self portrate
Nov 19, 2011 02:22:55 #
had the macro lens on and walked past the bathroom and thought what the heck theres never enough photos of me. tell me what you really think or just pass buy.....!
Nov 19, 2011 02:30:11 #
Can you do it again and turn your head into the light a little so it'll light up your iris and make them stand out?
Nov 19, 2011 03:00:17 #
BGenie wrote:
Can you do it again and turn your head into the light a little so it'll light up your iris and make them stand out?
Mmmm good thought i did try it but i was hand held and didn't want to use tripod so my guess at where the camera should be pointing was way of to do this i looked down the lenses reflection in the mirror and positioned the camera so i could see the mirror reflecting back, but i agree with you and at some stage i will get the tripod out and give it another go.
Nov 19, 2011 04:28:48 #
I like the serious focus in your eyes in the first image. Trash the second one because it sucks. Cropped in a disturbing way). The first image would be better if the left side of your face was not underexposed. I realize sidelight was the effect you were looking for, but and a reflection or +1stop exposure compensation.
Nov 19, 2011 04:30:20 #
Nov 19, 2011 04:33:44 #
Nov 19, 2011 04:53:02 #
tj wrote:
quote=BGenie Can you do it again and turn your he... (show quote)
I think the cropping on the second shot is fine, but the focus needs a little work.
Another thought, you may want to wear a shirt that reflects the color of your eyes to make them 'pop' a little more. For some reason, the eyes are what makes or breaks a 'people' photo.
Nov 19, 2011 07:14:50 #
Rhino wrote:
O, and btw, i know my profile pic sucks..lol..overall i like your photo.
Thanks for ur in put mate, i don't know about more light i'm like black paint on a car, the darker it is the better chance i have of looking good, i'm a car detailer and i always say black paint looks best after 7pm hahaha.
Nov 19, 2011 07:16:45 #
Nov 19, 2011 11:20:42 #
I like the first one alot. I like the split lighting and the low key which looks good on guys. The second one isn't in focus, looks like camera shake. Always focus on the eyes.
Nov 19, 2011 11:22:30 #
Nov 19, 2011 11:33:48 #
The shot is excellent tj!!
Captures the soul
The best portraiture shots in the world are serious shots where ones essence is exposed. Many people photograph better with serious shots -- me included.
This is the best self portrait I've seen!
I was in sidney and townville and dunk island on the great barrier reaf in 1985
Had some opportunity to dive there again but turned them down. It wasn't the great whites - it was irukandji.
Take care Mate
Captures the soul
The best portraiture shots in the world are serious shots where ones essence is exposed. Many people photograph better with serious shots -- me included.
This is the best self portrait I've seen!
I was in sidney and townville and dunk island on the great barrier reaf in 1985
Had some opportunity to dive there again but turned them down. It wasn't the great whites - it was irukandji.
Take care Mate
Nov 19, 2011 11:42:20 #
I actually LIKE the second one very much!
Mysterious, maybe a little disturbing but COMPELLING me to stick around and try to figure you out a bit *blush*
The shadowing in it is perfect...
But I do wish the first one wasn't as dark as it is... just a smidgen more light... teensy, weensy bit more. :)
Mysterious, maybe a little disturbing but COMPELLING me to stick around and try to figure you out a bit *blush*
The shadowing in it is perfect...
But I do wish the first one wasn't as dark as it is... just a smidgen more light... teensy, weensy bit more. :)
Nov 19, 2011 17:29:35 #
Ok, i agree with you then. Its all a matter of personal taste really. You did nail the emotion through your eyes and thats what makes it a good image.
Nov 19, 2011 18:11:14 #
Mary P wrote:
It's not fair that guys look handsome with wrinkles and facial hair. :-)
Ditto that ^^!
So now that you have your own face down, Care to shoot mine? ;)
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