A few self portraits

[Geoff]

Not something I've really toyed with before, but it was POURING rain where I am today and under the balcony the light seemed pretty nice for a photo or two..and I was the only one around. So I took a few..and here they are. Constructive criticism welcomed:









These were all shot at ISO 200 (I think), aperture priority and no flash and with the 50mm 1.4 (@ approx 5.6). Slight LR adjustments and sharpening..but not much.

Cheers.

[aim54x]

I am getting no images....are you a vampire??

[Alpha_7]

As per DSLRusers tradition now, another member bareing his chest for self portraits (its been a while). I prefer the two with eye contact as there are a little more engaging.

[surenj]

Geoff, you are very brave posting self portraits for critique!

The window light is nice and soft like an enormous softbox or something.

I do prefer the last one with it's BW treatment. The color ones don't come together as the greens, blues and skin tones are a little discordant.

[sirhc55]

#3 does it for me. The colour is just right plus the ‘look’ is spot on.

Jeez, the warders must be real cool to let you out without supervision

[Geoff]

Thanks guys, brave or stupid to post self portraits..who knows, at least they weren't nude..eeew!
Appreciate the feedback.
I purposely didn't smile as I feel I always smile when people take photos of me, so I thought a serious tone was worth a try.

[aim54x]

I can see the images now....funny work computers

I have to admit the first is my favourite, I am just wondering what is on your mind, what are you thinking about. It is a picture that engages me. I didnt like the colour images as much, and the last just lacked the extra appeal.

Great to see someone brave enough to post a self portrait, I avoid being in photos let alone taking them of myselF!