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    Self Portrait

    Please critique.

    Let me know why you do or don't like it. Is it boring? Does it catch your eye, etc?

    Thanks!
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    Re: Self Portrait

    This is an interesting shot and yes it does catch my eye. However I think you would have had stronger coposition if there had been more you and less pants. They have great texture and some good lines but it's more about them and not enough about you if this is a sefportrait. Nice idea and I would like to see more of your work.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    Quote Originally Posted by Midori
    Please critique.

    Let me know why you do or don't like it. Is it boring? Does it catch your eye, etc?

    Thanks!
    Kinda nice, but I think the viewer needs to see more differentiation betwween skin and material and more empahis on the curves and lines of the skin.

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    Re: Self Portrait

    At first I thought it was an image of an army jacket thrown over a shoulder. After reading the other posts, I think I see it for what it is, Sexy, very sexy grunge! I would like to see some detail in the skin as it appears to be digitally smoothed. (grunge in a cosmo magazine way). Great shot.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    Very creative idea and execution...I like it just the way it is. It is one of those shots that takes a minute to truly comprehend...which for this photo works very well. I believe changing the composition anymore would ruin that and make the "puzzle" too easy to figure out. Nicely done.

    It defiantly becomes more sexy as you stare at it ;)

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    Re: Self Portrait

    Welcome to PR.com!
    I am very much in agreeance with OT.
    It is an interesting shot, but could be better using the reasons he stated.
    Self portraits don't necessarily have to show your face and that is what I like about this.
    Keep exploring this subject! ;)
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    Re: Self Portrait

    I like this a lot, just as it is, except I think I see some posterization along the shadow line on the skin, which draws my eyes immediately there and is distracting.

    Very Nice! LOVE how you featured the pants, which *obviously* have a body in them, which teases the viewer and IMO is very effective!
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    Re: Self Portrait

    Quote Originally Posted by Midori
    Please critique.

    Let me know why you do or don't like it. Is it boring? Does it catch your eye, etc?

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    Midori, this picture is creative AND sexy for sure. Kudos for taking self portraits in an unusual direction. Keep them coming.

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    Re: Self Portrait

    Thanks everyone for the feedback! I'm a beginning photographer and have lots to learn.

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    Re: Self Portrait

    Quote Originally Posted by Midori
    Please critique.

    Let me know why you do or don't like it. Is it boring? Does it catch your eye, etc?

    Thanks!
    I like to see more of your work.:-))
    exploring this.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    I uncropped the photo to show more skin and also did not soften. Do you like it better than the cropped?
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    Re: Self Portrait

    This is a great teaser shot and done well. I like the crop you posted originally as less skin is more imo. Also is just seems better balanced. However, i do like the unsoftened version with the texture of the skin more evident. I would say crop it as you had done in the original post but do not ps the skin. Very good image. Also, i like the focus on the waist of the pants and not sure if you did it intentionally or if it was just the auto focus running the show, but it is perfect to me. Good work.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    I like it for all the reasons that have been posted already.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    I like the unsofted version of the skin and have to agree with Gary - less is more.
    Go with the original cropped version.

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    Re: Self Portrait

    I liked the cropped better as well.

    Took me a minute to get it, but after staring at it for a while, it appeals to me.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    Very creative and quite well done. I think I personally prefer the uncropped 2nd version better, but both have their merits. Keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your talent.
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    Re: Self Portrait

    Mmmmmm ! One might say it's a tad more sexy ! Keep going !
    Last edited by glenn; 10-05-2005 at 05:37 AM. Reason: Seemed to get "lost" from the subject

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