This photo isn't great, I know. But I worked hard getting this, working with the lighting, etc, so I've decided to submit it.
Today is exactly one year since my father passed away, and I've realized how much I've grown in that year.
This is the first photograph I've ever allowed other people to see that shows how imperfect I am. It's not a flattering position, you can see the stress breakout I have going on in my forhead, the freckle on my nose, my bloodshot eyes, stray hairs, and my jutty teeth, that I am too self conscious to show anyone. For me, this photo is more than just blown highlights and uneven eye lighting. It's about exposing the real me.
I hope you don't turn away in disgust, ha ha...
post challenge: My first above 6, hoorah! Thanks for all the comments, I'm really proud of this. : D
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Mamma Mia ... turn away in disgust from this super image? ... Don't be daft, girl! ... Not to mention that the technicals in this image are spot ON! ... Go you ... give us some more!
Go ahead and smile, Dearie. :)
P.S. Don't judge yourself by what you see on billboards ... Just in case you haven't seen these ...
I'm feeling at a photography low point right now. So post your biggest photographic disappointment and how you got over it.
Next time you're feeling low, come back to this picture and remind yourself what you're capable of. I answered in your thread, but saw this and wanted to comment here as well. This is a beautiful self-portrait and you obviously agonized over sharing this much of yourself. You have a good eye and understand the art of expression.
Where? Maybe a bit oversharpend but truly captures a unique face. I'd like to see a bit more of the right eye (just a bit more sparkle.) I like how you're looking off to the side. Works.
The expression on the face shows a kind of sad emotion, the lighting and composition adds to that. Not perfect but surely a 7 (lighting being a big part of that).
I am wondering why the title 'imperfections'...amazing face and eyes, what's imperfect? if anything, the image has it's problems, not you!!! perhaps a little overprocessed
This is a very beautiful portrait. It has a charm and elegance that is missing from many of the stridently glamorous shots. The lighting, both of the subject and the background, is terrific and, for what it may be worth (or not), it makes a very appealing statement about the character of the subject. I think it has the qualities that will make it an enduring photograph. If I were you I'd be very proud of this searching and satisfying work. 8.
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