Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by mcmurma:
one of the more interesting self portraits i have ever seen. great composition and nice use of black and white. (6) ~mcmurma

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by RedRuthann:
A little strange, but nicely done. Good use of light and shadow - tones. Nicely achieved white background (sometimes difficult for me). At first, marked as a 7, now an 8. Something about this that is keeping my attention. Almost as if you can see thru the pencil and looking out from the screen (sort of xray vision thing). I think maybe it's the shadow of the eyelashes. GREAT work!
Ruthann

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by goodtimecharlee:
very cool idea. little soft though. i like the b&w and the compositon. 7

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background6,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing7,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 5,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by 4david:
just a lliiiitle bit out of focus, and the lichting is not ideal with one eye blacked-out. the idea is good

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by evilbunnee:
Nice portrait...portraits are always so hard to get. I like the composition and style, the feel to this picture. Excellent work!

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by CPattee:
The pencil is not covering both eyes the same which I think is a critical point for this type of photo. And the lightening on the right is a tad too high for my taste.

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by floyd:
Interesting idea. But you need a shave. <teasing>. I like your framing a lot.

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by LindaLee:
Love the composition and lighting, but especially love the b&w because to me, it almost gives the photo the quality of a graphite drawing. Very nice and simple. lhall

Self-Portrait w/Pencil
by chariot

Comment by jmsetzler:
Excellent idea :) I think you have got the lighting issues under control here! Just for note... I like the one on I saw on photosig best with the broken pencil and the angry look :) = 9 - jmsetzler