I'm just a little Unwell

[no.absolutes]

Just wanted to share my next self-portrait for fifty two. This is week two for me.


I'm just a little stressed out this week. I think I managed to get the look I had pictured in my head. Let me add, this bathroom was TINY. My half-broken tripod was as far back as I could put it to get the shot, and it still could have stood to have been a little farther. No flash fired because I didn't need unwanted shadows. Even though I am still either using auto or portrait modes, I think I am getting better at this...

- Hold on... I'm feeling like I'm headed for a breakdown; I don't know why...
Rob Thomas, Unwell

07.22.09

[flavio]

I hear you.
You have achieved your goal and I get the feeling I understand you. The picture is very elocuent! the light is soft and the frame well captured.
I'm not such a great fan of vignettes.
Overall is a good composition.
I'd like to see you in a happier picture, soon.
Cheers!

[StormyOne]

I love the concept, but it's a shame about the busy wallpaper in the background and the bathroom floor appears to be sloping. I'm not sure about the lighting either, it seems to highlight the floor and wall more than yourself.

[angeleyes216]

I feel like this most mornings lol i think you acheived the look spot on...thanks for sharing.

[no.absolutes]

Originally Posted by flavio

I'd like to see you in a happier picture, soon.

I'll definitely try to get a few happy ones in later this week

Originally Posted by StormyOne

I love the concept, but it's a shame about the busy wallpaper in the background and the bathroom floor appears to be sloping. I'm not sure about the lighting either, it seems to highlight the floor and wall more than yourself.

The light was the bathroom lights (4 bulbs sticking out of the wall) above the mirror/sink, which was located behind me but closer to the camera. I can't really speak much about the floor, other than that it really is sloped. (Small town, cheap duplex apartment)

Originally Posted by angeleyes216

I feel like this most mornings lol i think you acheived the look spot on...thanks for sharing.

Thank you, and you're welcome

[StormyOne]

Originally Posted by no.absolutes

The light was the bathroom lights (4 bulbs sticking out of the wall) above the mirror/sink, which was located behind me but closer to the camera. I can't really speak much about the floor, other than that it really is sloped. (Small town, cheap duplex apartment)

Fair enough, I'd just liked to have to seen the side of your head lit. I don't intend to sound negative, I do like the shot and think you've captured the 'unwell' look very well.

[fstopMike]

I like it. For me, the background and lighting is what you would find in a bathroom and kind of adds to the dreary feeling of being unwell. Looking forward to week 3 and hope you're better by then!

[no.absolutes]

Originally Posted by StormyOne

Fair enough, I'd just liked to have to seen the side of your head lit. I don't intend to sound negative, I do like the shot and think you've captured the 'unwell' look very well.

Oh I didn't think you were being negative at all! I just wanted to explain my situation! With the exception of the bathtub, our bathroom is like... 5'x4'.... tops... not much working space.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

I like it. For me, the background and lighting is what you would find in a bathroom and kind of adds to the dreary feeling of being unwell. Looking forward to week 3 and hope you're better by then!

Thank you, and I hope maybe I'm good by week three, too. I don't know, though, baby-mama drama tends to stick around for 18-some-odd-years, yanno?

[aa2]

you nailed your shot given your condition

[leonaashlee]

I think you hit the nail on the head....