High Contrast Self Portrait

[ChowChi-Ching]

First time ever trying anything like this.... what do you think?

[GB1]

I like it. But I think it could even be better if the nose was better defined.

Gb

[ChowChi-Ching]

Yeah, I am trying to play with it but I might just have to retake it...

[Xia_Ke]

I agree with Gb about the nose. The eyes are awesome, maybe the possibility of a pano crop across the eyes?

[rylan]

yeah thats good and i agree with the other fella's the nose could be more detailed but good work!

[ChowChi-Ching]

Thanks very much...I am much more comfortable on the other side of the camera, so this was a bit of a twist for me - I will have to try again and try to get my nose more defined...

[SmartWombat]

Just take the left eye (right in the image) and make your new avatar
I think you need just a little shadow to define the shape of the nose.
Not much, just a little less exposure and a reflector to one side to give a slight shadow.

[GB1]

Thanks very much...I am much more comfortable on the other side of the camera, so this was a bit of a twist for me - I will have to try again and try to get my nose more defined...

Let your chow-chow take the shot. Maybe some light from the top would create some more shadow below the nose?

G

[ChowChi-Ching]

hehe, he is too dignified to be behind the camera! Spoiled brat! hehe

Thanks for the tip! I will try some top lighting to see if that will help....