VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by whatdewuc:
Well that's not a shy smile. Like the direct head on pose. A bit soft focus, maybe from a lack of remote shutter release (as was my problem). Good luck on this extroverted shot...

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by Pixelstate:
A little soft focused.

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by mycelium:
mmm... you have very pretty eyes, but the over-wide forced grin draws attention from them. remember you don't always have to smile :)

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by cghubbell:
Beautiful eyes, and the hair is nicely arranged. You have a bright, wide smile, but I think you weren't relaxed enough in this one - it feels a bit forced. The pose in general is flattering though, so you chose well. It looks like you may have not had the camera on a steady mount, or possibly the focus wasn't set quite right as this image is very soft; it seems that texture is nearly lost in some of the shirt. You might try this shot with sidelighting from a hardware store work light - nothing fancy. Just something to bring out your features more. It may also work well from behind by illuminating your har to create contrast from the background.

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by f-32:
But WHY?? It's very nice.

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by ltb2738:
seems a bit OOF

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by gtroia:
A bit out of focus

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment by siggi:
your photo is a bit out of focus but its very hard to get good focus in self portraits.

San Antonio History -- The Tower Life Building
by SandyP

Comment by fotodude:
the boarder does not help this image as a well done boarder can also the image is full of noise from it being a poor night shot.

the building is very nice but the image overall (IMO) is lacking there could be better composer to the entire thing and the framing should be thought over also.

San Antonio History -- The Tower Life Building
by SandyP

Comment by rich:
I really think this would have more impact if it was straightened vertically - the exposure is great, and the colors as well.