self portrait #4
by tase

Comment:
I like everything except the fact that I can see the photographer in the reflection. I love the sharpness of the reflection in the glasses, the softness of the face and the blurred background, all nicely done in black and white. The photographer in view kills it for me. If it's a self portrait, are you the model or the photographer in the glasses? Either way, 95% beautiful.

Sophisticated Doggie
by thalassa

Comment:
The glasses look like they actually fit the dog. Nice crop. Nice glint in the left eye.

At One With The Darkness
by azooyorkmystery

Comment:
I love the low key lighting with the face barely lit. I wish I could see a little more definition in the right eye that's lit. The lens of the glasses looks dirty... maybe try to avoid the reflection or clean the lens or pop the glass out. Nicely done.

Lauren_001
by shernandez7

Comment:
This is a very striking photo. I'm most intrigued by the beautiful soft focus. I'm dying to know how you did it. I have to guess it involved some kind of blur layer. The texture of the skin is dreamlike... very soothing and soft. There's something else about the image that throws me a bit. The lack of an undershirt with the hands on the zipper is very suggestive, although the subject looks very young. This make me uncomfortable in that it's a girl in the 14-18 year old range in a slightly suggestive image. The cross around her neck and the smooth texture make her seem very innocent and young which to me says it shouldn't be suggestive. Anyway... you've captured my attention with the quality of the image and the the above turmoil I described. I'd love to hear more about what you intended.

Irish Tweed
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I like the wide angle. Makes the subject look whimsical and fun. The hat, coat and beard seem to go well with the natural background. Good use of even colors. Nice warm light in the background... opportunity to get some of that warm light on the face.

Lead
by MG

Comment:
I think if he's looking down I'd like to see his hand. Better yet I might like to see a glint in his eyes or a little more sign of emotion. I can't tell if this is a stage or studio shot but the lighting is nice, especially if it's a stage shot.

Visual Aid
by ace flyman

Comment:
I love the title of the book and image on it. Very fun. Your model looks especially cooperative. Great lighting on Mr. doggie. Nicely done. I might like a little more brightness on the book cover.

Firebreather
by keibo84

Comment:
Wow... very eye-catching! I especially like the reflection of the fireball in the glasses. If you could burn and dodge I'd like to see the face brighter but I don't think you can achieve that within basic editing. I can't decide if I'd like a faster shutter speed on the spray from the mouth... maybe.

look up here lass
by stphq

Comment:
Nice sharpness and focus on eyes. Tilt gives it energy and fun. Lighting is a little harsh on the face and too dark in the background.

Bookworm
by lambie83

Comment:
Overall lighting seems dim, face could use some sharpness and more light, maybe stand further from the wall to avoid seeing the shadow on the wall.