April forum challenge 2011

[thomasessl]

I like that one. Nice and simple.
What is that pattern on throat and cheek of the left you? Is it from post processing?

[Rosie]

Chris you look so different in every picture I've seen of you! Great pic though

[Troy]

That picture is well done Chris.

Might have to try that method myself

[ALwin]

Chris you look so different in every picture I've seen of you! Great pic though

A shapeshifter! He's from the alternate fringe universe. Check the inside top of his mouth to see if there are three puncture holes or see if he bleeds mercury.

Anyhow, nice photo.

[Chris Humphreys]

Thanks all, I took this last year (I know not during this month) for the Taylor Wessing Portrait photography awards (didn't win), thought I'd try something a little different and gritty. I probably should have used a flash as I found the keeping still with the torch light and timing the move from one side to the other was a nightmare. Took about 2 hours and 50 attempts.

I added a texture (bark from a birch tree) in photoshop after to give it a bit a dark moody edge. A bit of a departure from my comfort zone, but if you don't try you don't learn right!?

[claireg]

Nice shot Chris

Just over two weeks left to get in your self portraits for the April forum challenge...

[Thanassis F]

This photo of me was taken on April 13th, 2011, while having a five minute break during a very long and tiring photo shoot.
My talent as a dancer is obvious! Could this be the beginning of a new career now that I'm nearly 65 ?!

Thanassis Fournarakos
Professional Photographer
Athens, Greece
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thanassis_fournarakos/

[ALwin]

A career in managing female entertainers? You lucky b******t

[Thanassis F]

ALwin, eat your heart out!
Thanassis

[katiephoto]

My entry

[Troy]

Thats a good self portrait Katie, I really like the effect of it.

and Thanassis - you look like you're enjoying that way too much

[FPR]

Shock Portrait - http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/green76/5571798127/

;0)

[Thanassis F]

Hi Troy!
Thanks for your comment. I was enjoying myself, but all in the spirit of good client relations.
Pro photography, as you know, is an extremely competitive field. Just being good behind the camera isn't enough to keep the bread and butter coming in. Clients need to feel that you take an interest in their line of work and people photograph better when they are relaxed. I am sure you agree. During my nearly 40 years of experience I have found this out the hard way.

Thanassis

[Thanassis F]

This photo of me was taken on Friday, April 15th, 2011, at the end of a 5 day photo shoot! (Having fun in the spirit of good customer relations).

Thanassis Fournarakos
Professional Photographer
Athens, Greece
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thanassis_fournarakos/

[fatfishphotos]

Me myself i