Day Two: Comtemplative
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Comment by jonfrommk:
Look into my eyes....You WILL learn the nefarious black art of photoshop

Really like this shot (certainly my favourite in the challenge to date) and excellent self portrait, with beautiful lighting tones and contrasts and the bookcase background works brilliantly for the pose

Possible tweaks I would consider would be to get rid of the label on the cuff, which for some reason really attracts the eye away from what you should be looking at. Possibly also lose the watch, although the (I'm guessing) canvas strap actually works quite well with the (corduroy?) material of your top and if the label disappears then it may be fine to keep it

Jon

Day Two: Comtemplative
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Comment by sherpet:
I like what I see, and the serious side of you is quite handsome.
Your talant is amazing and I love the contrast of the light and shade on the face and hand. A strong composition, well balanced, and in all, a great portrait of you Master Ken.

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Comment by Dirt_Diver:
Now there you go with your goofyness, Teach me your ways master.

Day Two: Comtemplative
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Comment by Dirt_Diver:
You know it's actually weird looking at you on a serious note.

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Comment by UNCLEBRO:
interesting effect.

Day Two: Comtemplative
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Comment by UNCLEBRO:
very studious.
are they all your photoshop "how to" books behind you?

Day Two: Comtemplative
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Comment by walrus451:
nice image...the books make a great background.

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Comment by Bernard_Marx:
I love the ashes-to-ashes affect on this one.

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Comment by bassbone:
Ken - you're looking really good in this photo. Have you lost weight?

Day Two: Comtemplative
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Comment by bassbone:
thanks for the excellent and simple tip on interesting portrature lighting. This image is really solid - I love the light reflections off the books in the library behind you.