POTN Powershot Speed Challenge #37 - Self Portrait

[Stefan A]

Challenge #37 - Self Portrait

I thought this one would be fun. Not a single one of us will have a problem finding a subject :). The rule is that you have to personally press the shutter button. It may take some experimentation, but that's the nice thing about digital. Be creative in how you accomplish the task. Pay attention to your backgrounds, get a nice exposure, and don't forget about composition. You just may come up with something you would be proud to hang on your wall.

I know some of you may have a problem with posting your image on the web. I hope that doesn't deter people - you can always delete it after the contest is over.

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To submit, click "Post Reply" and put your Photo Name in the Subject Line. Don't forget your Camera Model.

Post until Monday noon GMT, September 25th

Photo Submissions

1. Camera -- Any Canon Powershot Series Camera (SD, A-series, S1/2, & S-series only...No Pro 1's!!!)

2. Time -- any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.

3. Size -- Photo must be EXACTLY 800 pixels on the longest side and no more than 200K in size with NO BORDERS. Here is some help for resizing your photos in Photoshop - http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...9&postcount=26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=663519&postcount=26)

4. Post-Processing -- do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.

5. Posting --
* ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.
* Photo Name in the message subject line.
* Camera model.

6. Notes -- Name and camera you used and any other information pertaining to the photo...location, photo tips, brief EXIF data ect.

7. Commenting -- No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed, comments can be made in this thread.Time

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

New Topic ... After winner is declared.
Posting Starts ... Right after topic is announced.
Posting Stops ... Monday noon GMT
Winners Announcement ... As soon as possible after the contest has been closed.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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POTN Powershot Challenge Info & Winners List and Rankings: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=133933 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133933)

[Stefan A]

[The rule is that you have to personally press the shutter button.

I wanted to clarify the rule since I have been asked a couple times about it. What I am trying to avoid is somebody else taking a picture of you with your camera. Personally, I wouldn't call that a self portrait - although I imagine that can be open to debate (not in this thread please). In order to take the shot yourself, the best way I can see is using the self timer. Of course, there are other ways to take self portraits that are creative and don't involve the timer. But I would rather not spell it out. Be creative and figure out a good way to do it.

BTW, if there are any more questions, please PM me. I would rather not clutter the thread with questions. If anything needs to be clarified further, I will update in this post.

Thanks,
Stefan

[b00ty]

I guess i'll be first to start...not your average self portrait but I like this one...
Title: Crosswalk:Taken downtown.
Canon A620
1/1000
f 2.8
http://www.smg-pro.com/videos/files/1/crosswalk.jpg

[Edd S]

Title: Morning Reflections

Camera: Canon S2IS

Settings: Aperature F/5.6; Shutter Speed 1 sec.; no flash; camera on tripod; timer set to 10 seconds.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/Edd_S/me_3.jpg

[Aray_Of_Art]

Canon A95

Photo Effect Mode
Black & White
Tv
1/800
Av
2.8
Metering Mode
Evaluative

Noise removed and soft glow effect added. Screen flipped out, hand held.
http://www.picturehosting.org/images/Rayes/me_2.jpg

[jkdlee]

Shot with a Canon a620 in B&W.

Settings : manual mode, ISO 50, Aperature F3.5, Shutter speed 1/80 secs, Flash fired

Notes : I covered the a620 flash with a piece of cardboard and used a slave flash (diffused using tissue) as my light source.
The flash from the a620 triggers the slave flash to fire which i am holding with my left hand.

[Novaheart]

camera: A620
Location: Pocket Wilderness Park, Port L'hebert, Nova Scotia
I was holding the tripod with the camera on self timer in portrait mode.

[RadAL]

I have a picture of my eye, does that count?

[shanen2179]

I took this over the weekend. My friends and I just got done eating lunch, and came out to my car, and I had a flat tire! My friend was changing my tire, so I figured I'd take a quick picture of myself! :cool:
I edited it w/ PSE4, using the "HOLLYWOOD" effect w/ VirtualPhotographer.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7505/selfportraitedited1nd9.jpg

[Transit]

First ever photo comp :)

A700,Tv,macro,Large/fine,evaluative, ISO 100, 1/30, F2.8, B&W (in cam). No editing, hand held.

cheers
Pete
Tried to upload 200k pic as directed but there seems to be a 100k limit :)

[TMR Design]

Tried to upload 200k pic as directed but there seems to be a 100k limit

The way the rules are written are a bit confusing. It was just explained to me today that any upload, whether from your computer or a URL is limited to 100k and an embedded image using the [img] tag will allow a 200k file. I believe this is correct.

[Transit]

Come on Guys :)
Lets have some more entries
There must be more mugshots out there ?!!

Pete

[elise1030]

Need to resize

[benarnold]

Come on Guys :)
Lets have some more entries
There must be more mugshots out there ?!!
Pete

It's not a great photo, but seeing as you ask :)

http://static.flickr.com/65/174345493_f97800e75a_o.jpg

[spur]

Here are 3 of my best side.

S3, Manual Mode, f/6.3, .6 sec.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j116/spur_5918/POTN/IMG_3918A.jpg

[t-bonestahl]

http://static.flickr.com/83/251403899_247cd4e3bb_o.jpg


A620
pp - colors, levels, dodge and burn, sharpened

[Jeece]

Windows light

http://www.jeece.net/photo/Capture_00007web.jpg

Self-portrait using Canon's computer software to control the camera by wire.

Canon S2 IS propped on misceleneous desk junk.
Exposure: 3.2 seconds
Aperture: F5
No flash - lighting from the computer monitor. ;)
Post-processing: Leveling, dodging & burning and sharpening. (resized for web too).

[estrugo]

Powershot S2 IS
M Mode, f2.7 - 1/15
Sephia effect
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g253/estrugo/Tired.jpg

[snowrdr]

This was taken on June 9th, 2005 with my A95 using the 10 sec timer. There are numerous boulders up there that are perfect for putting a camera on... :D

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/67462896.jpg

[boomer3297]

My one and only self port.....

[Stefan A]

Contest is over. I will post results in several hours. Great job everybody!

Stefan

[Stefan A]

I don't have the time to do a big write up on everyone's photo. But in general, I will say that I enjoyed hosting this one and I could tell that everybody put some thought into it. Lots of very creative ideas, along with more traditional poses. In the end, I started liking the more traditional ones better. So, here you go:

1st Place - Aray of Art with "Black & White Me" - I like the soft effect and the composition and exposure is just right. I like the catch light in your eyes and lips and I think your pose is very good. You seem to pop out of my monitor.

2nd Place - Transit with "untitled" If I were being real picky , I guess this photo wouldn't count because the rules do state that there is supposed to be a title. But I felt the shot was so good that I decided that it was worth breaking the rules. I like the black in front and behind the profile. I like the lighting. I like the detail in the face. I like the "concentrated" look that you have.

3rd Place - Edd S with "Morning Refections". The first thing that struck me was the colors and lighting. Then the composition. A good example of a thoughtful pose.

So, it looks like I felt the best ones were the more traditional shots, but ones that had a little extra creativity to go along with it.

Stefan

[shanen2179]

Congrats to the winners. I like all the entry's :)

[Edd S]

Aray of Art and Transit's photos are most deserving of first and second place. Both are exceptional. Congratulations.

[Transit]

Thanks for your kind comments Stefan :)
I'm chuffed .
Pete

[Aray_Of_Art]

I'm glad you liked my shot :D And thanks for the chance to be a part of things! Congrats to Transit and Edd S on your great photos too, great lighting and poses! :D
Really everyone had some neat shots! Hard to do of ones self.

[Chenla Ou]

yea i know its late..

heres my self port anyways lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/Chenla/beach029re.jpg

[shanen2179]

So what's the next challenge?

[Aray_Of_Art]

I am very new to these "Challenges", so bear with me please. But I have posted a new challenge, "The Power of Light". I hope that you all will have fun and it will be a good challenge. :D
Have fun, and I really look forward to seeing what great pics come in! :D