Alone (Self Portrait)

[rylan]

Here is a self portrait I did today.

I used a strobe right of the camera, Sigma 10-20, and the 30D.
What do you think? I like the blacked out background all around. Gives me the sense of being alone.
Don't ask about the face im making, I tend to make odd faces when doing self portraits LOL

C&C welcome

[draymorton]

I like it. Maybe take some of the red out of the skin. And the viewer's right side of the face might be a little up there exposure-wise. I might try a white fill card on your left next time and see what happens.

For a one light portrait, it's pretty darned good. The eyes are fantastic.

[rylan]

Thanks Draymorton!

Yeah just a single strobe through one of my many shoot through umbrellas lol
I will try what you mentioned!

Thanks gain!

[gahspidy]

I like this, Rylan. first, I like that you can have fun at yourself while doing a SP, which is what I have been doing lately.
As Dray stated, the eyes came out fantastic with great light and clarity. The wide angle lens goes along with the face your putting on creating a sort of caricature of yourself.
great sharpness throughout from the rim of the cap to your eyes and shirt even
Really fun, and well done

[rylan]

Thanks Gary!

This was even hand held lol My wireless shutter release hasn't arrived in the mail yet!

I love having fun while doing self portraits, kind of captures my personality, I love to make people laugh and have a good time.