"The Raven"

Birgitta

"The Raven"

Getting back to my roots: B&W photography
A rare self portrait. (taken today 9/18/08)
Inspiration: Poe



By the way, today’s my birthday. :) Woohoo.
I’m pushing 40! (39 to be exact)

“Haaaaappy birthday to me….haaaaaapy birthd….”


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"The Raven" by Birgitta
  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    fabulous-just gorgeous!!

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    I love the mystery/mischievousness in your eyes…..

    A stunning B&W image….You are a Stunner….

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful self portrait… well done

  • jaycee

    jaycee

    Wow what a gorgeous pic Birgitta…

  • africanbush

    africanbush

    wow just one word awesome

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Perfect portrait the balance of softness and detail is used perfectly, lovely light and everything draws towards your lovely eyes. Outstanding work B

  • Jo Hoden   "C'est la Vie"

    Jo Hoden "C'...

    thats a fabulous shot….:)

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    now this gorgeous.. great pose…

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Amazing work, amazing detail………well done

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley

    Wow, this is excellence achieved in photography…and you’ve got lovely eyes :-))

  • Ronald Rockman

    Ronald Rockman

    Full of mystery, intrigue and power.
    The eyes of a woman full of desire willing to take any risk to achieve a satisfactory outcome.
    Beautifully done, beautiful woman
    Rock x

  • Cheri  McEachin

    Cheri McEachin

    Excellent comp!!! love this

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    God girl, you are good!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    totally stunning….
    what an amazing portrait…so very well done…
    and yes….can see into the windows of your soul….

  • Birgitta replied

    You know what’s funny..if you cover up one half
    of the face, the other is quite different, right? Well-
    if you cover up my left half, the right side looks like
    I just pulled out an apple pie from the oven-but if you cover
    the right half only-the left side of me looks like I just knocked
    off my parole officer.

    ha.

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Thanks you guys!! I appreciate your feedback. :)

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    you know….I am gonna try that! LMAO

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    definitely a jekyl and hyde thing happening…...you are so funny!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Oh! so this is how God painted you lovely ;} hugglez

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    WOW! Really taken with this… a wonderful self portrait. I love the black and white tones… the subtle colour in there is very nice, but the framing of this, the look in your eyes and the mood (or moods – yes, I just read your comment about covering each half alternately) makes this a real winner. Really enjoying your new work.. Good to have you back!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Striking! Love that eye!

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    Excellent self portrait! Lovely soft touch!
    And best wishes to your birthday! Have a great day!

  • KnittedKitten

    KnittedKitten

    Striking image….........adore the framing….........and the clarity of your skin and eyes…..........

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    You know I LOVE it!

  • Van Cordle

    Van Cordle

    Excellent!! I love it!!! I can tell you are beautiful!!

  • CLICK58

    CLICK58

    Oh so gorgeous!!!!! Reminds me of Ladyhawk;}

  • markgb

    markgb

    The lighting, black & white, your skin, eyes…just gorgeous. You have a mischevous stare, it’s a bit evil really!
    Nice title. Hey, I’m sure you’ve heard of Jeff Buckley. Check out Jeff Buckley Ulalume on you tube,
    Yes, the Poe classic.

  • CLICK58

    CLICK58

    Oh….Happy birthday!

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Stunning image, absolutely beautiful…..and happy Birthday to you!!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Thanks everyone…..........!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Have a great one Birg!

  • mekea

    mekea

    Wonderful! Beautiful B&W and a BIG happy birthday to you my friend! Hope you have an AWESOME day! :) Mekea :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    STUNNING so beautiful .. I love the green tone

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY xxx

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work

  • marillu79

    marillu79

    stunning Eyes..! amazing shot !

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    this is stunning! an instant fav!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    oh, and Happy Birthday to You!!!

  • elisab

    elisab

    Beatiful job. I am not so sure that is right about your half face. It looks great to me. But I am going to try that later tonight in front of the bathroom mirror. Might have a scarey picture to post later!

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    Beautiful portrait, and happy birthday.

  • purelydecorative

    purelydecorative

    Really beautiful- strong and a bit mysterious!

  • purelydecorative

    purelydecorative

    Happy Birthday too!

  • stroan

    stroan

    Love it!!!!!!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Excelent self portrait birgitta!

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Happy Birthday! :)))))

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    lymmey, self prtrait??? you are absolutely beautiful, woooooow!!!!

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Ahem, put a B in front of limmey and you’ll get the meaning.. sorry for polluting your thread..

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    you’re magnificent on BOTH sides of the lens!!!!!!!

  • micmac

    micmac

    Oh! Gosh I’ve missed your birthday…. ””“HAPPY BIRTHDAY”””””””” Birgitta…big hug ..big kiss….you are so beautiful,you have amazing eyes…fantastic portrait.

  • Ken Thomas

    Ken Thomas

    great soul!!

  • Carlos Solorza

    Carlos Solorza

    a work of art.
    i think this is truly an excellent shot, Brigitta.
    the framing is fantastic.
    yep, no doubt, this one i must fav!

  • Tollwut

    Tollwut

    GREAT!

  • artcraft1

    artcraft1

    So much depth and so many emotions in one shot. Very nice.

  • MichaelBr

    MichaelBr

    Stunning look

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    So intense, what wonderful soul filled eyes.

  • Keiran Lusk

    Keiran Lusk

    Wow Birgitta. An amazing self portrait. What a beautiful way to reflect on your coming of age. Happy Birthday :-)

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Thank you guys SO very much. :)
    I appreciate you taking the time.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    How did I miss this! This is one stunning portrait you gorgeous girl!! Love the mystery to it, the light, soft tones and your piercing eyes,, outstanding work as always! :oD

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Awesome and the title too … you are extremely gifted Birgitta!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    such a gorgeous portrait Birgitta – the black and white tones and beautifully strong and the lighting is wonderful.

    Happy Birthday too :) Wish i looked this great!

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli

    missed your works…fantastic

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Very nice!

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Happy Belated Birthday! I like this sp of you….

  • Pet _

    Pet _

    You are so gorgeous…this is a beautiful capture! Happy belated Birthday darling!!! Mwa Xxxxxx

  • kostis

    kostis

    this is fantastic birgitta, i think one of the bests self portraits i’ve seen…

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Fantastic self portrait my friend….You are georgeous!!!!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Birgitta replied

    Thanks Joyce. ;)

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    beautiful! so fine toned.

  • artsphotoshop

    artsphotoshop

    AMAZING portrait ;)

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Great work !!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    This is perfect

  • GlennB

    GlennB

    Stunning! Photo and Subject. & belated birthday wishes!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is one stunning self-portrait! And gorgeous black and white too! I love your work Brigitta!

  • amarica

    amarica

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
    You are such a fox…........beautiful work my friend!!!!!
    hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    Fantastic!!!! You are gorgeous! Happy Bday!

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    This is just beautiful! Great Job!

  • linifer

    linifer

    great job! hope the birthday was good too!

  • chemis

    chemis

    stunning! excellent use of texture in the scarf, it frames your face so well.

  • TheKittyGirl

    TheKittyGirl

    Striking image! Your eyes are hauntingly beautiful, and the way you partially veiled yourself is unique and quite creative! Kudos! -Kitty

  • Rowan

    Rowan

    very cool! great shot

  • CateTownsend

    CateTownsend

    Stunning work

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Wow lovely!

  • WINTERROSE

    WINTERROSE

    lovely

  • amanda marx

    amanda marx

    absolutely beautiful birgitta . . . this is perfect portraiture . . . i can’t take my eyes off it . . . bealted birthday wishes for the day you posted this magnificent piece of work . . .
    xXx

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Stunning Portrait!!!! in every way!!!

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    Wow, what a fantastic light! Your self portraits are truely brilliant!!! Instant fav!!!

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    you are so beautiful Birgitta your eyes are stunning and this shot wow

  • Geoffrey Dunn

    Geoffrey Dunn

    Fabulous selfie … the conversion is spot-on and your balancing softness with clarity is very nice.

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    G O R G E O U S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    HaPPy BiRtHdAy To YoU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Oh wow! what a lovely self-portrait and for your birthday too. No one could have done it better :)

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    You’re gorgeous, and the shot is just so, so good !

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    And a big happy birthday !

  • Luis Mariano  González

    Luis Mariano ...

    wonderful eyes… and pic

  • Rebel Johnson

    Rebel Johnson

    Birgitta I’ve never seen this one…I love it! You are just gorgeous, love everything about it!

  • Michael Errey

    Michael Errey

    Wow..those eyes…fantastic portrait

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