Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by Gracious:
I think a portrait should reveal some character, or emotion of the model, by showing expression in eyes or other facial features. Did your picture accomplish that? Not really. It merely shows some body part, which isn't the same as a portrait in my mind.

artistic/creativity? minimal

Technical? ok other than the digital noise, which I have a problem with too.

Overall? Composition is pretty good but doesn't meet the challenge.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by zeuszen:
All sensual, tastefully done.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by frisca:
teeny bit grainy, but I like the tones. Skin is beautiful, as are bodies, male or female, and yours is a beautiful body with lovely tones. I like how you let your wee nipple poke out. This is exactly what all of us FEEL like when we take a picture of ourselves, like we are naked and waiting for the world to judge us based on the outside. I got a body a lot like yours...cocoa and ample, and most days, I'm pretty happy with it. Thank you for posting this and being brave. Now..for the lighting..its a little strange, where part of you is blown out and other part of you is very shadowed, but its dramatic. Not sure I would have chosen this angle for presentation either, but its art, and we all love it! I like the inclusion of your hand with the wedding ring, reminiscent of love. :)

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by jimmyn4:
Something about this photo reminds me of the photos Alfred Stieglitz took of Georgia O'Keefe. I like the grain soft look. Good work and good luck in the challenge.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by albright1:
Powerfully feminine. I really like the two little silver accents against your skin. Awesome.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by dasser:
Very brave and well conceived - I love the constrast in sizes but might have cropped tighter- well done - 9

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by basia03:
this might have been more appropriate for the body parts challenge, not the "Self-Portrait ", i believe... regardless of the challenge, this picture doesn't really appeal to me anyway, sorry... 2.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by SharQ:
Strictly speaking I don't think that is where your heart is. Not a bad idea, I suppose, but it just seems like nudity for the sake of it to me. Sorry. (3)

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by justine:
Nice....very daring statement!!!!!!

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Blue Shadow
by Kavey

Comment by Kavey:
John
Mucho gracias for your comments on my blue entry... I agree that shadow only wouldn't have worked - I'd have had too many comments about focus and fuzzy edges etc. I figured the crisper lines of the bottle would give a contrast to the fuzzy shadow.
I think the light is a little harsh - and will try and remember to diffuse the light source next time.
The corks are very very pale so even in the underexposed shots came out very pale. If I were really serious I could dye them with tea bags to make them more brown...
I tried a few alternatives, all located here: Kavey's Blue Images but was limited by the teeny size of the drawing pad I used as background. Of course if I hadn't been too lazy to get dressed I would have gone out and bought either larger size paper or some material.
I am surprised not to have had any comments on the kitsch title!
Thanks again for your time.
Kavey