I wanted to do one of those dark moody Mojo covers with harsh lighting but I was finding it hard to get a model. So ended up with a self portrait at the last moment coz my wife was Ill, it was a rainy day and no one else was wanting to play.
If you want something done properly.......
Process
Converted to B&W obviously
Painted out background
Severe Contrast
Picked out catchlight on eye using dodge
Tried a hint of the other eye but it looked too fake
Slight Gaussian Blur
Cropped to 640 X 535
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I really have never cared for portraits with lighting only on one side of a face. This one also looks a little soft....not quite sharp enough on the eye.
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