Self Portrait

woojiebear · Mar 30, 2009

Hi from Sarah

Big Mike · Mar 30, 2009

Nice shot, really draws you in.
The chain clasp is distracting though.

Marc Kurth · Mar 30, 2009

Like Mike said, this image really does draw me in.

The clasp doesn't bother me, I glanced - but your eyes pull me right back. This the kind of effect normally achieved with color, but you've done it in B&W. Nicely done.

abraxas · Mar 30, 2009

(00) Hello Sarah!!!

Beautiful eyes.

Engaging- very nice shot. Maybe crop out the bit of window on the left though?

woojiebear · Mar 30, 2009

thanks very much!
stupid necklace... didn't think to fix it pre shot :S
my girlfriend is beside me sleeping in the passenger seat haha
not the most flattering...cropped out - but yes cropping out the window is a good idea too.
thanks

teneighty23 · Mar 30, 2009

beautiful, you keep your eyes in colour for this shot? you have amazing eyes. you can see your arm raising up hinting to a self portrait tho.

edit

h i guess thats what you wanted by the title!

woojiebear · Mar 30, 2009

thank you!
ya, kept the eyes colour
the lighting was just right for this shot which is why i think they stand out
eye reflections give too much away

hehe
thanks again

SneakyMike · Mar 30, 2009

Niiiice eyes.

Rere · Mar 31, 2009

Terrific shot! But I'd clone the clasp out.

ValDR · Mar 31, 2009

Nice shot... You've done well choosing not to desaturate the eyes. They enter so well in the BW treatment.

daithi33 · Mar 31, 2009

Cute photo Sarah - love the eyes.
I wouldn't be over-concerned about the necklace - it doesn't take from the shot imo

daithi

hoyinsiu · Apr 1, 2009

nice light in your eyes.

woojiebear · Apr 1, 2009

thanks!
i played a bit with cloning out the necklace clasp. guess it looks alright although i'm sure i could do a more precise job.
anyone know how i could cover up that window in the background smoothly in photoshop cs3? i looked for a tutorial but couldn't find out...

Rere · Apr 1, 2009

The second one with the clasp taken out is beautiful! I only have PS CS. I'd probably clone out the window or color it and add a bit of noise to match the rest of the background--or you could darken it. There's not much there so it should not take too long.