Black & White Self Portrait

Self Portrait · **3 Likes**

I am a huge self portraiture fan so here is one of my many self portraits but definitely my favorite!

p.s. I swear I'm not conceded I just rather work with myself rather than models lol
p.p.s I'm sorry if the picture turns out too big this is my first photo post on the forum

j2photos · 02-05-2014, 11:03 PM

I like this shot! It looks like your focus is on your arm more so than your face, not sure if that is what you meant to do. This picture is moody and contrasty. You did a fantastic job.

Marty333 · 02-05-2014, 11:07 PM

Thanks for the reply! This shot was taken with the cameras 10 sec timer and it was hard to figure out where to focus it but now that I have remote shutter release I'm thinking about redoing this shoot as I really do love it!

zztopd · 02-05-2014, 11:08 PM

I like this girl.
what can I say more?

j2photos · 02-05-2014, 11:12 PM

Well you definitely nailed the concept and it is very creative. If you mark where you sit and position yourself in a similar position you can chose your focal point to be sure it nails your face next time

or you can use the measurement scale on the lens.

zztopd · 02-05-2014, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by Marty333

..it was hard to figure out where to focus it but now that I have remote shutter release I'm thinking about redoing this shoot as I really do love it!

Originally posted by j2photos

Well you definitely nailed the concept and it is very creative. If you mark where you sit and position yourself in a similar position you can chose your focal point to be sure it nails your face next time

or you can use the measurement scale on the lens.

he's right.
once i did a self-portrait for curriculum vitae, moved the tripod, trying to get focus in the eye.

and it worked with the remote shutter well

ausmoose · 02-06-2014, 12:12 AM

Nice photo. Very intense

You could make this photo have some very deep titles

zztopd · 02-06-2014, 01:55 AM

i try like you, Marty.

self-portrait whith the remote shutter. (remote shutter hidden in arm)

**Kerrowdown** · 02-06-2014, 03:49 AM

Interesting shot and agree with everyone else about the focusing thing.

I would also move the candle forwards (more to the right in this image) so that both eyes could be seen with the candlelight and the whole of the face too.

**Sailor** · 02-06-2014, 08:21 AM

An unusual and evocative photo - creative idea nicely executed.

Jer

Marty333 · 02-06-2014, 07:51 PM

I kind of like how the candle covers one eye its like I'm peeking out from behind the flames lol but I did think about seeing what it would look like if both my eyes showed but would I place the candle between them or to the side of one? And cool shot zztopd!

Michael Piziak · 02-06-2014, 08:31 PM

I'm lured to the water droplets.
Nicely done !
I look forward to more self portraits.

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02-06-2014, 08:31 PM	#12
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	I'm lured to the water droplets. Nicely done ! I look forward to more self portraits. Last edited by Michael Piziak; 02-06-2014 at 08:46 PM.

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02-05-2014, 11:03 PM	#2
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	I like this shot! It looks like your focus is on your arm more so than your face, not sure if that is what you meant to do. This picture is moody and contrasty. You did a fantastic job.

02-05-2014, 11:07 PM	#3
Marty333 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Thanks for the reply! This shot was taken with the cameras 10 sec timer and it was hard to figure out where to focus it but now that I have remote shutter release I'm thinking about redoing this shoot as I really do love it!

02-05-2014, 11:08 PM	#4
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	I like this girl. what can I say more?

02-05-2014, 11:12 PM	#5
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Well you definitely nailed the concept and it is very creative. If you mark where you sit and position yourself in a similar position you can chose your focal point to be sure it nails your face next time or you can use the measurement scale on the lens.

02-05-2014, 11:22 PM	#6
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	Originally posted by Marty333 ..it was hard to figure out where to focus it but now that I have remote shutter release I'm thinking about redoing this shoot as I really do love it! Originally posted by j2photos Well you definitely nailed the concept and it is very creative. If you mark where you sit and position yourself in a similar position you can chose your focal point to be sure it nails your face next time or you can use the measurement scale on the lens. he's right. once i did a self-portrait for curriculum vitae, moved the tripod, trying to get focus in the eye. and it worked with the remote shutter well

02-06-2014, 12:12 AM	#7
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Nice photo. Very intense You could make this photo have some very deep titles

02-06-2014, 01:55 AM	#8
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	i try like you, Marty. self-portrait whith the remote shutter. (remote shutter hidden in arm)

02-06-2014, 03:49 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,821	Interesting shot and agree with everyone else about the focusing thing. I would also move the candle forwards (more to the right in this image) so that both eyes could be seen with the candlelight and the whole of the face too.

02-06-2014, 08:21 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	An unusual and evocative photo - creative idea nicely executed. Jer

02-06-2014, 07:51 PM	#11
Marty333 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 14 Original Poster	I kind of like how the candle covers one eye its like I'm peeking out from behind the flames lol but I did think about seeing what it would look like if both my eyes showed but would I place the candle between them or to the side of one? And cool shot zztopd!