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In Blue Hat
In Blue Hat
robinssong


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Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Galleries: Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Jul 29, 2007

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 Self portrait. Not much editing, color correction, levels, USM, a little selective blur on the neck and shoulders. I left the bloodshot eyes. :) WYSIWYG!

I was trying to use myself as a model to learn how to photograph someone my age who is heavy. I moved the camera high and the lighting is from the top and front. I was surprised how well this worked.

I've been away from photography to do some healing. I think things from now on will be better than ever! :)

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 09/08/2007 10:11:44 AM
Getting a natural looking smile out of a portrait subject can be challenge enough, but seems particularly admirable when the subject is also the photographer, simultaneously busy worrying about all the technical aspects. I wouldn't have guessed this to be a self-portrait without being told. This image flatters you much more than the B&W one from January, partly because you hair and eyes do very well in color. The straight-on pose and your narrow chin provide no clues about being "heavy". Maybe you are too self-critical in the comment about "bloodshot" eyes. To me, they look natural and serve to enhance the impression of seeing a genuine person -- much more attractive than if artifically manipulated into a plastic non-reality.
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 09/08/2007 09:38:07 AM
Nice portrait!
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