Finally.....
by Beach_mel

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i don't know anything about portraiture, so i'm using your image to try to figure out what i think i would or wouldn't do in this situation, as well as what i notice and get out of your image.

well, i don't think i'll be able to duplicate this ;-)

this really is an amazing image for a self-portrait. the lighting is simply fabulous, and the range of tonalities is wonderful. the composition, focus, and expressions are all right where you'd want them. great job! good luck with this!

At home
by Mambe

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i don't know anything about portraiture, so i'm using your image to try to figure out what i think i would or wouldn't do in this situation, as well as what i notice and get out of your image.

what an excellent capture. you look so at home with this, it's hard to believe that it is a self-portrait. i wish i could feel as comfortable in front of a lens as how you come across. the lighting is perfect. such a lovely range of tones and details. i really hope this does well for you! thanks for sharing!

Serious Business
by PeterC

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i don't know anything about portraiture, so i'm using your image to try to figure out what i think i would or wouldn't do in this situation, as well as what i notice and get out of your image.

killer job with the lighting! that piercing gaze is just INTENSE. if the art of portraiture is capturing the essence of the individual, i would have to say you've succeeded. the lighting, focus, composition, colors, and expression all come together to make a very powerful image. great work. good luck!

Bright Eyes
by lizzyc3

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i don't know anything about portraiture, so i'm using your image to try to figure out what i think i would or wouldn't do in this situation, as well as what i notice and get out of your image.

i know this is a hard shot to take, and i think you've made a nice effort. the lighting is nice, but the focus is a bit soft. that would be ok, but the angle of the head leaves me feeling that you would rather be on the other side of the lens. good luck!

mad
by mrsamsa

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while i appreciate what you've attempted here, i am left feeling that i am seeing more "red" than "you, mad". i know this wasn't easy, but i can't help but feel that the image would be stronger if a little more of your face, especially your eyes, had come through. good luck!

The Essential Tools
by scalvert

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if i was going to upgrade out of this bag, hmm, what would it be...well, the 300D is a perfectly suitable piece of equipment, and it doesn't look like there's a bad piece of glass, hmmm

;-)

Just Call Me: "Stretch"
by mariomel

Comment:
what an interesting take on the challenge. you have done an excellent job here. the lighting, focus, composition--they all come together to make the image work. i don't know how i would react to comments about it being 'busy', though. i think i would just accept it for what it is. good luck!

Consumed
by casualguy

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i don't know anything about portraiture, so i'm using your image to try to figure out what i think i would or wouldn't do in this situation, as well as what i notice and get out of your image.

this is really cool, more of a captured moment than a portrait. i like it. great imagery, wonderful use of light. the main thing i'm learning here is to be more mindful of places that can serve as backdrops. thanks for sharing, and good luck!

An alien calling home?
by palmfrodur

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this is easily one of the more unique takes on the challenge, actually becoming one that goes beyond commenting. i can only guess that you captured what you set out to do. good luck!

Off In My Own Little World
by space amoeba

Comment:
i don't know anything about portraiture, so i'm using your image to try to figure out what i think i would or wouldn't do in this situation, as well as what i notice and get out of your image.

the expression you've captured seems to indicate more of something just having been realized. good work with the composition, focus, cropping, and general contrast. the lighting is a bit on the strong side, which is limiting the range of tonalities that could better convey the character in your face. too bad about whatever's at the bottom of the image. all the same, a nice effort. good luck!