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Published: 2003-04-23 04:21:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 840; Favourites: 11; Downloads: 122
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i am kind of shy submitting self-portraits... but this is influenced by giant photographer Harry Callahan, portrait of his wife Elenaor... i did some level and color adjustments in PS to give somewhat romantic feeling...Related content
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wow apsalutely perfect job on this... although i think you should mention the link actually in the authors comments rather than your own, and also you should say whom the photographer and model is...
but hey you don't have to listen to me.
this picture no mattr how many times it is done over and over will always have a romantic appeal about it.
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I love Harry Callahan!(just see my latest journal) You did a good job on this nice work.
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One of the things I like about this shot is the duality it offers from being seemingly both guarded (with your arms in their positions) and inviting (with your slight smile and look to your eyes). It's hard to get both at once, and you've definitately got that going here.
-Shane
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I have the same problem, far too shy to submit a self portrait! But this is wonderful - a very soft and warm feeling brought about by the presentation of the piece, and of course the model herself 
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beautiful tones... it does create a sort of soft, romantic air. ^.^ Nicely done!
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That is a very beautiful photo and a very beautiful model. The eyes seems so bright, alive and electric really nICE! Love the creative pose too!
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when i saw the thumbnail of this i said damn thats "Eleanor" I am a huge Callahan fan .. hundreds of portraits of Eleanor and no two alike .. all are marvelous .. as is this..
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I think the small triangle on the left helps emphasize the fact taht they are arms, and gives the pic depth.
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i'm listening to micheal penn's 'no myth' while looking
at this,...and for some strange reason, it seems to fit,...
don't ask me why,...i don't know! i'm not even much
of a micheal penn fan! heh. go figure.
i saw this on fatweenie's page (geesh,...who's going to
call themself 'fatweenie',...go figure THAT one out!)...
anyway,...for whatever reason,...i love this. makes me
feel sorta melancholy,...maybe it's the sepia tone look,...
maybe it's the really honest 'don't-give-a-shZt' look,...
maybe it's the 'i-just-got-high' look (and i'm really hoping
for that one!)...
i just like it.
you don't look like anyone i've ever known.
or anyone i'll ever know.
i just like it.
isn't that enough?
it's 1:00 am.
time to shut down.
nice shot.
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Shit, this is so great, the arms actually form a frame. So cute pose, this is definately a 
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bu to be influenced falan degil ama, kopyalamak, hosuma gitmedi.
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This picture is so you and not you at the same time. I guess where it stops being you it starts being Callahan's Elenaor. That's why it is special...
P.S.: I love you!
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Very well done, love the fullness of you and the tones, congrats on an excellent shot.
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twinkle twinkle little eyes
how i am so surprised
i only knew that you had style
i did not have any idea
that you were so beautiful
and had eyes that dance and twinkled...
i had a lot of trouble with that last word there (hmmm... what rhymes whith beautiful.....); but um seriously, this picture is darn tootin nice, and that's coming from a guy who takes a lot of self-portraits (which for some reason all turn out ugmo...)
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Honestly, I really do like your take on Callahan's portrait more than his, but that's just me. Great shot, and I apologize for the belated comment, I'm slow.
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WOW! I feel sorry for 'shadow of a doubt', but I'm going to comment on this one first!
First I want to state that I'm very surprised you did this picture. I had the feeling you were gonna do a selfportrait in the end, but I didn't believe you would do it this soon.
Anyway I'm glad you made and shared this picture, because it's so expressive!
To start with: +fav. Why? Well it's all in your eyes...your glance reminds me of the glance of a woman who just wakes up and looks at you, trusting, contented and peaceful.
Maybe there are a thousand other ways to interpret you expression, but this is what I feel. And when I look at this picture the feeling grows strong, so you did a great job!!
I don't think it's useful to compare with Calahan's picture. I don't think Calahan had the same objectives or thougts while shooting this picture as you had. If he had, your execution is much better
I love the light, I love the composition, I love your expression, I simply love this picture!
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Harry Callahan was my first association from the thumbnail
great work
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Very, very nice. I love the tone, and your general position. You're so creative. You're also very photogenic... I have to take about a million shots before I can get anything I'm satisfied with. It's also nice to see your face without having something altered. Hehe.
I like it.
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Ahem... I agree about the hairless armpits.
I love how the arms dissapear into the light and the background... As if you were a statue encarved on the stone.
would preffer that the small triangle visible of background at the left was more lighted so the arms could blend even more with it.
Sweet job.
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Your version is absolutly better.
First thing is that you are hotter
Secondly the colors which are way better. That sepia tone fits just perfectly.
Thirdly: there's more contrast in it due to your clothes.
And most important thing: there's no hair in your armpits (or whatever it is called)
great job!
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You are so pretty.
This is beautiful... great tone, softness... your expression is great.
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wow, extremely good portrait, you look so pretty, the tones work very well and all round just a lovely photo.
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On the money, een though I am not a big fan of his you have an awsome randition!!
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very nice compositon, tones and expression .. wish the black line around your neck was gone
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I love this portrait...
This one is definately better than Harry Callahan's.
And thank goodness you shaved. Overall, I love the
lighting and the sepia made this image look timeless.
This work is definately a
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another work from you so soon? how exciting! i have to say i'm really suprised to see a self portrait. i wasn't expecting this, with the experimental trend you've taken lately. but i suppose this is kind of experimental too, since it's not something you seem to usually do. but enough jibber-jabber... this is just a wonderful instance you've captured. in all honesty i think this is better than the work that inspired it. no offense to mr. callahan. from the technical standpoint, your photo looks so much more warm and lively. the lighting is softer and smoother, but still quite bright. it reminds me of a sunny summer afternoon. the color you used suits it very well too, adding to the warmth. your pose and expression (especially the eyes!) really emphasize that feeling of warmth and comfort, too. you look so relaxed and at ease. your eyes are perfect in this shot, if you were any more comfortable you'd have to be napping. nothing can touch you here. this so reminds me of going out on the beach or some grassy field on a nice summer day to take a nap. this is awesome.
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I LOVE IT,.....it's Beautiful, love the coloration.
I actually like this photo better than Harry's !!!
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Beautiful Ija!
I love where you get your inspiration from, I going to have to have a surf around to look at some famous photographers. I don't spend enough time dooing that.
It's a lovely shot, I love the tones and the framing in the framing.
You're great!
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Perfect little smile. . . happy eyes. . you nailed it. I dig it.
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this is such a beautiful shot. you're sooo pretty!! i love it!
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Lovely framing, and a great cheeky expression.
I also like the toning.
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hmm i think you did a fantastic job on it -- no joke, looks very professional
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if you want to see the original Harry Callahan portrait ... [link]
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