Face 2 Face
by alien2thisworld

Comment:
Highlights are overblown for my tsates; all texture is lost on the neck area. Needs a bit more balance between the top and bottom.

Down there
by heida

Comment:
Hard to be anonymous in a self portrait. As usual, very creative technically excellent work. How long until you put out your first book? Seriously though, this is one of the first portraits I critiqued that uses a lot of negative space, but does so in harmony with the subject. Your exporession is perfect for the vast frame, and subtle shading in the backdrop. I expect to see this near the top.

this is me [i hope]
by whiteroom

Comment:
I like the grain and high key effect - cretes a unique mood to the image. Your expression is intriguing as well. This is excellent.

Up close and personal
by arpita

Comment:
Wow! This is absolutley beautiful. It captures light and emotion. Well done!

Did someone say rodeo
by Prime_Time

Comment:
The background really overpowers the subject in this image... Doesn't feel like it's giving me insight into the subject's essence.

Grandma-Mother- Friend- that's me
by train

Comment:
Great pose, and a very natural look. You've captured emotion in this shot, which is commendable. I think the high-key ecceft might be a touch overdone as your cheek and hair are completely blown out on the left. A subtle photoshop edit and this would be an amazing shot.

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment:
Beautiful eyes, and the hair is nicely arranged. You have a bright, wide smile, but I think you weren't relaxed enough in this one - it feels a bit forced. The pose in general is flattering though, so you chose well. It looks like you may have not had the camera on a steady mount, or possibly the focus wasn't set quite right as this image is very soft; it seems that texture is nearly lost in some of the shirt. You might try this shot with sidelighting from a hardware store work light - nothing fancy. Just something to bring out your features more. It may also work well from behind by illuminating your har to create contrast from the background.

Every man needs a shed
by Bilberry

Comment:
Perhaps composed from the other side you could have avoided having distracting elements near the head (those blue pouches on the interior wall). But AMEN to every man needing a shed.

Flattering
by Warby

Comment:
Whoa! Stop that!

Great head shot (ignoring the whole eye contact issue!)... A nice background and conservative lighting. I'd like to see a bit more depth from sidelighting to bring out your features, but this is solid work.

Boxes
by utro

Comment:
Very creative! Overall the image feels like it needs some sharpening, but I love the concept!