i used my dads camera on a tripod with wireless remote, umbrella flash.levels, increased saturation,exposure and hue.used clone healing brush for minor details and sharpen eyes.save for web.
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Is this really a self-portrait? If so, you are a fine young photographer! The adult hairdo and confident pose contrast in an intriguing way with the t-shirt and your evident youth. Good lighting, focus could maybe be a tad sharper but the softness does not hurt the image in my opinion. Reminds me of the work of Sally Mann. A high vote from me.
...and it scares you so much it makes your hair stand up! ;-)
Nicely done. The focus is really good and I like the composition. What would really help this though, is a big smile! ...or even a little grin. ...a smirk? :D Good luck.