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Challenge: Male Portrait (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
Location: My bedroom
Date: May 23, 2008
Aperture: 3.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: May 25, 2008

 Self portrait trying out my new brollys - 1 flash in to brolly in front of me and another on to the wall behind me.

50mm, 1/100th at f3.5

Coverted to B&W in channel mixer and that's it...

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 06/10/2008 05:05:23 PM
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by karmat

Very well done self portrait. I like the "closeness" of it, and the fact that you haven't felt it necessary to include all of the head. That really forces attention to the eyes.

Also, I think that you have done a superb job with the focus, lighting, contrast, etc. in this shot. It is technically very well done, and a strong image.

I think what might be missing is something for the viewer to connect with. While I like the clean background, sometimes having something there helps to provide a context for the shot that this doesn't have. Also, your expression is largely indecipherable, but you look a bit nervous/unsure of yourself. Not enough to for the viewers to relate to, but you don't look completely relaxed, either.

Again, I think this was a strong image that met the challenge well. Best to you in future challenges.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/03/2008 11:54:25 PM
Strong image!
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 06/03/2008 08:28:14 PM
the overall sharpness of your image makes it stand out.
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 06/01/2008 11:08:14 AM
Nice moment captured in the eyes.
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 06/01/2008 12:04:23 AM
The lighting and focus are all good, but it comes across as very sterile.
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 05/30/2008 12:35:01 AM
Great tones nice contrast.
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 05/29/2008 07:59:16 AM
Not a huge fan of the white background but the lighting is good. I'm not getting much of a connection with the subject's blank expression, which is something I think is necessary with a good portrait.
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 05/28/2008 09:40:55 AM
good contrast
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 05/28/2008 01:54:58 AM
Kudos on getting your eye in such good focus on a self portrait. I'd like to see more depth of field, especially on a shot like this with a white background where blurring the background isn't so critical.
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