Ok, this is me, each and every morning, re the past three years, as I have to use a "Sleep Anonia Machine" every night to sleep.
This is due to the fact, that I stop breathing constantly, and the machine kicks starts my breathing, and it also gives me a goodnights quality sleep.
I don't always have this sexy nightie on, but did so this one time, to show off a little bit.
I know my husband was thrilled, and it was a shame he had to go to and play bowls.
Well I guess I can dream, can't I.
Thank you for allowing me to be me, and thank you all for your much loved support.
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I love images that tell stories.. I didnt vote on this challenge, and I only find this picture now, but I absolutely love it... Really, for some reason I can`t stop looking at it... Wich is the reason I will add it as a fav, so I can look at it more often :D Great job!
this photo is so stunning! you are very brave just to submit this knowing it wouldn't be a dpc favorite. you could not have done a better job with this. very well done. there is so much more then just scores here on dpc and you should take the high volume of viewing numbers your getting as the real results for your photograph. everyone is looking. and that's what matters. no one would look if they didn't feel something from it. maybe they didn't like it, but they keep looking don't they? getting feeling from a photograph is exceptionally difficult to do. i could see this in a photography text book some day. keep up all your hard work.
This image was my favorite in the morning challenge...it was so personal and well photographed...the tones are just perfect and I congratulate you on an image that belonged in the top ten for its sheer reality and stunning compositional clarity...you could not have done better.
For the lighting setup you choose, the post processing of this image is perfect. The shadows on the face and the lack of color gives this image a very mechanical feel and it fits well with the everyday, day in day out interaction you have with this machine. The high lighting of your face draws my focus directly to your left eye, which has the effect of personalizing your daily routine for me. There is nothing I can suggest for improving this image. That in itself tells me that your score is directly linked to how the voters related to this image. When you produce an image that conveys this much emotion and is so personal, you are bound to make some people a bit uncomfortable and they will vote accordingly. Not being a member, I did vote on this challenge but I would have given it a 10, as few pictures at DPC convey the human side of photography like this. Mine included. Excuse me as I add this to my favorites.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding this critique.
I'm positive it wasn't intentional, but my first reaction upon looking at this photo was to recall some odd/surrealist movies I've seen. Possibly due to the facial distortion from the mask. I like this, it's fascinating. Good choice with the colouring. Perhaps looks a bit unbalanced or empty on the left side.
This shot is tremendous. Kind of a documentary eh? So clean - love the color tones you chose...I even love your attire! Looks like a yucky ritual but one good thing comes of it...an 8 from me!
What makes this shot so intriguing is that we all know that this is not a setup shot - or at least not so much a setup shot as maybe Jutildas entry (which is also strong). Knowing you from your profile, forum threads and private messages I realize that this is real life for you which makes this an even stronger image. You rchoice to go colorless was perfect. The lack of color makes me feel more of a sense of matter of fact - nothing to lighten the point of view or to paint a happy glossy effect. From a technical point of view - good detail and nice simple editing. The composition is balanced well. But again - the impact, the first reaction, the gut feeling that this image delivers is from my relationship with you through this site and the intimate moment that you have willingly shared with all of the voters. Well done Shez!
I love the tonal quality of this picture and the detail especially in the beautiful lace. Some halo appears around the bed post as a minor distraction to me. This portrait is a very intimate and brave look into the life of a tremendous, strong yet very feminine spirit! 10.
Hi, sherpet. This picture has a lot of meaning for me. I use the exact same mask and tubing, though the machine is probably different. I have a CPAP machine, and for me it is the "P.M. Ritual". I keep this mask on all night so that I can breathe regularly (I have sleep apnea). I think it's a great idea to do a self-portrait with the mask on. A big part of who we are is what we go through.
saw another version of this one on your profile page -- powerful and true image (duo-tones were a good choice as it pulls attention to the emotional message) - one of my favorites this challenge
Sherryl? Gutsy image, not every woman has the heart to show herself in the morning, with breathing equipment. Lovely tones. Love the flower lace on your gown.
Bizarre and very different. Really, one of the most odd pics I've seen on the site - quite unforgettable.
But, I really wish you hadn't treated this so much with NeatImage and Shad/Highlite, etc. This would be a classic if it was left desaturated slightly with strong contrast (and definitely no sepia). This is real life I assume, so why the nostalgic treatment? It should be gritty, grainy and left to tell its own story without fear of 'downgrading' by shallow voters.
I'll vote high for choice of subject regardless of my dislike of the processing.
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Good, you left the shot in - though you shouldn't have posted a similar one in the forums first. Perfectly meets the challenge, well executed except for the cropped hand and shoulder.
My wife uses a CPAP as well and used to have the same contraption. Now she just has a nasal canula that just seals off the nostrils and is much more comfortable for her to wear. I just can't call her 'Darth Vader" anymore.
Spooky up-lighting but it works well for this shot. Good tonality
6: This image has a sad feel to it with the chosen subject. The image itself has been processed nicely (I like the look of it). It neither shouts "wow" or has enough emotional feel to go over the 6 though.
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