Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by robsmith:
I've looked at this image since last night and saved/put-off voting for it until last. Why? I wanted to compare this against the other interpretations of 'self', the result is, to me, it stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's not the most technically accomplished submission, and it's not the 'little boy' factor of naked skin, so why do I like it?

Answer is I don't know why, or at least I can't vocalise why. You obviously have a lot more confidence with your body than I do with mine and I'm sure you will have received negative feedback because of this. I think this photo simply says to me 'this is me - take it or leave it'.

Could it be improved? Only in so far as I find the neacklace has been cut off too soon, but then that would unbalance the image.

I wish I could find it easier to type what I feel but I fear that I may come across as crass or have a comment taken out of context (I manage to do that with my wife all the time & she knows me better than anyone).

If you had any doubts about posting this image due to the fear of feedback I'm glad you did, and I look forward to seeing where it's placed and others comments.

I'm not in the habit of giving 10 (i.e. I never have as if you rate something as perfect how can you ever better it) so I hope you're happy with a 9.

All the best.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by Artifacts:
I can't help saying this, but I bet your friends all say you have a big "heart". :)

Decent lighting and framing and a slightly grainy texture adds curious interest to the image. Like a large number of the portraits in this challenge, I think psychologists would have a field day analyzing this one.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by hawkida:
I like your necklace (sorry, not much to say about the photo itself, nothing outstanding, nothing wrong - a good pic)

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by Roboj:
woow! bravo! your brave! good luck

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by breezy:
This picture has stayed with me since I first viewed it yesterday... achingly real. You took a big risk and I commend you. I find the necklace to be distracting though.Good stuff.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by Koriyama:
That's not your heart! Are you Annida? I recognise the pendant

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by photogoo:
that's not your heart sweetie! It's an interesting picture though. I don't know if you meant for it to be erotic, but it definitely comes off that way. Actually, I don't think you did since the title has the word "heart" in it and in the photo your wearing a wedding band! Love the tone.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by erin_m02:
Nice portrait! Like the lighting, tone, and the grainy look. Not sure if I like the jewelry being in the photo or not; somewhat of a distraction IMHO. I also wonder if another angle would work better. Still, a very good shot. 7

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by kiwiness:
Wondeful lighting, bang on! I promise I won't say anything a typical man would say about the structure of the photo okay, ummm excellent portrait. Shiver, ummm well what can I say? Nice composition, and the ring is very fitting, yes I love the ring - Gary.

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment by HBunch:
that's not your heart. lol The focus on this shot is really soft. I think I was looking forward to more of a face shot, but this still counts as you. I think the lighting towards the lower right is a bit harsh, and also on your finger tips. I think that the jewelry is a bit distracting from the overall shot.