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Self-portrait in Mirror
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- Guy D. Biechele Contact Guy D. Biechele Guy D. Biechele's Gallery |
I agree, it turned out really well. Good light, very interesting composition (especially the hand positions and shapes). The blurred lens is a nice touch. +Guy
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Olivier Monteyne |
So now I know how the person looks that discussed one of my uploads (feet of Roos). This picture really makes sense. Guy already mentioned the strength of the composition. I wonder how it would be in B/W. Good luck.
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Leo Enriquez |
I have a very similar picture of myself doing the same thing!...Just be aware of one thing: In my country we say "In the way you grab the taco, I could notice if you are a Mexican or not"!... When ever you grab and shoot the camera, grab it with passion...like a pro, even if you are not, that's what makes the difference between photographers!... Feel the picture. Feel the moment!...Feel like if you are modeling too!...Transmit the expresion to the others!...
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BetterPhoto Member |
HI ROBIN,I LIKE THIS PIC,IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WERE VERY FOCOUSED HERE,WELL DONE.BY THE WAY,WHAT DO YA THINK OF MINE?
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Piper Lehman |
Great shot, Robin. Really like your composition. Nice camera-- ;^) (I use the same one, I think.)
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Beverly Joanne Hoover |
Robin: Definitely interesting shot. Love the composition. Continue the great shots. Beverly J.
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Jacob Stewart |
Robin- It is a beatiful shot-so beatiful that I knew I had seen it before. It was made famous in 1955 by Andreas Feininger. Check out the link. http://www.emmedici.com/hobbies/fotografia/feininger/photo/various/varie03.jpg Was this your inspiration?
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Robin Tucker |
No, Jacob, I had never heard of the Andreas Feininger shot. IT IS beautiful. Although I believe I have a very artistic eye, my shot was extremely spontaneous and the basic pose was for very practical reasons. I was wanting to get a photo of myself for my website, had half a roll that I needed to turn in that day, walked by my daughter's room and glanced at her dresser with the nice soft light coming in a window, braced down my right elbow on the dresser and tried to shoot as steady as possible. I find that my best images happen this way. Makes me wonder what would happen if I really applied myself!! Thank you so much for commenting. Receiving these responses has definitely been an inspiration!
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BetterPhoto Member |
What a great image. I like the fact that you kept your other eye open in the shot, it gives it more life and makes it more personal I think. Well done!
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BetterPhoto Member |
yes this shot turned out very well, I must say. But I think the right eye should have bin closed, the shot would have bin more realistic.
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BetterPhoto Member |
The composition is perfect! This shot viewed two weeks ago inspired me to try one of my own on a whim, when I was on vacation in downtown St Louis to view the arch. I noticed all the relections in the glass buildings, and really wanted the green roofed capitol building reflection. I shot several and then one of me and my wife. It was a clear shot with a gray tint. It was fun. Thanks for the idea. Branson
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Damian P. Gadal |
It's a very nice shot... Don't think I could have pulled something like this off - not focused anyway!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Is this taking a picture of taking a picture of yourself or taking a picture of yourself taking a picture? -Jeff
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BetterPhoto Member |
I think self portraits are difficult and sometimes, they just don't turn out right. I love how yours turned out. Great lighting. Beautifully done!
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John Estock |
Hi Robin, Just saw your self-portrait done >2 years ago. Very nice. Could we see a re-do and update? My suggestion: use a much longer mirror and try it nude. Black and white would be nice. Thanks. John Estock
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BetterPhoto Member |
I love the side lighting and the composition is bang on. Great shot Robin. Shawn
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BetterPhoto Member |
Suggestion: Reverse the image, probably in Photoshop, so "Nikon" on camera is right way. Then your portrait would also be real side forward. If you scan the negative or slide, that, of course can also be reversed in the scanner.
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Protacio Serna |
I have a similar image, Cross processed kodachrome, strobe and umbrella to camera left. I asked the lab to reverse the film while printing. I like the light on your image, soft and charming, but somehow the way you are holding the camera is not appropriate. I think it was forced because of the set up (light, mirror, dominant eye, etc). Nowadays you can easily reverse the image in order to read Nikon properly. Nice work
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BetterPhoto Member |
Yes, Protacio S., I too noticed the problem of the "dominant eye". Robin's consciousness is looking through the camera viewfinder, leaving her visible eye somewhat empty of what I call "conscious presence." Not the fault of Robin at all, as it happens to us all. That "spark of awareness" is why we like to see that white spot(s), the "specular highlight", in an animal photo. Knowledgeable painters also paint in at least one white spot, as well, on the eyeball. A photographer or printer, trying to bring back a photo closer to what was originally perceived, might "manipulate" the photo, by “burning in” that part of the eye, to accentuate the specular hightlight. Anyway, I was commenting in a way meant to be supportive of Robin (even though the photo was posted long ago, on 10/23/2001), and offering suggestions on how I think remedy-able things about the photo could be accomplished. Adding "the spark of consciousness" to a photo is something much more difficult to achieve, even by someone who would be an expert with Light and shadow. ...and a perception of consciousness. In any case, Protacio S., perhaps we have at least helped each other. On a second subject, I did not find the way she was holding the camera to be distracting or unnatural. Or even noticeable. The composition was the grabber for me. I don't know if this forum will list my website, since I have not purchased one here, but I will try to list. And, of course, would appreciate feedback, by email to the my Yahoo email account. Maybe I will eventually build a website here. But I am currently too busy with other things, to be able to fully market my 10,000 + images. If you choose to reply and post here, I have selected the option that alerts my email account of further activity in this discussion thread. ( http://www.geocities.com/alan_zach2 ) --Alan Zachwieja
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John Kratz |
Nothing silly about it, Robin. Beautiful photograph, beautiful subject.
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David L. Stevens |
Nice job Robin.
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Thomas Alan Smilie |
Nice Shot. Very Cool Looking. The lighting makes the shot.
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BetterPhoto Member |
I've tried this shot myself Robin, however the subject not as photogenic. You emphasize simplicity, composition and good taste. A++
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Bunny Snow |
I've always thought that a portrait should portray the subject, and if the subject is a photographer, then the subject should be portrayed as what you've accomplished. Hope mine will come out as well done as yours. There's nothing like Rembrandt lighting (which was done near an unshaded window) to portray a subject. Well done, Robin.
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Bunny Snow |
Here's how mine turned out. C:\CANON D20\SELF-PORTRAIT with CANON 20D\self portrait If uploading this works for me. I set my camera on a sturdy tripod. Used window light, just like Rembrandt would have done. Removed the viewfinder eye piece and covered the opening with the rectangular piece on my strap to prevent extraneous light from entering my camera. All was done after focusing manually and using automatic metering, and, I took a deep breath and fired away. In PS-7, I changed the color to black & white by desaturating the image.
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