My first self portrait. The most fun I've had taking a shot for DPchallenge. The trick was to angle all the shards of mirror towards the camera (using balls of paper towel on a purple bath towel). Spent the day setting the timer and running back and forth to the camera, which I set on my tripod at 2 feet from the floor. It took a while before I could get the right facial expression. Why the shirt and tie? I knew I wanted the final shot to be black and white, so I thought it might add to the picture. Rotate 180 degrees. Cropped approx. 50%, unsharp mask, convert to black and white. Note: I got the mirror when I bought my house. It was in my shed and was already broken. I just broke it some more. Technically, I shouldn't have 7 years of back luck ... I hope. :)
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Very nice. The shards of glass are displayed nicey and it is in good focus. The only thing that I don't like about it is the slight graininess of the photo. It meets the challenge well. 9
Out of all the broken mirror shots this week, this is the only one that I like. I appreciate the way that you thought out what was going to be reflecting and how and what a great expression. It makes me think of an Alfred Hitchcock movie for some reason.
Ok, I had a hard time deciding this week, but I'm giving you my weekly "Alan's Surefire Pick of the Week Award!" I have correctly picked the winner the last two weeks, so let's see if I can make it three in a row! You're my only 10 this week. Nice job -- I love the facial expression!
I wanted to do this all week, but couldn't find a mirror I liked that I didn't mind breaking. Besides, I didn't need 7 years bad!! God job on the focus and direction. How did it look in color? DPz
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