30 Day Self Portrait Challenge.... PART TWO??

09/23/2006 12:21:30 PM · #552

This is a tide-me over and a bit of humor from this morning.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

09/23/2006 12:32:51 PM · #553

Originally posted by jaded_youth:

Comment by Melethia:
Sigh. Were I to spend the whole day at a beauty salon with an army of whoever the folks who work at beauty salons are doing whatever it is they do, I *still* wouldn't look as good as you do first thing in the morning. I'd be happy to take that "blah" off your hands. Very nice composition - great focus on those lovely eyes of yours, and I like the cat.

Ok. we'll work out a trade. you're a beautiful woman and thin to boot. Some sort of brain transplant surgery should do it. No returns though!! I'm trading "AS IS!" no lemon law. ;)

Deal! This body's beginning to show too many signs of wear and tear. Be advised, however, that a mocha a day is required to keep it running.

shalrath

Nikon D200

09/23/2006 12:33:53 PM · #554

Here we go... Day 17 for me

More my style again.

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EOS-5D

09/23/2006 01:31:34 PM · #555

Day 19:

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EOS-5D

09/23/2006 01:39:42 PM · #556

Originally posted by Melethia:

Originally posted by jaded_youth:
Comment by Melethia:
Sigh. Were I to spend the whole day at a beauty salon with an army of whoever the folks who work at beauty salons are doing whatever it is they do, I *still* wouldn't look as good as you do first thing in the morning. I'd be happy to take that "blah" off your hands. Very nice composition - great focus on those lovely eyes of yours, and I like the cat.

Ok. we'll work out a trade. you're a beautiful woman and thin to boot. Some sort of brain transplant surgery should do it. No returns though!! I'm trading "AS IS!" no lemon law. ;)

Deal! This body's beginning to show too many signs of wear and tear. Be advised, however, that a mocha a day is required to keep it running.

Awesome! When? Where? ;) by the way you'll have to stay AWAY from the mochas for my body so I hope you don't like them too much. Caffiene makes me nervous. it's all water for this body..lol

09/23/2006 02:19:44 PM · #557

OK, here's the real day 19 for me:

klstover

Panasonic DMC-FZ8

09/23/2006 03:19:32 PM · #558

Elvis_L

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/23/2006 05:07:07 PM · #559

Ok I know I am behind but here is day 16, not the best but I will try to do better tonight.

Here are a few pics that I shot while shooting for the abstract macro that weren't abstract. hope you like them. Macro stuff

09/23/2006 05:18:19 PM · #560

Originally posted by idnic:

I hate to see you so negative.... get it... negative.... ugh, my photography jokes never develop... get it... develop?? LOL .

That made me laugh...and I do need a laugh today. Thanks, Cindi.

09/23/2006 05:22:42 PM · #561

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Originally posted by idnic:
I hate to see you so negative.... get it... negative.... ugh, my photography jokes never develop... get it... develop?? LOL .

That made me laugh...and I do need a laugh today. Thanks, Cindi.

Hehehee good, glad I could help improve your humor with my lameness, Mike. :D

09/23/2006 07:10:45 PM · #562

Here's hoping my mom doesn't check my portfolio for a few more weeks - she's far too computer literate. My Day 19 is up but no thumbnail will be provided - you just gotta go to my portfolio. Apologies if anyone's sensitivities are offended.

09/23/2006 08:04:41 PM · #563

Great job, Deb. And good for you!!!

09/23/2006 08:16:41 PM · #564

OMG I just got 400 views in 18 hours on my SP #20. I have never gotten that many views so quickly on a challenge entry!!! And it was only posted here, in this thread. That amazes me. How are portfolio shots seen so much more than challenge entries? *boggles*

Message edited by author 2006-09-23 20:16:58.

09/23/2006 08:18:10 PM · #565

Originally posted by idnic:

I knew I should have stopped hitting refresh so many times.

09/23/2006 08:20:38 PM · #566

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

I knew I should have stopped hitting refresh so many times. [/quote]

Pretty sure it only counts you as one view unless your logged out! ;)

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/23/2006 08:22:44 PM · #567

Day 20 - Natural

I wanted to do this series as natural as I could. This was what I was trying to explain to Melathia about using a window and the natural light. The light is not flattering...it shows up all the flaws...but it is me...take me as I am.

BTW...I have not altered my eyes in the first image. Also these are the full crops. No further cropping was done.

Here are the larger versions -

Natural 1

Natural 2

Natural 3

Message edited by author 2006-09-23 20:30:00.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

09/23/2006 08:26:20 PM · #568

Judi,

These are great. I like them, I like the natural. I also think the B&W really really suits you.

Apple iPhone 5

09/23/2006 08:27:52 PM · #569

Originally posted by Judi:

I wanted to do this series as natural as I could. This was what I was trying to explain to Melathia about using a window and the natural light.

I love the light in these. Quick question, did you use a black backdrop for these? - Or did you burn out the background in PP?

Originally posted by Judi:

...take me as I am.

Okay!

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/23/2006 08:28:08 PM · #570

Originally posted by Melethia:

I hope you don't mind this will help you out...if it isn't PM me and I will remove it.

SP Day 19

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/23/2006 08:29:06 PM · #571

Originally posted by jhonan:

Originally posted by Judi:
I wanted to do this series as natural as I could. This was what I was trying to explain to Melathia about using a window and the natural light.

I love the light in these. Quick question, did you use a black backdrop for these? - Or did you burn out the background in PP?

Originally posted by Judi:
...take me as I am.

Okay!

I draped a black cloth over a board behind me. Sat in a chair and used the remote. I had the open window right in front of me and a light lace cloth draped over the curtain rod...it is early morning so the light is harsh...but that is what I wanted.

09/23/2006 08:36:32 PM · #572

Originally posted by Judi:

I hope you don't mind this will help you out...if it isn't PM me and I will remove it.

That's cool - I just didn't know how to do it. :-)

09/23/2006 08:39:54 PM · #573

Originally posted by idnic:

I suspect I'll surpass anything I've had in a challenge with the one I put up today, too. It's kinda sad in a way. I have much better pictures but they don't have the "omigosh, I don't think she has any clothes on!" factor which seems to draw a lot of views.

Oh, and where the heck has Alfresco been?

Message edited by author 2006-09-23 20:40:19.

Elvis_L

Canon EOS-5D Mark II