Self Portrait

[smudge]

I wanted to do a self portrait that was a bit more than just a good photo of me. So I saw the light shinning through the curtains and snapped away at arms length...No tripod just keep adjusting the settings according to the results. I used the heat and glare from the sun to tell when it was over my eye. What do you think ?

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL581/2631269/5254646/89742838.jpg

[cjm]

What was making the light like that? It is a interesting photo.

[smudge]

It was a small gap in the curtains that was letting the sun through.

[sparker1]

I'm pretty sure that is the first of it's kind. Any others like it will be copying you.

[ayotnoms]

It's different.
...and different is a good thing.

[Jessica Rabbit]

DO I ever LOVE that photo!

[Michaelmjc]

It is definately original, not too sure if I really like it yet though.

[smudge]

Wow... bit of a Marmite photo. You love it or hate it.

What about this version, more light and a little softer.

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL581/2631269/5254646/89787355.jpg

[Bruce Watson]

Both are good shots, I would describe them as dramatic. This could be a great technique for portraits if you are looking for a mood of mystery and drama in the subject.

It is very memorable photo, which is what really counts.

[HJMinard]

I really like the first one ... nicely done ... moody and interesting.

[charlesu]

Very intense. I like it.

[stoneylonesome]

Both are very good, but I think I like the effect of the first one the best. Nice job.

[Fer]

I really like them both!, but 1st one is my favorite!

[cactusclay]

I like it, the first one.

[smudge]

Thanks all for the replies. I think this is my first photo that I really like. Shame its of me, makes me sound a bit egotistical. It's just that everyone was out, I had time to develop the idea, see the results go back retry and eventually end up with something that evolved from idea to finished shot. Normally I steal shots of other people. Or take as many as I like of buildings, which don't enthrall me. So this is the result of my first applied effort and I'm quite chuffed.

[Airedale1]

I'm pretty sure that is the first of it's kind. Any others like it will be copying you.

My Grandmother used to always say, "amateurs imitate, artists steal.";)

I like them both, nice work.

[poke]

Its good to see more people doing self portraits. Makes it alot easier to put your own stuff out there when others are doing it too... Although I think you have raised the bar with these. Well done

[IanBMW]

I like the first one. Very nice.

[wintoid]

I definitely like the first one. But then again, I love Marmite too.

[I Simonius]

Wow... bit of a Marmite photo. You love it or hate it.

What about this version, more light and a little softer.

The first shot is a great idea but need sworking on, it doesn't quite work for the unlit side of the face , maybe play around with the cropping, just one side etc

The second shot is a very clever

See how you also APPEAR tyo have a side shot as well as a front shot in the same shot?
Surreal
LOVEIT
THAT'S clever! :D

[smudge]

The first shot is a great idea but need sworking on, it doesn't quite work for the unlit side of the face , maybe play around with the cropping, just one side etc

The second shot is a very clever

See how you also APPEAR tyo have a side shot as well as a front shot in the same shot?
Surreal
LOVEIT
THAT'S clever! :D

I wish it was clever, I have to admit that was never my intention and until you mentioned it I hadn't even noticed, but that said your right, if you look at it as you would one of those pixel puzzles that change shape, then it does look like a profile as well as a frontal, almost picasso like.