Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by inspzil:
This is a pretty good portrait in terms of the subject. The background is too wrinkly which is easily solved... move away from it so it isn't immediately behind you. The shadow at the bottom is pretty distracting too.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by ozdick:
An overall very nicely taken classic style of self portrait. The wrinkle in the sheet and the different shadings of greys in it near the bottom, seem to detract from the photo though as they take my attention away from you.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by SweetKali:
a lovely image of a lovely lovely woman. Who is lucky to have her gracing their world????

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by carolee:
Comments: you look uncomfortable in this pic, which is a minus. Wistful would work, or happy, better. Would like the rose to be more prominent -- looks like it's an afterthought in this pic. Like the backdrop very much (looks like steps or something), as well as the lighting. The composition also works, because of where your gaze is directed.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by Pidd:
I'm no expert, but I personally would have liked a little more light on you. The backdrop seems brighter than the subject. I like that you are a tad off-center in the framing.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by sagestudio:
Nice soft focus on this shot.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by Dallas_TX:
great lighting. well done.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by Gracious:
I think a portrait should reveal some character of the model. Did your picture accomplish that? Yes! Good job.

Is This Really Me?
by mcrael

Comment by SharQ:
I don't know where you come from, but this picture somehow makes you look extremely American.. Very odd. Anyway, not a bad portrait, but the lighting is a bit erratic and the focus / sharpness could do with some improbement. You have quite a noticable face - perhaps for the next session of portraits zoom in a lot closer and get some eye contact with the camera? (6)

Canadian Gardening
by mcrael

Comment by cykhansen:
Stamens, etc great but I find the brightness on the right side too distracting.