This Too Shall Pass
Self Portrait in Black and White
Posted by Tracey (Maryland, United States) on 27 March 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
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Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
That's a wonderful portrait. I like it very much.
27 Mar 2008 5:49am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael!
@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 9:37am
@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 10:23am
@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 11:05am
@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 12:15pm
@MaryB: Nice to meet you Mary ;0) Thanks for the comment!
@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 12:19pm
@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 3:14pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks Michael!
@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 7:52pm
@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 7:54pm
@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 9:36pm
@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 10:19pm
@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...
28 Mar 2008 1:11am
@bronzebilly u.k.: Wow, thanks Billy :0)
e nelsonian from Pasadena, United States
great great portrait, the lighting is done oh so well, beautiful
28 Mar 2008 1:26am
@e nelsonian: Thanks E Nelsonian! Nothing like natural light!
@tetsu: Your comment is appreciated Tetsu!
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
This is fine, reminding me of the WPA and FSA photos of the 1930s.
29 Mar 2008 11:37am
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 5:12am
@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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