“ Me - self portrait ”
Other than selfies, I’ve never attempted to do a self portrait. I didn’t know how hard it is to focus on something that isn’t there! I finally asked my wife (who is 9 inches taller than me) to stand in place and scootch down so I could get a focus. I did take it myself with the remote. Then ...
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  • Sarah Haney Edited 3 months ago

    Beautiful self portrait- the red stockings around you  really make the blue of your eyes pop.  Focusing is definitely the hardest part-  I've used stuffed… more

    Beautiful self portrait- the red stockings around you  really make the blue of your eyes pop.  Focusing is definitely the hardest part-  I've used stuffed animals as placeholders a lot.  There's an app you can get that lets you control your camera (including focus) from your phone- I downloaded it after getting very frustrated with this challenge a couple of years ago.  Total gamechanger for self portraits!  You would have to see if it's compatible with your camera, but highly recommended!

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  • Richard Berke Edited 3 months ago

    Fun to see your portrait.  Congrats on how your eyes show through your glasses.  That is something I often struggle with.  You got focus very nice.

    Fun to see your portrait.  Congrats on how your eyes show through your glasses.  That is something I often struggle with.  You got focus very nice.

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  • Ginger Ellers Edited 3 months ago

    Nicely done!  You did a great job with the focus on your eyes...especially with the glasses.

    Nicely done!  You did a great job with the focus on your eyes...especially with the glasses.

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  • Penny Hutton Edited 3 months ago

    A lovely photo,  nice framing and lovely softening.  Well done.

    A lovely photo,  nice framing and lovely softening.  Well done.

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Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) Canon EF-M 18–55mm f/3.5−5.6 IS STM
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