Setup as it is shown. The reflection in the lens is due to the circ. polarizer used.
RAW: sharpening, white balance, exposure comp., saturation, noise reduction.
PS: cropping, further up exposure compensation selectively in the non-washed-out areas by layering. Burning washed-out spots on nose, forehead and fingers. Also, to fix 'unburnable' washed-out area on the nose the patch tool was used. Darkening (burning) from the chest down. Selectively lightened the reflection in the lens+further noise reduction there.
I know, I should have fixed my hair...
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A tad bit goofy, but I love humor, and I love this shot. I also love the way it makes me feel guilty for calling it goofy. Its sort of goofy, in a serious, great photo type of way. My fav so far, excellent job, and superior creativeness. 9+
I almost just blasted this a 5 and moved on before I took a good look. The subtlety of this may hurt you. I had to look to realize that this seems to have been shot in all but total darkness, against a mirror, and the setup must have been an extraordinarily difficult task. I think you did an awesome job and I hope that the voters can see what you've managed to capture so effectively. The soft centered view of your reflection in the lens is just an amazing extra touch. You have done an exquisite work! 10
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