Self portrait

[REIGN180]

I was having a play around with my studio lights and I ended up with this. A little scary but I think it works. What do you think?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/REIGN180/Me-high-contrast.jpg

[disneydork06]

lol, interesting composition...maybe have a reflective card on the other side?

[ninobrn99]

love it...great pic!

[IainB]

Certainly a novel way to wear a seatbelt. Maybe you were thinking of saving the viewer. Could be you're an ugly dude! :D

[bbc14f]

Great!

[wallycarroll]

Nice work. The darkness adds to the madness. Love it.

[jra]

Cool shot :)

[Cobbo]

You have great teeth.

[Tras Krom]

Wow! coll. If you will add some object like scissors - this picture will be even better.

[ayotnoms]

I don't know. Maybe your Mummy will like it. [groan :rolleyes:]

:lol:

[terencew]

i think it works. pretty original too =D

[REIGN180]

I had a softbox to camera left just higher than head height at 45 degrees and a silver reflector to camera right. I didn't aim the reflector directly at myself so it would only add a little bit to that side.

Oh yeah... It's not a seatbelt either, it's a hand wrap - what boxers wrap their hands with under their gloves.



Here's another one from the day, I think I was in a weird mood ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/REIGN180/Me-2-high-contrast.jpg

[REIGN180]

Does anyone have any suggestions about sharpening??? I used a little bit of unsharp mask on both of the shots and it's come up ok, but if I give it a little more it starts to look jagged. I really want them to pop.

[MagicallyDelicious]

both very quirky! i like!

[straydogimages]

I want what ever you were on that day. Cool pics.

[Titus213]

Regarding #1- learning to tie a necktie can be a challenge. I would suggest the use of a Windsor knot though. It generally looks better and results in a more comfortable day.

Other than that, a nice image, very creative.