Self Portrait

[RadicalPeter]

Hi there... This is my first post on this website. I started to get into photography last May, and haven't looked back. Here is my first image for critique... Please be "straight-up" with me, it will only help!

I am not sure how to link to a larger photo (this is my first time using a resource such as Flickr), but I think the photo size is alright for a fair judgment.









Unfortunately I do not recall what all of the settings I shot this photo with. It was with my Canon Rebel XTi, a 50mm prime lens (Canon 50mm 1.4/f). I have done a little retouching, simply using the curves tool in Photoshop to darken it up.


Thank you in advance,
Peter

[miyukisarah]

If you're using flickr for your images you can find the different sizes on your photo's page by clicking the link "All Sizes". It should give you a few different sizes to choose from, depending on what size you saved your image at. You can find the settings your camera was on as well on the images page under "Additional Information" by clicking "More Properties". It should be in the second tab.

Now as for as much as I can see I really like your shadows. What kind of lighting did you use for this? I think your face would stand out more if it was lighter. You could bump up the lighting a little bit. The crop feels too tight on the bottom and right side as well. Can't wait to see it bigger!

[CheaperKings]

Yeah, the crop is way too tight. I think the colors look good, though. Overall, it's a great shot. Just don't crop it so tight.