Ok, so shoot me. I kind of did a re-shoot of my favorite shot from the 30-day self portrait challenge. I had some others, but was threatened that if I didn't do this one again.... very bad things would happen to me. Okay, not really ... but kinda. ;-)
So this was a take-off from my Self Portrait titled "RAW". I couldn't reproduce it to my liking so I took a little different route. Hope it does alright. All I do know is, that I'm pretty tired of taking pictures of myself! :-)
Quite a bit of processing,
-used the VP Character filter... twice
-did some dodging, burning and sharpening to the eyes.
-Brightness/contrast layer
-Burn & dodge layer
-USM
Okay, well maybe not quite as much as I thought. :-)
My outtake:
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Jennifer, this should have scored so much higher! It is a really honest shot with a fantastic title. I had it in my top 5 or 6 for the challeneg and thought it would be in the top 10. It's pure and real and stunning...I soooo prefer it to your outtake (which is also grat) excellent photography
If your entry had a little bit more contrast at the right, this one was awesome! but, the eye looks fine, so I wonder where it went wrong? or did you choose it to be this way? I'm very curious.
you have a beautiful expressive face, besides of the contrast, well done :) bumping to 8 because I like it!
My first, second and third impression of this photo was WOW! This shot just sets me back in my seat. Where do I begin? Ah yes, your eyes, MAGNIFICANT is one word that comes to mind. Amazing detail and sharpness that just demands attention. I also love the sepia tones you've chosen to use here. Very flattering, gives this a soft warm old world feel to this shot.
I also love how you've given the viewer you, not a plastic neat-imaged version, I think that really sets this one apart from the rest of the crowd. You should be VERY proud of this shot! Bumping up and adding to favs.
Not sure what I love about this picture. The tones, the stare, the honestness/nakedness... excellent image. Sorry - have to bump to 10. Its the eyes. Good luck!
Ambitious; a rare quality here. Simple lighting and very interesting processing. Direct, expressionless gaze strips away all the behavioural frippery and does indeed get right down to the structural, molecular level. The image also has distinctly sci-fi, androgenous flavour (hope that doesn't offend you) that I think is very compelling. The total effect is riveting. 9.
Hey Jen! Nice work - altho I think I like some of your POD ones a little better. Still, this is a strong image. It's tough to go wrong with a face like that. ;-)
The eyes seem a little too touched up, but this is a great image..love it...good thing you have those freckles..they made the image wonderful and fascinating...
Hi dudette. You have great eyes. I would've like to see a bit more light on the top of your head to create some separation from the background but otherwise you've done very well....again. :)
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