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Self Portrait

© Jennifer L. Alder

Self Portrait

Uploaded: August 21, 2007 05:49:50

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Well, I decided to try another SP, LOL!
These are a challenge for me--
Taken outdoors yesterday
Thanks for looking
:)

-----PLEASE DISREGARD this an a re-entry-------
I had to reupload my entry a few times and I think this old SP had the same title as my new entry---I just noticed it in my entry section? And I would hate to delete it--- The other was entered first, so hopefully this will just be overlooked for the day
Thanks! :)

Comments

Emily E. Bem August 21, 2007

The highkey work is INCREDIBLE...and you, my dear, are drop dead gorgeous! Super comp and editing....AND EYES! #719567

Allison Gaulin August 21, 2007

You are SO beautiful, Jennifer- wow!!! This is amazig high key work!! #4677714

Chastity Abbott August 21, 2007

I am always interested in how ppl do their sp an how the come out. You did wonderfully! I like the focus on your face and the hk is beautiful too!! Has a nice modern look to it...stunning you are!!! Love the crop!! Pat yourself on the back...this is hard work!!!! #4677732

August 21, 2007

Very nice, light and detail are great #4677755

Joan Kocak August 21, 2007

GORGEOUS!!! I agree w/everyone above, WELL DONE Jennifer! #4677760

Sam Britt August 21, 2007

Beautiful self portrait, Jennifer. #4677777

Tressie Davis August 21, 2007

FANTASTIC SP!!!! I can never get mine to work right. How on earth do you get such great focus on your eyes??? #4677800

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

Thanks A LOT for the support all-- I really needed to try this subject again as a personal challenge--
Tressie,I am an eye person, LOL
Sometimes it takes a million frames
;) #4677807

Sherri Gorman August 21, 2007

This is gorgeous!!! Beautiful self-portrait!!! Wonderful focus and tones!!! #4677832

Tressie Davis August 21, 2007

I'm an eye person too, I just can't get it right with SPs - you've inspired me to try again though! Maybe on the millionth frame I'll get it right? :-)

#4677843

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 21, 2007

A beauty you are!
I love hi-key work too. My granddaughter is one of my favorite subjects! I've tried for years to get the perfect hi-key look but I think you've beat me to it!
Your gallery is also amazing Jennifer! #4677846

Marcie A. Fowler August 21, 2007

They are a challenge for all of us. You did a wonderful job capturing yourself. Beautiful!!! #4677888

Amanda Chapman August 21, 2007

LOVE YOUR NEW SP!!!!!
The comp is off the charts and the high key is perfect and you are so lovely Jennifer! #4677892

Christopher Jamison August 21, 2007

outdoors huh? wow...great post processing.

very pretty shot of a very pretty face. I think you've done very well with this SP! #4678005

Dawn Orr August 21, 2007

A beautiful SP Jennifer! :-) #4678040

Melissa G. Meiselman August 21, 2007

Outstanding high key SP very well composed and great editing. Your are very attractive, Jennifer!! #4678042

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

Thanks all-- yes Chris, Outdoors-- I was sitting on a chair on my patio
:) #4678075

Datha Y. Thompson August 21, 2007

WOW!!!! Your mini pic really caught my eye so I had to check it out!! Talk about a WINNER!!!! Girl you are Gorgeous!! Excellent highkey work and SP Jennifer!!!!! Adding to my Favs :0) #4678142

Melissa Olsen August 21, 2007

Your eyes are amazing here Jennifer!!!

Beautiful SP... I think you have inspired me to give it another try! #4678146

cheryl m. phillips August 21, 2007

Oooh!!
Jennifer! Get a load a you, you Hottie, you!!
Gread job!
So nice to put the face with the name!
~cheryl #4678246

Michelle L. Frick August 21, 2007

GORGEOUS SP Jennifer! I love it and noticed it's your new Avatar too! You did an amazing job! Guess it helps to have good subject matter - hottie! #4678249

Jessica Jenney August 21, 2007

Beautiful high key self portrait, Jennifer! Wonderful composition and emphasis on your gorgeous eyes! #4678252

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 21, 2007

Wow!! Jennifer, you've very gorgeous and this is an excellent self portrait here!! I love your work on this. #4678260

Sisterlisa B August 21, 2007

Great portrait, beautiful woman. ;O) Good job Jennifer. #4678273

Holly Shao August 21, 2007

Very beautiful self-portrait, and the look is very impressive, Jennifer! Love the tones and soft details.

Holly #4678324

Anna Diederich August 21, 2007

Hi Jennifer! What a beautiful SP!! Nice work. #4678340

Sinta D W Plock August 21, 2007

Good morning Jen,
Your are GORGEOUS and AWESOME photographer !
Love the tones and focus, very well done SP . #4678342

Vikram Jamwal August 21, 2007

WoW zuuuuuu....!!!!! Wonderful!!!! Great to see this pic of yours Jennifer - I guess you shot it too - and it is wonderfully composed too! Good day! #4678372

Heather August 21, 2007

Very Pretty SP!!! :) #4678416

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

THANKS all!!
Yes, Michelle--- that little red flower was getting old, LOL!
;) #4678453

Jennifer L. Taranto August 21, 2007

Good morning gorgeous!! This is fabulous!! I love the tones & composition!!! #4678467

Tarun Bose August 21, 2007

Hi! Beautiful, Good morning. Excellent self portrait. Your eyes are beautiful. Well done Jennifer. #4678858

Angie Sidles level-classic August 21, 2007

Hey Jennifer, this is excellent! I love the tones and contrast. Beautiful Job! #4678865

Bill Houghton August 21, 2007

Great job Jennifer. Just beautiful. Bill #4678871

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 21, 2007

Super fantastic job, Jennifer!!!!! Lovely h/k SP!!!!!! k ♫ #4678937

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 21, 2007

Great SP and hello, Jennifer...Dominick #4678990

Colleen Farrell August 21, 2007

Wow! Fabulous SP, Jennifer! Of course you had help, with such a photogenic subject. ;) Terrific high-key effect, too. #4679030

Beverly A. Wright August 21, 2007

Hi Jennifer it's nice to meet you!!
I love this SP, I especially love the
high-key bg and all of the contrast
that's here with your dark hair and
eyes! You did a wonderful job on this!!
Bravo Jennifer!! You're very pretty!! #4679163

Ray Clarke August 21, 2007

Great HK portrait, beautiful eyes and great contrast!!!(R) #4679230

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

You all are SO sweet--
I really appreciate it, thank you!
:) #4679465

Jillian Danielson August 21, 2007

You're gorgeous!!
#4679498

Vishal Sharma August 21, 2007

You're Gorgeous, Jennifer!!! You have got very Beautiful and Deep eyes! Excellent SP and amazing effects.

#4679634

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 21, 2007

You are one beautiful lady. Super SP. The beautiful eye's sure run in the family! #4679763

Suzanne Livingstone August 21, 2007

Wow, Jennifer! There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said except that I wouldn't know where to start! Congratulations on a BEAUTIFUL sp. #4680355

Christy Nichols August 21, 2007

Gorgeous SP, Jennifer!!! #4680461

Deborah M. Noell August 21, 2007

Oh My Jenn....you should really do more SP's!!!! Girl you are STUNNING!!! I just LOVE your high key work! #4680494

Barbara Waldoch August 21, 2007

Awesome portrait, Jennifer, and you are very beautiful! #4680533

Elizabeth R. G August 21, 2007

Jennifer~GORGEOUS SP!!! I almost forgot what I was going to say after scrolling through all your comments! :) Brilliant work and beautiful portrait!! #4680610

Evy Johansen level-classic August 21, 2007

You are so beautiful, Jennifer!!! wonderful SP!! Very nice to meet you!!! #4680711

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

I am seriously amazed at all of your comments-- I do edit, lol! Thanks everyone for being so supportive and flattering.
:) #4681085

August 21, 2007

Wonderful self portrait Jennifer! #4681103

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 21, 2007

Astounding SP, Jennifer...great work!!! #4681114

Wendy Bristol August 21, 2007

Looks like it has all been said. I agree, gorgeous SP!!! #4681223

Mary K. Robison August 21, 2007

Jennifer, I'd have to look in a seriously unabridged dictionary to find words to describe your self-portrait any better than everyone before me has!!

The skills you're developing as a portrait photographer are growing by leaps and bounds, my friend.
Your SP is a perfect example of the special kind of work you do in the darkroom to achieve such a glowing look, with the eyes - always the eyes - a stunning standout. It doesn't hurt that the subject is already a pretty lady!
Enjoy the praise --- you've earned it! #4681362

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 22, 2007

Pretty woman! that's what you are Jennifer! Very beautiful self portrait of a very beautiful lady! Would love to see few more :-) #4681448

Angela Azzinnaro August 22, 2007

GORGEOUS SP Jen!!! You look AMAZING girl!!! LOVELY!!!WELL DONE!!!! #4681507

Derek D. Dafoe August 22, 2007

Great SP Jennifer!! Love the effects applied, all around perfect shot of a good looking gal!! #4681751

Martha N. Church August 22, 2007

Very beautiful portrait, Jennifer. It's nice to meet you! #4682041

Glenn E. Urquhart August 22, 2007

Outstanding lighting and contrast, Beautiful Highkey Portrait, Jennifer!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4682044

Carol Sawyer August 22, 2007

Beautiful self portrait and great lighting, Jennifer! #4682147

Jennifer L. Alder August 22, 2007

THANKS everyone! #4683370

Autum Rhoades August 22, 2007

Fantastic SP, Jennifer! Great high-key work! Nice to "see" you! :-) #4684180

Kathy L. Clark August 22, 2007

Pleased to meet you Jennifer. Great SP. Fabulous eyes and tones. #4684525

Jennifer L. Alder August 22, 2007

Thanks Autum and Kathy :) #4685112

Ken Smith level-classic August 22, 2007

Nice to meet you. You definitely have an artistic flair to your images. I enjoyed taking a look. Super job, Jennifer! #4685363

Cynthia L. Deters August 22, 2007

Jennifer- Absolutley gorgeous. Such a classic. #4685838

Cassie L. Woodlee August 23, 2007

Outstanding high key SP Jennifer!!! #4689389

Joerg Schlagheck August 23, 2007

Sorry Jennifer, but it seems I overlooked this the other day. Good thing you put it on the mini picture, because it's what made me come back to see it. You are beautiful and this portrait stands out for the superb editing and composition. Those eyes are amazing and your hair is perfect too! #4689872

Martin J. Preslar August 24, 2007

Great high key SP Jennifer! Bravo! :) #4692342

Gregory Allen Collins August 24, 2007

Very nice Self portrait Jennifer, super effects. #4693685

Jennifer L. Alder August 24, 2007

I have been tied up with family stuff these past two days--- THANKS !!! I really appreciate it all
:) #4694663

Raymond Pauly August 25, 2007

Hello Jennifer! Really nice to see your lovely face and eyes! You captured a very expressive look here! Nicely done! #4694950

Mata Patan August 25, 2007

Nice to meet you Jennifer!!
As you wrote this is a SP!!!
You look nice! #4695094

Denise M. Snyder August 25, 2007

Hello pretty lady! What a beautiful SP! They really are hard, arent they? You did beautifully! #4696597

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2007

Very beautiful self portrait, Jennifer! Wonderful composition and high key look! #4698972

Jennifer L. Alder August 26, 2007

I appreciate the warm comments all, thanks! :) #4701013

Khalid Al-Issa August 27, 2007

A very nice SP Jennifer ! You did great here . #4702762

Steven E. Ray August 29, 2007

I really like this one Jennifer :) You are one fine looking lady. Love the effects you applied! Great work! #4719414

Jennifer L. Alder August 30, 2007

Thanks Khalid and Steven :) #4722303

September 10, 2007

Very stunning #4771417

Jenny D September 15, 2007

Beautiful SP! #4795957

Jennifer A. Lambert September 17, 2007

Your miniPic caught my eye as well and I just had to check out your portfolio here and I am GLAD I DID. What an eye you have....GREAT WORK !! I love that self image....and I agree you are very beautiful !! I LOVE Blk and Wht Photography and Sepia...looks like you do too, hope to coorospond !
Blessings, Jenny #4801984

Holly Shao September 21, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Jennifer!!

Holly #4821007

Colleen Farrell September 21, 2007

Yay! It's so cool that your self-portrait won a finalist, Jennifer! I think they have to be the hardest portraits to do. Big congratulations!! #4821023

Laurence Saliba level-classic September 21, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Jennifer!!!! #4821045

Karen Engelbreth September 21, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer! #4821273

Melissa Olsen September 21, 2007

Yippie...you got lots of finalists, congratulations Jen!!!!!

#4821718

Vikram Jamwal September 21, 2007

Lovely to see this finalist :)))

Many congratulation to you and your alter ego - SP, Jennifer :))) vikram #4821769

Maria Zammit September 21, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist and good luck on the next round Jennifer. #4821847

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 21, 2007

WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO
BIG CONGRAT'S on your beautiful finalist, Best of luck in the next round!!!
WTG GIRL! #4821862

Megan p September 21, 2007

Beautiful Jennifer!!! really really fabulous SP, Congratulations!! #4822608

Debra R. Harder September 21, 2007

BIG CONGRATS on this beautiful self-portrait finalist, Jennifer! Absolutely stunning! Deb #4822623

Candy Avera September 21, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer. Fabulous SP! #4822648

Christy B. Anderson September 21, 2007

Congrats Jennifer!! #4822765

Margaret R. Barry September 21, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist(s), Jennifer!! #4822973

Erin Appelbaum September 21, 2007

Another beautiful finalist, Jenifer. And I do mean beautiful. Congrats again. Peter #4823059

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 21, 2007

What a beautiful self portrait, very impressive!! Great finalist, huge congratulations!!! #4823127

Tressie Davis September 21, 2007

I was sure we'd see this one! Congrats again and again! :-) #4823244

Anna Diederich September 21, 2007

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Jennifer! Woo-Hoo! #4823330

Laurie Daily level-deluxe September 21, 2007

Great SP and a beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #4823357

Raymond Pauly September 21, 2007

So glad to see this one again, Jennifer! Big congratulations! #4823539

Jennifer L. Alder September 21, 2007

Thanks SO MUCH to those who took the time to comment!!
I really appreciate it
:)))))))) #4823814

Michelle L. Frick September 21, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer! Way to go!! #4823818

Cheryl E. Molennor September 21, 2007

Congratulations! #4823955

Shannon D. Miller September 21, 2007

Awesome!!! Good for you Jennifer what a better photo to be a finalist that your self portrait, you are beautiful this is beautiful! Shannon~ #4824486

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 21, 2007

Jennifer, Huge Congratulations on this lovely Finalist!! I'm so happy to see it again. Now let's look out for the next round. I think it'll be back. Good luck!!
#4824512

Amy JACKSON September 21, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer!!!! #4824530

Regina L. Rickert September 21, 2007

You look stunning! Love the high key look. Congratulations on getting in front of the lens and getting a finalist to boot! #4824741

Wendy Bristol September 21, 2007

Scrolling cramp!!

Congrats, Jennifer! #4824790

Denise M. Snyder September 21, 2007

Congrats on this beautiful finalist Jennifer! #4824862

Kathy L. Clark September 21, 2007

Wow Jennifer congrats on your SP being a finalist. Way to go. #4825199

Dianna Hauf September 21, 2007

So fantastic Jennifer!!! Congratulations! #4825303

Jennifer L. Alder September 21, 2007

Thanks VERY much everyone! :))))))) #4825404

Ross Throndson September 22, 2007

Beautiful SP, Jennifer....Lovely Finalist....Congratulations!! #4826000

Cyn Valentine September 22, 2007

You are beautiful..congratulations JEnnifer!! #4826496

William C. Raco level-classic September 22, 2007

Fantastic SP, Jennifer!
I love the expression, placement in the frame, format and exposure
Excellent work
Best of luck in the finals!

Bill #4826574

Michael Umbreit September 22, 2007

Jennifer - Congrats on all of your finalists! You are like a BP rock star. (I guess that makes me a groupie!) - Mike #4826638

Janet McNeil level-classic September 22, 2007

Lovely, lovely work!! I have always found SPs difficult and a little intimidating!! Congratulations and best of luck in round 2!! #4826655

Jessie L. Cole September 22, 2007

OMG you "Rock" congrats on your beautiful finalist...! :) #4826719

Lynne Morris September 22, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Jennifer, WTG girl! #4826798

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar September 22, 2007

congratulations jen! very beautiful sp :) #4826852

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 22, 2007

Gorgeous, Jennifer!
Fabulous hi-key work!
So nice to 'meet' you.
Congrats on your beautiful finalist!
--Lisa #4826863

Girish Vaghela level-classic September 22, 2007

Congrats on your beautiful, finalist! #4827069

Elizabeth R. G September 22, 2007

YAAYYY!!! Congrats on all your wonderful finalists Jennifer!! #4827259

Angela Azzinnaro September 22, 2007

CONGRATS on this GORGEOUS finalist Jen!!!!!!! #4827301

Jean E. Hildebrant September 22, 2007

My goodness, Jennifer! Wow! You are really soaring! This is a wonderful high key portrait! Maybe that is what I need to try (It might be just the thing to hide wrinkles!) Ha! Big congratulations to you! #4827466

Tarun Bose September 22, 2007

Big congrats Jennifer for your excellent finalist. #4827663

Sherri Gorman September 22, 2007

Beautiful self-portrait!!!! Congratulations!!!! #4827705

Deborah M. Noell September 22, 2007

You ROCK Lady!!!! Congrats!!!!!! #4827977

Dr. Harmeet Singh September 22, 2007

I am short of words..Everything has been said...
Heartiest congratulations.. #4828416

September 22, 2007

Big Congrats to you!!! you do great work! #4829121

Jessica Jenney September 23, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer on this beautiful SP! #4832252

Joan Kocak September 23, 2007

CONGRATS you gorgeous one you!!!!! #4833622

Chris Henning level-classic September 23, 2007

Congrats, Jennifer. Beautiful self portrait. #4833724

Jennifer L. Alder September 23, 2007

You guys are the best!
THANK sooooooooo much
:) #4833980

Datha Y. Thompson September 23, 2007

I KNEW we would see this again Jennifer!!! I hope we see Gold under this!! LOVE IT!!! Congratulations :0) #4834247

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic September 23, 2007

Wonderful SP! Congrats, Jennifer! #4834455

Cora Miller level-classic September 23, 2007

This has got to be tough but you certainly nailed it. The post processing is outstanding and shows your beauty off gorgeously. Congratulations on your finalist, Jennifer. #4835001

Cheryl E. Davis September 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist! You couldn't go wrong with this shot! You're a beauty! Love your effects on this one! Great work! #4836759

Angie Sidles level-classic September 24, 2007

CONGRATS on this and all of your finalists Jennifer. Your work is definately worthy and this SP is no exception! Beautiful job! #4840709

Jennifer L. Taranto September 25, 2007

So glad to see this made Finalist - you deserve it girl!! #4844447

Carol Teal September 25, 2007

Such a lovely SP and your eyes are so beautiful! Congrats on your finalist Jennifer! #4846613

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton September 25, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer ! Your work is so great !!! #4846660

Rob Bishop September 26, 2007

So well done, Jennifer. I love the effects, the crop, and the EYES! Just beautiful. #4846862

Gary Lange November 20, 2007

WOW! Great job here, Jennifer! Has anyone told you that you closely resemble Jorja Fox of "CSI"? I'd be surprised if anyone hasn't. Beautiful SP. #5101674

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 20, 2014

Nice Selfie was posted on the BP Birthday site today, Jennifer. #11004692

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