For the last few weeks, every time I went to wash my hands in our powder room, I looked down at the faucet, and saw this strange reflection. I said to myself that this would be cool, but if only there was an appropriate challenge topic. Then Wham! Self portrait. But how would I pull it off, without the camera showing. Black shirt + black (read BADASS) camera = invisible camera. Tada!
Used my 28-135 IS @ 100mm. On tripod. Used a desk lamp on floor to light my face and bathroom light above as well. I leaned over tha camera, and put my hands on the sink. Voila! No camera.
Is PS7: crop, contrast, saturation, dark outer edge, USM.
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what an interesting take on the challenge. you have done an excellent job here. the lighting, focus, composition--they all come together to make the image work. i don't know how i would react to comments about it being 'busy', though. i think i would just accept it for what it is. good luck!
personally i would have cropped tighter, i like the idea and the photo
what i miss is the representation of your self, what is this photo trying to say?
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