Low light self portrait.

[Neil UK]

Was sat here editing a few photos I took the other day and thought... "Never done a self portrait"... then also thought a more moodier shot would nice. Then realised I was in a darkened room with nothing but the PC monitor lighting up my personal space... Therefore snap snap here we are.

Any thoughts:





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[harrypalmer044]

Hi Neil,
first of all "Welcome to a great site and a fantastic community" I hope you enjoy your time here. Now then, I understand the reason behind the "Moodier Image" but I feel that these are just plain too dark rather than moody. Having seen me in the mirror for almost 50 years I am not brave enough to try a self portrait but you have nothing to fear, how about a little lighter and going black and white? and maybe crop the image in to give more detail on you? I look forward to seeing more soon. Thank you for sharing these images.
Take Care,
David.

[Neil UK]

Think cropping maybe a good idea David, the lighting to be honest is what I was after as it was the only light around the enviroment I am in and to be honest the enviroment I am constantly in. Therefore thought it might of come across quite well.

[harrypalmer044]

I can see you point Neil but just try the cropping and see how it takes you Of the two images I like the first one more as I can see more of your face and thats how folks will judge you I'm afraid. A nice tight crop of you and a little darkness around the edge might just do the trick. I admire your bravery, go for it mate.
David.

[Chip]

I like mood and pose in the first one. Nicely done.

If you do a re-shoot, any way to have the background be a bit less "busy"?

[Neil UK]

Was just about to say be good to remove my jacket and picture from the wall behind me, will do another soon.

[equilution]

Nice shot, Neil. I like 'em. I like the eyes...very expressive with the wrinkle between. Well done in the low light! TFS

[bascott]

Well done Neil, I think I like the first one best!

[Neil UK]

Glad to see some people are liking the shot, may try a few more in the future. Just a shame my A200 does not cope with noise very well in low light situations.

[shellie20]

Neil, these are great. I think you have captured your "mood" shot very well. Self portraits are always scary things. I did some of myself recently just to pass that "barrier" - didnt turn out too bad - I just made sure husband and child were away when I did them - definately not the side of the camera I am confortable with LOL.

Anyway, well done. Lighting is great, mood is awesome, facials are great. WELL DONE.