hey nerd, my recent self portrait ended up next to this in the melbourne and Victoria group and I thought they looked quite interesting that way…have a look and see. I like this version better than the black and white.
There is some nice chemistry with the colour and eye line from yours to mine. Thanks for your comment on the colour…I think I like the colour too. :)
Yep….I am going with the colour version of this one…..my two minutes are not up yet haha! This one has a sort of vintage feel to it if that makes sense with the lighting and colouring. Great use of negative space and I love your pose. Awesome work Ben :)
I think you might be right for this one, I think at the moment….actually I think you’re on to something in regards to the vintage feel of the colour, I might try and learn to give it a real vintage tone and texture and keep this one. Thanks so much!
Well it seems that all the great superheroes were nerd by day, action hero by night – batman, superman, captain birdman, spiderman, Dr Manhattan was a scientist… I couldnt help but think of your self portrait as batman once the sun was down. Maybe you could do a series of nerd to superhero, like a montage.
That’s so cool Elizaday, I love your idea…I have to find some tights?
quite incredible. Love the composition and the use of light and shadow. I agree with Eliza, before i read her comment i thought the same thing, it looks as if you have the urge to fight for justice sparkling in those eyes, as if a second after this shot you were ‘Up, Up and Away!’
Thanks for such a cool and thoughtful comment Daniel. I am really starting to feel the pressure to get a cape and some tights :)
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hey nerd, my recent self portrait ended up next to this in the melbourne and Victoria group and I thought they looked quite interesting that way…have a look and see. I like this version better than the black and white.
There is some nice chemistry with the colour and eye line from yours to mine. Thanks for your comment on the colour…I think I like the colour too. :)
– benthebrown
Yep….I am going with the colour version of this one…..my two minutes are not up yet haha! This one has a sort of vintage feel to it if that makes sense with the lighting and colouring. Great use of negative space and I love your pose. Awesome work Ben :)
I think you might be right for this one, I think at the moment….actually I think you’re on to something in regards to the vintage feel of the colour, I might try and learn to give it a real vintage tone and texture and keep this one. Thanks so much!
– benthebrown
Agreed – i prefer the head-tilt in this one, and the color is definitely nerd-tastic :).
Nerd-tastic colour is the winner I think and I do agree about the head tilt. Thanks so much, it means a lot coming from you as I love your portraits!
– benthebrown
Both are great – but I also like the colour one the best! Cool work!!
Thanks for your opinion Cathi…I think colour is gonna be the winner.
– benthebrown
the colors are great, you should keep this one :)
Thanks Dani! Now I am sure of which one to keep. Cheers Ben :)
– benthebrown
Wonderful self-portrait. I think it is time we all embrace that inner nerd (or geekette, in my case :)
Your image has been featured in the Australian Portraits group .
It will be featured on the main page for the next week.
Thanks so much Vanessa! I am honored to be featured in your wonderful group. YAY!!! :)
– benthebrown
This is great!! I love the color and lighting!!
Thanks for such a nice comment Laurie!
– benthebrown
Hmmm … do you like bat-shaped masks as well? Capes? I’ve got an idea …
Tell me more Elizaday…
– benthebrown
Well it seems that all the great superheroes were nerd by day, action hero by night – batman, superman, captain birdman, spiderman, Dr Manhattan was a scientist… I couldnt help but think of your self portrait as batman once the sun was down. Maybe you could do a series of nerd to superhero, like a montage.
That’s so cool Elizaday, I love your idea…I have to find some tights?
– benthebrown
quite incredible. Love the composition and the use of light and shadow.
I agree with Eliza, before i read her comment i thought the same thing, it looks as if you have the urge to fight for justice sparkling in those eyes, as if a second after this shot you were ‘Up, Up and Away!’
Thanks for such a cool and thoughtful comment Daniel. I am really starting to feel the pressure to get a cape and some tights :)
– benthebrown