My head is in here somewhere
by brentg3

Comment:
I like this alot... I know lots of people are going to be looking for a photo of a person. To me, a self portrait is something that reveals one's character, personality, etc as well as what they look like. This image tells a story and reveals something about who you are, rather than just what you look like. I give it a 7. Good luck
JD Anderson

My Position in the World
by juseyhota

Comment:
Would like to see more depth of field here. Great photo for a macro or still life. I like the concept and the colors... Not really a self portrait to me. I am being very open minded with regards to relativity... I'm not really looking for a photo of you per se, but at least an image that would reveal some of your character, interests, etc maybe. All this tells me is that you live on or near the Southern East Coast. Your chess piece is very large in comparison to the scale of the map, so that is even difficult to determine. For quality and interest of image, I would give it a 7 or 8, but for applicability to this challenge I need to downgrade it to a 5.
Good luck,
JD Anderson

Unfrozen
by 'Pong

Comment:
Would have given this a 10 if it were better technically. I give it a 10 for creativity and its emotive value. Technically, it seems a little hot on the right side, and could use a little more light on the left. Your background has a hotspot behind and above your head. Stepping away from the wall would have helped. I give it an 8 based on its appeal and interest level. It would be fun to see you do this again with better lighting and background...
JD Anderson

blue side
by watermelon_junkie

Comment:
I'm not going to give this a 1 or 2 because it is almost abstract enough to be interesting. I think some interesting things can be done with this technique...
Too much white negative space in this image. Maybe a different crop so the main subject is notso centered vertically. Try this with yourself in the lower left of the frame. I like when people go out on a limb to be creative and try something fun. Unfortunately, people don't reward that here... Good Luck.

Self-Centered
by orussell

Comment:
Nice plumb bob!

must practise more?
by hughletheren

Comment:
Must be a Konador (spelling and I think I've seen you do an image of a trumpet in the past). I am especially impressed with your setup... Black background with a hole, subject in hole backlit. Very creative. Assuming you are Ben, I envy the fact that digital photography/internet/image editing etc etc is available at this point in your life. I loved photography as a teenager/early 20's, but couldn't afford to go crazy with it. I'm happy to see the way you utilize the technology along with your natural talent! You do great work and you are getting better all the time.

If you are not Ben, I like your image and please forward this comment to Konador!!!!
LOL

JD Anderson

Bubbles
by BobsterLobster

Comment:
What a great shot! I give this a 10.
I had thought to try bubbles, but I'm glad I didn't. Mine would have suffered in comparison to yours!! Nice work and good luck. Hope to see this image win this challenge.
JD Anderson

Like Father, Like Son
by buck4free

Comment:
This is not one of my favorites for the week based upon visual appeal and technical specs. But... I give it a 10 anyway. It is very creative, well executed, and I have three little boys myself --- been there, done that, but without the pictures!! LOL

Dairy Queen
by crabappl3

Comment:
I'm kind of tired of the macro/stop action/splash images, but I have to give you a 10 anyway. This is a great shot and I especially like the milk and purple liquid. I would clone out the tiny splash droplets as they are distracting (I realize it was against the rules for spot editing, though).
Great example of this technique...
10
JD Anderson

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment:
I'm pressed for time and don't have time to make comments this week, but I had to leave one for this image. This is one of the best examples I've seen in a long time of capturing emotion and interaction with a photograph. The black and white works great... I cant find anything to improve, other than the back of her hand being a little blown out, but that's Ok. I give it a 10 and I hope to see this image win the challenge!!

JD Anderson