Self-Portrait by Margana
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
I've never done a self-portrait before.It's not easy!Just was trying to do something for the May challenge,'Reflections/Refractions'.What do you think? Any suggestions?
Also, I want to thank those of you that took the trouble to comment on my recent upload in the 2D gallery,"A Study of Degas"
Your support and encouragement means so much to me!
Thanks for looking and have a great day!!!!!!!!

Comments (37)
I know.. a self portrait is not easy at all..I think you've done a great job here. Very creative and I think you did wise to use B&W.. This makes the picture more sofisticated I think.
Outstanding in every aspect ! You will win, a wonderful portrait ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
Very well done ! Bravo !
OH MY GOD!!!! I know im suppose to be on a break from RR and not be commenting, but i have to say that this portrait RULES!!!!!!!!!!!! What a cool looking photo!!!!!! EXCELLENT CAPTURE, CROP AND COMPO!!!! Very daring of you to expose yourself like that, not that you have anything to be ashamed of, lol. YES, THIS IS PERFECT FOR THIS MONTHS CHALLENGE, YOU HAVE TO SUBMIT IT!!!! Wow!!! Ooops...better get back to my little break now...have a splendid day yourself Marlene #:O)
Nicely done - super compo and I like the idea of including a car so much part of most people lives. Congrats on an excellent entry :)
H Marlene, nice to see you... at least partly ! [It is funny that I was imagining you like that... ;-) ] Great idea, perfectly realized ! BRAVO ! :~)
Ohhh yes super B&W portrait! Your idea is just fantastic! BRAVO!!! Have a great day! Hugs
Wonderful concept, gives a great feel to your portrait havin the car in it as well, I like the way you have grained it, also gives a little evil eye feel, unoque and lovly. perfect for the comp. V Lina
I like this. It has a dramatic air about it and the catch-light in your eye is really effective. Good luck in the comp.
Very well done, I like this image!
rear view mirror!! oh you are beautiful!!.. love it.. like the mood and the feeling here.. awesome!! ♥ !!
Marlene, I love the mood in this photo. No expression...distanced but still very focused and intent. Very attractive too!! You got my vote.
wow, i like your selfportrait.very creative idea.looks excellent in this grainy b/w.if you are a musican or singer this would be a great CD cover.an expressive photograph. * vote * #:O)
Perfect....I hope you were not driving....
You done it perfect! Bravo! Excellent shot!!!
an excellent idea & offset compo :]
beautiful and original portrait! excellent idea...
Nice idea; beautiful portrait!
There is your face in the three oblongs. Very interesting composition and idea. ||:u)
Beautiful self portrait! i love the B n W and the grainyish look... beautiful work of a beautiful person inside and out.
Stark & serious...a fine Image.
Marlene, i'm sooooo glad you posted this here!!! First of all, i wanna congratulate you on this shot!!!!!! Suggestions...no way girl! It's PERFECT!!!!!! OMG, Please don't change a thing! What do i think? I think it's BRILLIANT!!!! You are soooooo beautiful and your tuff and nails expression and toning are so powerful together!!!! I see you as sooooo determined, strong, fearless, and independent! You can take on the world. You are successful and sensitive. Your eyes tell me a lot. they're soft and soulful, and you're someone who is always there for your friends. i said this in the forum and i wanna say it here. this is DEFINItelY extra special!!! it reminds me of that movie "Thelma & Louise!" In this image, i imagine you putting the pedal to the metal and getting ready to fly over the cliff!!! :) This does look like a scene from a movie and you are a star!!!! You're a beautiful person inside and out, and i'm so happy to know you and that you're my friend!!!!! Luv and Hugz...and i gotta keep this one in my favs...It's outstanding!
Difficult exercice. Very good.
Great idea! Superb B&W portrait! Well done!
It's always very exciting to see a new face in the gallery and self-portraits have a special feel to them :) I love what you did here, very creatively composed and well lit shot. Super job on this :)
Wow artistic portrait here, beautifully done !!! Superb !! :o)
Cool and original compo!
fantastic portrait with a great and strong expression! magnificent work, POV and composition! ;o))))
excellent et original!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks great! An excellent idea and compo!