Self Portrait in Black and White

Posted by Tracey (White Hall, United States) on 27 March 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

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Comments (20)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

That's a wonderful portrait. I like it very much.

27 Mar 2008 12:49am

@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael!

Rags from Plano, United States

wow! very well done.

27 Mar 2008 12:55am

@Rags: Thanks Rags :0)

Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom

You have captured yourself so well with great lighting and now we know what you look like

27 Mar 2008 4:37am

@Peter Miller: Yes, you do!! Of course I have had a "happy" picture up all along in my bio ;0)

Bonj from Jefferson City, United States

Nice portrait. How fitting, having the window in the background. A more serious look than that in your about shot. Nice detail and the black and white works well.

27 Mar 2008 5:23am

@Bonj: Thanks Bonj! I know...the windows. I just can't get away from them.

Chris from South Jersey, United States

A wonderful shot - the lighting is great and very effective in b&w. Well done!!

27 Mar 2008 6:05am

@Chris: Thanks Chris!

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

"Hello" Tracey, very pleased to meet you :)
A wonderful sp and I love the lighting, this works really well in b&w.

27 Mar 2008 7:15am

@MaryB: Nice to meet you Mary ;0) Thanks for the comment!

JC from Alexandria, United States

Stunning.

27 Mar 2008 7:16am

@JC: Awww...thanks :0)

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

A beautiful portrait, Tracey. You've framed the shot beautifully, and, then, that soft natural light falling on the side of your face ... stunning!

27 Mar 2008 7:19am

@Ron: Thanks Ron! You are too kind :0)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Beautiful face and beautiful portrait. Very nice use of the available light.

27 Mar 2008 10:14am

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks Michael!

Alvin from Glendale, United States

Great shot and use of natural light. Bravo.

27 Mar 2008 2:05pm

@Alvin: Thanks Alvin :0)

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Beautiful shot, the bw works well and the composition is just great.

27 Mar 2008 2:52pm

@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham! Self-portraits are difficult for me as I hate having my picture taken. But I think I kinda liked this one :0p

Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States

This is a great portrait! Love the light, her expression and pose. Very well done!

27 Mar 2008 2:54pm

@Monte Stevens: Thanks Monte! The expression was mine...it was a self portrait. I don't like to smile for a self-portrait...it never looks natural to me.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Superb self-portrait. I like the side lighting!

27 Mar 2008 4:36pm

@standley: Thanks Standley :0) I didn't have a choice with the lighting. It was the only window I had to work with...I hate flash for a self portrait...and I only had harsh tungsten light. So, I used what I had. Glad you approve!

Wysterior from Kloten, Switzerland

Great self-portrait - a big "hi Tracey" What are you looking at?
Wys

27 Mar 2008 5:19pm

@Wysterior: And a big "hi" right back to ya... I was looking at the side of my vanity in my bathroom. Anywhere but the camera :0p Only truth here!

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Hey Tracey..this is a truly professional portrait my friend..superb lighting and expression...fit for any portfolio..
Billy...

27 Mar 2008 8:11pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: Wow, thanks Billy :0)

e nelsonian from Pasadena, United States

great great portrait, the lighting is done oh so well, beautiful

27 Mar 2008 8:26pm

@e nelsonian: Thanks E Nelsonian! Nothing like natural light!

tetsu from Tokyo, Japan

The light is so nice. :-)

28 Mar 2008 5:38am

@tetsu: Your comment is appreciated Tetsu!

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Beautiful portrait! Excellent light!

28 Mar 2008 8:50am

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

This is fine, reminding me of the WPA and FSA photos of the 1930s.

29 Mar 2008 6:37am

drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Oooh I like this! It shows a completely different side to you than your bio pic (although not literally, as in my case). You remind me of the telepath from Minority Report here, but I guess its the lighting and camera angle because your bio pic is totally different (but just as beautiful, if not more so)! =D)

Dan

30 Mar 2008 12:12am

@drphoto: Dan...thanks! (I think :0) I don't know who the telepath is from Minority Report, so I am not sure. But I saw the word "beautiful" in the there, so I am hoping it is a good thing!

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