Self-Portrait

BoingBoing · 09-02-2005, 07:32 AM

Self-Portrait I took a little while back...a friend helped me stand on my mark, but everything was set up prior to wraping my face....you can't see it, but I have a cable release in my left hand.

BoingBoing · 09-02-2005, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by almo

This is a very interesting image. I don't know that I would label it a portrait though. There is nothing personal here. Nothing of yourself to put across to the viewer. In fact it is a very generic image in that it could really be anyobe under that wrap. Tough this is something I really like about this picture. I can put any person I want in there. From my worst enemy to myself. If that were a gun in yur hand rather than a scissors this would be a perfect image.

Have you considered submiting this to some record labels?

I don't think you have to always show a physical reperesentation of someone for it to tell us something about that person...a self-portrait should not just be a physical representation of ones self, it should tell us something about who you are or might be....thanks for the feed back.

almo · 09-02-2005, 07:54 AM

This is a very interesting image. I don't know that I would label it a portrait though. There is nothing personal here. Nothing of yourself to put across to the viewer. In fact it is a very generic image in that it could really be anyobe under that wrap. Tough this is something I really like about this picture. I can put any person I want in there. From my worst enemy to myself. If that were a gun in yur hand rather than a scissors this would be a perfect image.

Have you considered submiting this to some record labels?

almo · 09-02-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BoingBoing

I don't think you have to always show a physical reperesentation of someone for it to tell us something about that person...a self-portrait should not just be a physical representation of ones self, it should tell us something about who you are or might be....thanks for the feed back.

I agree very much with this, but the thing that, for me, separates this from a true portrait is the lack of feeling. It is a somewhat cold image for me. Please do not misunderstand, I really like this image, but for a portrait I want to feel something of ones soul, and I just can't get that here. I am not one who believes that one should have to be staring down the eyes of the subject, but I do believe that you should be able to feel the subject.

Here is a selfportrait that I feel makes my point:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/5241-med.jpg

Thank you for hearing my opinion, for that is all it really is...

BoingBoing · 09-02-2005, 08:17 AM

No worries....I love the debate.

payn817 · 09-02-2005, 08:28 AM

I like it alot, and can't express why. I agree about submitting to some record companies though!

mchaudhry · 09-02-2005, 08:48 AM

great idea, and great color tone.
only thing is that folding of your arms stand out oddly. I think it is due to effort to conceal the cable release in your hands.
overall, great idea and execution.

Nina · 09-02-2005, 08:18 PM

Weirdarama! The image works as it is just the kind of thing I like. It has appeal and at the same time conveys mystery. The lighting goes well with this composition. Well done.

Seb · 09-02-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BoingBoing

Self-Portrait I took a little while back...a friend helped me stand on my mark, but everything was set up prior to wraping my face....you can't see it, but I have a cable release in my left hand.

I think that this is an excellent self-portrait, it just works for me. There's a wide variety of possible meanings behind such a photograph. It displays your funky imagination at the very least which speak a little about yourself, thus its efficiency as a self portrait.

As for submitting it to a records company, it's kind of late, The Mars Volta's (and quite possibly other bands) had similar ideas before....

Seb

almo · 09-02-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BoingBoing

No worries....I love the debate.

That is a great thing BB! Too many people are so quik to jump to the defence and not hear other ideas and views.

I think you are going to fit in here, for sure!

almo · 09-02-2005, 08:53 PM

I just realized what it reminds me of....

One of my favorite albums of all time...

**gahspidy** · 09-03-2005, 07:46 PM

Excellent execution, great creativity, very impressive self portrait. Great job.

Tuna · 09-03-2005, 09:00 PM

I must agree with Gary. Really well done.

Nice to meet you.

Tuna

**mtbbrian** · 09-04-2005, 07:18 AM

As far as self portraits go, this is very creative!
There seems to be a lot of symbloism going on.
It's really a great photograph.
Great lighting, great presentation.
What I want to know is what you are really trying to say about yourself?
Welcome to PR.com BTW!
Brian

CB Photo · 09-04-2005, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by almo

I just realized what it reminds me of....

One of my favorite albums of all time...

ALMO
Yo... I hear you on the Counting Crows, they Rock!

molaselake · 09-08-2005, 09:00 AM

What i really like about this picture is that the subject has a pair of scissors in his hand and yet does not cut away the wrapping. So, for me, it's saying you have the necessary tools to get out of the crap you're in, but you just choose to suffocate in it instead. Someone said having a gun instead of scissors would be better, but i'd have to disagree. Scissors can get you out of it, a gun would just kill you.

**Liz** · 09-12-2005, 07:16 AM

I love your analogy. Perfect!

Liz

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Originally Posted by molaselake

What i really like about this picture is that the subject has a pair of scissors in his hand and yet does not cut away the wrapping. So, for me, it's saying you have the necessary tools to get out of the crap you're in, but you just choose to suffocate in it instead. Someone said having a gun instead of scissors would be better, but i'd have to disagree. Scissors can get you out of it, a gun would just kill you.

**Liz** · 09-12-2005, 07:24 AM

I love this image! I also believe it fits perfectly into the portrait category. Great imagination & creativity.

Liz

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Originally Posted by BoingBoing

Self-Portrait I took a little while back...a friend helped me stand on my mark, but everything was set up prior to wraping my face....you can't see it, but I have a cable release in my left hand.

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