Self-Portraits

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries.

This portrait conveys a great sense of personal confidence and professionalism, and is technically close to perfect. The slight contrast and separation from the subjects white shirt to the white background is very well done. The sharp details and depth achieved in the eyes is also stunning. Beautifully executed.

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries.

This photo has beautiful tones through the shadows as well as the highlights. The details down to the spring hinge of the eyeglasses are so well rendered and lend to studying the image by the viewer. The expression is soft and relaxed and the gaze out of frame is thought provoking. A photograph to be proud of.

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries.

The soft diffuse light, relaxed expression and pose give a great sense of the personality of the photographer in the image. The eyes are expressive and the focus and exposure are spot on. A wonderful self portrait.

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries.

This image is something amazing to study. The personality of the subject is captured in all the poses and versions of himself captured. The background landscape is stunning at sunrise and adds to the drama of the image. A very fun and entertaining image to be sure. The tenth image on the screen of the phone taking a selfie is a fun surprise as well. Great photograph!

A humorous look at oneself is always worth looking at. In this case someone else give us a humorous look at themselves. The lighting, exposure and composition are all really captivating in this image. The clarity and color of the eyes are also very engaging to the viewer. A clever and well executed photograph and self-portrait.

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries. This photograph conveys a sense of the person with excellent technical execution. The image is razor sharp and well exposed. The sharp contrast is striking and really encourages the viewer to study the detail in the image. A person seeing this image is drawn to think about what the subject is thinking about, as the eyes have a depth of thought to them . Very nicely done.

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries. This image catches my attention due to the intensity of the color in the eyes and the facial expression. The overall image is balanced in its color and composition.

Thank you for everyone that entered this contest, so many wonderful self portraits. Judging was very difficult due to the number of great entries. I think this image is vey powerful and conveys a sense of thought and expression. The focus and sharpness are very good. The harsh lighting bring out the texture in the face and beard, a very strong photograph. Very well done.