Another Self Portrait

disjecta · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

I'm probably risking overexposure (pun intended) on this forum by posting so many photographs. Sorry about that

lundgrenj · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

I think its nicely done, would be better if your chin wasn't cut off IMO.

vk2gwk · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

Nice shot - I think the letterbox crop is not bad. Question: did you try to PP the glare on your nose? If so, then it is not evenly done. If not, you might do something about it. My eyes are drawn to that spot instead to the eyes...

chomish · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

I like it. And the lighting definately adds to it. Nice shot!

disjecta · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

Good comment on the nose hot spot. I hadn't done anything with it. The image above is updated with the spot minimized.

JimMcrae · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

This reminds me of a shot I once saw of Oliver Reed. Cracking lighting and great effect, although I think vk2gwk has a point.

disjecta · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

Actually Jim, the glare was fixed since that comment (read the post above yours). Are you still perceiving it as a problem? If I lessen it anymore it's going to affect the overall three-dimensionality of the nose.

JimMcrae · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by disjecta

Actually Jim, the glare was fixed since that comment (read the post above yours). Are you still perceiving it as a problem? If I lessen it anymore it's going to affect the overall three-dimensionality of the nose.

To be honest, I never really noticed it at first - I just liked it - until it was pointed out, so I'm possibly concentrating too much on it. Consequently, that's maybe what's causing the distraction, if you follow me? I

I've looked at a number of the shots you've uploaded this past couple of days, and anything I've said is nit-picking; all very impressive! I've been looking at them with a view to improving my own photography, so please feel free to challenge anything I say - I'm no expert!

Thanks for sharing.

disjecta · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

It's all good Jim, I understand. Thanks for the kudos...and that also goes to everyone else.

JimMcrae · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

I keep looking back at it to see if it bothers me or not and... I dunno!

Ignore me!

jshazan · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

very nice shot, cool lighting, I would also like to see more of the chin

stillinamerica · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

quite a scary look! well done...nice composition

disjecta · 28th of January 2010 (Thu)

Thanks everyone. I had a little space from the original to include more of my chin so the above image has been updated.

vk2gwk · 29th of January 2010 (Fri)

Instead of "updating" the image you might want to leave the previous versions in place. That way we can compare and comment on the changes. I am not sure if "more chin" makes it a more attractive image. I liked the previous crop. I also would like to compare the "original" nose with the processed one.

disjecta · 29th of January 2010 (Fri)

I'll keep that in mind for future updates. I reverted back to the original (but with the nose hotspot fixed) because something got lost in the mix when I extended the chin. I just didn't like it at all so I have deleted it and replaced it. While it would be fun to have it up there for a comparison, I don't see the point because it's not what I want. So, if I post other stuff and modify it along the way, I'll leave the various versions in the thread...just not this one.

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#1
disjecta Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Another Self Portrait I'm probably risking overexposure (pun intended) on this forum by posting so many photographs. Sorry about that __________________ Failure is always an option. Last edited by disjecta : 29th of January 2010 (Fri) at 07:51.

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#2
lundgrenj Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 351 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait I think its nicely done, would be better if your chin wasn't cut off IMO. __________________ Canon 7D, 6D

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#3
vk2gwk Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: One Mile Beach NSW - Australia Posts: 8,602 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait Nice shot - I think the letterbox crop is not bad. Question: did you try to PP the glare on your nose? If so, then it is not evenly done. If not, you might do something about it. My eyes are drawn to that spot instead to the eyes... __________________ Cheers from Henk. It is all in the eye of the beholder..... 5DMkIII, 50D, 24-105/1:4L IS USM + 100-400/4-5.6L IS USM + 50mm 1.4 USM + 580EXII + 430EX(as slave), reflectors, umbrellas and some more bits and pieces... Have a look at my photos while I am still controversial Flickr!

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#4
chomish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,917 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait I like it. And the lighting definately adds to it. Nice shot!

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#5
disjecta Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Re: Another Self Portrait Good comment on the nose hot spot. I hadn't done anything with it. The image above is updated with the spot minimized. __________________ Failure is always an option.

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#6
JimMcrae Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 938 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait This reminds me of a shot I once saw of Oliver Reed. Cracking lighting and great effect, although I think vk2gwk has a point. __________________ 60d, 400d, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 24-105mm f/4, 50mm f/1.4, 580ex II, 2 X 430ex II, Bowens 500, cs5

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#7
disjecta Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Re: Another Self Portrait Actually Jim, the glare was fixed since that comment (read the post above yours). Are you still perceiving it as a problem? If I lessen it anymore it's going to affect the overall three-dimensionality of the nose. __________________ Failure is always an option.

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#9
disjecta Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Re: Another Self Portrait It's all good Jim, I understand. Thanks for the kudos...and that also goes to everyone else. __________________ Failure is always an option.

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#10
JimMcrae Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 938 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait I keep looking back at it to see if it bothers me or not and... I dunno! Ignore me! __________________ 60d, 400d, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 24-105mm f/4, 50mm f/1.4, 580ex II, 2 X 430ex II, Bowens 500, cs5

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#11
jshazan Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait very nice shot, cool lighting, I would also like to see more of the chin __________________ Canon XT / canon 50mm / canon 28mm - 55mm / canon 55mm - 250mm IS

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#12
stillinamerica Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,176 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait quite a scary look! well done...nice composition __________________ [center]My Facebook (please like me) My Website[/ Canon Gear: 5D Mark3, 16-35L 24-70L, 70-200 2.8L, 50L

28th of January 2010 (Thu)	#13
disjecta Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Re: Another Self Portrait Thanks everyone. I had a little space from the original to include more of my chin so the above image has been updated. __________________ Failure is always an option.

29th of January 2010 (Fri)	#14
vk2gwk Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: One Mile Beach NSW - Australia Posts: 8,602 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another Self Portrait Instead of "updating" the image you might want to leave the previous versions in place. That way we can compare and comment on the changes. I am not sure if "more chin" makes it a more attractive image. I liked the previous crop. I also would like to compare the "original" nose with the processed one. __________________ Cheers from Henk. It is all in the eye of the beholder..... 5DMkIII, 50D, 24-105/1:4L IS USM + 100-400/4-5.6L IS USM + 50mm 1.4 USM + 580EXII + 430EX(as slave), reflectors, umbrellas and some more bits and pieces... Have a look at my photos while I am still controversial Flickr!

29th of January 2010 (Fri)	#15
disjecta Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Re: Another Self Portrait I'll keep that in mind for future updates. I reverted back to the original (but with the nose hotspot fixed) because something got lost in the mix when I extended the chin. I just didn't like it at all so I have deleted it and replaced it. While it would be fun to have it up there for a comparison, I don't see the point because it's not what I want. So, if I post other stuff and modify it along the way, I'll leave the various versions in the thread...just not this one. __________________ Failure is always an option.

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