Groove It - Self Portrait

[jayhan]

I was bored... real bored...
So a quick setup and 30 minutes later... a whole bunch of self portraits :P
Here's one which I particularly like - becuz of the lighting effect :D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/466673508_43bff0e6ef_o.jpg

Constructive comments are very much welcomed.

[qqmeng]

looks like justin timberlake...

in fact i remember he has a post similar to this too.

good one jay! :rasta:

[noordin]

Your lighting is great. Very nice.

Mind showing your steps in the PP. :)

[jayhan]

QQ : Haha Justin "Balak Tasik" eh? :P I prefer not to be like him ler...

Noordin : I dont have a set of specific steps on post processing. Do it from as how it was as I go along. Sorry :( but basically its mainly some adjustment on curves, smart sharpen, high pass filter, and selective desaturation. I doubt this would help much.

Here's the same shot but cropped differently. Which is better anyway? And why?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/466673506_e67bdd564f_o.jpg

[noordin]

Noordin : I dont have a set of specific steps on post processing. Do it from as how it was as I go along. Sorry but basically its mainly some adjustment on curves, smart sharpen, high pass filter, and selective desaturation. I doubt this would help much.

That was what I was looking for. Thanks.

I prefer the 1st one, the space makes the picture.

[jayhan]

Arghhhhhhhhh I just noticed my double chin!! Dang.... shows how fat I am :(

[blur]

:D:D:D The pose is cool, but I can't help smiling at your props selection :D A straw hat with a formal shirt??!!! But nonetheless it's a cool shot :)

As for the different crops, both looks good to me. Depends on what/how you plan to use it. Eg, the first looser crop would be good for a mag to insert text and all while the tighter crop would not be so good for that purpose.

[Gojira]

I prefer the first pic...the space at the left gives us a clearer view of the difference in light behind your head and the wall.

Did you use a snoot?

You also might want to try on a shirt made from lighter material...clashes a little with the hat. Otherwise, I think you've got it Jay!

[jayhan]

:D:D:D The pose is cool, but I can't help smiling at your props selection :D A straw hat with a formal shirt??!!! But nonetheless it's a cool shot :)

As for the different crops, both looks good to me. Depends on what/how you plan to use it. Eg, the first looser crop would be good for a mag to insert text and all while the tighter crop would not be so good for that purpose.

I prefer the first pic...the space at the left gives us a clearer view of the difference in light behind your head and the wall.

Did you use a snoot?

You also might want to try on a shirt made from lighter material...clashes a little with the hat. Otherwise, I think you've got it Jay!

Haha.. straw hats are cool for the summer time thats coming. Its a freebie anyway :P and this is a 4am shot so bear with me being blur blur hehe... But thanks anyway. Will try some kinda sleek R&B hat next time.

Goji - yes I used a snoot to control the lightfall on the wall.

[jayhan]

Here's another one. I think I overcooked this on post processing... but thats the price to pay for when I refuse to sleep on go on coke :P

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/466831462_776794ae8a_o.jpg

[qqmeng]

overcooked? nah...its nice le

in fact i would love to know what u have applied... acre to share? :D

[mobbes]

:D:D:D The pose is cool, but I can't help smiling at your props selection :D A straw hat with a formal shirt??!!! But nonetheless it's a cool shot :)


Will try some kinda sleek R&B hat next time.

The pose in #1 says mysterious & dangerous to me. To get a real nasty look, try a fedora.

From the fedora page on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedora_(hat)):
It is often associated with Prohibition-era mafia and private detectives and tops off most zoot suits.

[jayhan]

Mobbes, this hat I was wearing is a fedora - well except that its made out of straws :P

Ok.. to all who dont know me, or havent seen how I look like - here's an all out photo of meself. I know - I was clowing :P Hehehe...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/227/467336131_8b9adef5d1_o.jpg

This marks the end of my self portrait attachments for this blue shirt serie. :P

[mobbes]

ooops, sorry man but the curled up sides of the brim made me think it was more like a cowboy hat. My apologies. Yeah, fedoras were originally made of felt & not quite suited for summer or the tropics. Indiana Jones wore one. The straw version is commonly known as a "Panama" - have a look here at a cool Borsalino (http://www.mens-hats.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/010301/product-id/418393.html) that tops a dapper image. Of course, the most recognisable image of a fedora in the IT world is the Redhat logo. Hope to see you in one :)

[jayhan]

Hrmm.. red fedora and a suiting red shirt with black suit. red socks and shinny black shoes. add a back colored tie as well... and put a shiny wooden black walking stick... now dats a pimped out image! all dat with a bright yellow background!! i can only imagine how to shoot such a setup :P

[DPcanon]

Your serious look is great. Great lighting & PP. Very nice.

[alancheong7]

#1 - it adds character to the pic
Like the eye contact in 'overcooked' :D
Final one looks quite spontaneous :D
Awesome lighting in all :thumbs_up:

[andretong]

someone portrait made it into flickr explore. :partyon:

[jayhan]

waahhh what is that? I myself didnt know also...