When all has been said and done
by jjbeguin

Comment by LindaLee:
A fabulous portrait! This is simply a wonderful shot. So much emotion conveyed in this photo. Composition and lighting are amazing. I bow to your talent!

Self portrait with plants, grin and specs...
by jjbeguin

Comment by kyrielle:
I'm not seeing a grin, but the plants and specs are definitely there. I love the composition on this one - the way you've framed yourself with the plant.

Menacing elegance
by jjbeguin

Comment by Gracious:
Wow! The colors are magnificent! Good texture and Good choice of bg. 10

Self portrait with plants, grin and specs...
by jjbeguin

Comment by magnetic9999:
that's a grin? you look kind of irritated :)

Self portrait with plants, grin and specs...
by jjbeguin

Comment by basia03:
this is one excellent self-portrait! i especially love how the dynamics of your hair "repeats" the lines of the plant in front of the ivy... i am in the middle of voting, and it's my favorite so far... that would be a ten (10)...on a side note, i hope that in your remarks you explain what kind of plant it is, or maybe you could pm me, i am interested in growing it at home... thankyouverymuch! irina.

When all has been said and done
by jjbeguin

Comment by Azrifel:
The pic seems to tell a story. Kind of reflection on life.
The arms and hands look powerful, worked hard.
Love the composition with the stretched arm, admirable lighting (and therefore exposure). Portraiture at its best if you ask me.

Menacing elegance
by jjbeguin

Comment by TerryGee:
nice caterpillar...though I don't prefer the use of black as the background. Would have loved to see this against blurred green grass. Something about having a 2nd bloom there also takes away from the main focus.

When all has been said and done
by jjbeguin

Comment by albright1:
This photo is so beautiful it made me gasp. It's so simple but articulate.... I love the light, the pose, the expression, the title... Awesome. It's making me tear up. Dang.

Self portrait with plants, grin and specs...
by jjbeguin

Comment by albright1:
Those are the greatest glasses! So Thomas Dolby!! And you framed yourself well within this space. Nice work!

When all has been said and done
by jjbeguin

Comment by agwright:
This old gentleman looks to have seen everything - 10/10