been nice. A very effective portrait, IMHO.

From the Darkness...
by mycelium

Comment:
Returning for comment: In this position, you reminds me of a character from the Simpsons, I dont remember his name--the sidekick of the clown. An interesting take on a self portrait, I like it.

Hard at Work
by ganders

Comment:
Returning for comment: Hmm, looks like me late at night trying to work or trying to catch up on my photoediting. I like the idea. I am not sure about the crop on the left at that particular spot--I think I would have cropped a bit more or less. Lighting and technical aspects is good. But drool is no good for a keyboad ;)

One Careful Owner, Needs Some Attention
by Mr_Pants

Comment:
Returning for comment: I like how this very simple but effective device works. Knowing you a bit from the site, I think it's fitting, and a portrait should show something of the portraitee's personality. Well done. Bumping up.

Bright Eyes
by lizzyc3

Comment:
Returning for comment: Nice pose, head angle and colors, and excellent sharpness and lighting. I think the crop is a bit too conservative--it hints of a dynamic, partial face close up crop, but doesn't quite get there. I think I would suggest either cropping closer or less, to include a bit of background. Still very nice work and a photogenic model :)

Double Minded
by Pano

Comment:
Returning for comment: This is a good effect though perhaps a bit overused on DPC. It is well captured. I am not sure it works well under the category of portrait though!

Not much to do on the farm these days....
by KiwiChris

Comment:
Returning for comment: Good technical work, and nice portrait idea. I think this might have more impact on the viewer if in profile. Looking so much away from the camera your back is almost turned doesn't engage me as the viewer.