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06/22/2005 10:22:31 PM · #1 |
Hmmm, I tried to do some portraits of myself, I have no idea why, but anyway, I was hoping to get some opinions, are they just terrible, need work, or ok? I am unsure, I was going for an old-fashioned type of editing, though don't think it worked too well. All comments appreciated.
Message edited by author 2005-06-24 01:17:19. |
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06/22/2005 10:28:45 PM · #2 |
What ISO, aperture, shutter did you use?
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06/22/2005 10:32:02 PM · #3 |
| Ummm, I don't know - I have a point and shoot |
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06/22/2005 10:32:11 PM · #4 |
Of the two posted I like the second.
Admittedly I think the wisp of hair is more distracting than complimentary. Both pictures seem a little out of focus (or soft) I'm not sure which exactly.
I think with a little work you could be taking great photos. Heck, I haven't had the guts to try and take any self portraits. |
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06/22/2005 10:41:31 PM · #5 |
| Thanks Nathan. It was kind of a spur of the moment thing, as was posting this thread - kind of regretting it now |
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06/22/2005 11:02:28 PM · #6 |
Hey, don't regret it. You (we) can't learn if we don't try. When we try we need to learn from what we do. Heck, Just look at my first challenge entry. It was so terrible I'm surprised I didn't get last place. I mean I was happy with it when I took it, but upon reflection it sucks.
You at least had the guts to take a picture of yourself. I don't even have that. |
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06/22/2005 11:04:26 PM · #7 |
| Besides, you take great pictures (I just looked at your portfolio). I've found that taking self portraits isn't as easy as taking pictures of other things. |
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06/22/2005 11:58:16 PM · #8 |
As important as taking excellent pictures is, it is equally important to take a risk and push past our comfort zone tackling the new and unknown. The old addage when the pupil is read the teacher will come is true. By posting here and asking for input you show yourself ready to learn. Congratulations. Keep at it. Never regret the step that takes you forward even if it lands you on your keester at first.
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06/23/2005 12:21:53 AM · #9 |
| Yes well I suppose I did get out of my comfort zone and even though the pictures aren't the best I didn't end up on my keester?, I will probably (hopefully) do better next time. |
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06/23/2005 01:10:31 AM · #10 |
I think that your composition is pretty darn good on these! I'm by NO means a portrait expert, heck not even a portrait novice yet....but you've done a good job filling the frame and giving us an interesting perspective at which to view you! You're close enough up that we can get a good sense of "you" through the camera, but you're not so close that the main subject is your nose or right cheek or anything.
So I say keep it up!
And when you learn how to get it like you want it, let me know :-)
I also like the feel of the two shots quite a bit. I don't know you, but I feel like you took the time to make these shots say something more about who you are, rather than just being a snapshot. So good job on that :-) |
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06/23/2005 04:52:38 AM · #11 |
Hi-ho,
I think the second one is nicer as well. You could have given is a little smile though. Your Profile photo has a lovely 'mona lisa' smile, so we know you can do it. :-).
Not sure what sort of light you were in, but it looks like you were in a dimly lit area? The shutter speed looks quite low as you've got a bit of motion blur in there. A bit more light would help your camera get a better image from a technical point of view if you can't do much with manual settings..
Self portraits take a bit of practice to get right, as you can't see what you look like very easily just when the camera takes the photo. If this is your first go at it, you're doing really well...
One thing that works really well, is a large window that faces away from the sun.. Put the camera on a tripod/stack of books/carboard box facing 'along' the window, and sit side on to the window for the photo... use the self-timer and have some fun... Try pulling faces, simling, grinning, looking at the camera, looking away, looking out the window... Lots of messing about basically.
Thanks for sharing, Chris H.
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