Did someone say rodeo
by Prime_Time

Comment:
The background really overpowers the subject in this image... Doesn't feel like it's giving me insight into the subject's essence.

Grandma-Mother- Friend- that's me
by train

Comment:
Great pose, and a very natural look. You've captured emotion in this shot, which is commendable. I think the high-key ecceft might be a touch overdone as your cheek and hair are completely blown out on the left. A subtle photoshop edit and this would be an amazing shot.

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment:
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.

Every man needs a shed
by Bilberry

Comment:
Perhaps composed from the other side you could have avoided having distracting elements near the head (those blue pouches on the interior wall). But AMEN to every man needing a shed.

Flattering
by Warby

Comment:
Whoa! Stop that!

Great head shot (ignoring the whole eye contact issue!)... A nice background and conservative lighting. I'd like to see a bit more depth from sidelighting to bring out your features, but this is solid work.

Boxes
by utro

Comment:
Very creative! Overall the image feels like it needs some sharpening, but I love the concept!

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Although this image has good qualities, I'm having trouble with this as a work of self portraiture entry. You could have tried to get some kind of a reflection of yourself into that droplet, and you'd have a much higher scoring entry.

I see you . . .
by mocabela

Comment:
Very unique toning on this image... Kind of a vampire-esque look to it... I like that your background has things in it, but they are very well managed so as not to be a distraction. Interesting when such a dominant foreground subject isn't necessarily 100% of the shot, the background really feel like a significant part of the feel of this shot. Nice work.

Me
by L2

Comment:
Wow! This is extremely creative. It feels a bit out of focus in the "exposed" area, or perhaps slightly overexposed, Also, excellent use of the frame - no dead space; It's all put to good use and very well balanced. I'd like to see a bit more contrast, but have to give you two thumbs up for a GREAT idea which was executed wonderfully!

My Other Hobby....
by Drake

Comment:
There is a detached quality to this image, which I believe creates a barrier to the subject's essence. You have captured yourself with good technical detail, but there is an element of personality / emotion which fell short. I think it might be improved with more eye contact, or at a minimum getting the leftmost eye unobstraucted by nose & glasses frame.