This is a very good self-portrait. It's striking but has a light-hearted feel. I'm not sure if that was the effect you intended but that's how I see it. It could be because I've grown familiar with your self-portraits which generally seem to be done with a certain amount of humor.
The greys have a pleasing, warm tone. I particularly like the warmth and detail of the skin texture that you managed to capture on the left arm. I'd like to see a bit more detail in the left arm. Perhaps a bit more detail to the darks at the top of the frame so that the hair isn't totally absorbed into the black background. I think perhaps a little bit more light on the left side; not so much as to lose the mood--just enough to bring out a bit more of the eye. Looking at it in PS, it is not quite as dark, so it might just be the differences in monitors. What I see on DPC is a startling highlight in the eye but much of the rest of the detail is lost in darkness.
Really, this is a pretty great photo. The things I've mentioned are just nitpicks after carefully perusing the photo for an in-depth critique. I'm not really sure how much I'm supposed to discuss how well the photo met the challenge. When I saw this during the voting, I felt it met the challenge in a creative way but was perhaps a bit challenging for the average voter. I don't think that has much bearing on the quality of the photo, which is quite good.
if you put yourself in all the pictures people know who you are. I like the one in th emiddle of the road in the snowstorm or the candid self protrait from 2 weeks ago better.
hahaha. your self portraits are the best. i can't image how big the collection you have of them will be in a few years. you'll have to start your own museum or something. i love your experimentation with expressions and moods. they are often meaningful and whimsical at the same time. keep up the great work.
hi mehmet...yes this is scary but beyond that....................I love the form and the contrast on the face. From left to right it is almost as if there is a split personality going on, although they both look psychotic. This is most definitely a thought provoking image. Awesome. 8.
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