Winner of Mini 97 (self portraits)
lizzard_nyc
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Really enjoyed heading up this round.
Here goes--I will do a quick comment on the entries.
WhatSheSaw--this one is my favorite one from your entries.
Love the silhouette and the blue color along with your title. I also think your current entry in the "knowledge" challenge is very strong and made me laugh out loud.
Joe:
Really like where you went with this sp. It's a little bizarre, but that's what makes me like it, and I love the use of the b&w. It almost looks like you are stalking yourself "no more photos please", yet you are the one taking it. That's my take on it, but again a strong entry.
JAG:
You are the SP queen. You were one of the ones I thought of when I decided to go with this round and I hoped that you would participate.
This one just really hit home for me. Well done, love the storytelling in this shot.
Greg:
Your story to go along with this shot cracked me up. I can see why Getty would want this image though. I remember it when you first entered it for a Mega. It was a strong entry then and remains so, glad you are getting so much out of it.
Cuban:
Love the intensity in the eyes on this as well as your processing.
Dave:
While I enjoyed all your entries (can't believe you took a SP while getting a ticket:rofl--crazy), this is my favorite one of yours. I don't know how you did it, but it is just very cool. Very original.
Sean:
I know it's for sharing only, but I had to comment anyway.
This is a seriously intense image--I mean YAOZA! Love the eyes--i think it would almost be sexy, if it wasn't called "the collector" and had all the sawing tools in the back. I can see why your wife finds it creepy--it's a fine line that one creepy/sexy, lol. I also had no idea your hair was so long--love the things one finds out with selfportraits.
Trish,
love that you did that for the hubby, bet he loved them. It takes guts to do it too. While image #2 is quite lovely, I enjoyed the close up of the lower half of your face with your hands and rings. I'm not sure what it is about this image, that make me like it so.
Andrew,
I remember this one! It resonated with so many people too, I think all could feel your pain. I'm still waiting for the "new one"
CJ99si--Hey "MAN":D. Again, love how you find out new things about your fellow dgrinners when you see a sp. Funny how you said you had to start acting more manly around here. I like the b&w on this, but once I read Will's description that's all I could see :rofl. It's a shame you only have one, I can see that you are imaginative and could come up with some fun selfportraits, to me you also look comfortable in front of the camera.
Tatiana,
I like this shot--it speaks to the "street" photographer in me:) Again, love the b&w and all the reflections, it's a little confusing, a little cluttered, but I like it as is, and like it was already said, that's how people see you. Great sp of a photographer.
Cuong,
I don't know how you managed such sharpness and clarity while spinning like that. Great sense of movement and a very original SP. I'm a little seasick now, but that's ok.
Simpsonbrothers,
All I see is an little red X now:scratch But I did see it before and I can still see it on my phone. I am sorry I can't attach it to this post because I really enjoyed your processing of this shot. Aptly named.
Adam,
Sweet SP with the sweetheart. Makes me want to do one with my husband.
I like the location you chose. I know the lighting had to be difficult.
Peter,
While I like the first one, I enjoyed this one the most. Love the sense of peace you captured in this shot and your title.
Brian,
Yikes man! this one continues to creep me out. It is an awesome SP though. Don't know how you did it, but it's really fantastic:clap. I also enjoyed your first one. You have got to keep at this. I hope you share more of them in the future.
Amanda,
I like your composition on this shot and how comfortable you look in front of the camer with just a hint of a smile. I also really like how you processed this shot. I have yet to work with flashes etc, I just use natural light, so :clap for working with lights to get this done by yourself.
Dan,
Cheater, lol--ok took me a bit to find you on this one. I had to laugh though, you have a great sense of humor. But seeing as to how I love Pablo Neruda, I had to go with this one
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AND THE WINNERS ARE:
Third place
Kinkajou--for one of the most honest, down to earth and powerful SP's. Just beautiful woman!
Second Place
AZZARO-
While I love the second one because you know I'm a fan of your processing, this one just is very moving to me. I love the processing, i love the shaded areas and softness, and your expression. Again just beautiful.:lust.
and First place goes to--drumroll please.
Winner is Will Davis--For the Vintage sp Circa mid 1970's. :clap
One word "Coolness"--Love everything about this shot--from the setting, the concept, the outfit:) and your expressions and body language.
It also makes me want to do more selfportraits so I can look back on them, much like this one.
Your turn Will--can't wait to see what you come up with.
Thank you all for participating, and to all the ones who took a new shot just for this challenge, I'm honored.
PS: Aaron--thanks for your comment. Too late to enter it now?:D
Here goes--I will do a quick comment on the entries.
WhatSheSaw--this one is my favorite one from your entries.
Love the silhouette and the blue color along with your title. I also think your current entry in the "knowledge" challenge is very strong and made me laugh out loud.
Joe:
Really like where you went with this sp. It's a little bizarre, but that's what makes me like it, and I love the use of the b&w. It almost looks like you are stalking yourself "no more photos please", yet you are the one taking it. That's my take on it, but again a strong entry.
JAG:
You are the SP queen. You were one of the ones I thought of when I decided to go with this round and I hoped that you would participate.
This one just really hit home for me. Well done, love the storytelling in this shot.
Greg:
Your story to go along with this shot cracked me up. I can see why Getty would want this image though. I remember it when you first entered it for a Mega. It was a strong entry then and remains so, glad you are getting so much out of it.
Cuban:
Love the intensity in the eyes on this as well as your processing.
Dave:
While I enjoyed all your entries (can't believe you took a SP while getting a ticket:rofl--crazy), this is my favorite one of yours. I don't know how you did it, but it is just very cool. Very original.
Sean:
I know it's for sharing only, but I had to comment anyway.
This is a seriously intense image--I mean YAOZA! Love the eyes--i think it would almost be sexy, if it wasn't called "the collector" and had all the sawing tools in the back. I can see why your wife finds it creepy--it's a fine line that one creepy/sexy, lol. I also had no idea your hair was so long--love the things one finds out with selfportraits.
Trish,
love that you did that for the hubby, bet he loved them. It takes guts to do it too. While image #2 is quite lovely, I enjoyed the close up of the lower half of your face with your hands and rings. I'm not sure what it is about this image, that make me like it so.Andrew,
I remember this one! It resonated with so many people too, I think all could feel your pain. I'm still waiting for the "new one"
CJ99si--Hey "MAN":D. Again, love how you find out new things about your fellow dgrinners when you see a sp. Funny how you said you had to start acting more manly around here. I like the b&w on this, but once I read Will's description that's all I could see :rofl. It's a shame you only have one, I can see that you are imaginative and could come up with some fun selfportraits, to me you also look comfortable in front of the camera.
Tatiana,
I like this shot--it speaks to the "street" photographer in me:) Again, love the b&w and all the reflections, it's a little confusing, a little cluttered, but I like it as is, and like it was already said, that's how people see you. Great sp of a photographer.
Cuong,
I don't know how you managed such sharpness and clarity while spinning like that. Great sense of movement and a very original SP. I'm a little seasick now, but that's ok.
Simpsonbrothers,
All I see is an little red X now:scratch But I did see it before and I can still see it on my phone. I am sorry I can't attach it to this post because I really enjoyed your processing of this shot. Aptly named.
Adam,
Sweet SP with the sweetheart. Makes me want to do one with my husband.
I like the location you chose. I know the lighting had to be difficult.
Peter,
While I like the first one, I enjoyed this one the most. Love the sense of peace you captured in this shot and your title.
Brian,
Yikes man! this one continues to creep me out. It is an awesome SP though. Don't know how you did it, but it's really fantastic:clap. I also enjoyed your first one. You have got to keep at this. I hope you share more of them in the future.
Amanda,
I like your composition on this shot and how comfortable you look in front of the camer with just a hint of a smile. I also really like how you processed this shot. I have yet to work with flashes etc, I just use natural light, so :clap for working with lights to get this done by yourself.
Dan,
Cheater, lol--ok took me a bit to find you on this one. I had to laugh though, you have a great sense of humor. But seeing as to how I love Pablo Neruda, I had to go with this one
.AND THE WINNERS ARE:
Third place
Kinkajou--for one of the most honest, down to earth and powerful SP's. Just beautiful woman!
Second Place
AZZARO-
While I love the second one because you know I'm a fan of your processing, this one just is very moving to me. I love the processing, i love the shaded areas and softness, and your expression. Again just beautiful.:lust.
and First place goes to--drumroll please.
Winner is Will Davis--For the Vintage sp Circa mid 1970's. :clap
One word "Coolness"--Love everything about this shot--from the setting, the concept, the outfit:) and your expressions and body language.
It also makes me want to do more selfportraits so I can look back on them, much like this one.
Your turn Will--can't wait to see what you come up with.
Thank you all for participating, and to all the ones who took a new shot just for this challenge, I'm honored.
PS: Aaron--thanks for your comment. Too late to enter it now?:D
Liz A.
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Kudos also to Kinkajou and Azzaro!
Thanks, Liz for all your feedback in this round of judging!
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…I'm absolutely gobsmacked (as they would say in the old country!)
When I saw the standard of some of the other entries I thought there's no way that any of mine had the slightest chance!
…and to think I very nearly swapped that one out!
Anyway, congratulations to Kinkajou and Azzaro! …and thank you very much one and all for making it competitive, and thanks Lizzard for choosing such a neat subject!
…now I really need to think… hmmmmmmm… let's see now………
- Wil
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Thanks Liz for taking the time to give so much feedback to everyone! You totally rock!
Spread the love! Go comment on something!
Thank you so much Liz for taking the time to make so many comments for everyone. Your comment on mine was of particular interest (of course), but I really do love reading all of them.
I really wish you have entered your own awesome SP in the #8 round but I am happy you at least shared it with us.
P.S. My wife feels the word you chose to "almost" describe the image does not fit the picture at ALL, can you tell how much she dislikes it?
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Thanks, Liz for a fun theme and voluminous comments!
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
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Thank you Liz for your comments
That was not exactly an SP, but as you said, more a street shot
I was sitting there and waiting for my husband, when saw that image in the window. As I always
carry the camera with me, I was tempted to take a shot if it, but I thought: "Naah - it's not worth it."
- After a while a looked again and said: well, why not?
When I downloaded to the computer I decided to keep it for some reason...
- yes, a little in the clutter, a little confused(ing), but there is something I liked about it... maybe because it says "me"
Well, I don't want to talk to much about "me" here, but I'm glad to know how I'm seen by others...
- Good that it's not like my current avatar
Thank you again
* BTW: your last SP's are very creative
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Thanks Liz for taking the time to comment on so many of the images.
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