A few dorky self portraits

anonymouscuban

It's been at least 10 years since I've had hair... well, at least hair long enough that needs to be combed. I've buzzed my head every 2 weeks for the past decade. For some unknown reason, I decided to grow my hair out. I'm about to turn 44 in 2 months so maybe it's the start of a midlife crisis. Who knows but I already came close to cutting it when I realize I... a) didn't own a comb, b) I found that there are over 100 different types of hair gel. :rofl

That all said, my wife wanted a new photo of me with hair so I decided to shoot a few selfies tonight while she was crashed out on the couch. I tried a few different poses and these were the ones where I don't look like a complete dork. Maybe just half dork. :dunno

1 - She'll probably like this one because I never, ever smile in photos


Self Portrait - Dork Pose #1 by Alex Sotelo, on Flickr

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Self Portrait - Dork Pose #3 by Alex Sotelo, on Flickr

3 - This is pretty much the same shot as the one above but is in focus. I think I like the other one better but the eyes are just a tad soft.


Self Portrait - Dork Pose #2 by Alex Sotelo, on Flickr

divamum

Smiling! Smiling! Seriosuly, that one is a million times stronger imo. My only nit there is too much distracting background, bit you can solve that with a crop.....

The other two: do an eyeswap if it bothers you?

Also, get that cam left shoulder down - more space between ear and shoulder....... The lifted shoulder is contributing to what you think is "dorky", I suspect......

Sam

Alex,

I can't believe I am going to say this.....................for God's sake don't tell anyone!

Keep the hair. With your looks and physique you could be a male model, or eye candy for a woman's calendar. (I think this is accurate..............but I could be wrong......I'm a guy. )

You should seriously consider doing some nice portraits, life style shots with interesting, non-distracting backgrounds.

Sam

anonymouscuban

Hey Sam... first, thanks for the compliment. Second, nothing wrong with complimenting a guy. I'm as straight a guy as you can find and have no shame in pointing out when a guy is good-looking. I think it says a lot about a guy's confidence when they can do so. That said, I think I'd starve as a model.

anonymouscuban

Another try at this self portrait stuff.



me-4 by Alex Sotelo, on Flickr

Foques

you're one of those people who looks much better smiling rather than doing that smirk thing that you do in the most recent one.
I like the light, though

Jabfinger

I like the background and love the colors, but yeah, smile you handsome devil.

Qarik

wow..the hair is really throwing me for loop as I have only known you sans hair! It looks good through. Love the little rim light and I agree..the smile works better than the smirk.