A self portrait

[dearis]

Hi there,

there is a reason I take pictures and not sit in front. But this is me, I would like some sugestions on how to rework b & w portrait shots as well as get critiqued on this shot.

Regards Darren

Exif: 1/200sec, F/4, ISO-100, Av, flash with softbox diffuser

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/dearis_photos/IMG_1472.jpg

[AeroSmith]

I like this in B&W.

I'm no expert on B&Ws. I always just completely desaturate....which I'm sure must be wrong because it's so easy.

[dearis]

Thanks for looking and commenting Aero :)

[chainz]

Not to many country people down this part of town :P

[dearis]

Why yes sir yes sir hoooow do you do ;)

Thanks for looking

[Mike_Canon5D]

I like this BW conversion, and the noise/grain in the pic works with it also. If anything I may add just a tad of contrast, but other than that it looks good.

[dearis]

Thanks for looking Mike, I have upped the contrast in the original.

Regards Darren

[Elbee19]

thats gay

[MagicallyDelicious]

i really like this. nice oldy worldy feel to it :)

[dearis]

Thanks for looking MD :-)

[juan001]

Nice shot dearis! Did you do any PP?