"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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cherylc1
fabulous-just gorgeous!!
Lisa Jewell
I love the mystery/mischievousness in your eyes…..
A stunning B&W image….You are a Stunner….
midzing
beautiful self portrait… well done
jaycee
Wow what a gorgeous pic Birgitta…
africanbush
wow just one word awesome
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'...
thats a fabulous shot….:)
Matt Sillence
now this gorgeous.. great pose…
~ Ademac
Amazing work, amazing detail………well done
Liv Stockley
Wow, this is excellence achieved in photography…and you’ve got lovely eyes :-))
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
Excellent comp!!! love this
Marion Cullen
God girl, you are good!
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
Thanks you guys!! I appreciate your feedback. :)
Wendy Slee
you know….I am gonna try that! LMAO
Wendy Slee
definitely a jekyl and hyde thing happening…...you are so funny!
valzart
Oh! so this is how God painted you lovely ;} hugglez
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
Striking! Love that eye!
Kurt Tutschek
Excellent self portrait! Lovely soft touch!
And best wishes to your birthday! Have a great day!
KnittedKitten
Striking image….........adore the framing….........and the clarity of your skin and eyes…..........
RavenSoul
You know I LOVE it!
Van Cordle
Excellent!! I love it!!! I can tell you are beautiful!!
CLICK58
Oh so gorgeous!!!!! Reminds me of Ladyhawk;}
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
Oh….Happy birthday!
Tracey Mac
Stunning image, absolutely beautiful…..and happy Birthday to you!!
Birgitta
Thanks everyone…..........!
Marion Cullen
mekea
Wonderful! Beautiful B&W and a BIG happy birthday to you my friend! Hope you have an AWESOME day! :) Mekea :)
Lucindawind
STUNNING so beautiful .. I love the green tone
HAPPY BIRTHDAY xxx
Alan Findlater
excellent work
marillu79
stunning Eyes..! amazing shot !
Judith Oppenhe...
this is stunning! an instant fav!
Judith Oppenhe...
oh, and Happy Birthday to You!!!
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
Beautiful portrait, and happy birthday.
purelydecorative
Really beautiful- strong and a bit mysterious!
purelydecorative
Happy Birthday too!
stroan
Love it!!!!!!
Helene Kippert
Excelent self portrait birgitta!
Cvail73
Happy Birthday! :)))))
Cvail73
lymmey, self prtrait??? you are absolutely beautiful, woooooow!!!!
Cvail73
Ahem, put a B in front of limmey and you’ll get the meaning.. sorry for polluting your thread..
Lois Bryan
you’re magnificent on BOTH sides of the lens!!!!!!!
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
great soul!!
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
GREAT!
artcraft1
So much depth and so many emotions in one shot. Very nice.
MichaelBr
Stunning look
Steve Chapple
So intense, what wonderful soul filled eyes.
Keiran Lusk
Wow Birgitta. An amazing self portrait. What a beautiful way to reflect on your coming of age. Happy Birthday :-)
Birgitta
Thank you guys SO very much. :)
I appreciate you taking the time.
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
Awesome and the title too … you are extremely gifted Birgitta!
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
missed your works…fantastic
Brian Carey
Very nice!
Kimberly Palmer
Happy Belated Birthday! I like this sp of you….
Pet _
You are so gorgeous…this is a beautiful capture! Happy belated Birthday darling!!! Mwa Xxxxxx
kostis
this is fantastic birgitta, i think one of the bests self portraits i’ve seen…
Joyce Dickens,...
Fantastic self portrait my friend….You are georgeous!!!!
Joyce Dickens,...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Birgitta replied
Thanks Joyce. ;)
coffeetea
beautiful! so fine toned.
artsphotoshop
AMAZING portrait ;)
Rosina Lamberti
Great work !!!
Antanas
This is perfect
GlennB
Stunning! Photo and Subject. & belated birthday wishes!
SylviaHardy
This is one stunning self-portrait! And gorgeous black and white too! I love your work Brigitta!
amarica
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
You are such a fox…........beautiful work my friend!!!!!
hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Angel Warda
Fantastic!!!! You are gorgeous! Happy Bday!
Zoraida Pesante
This is just beautiful! Great Job!
linifer
great job! hope the birthday was good too!
chemis
stunning! excellent use of texture in the scarf, it frames your face so well.
TheKittyGirl
Striking image! Your eyes are hauntingly beautiful, and the way you partially veiled yourself is unique and quite creative! Kudos! -Kitty
Rowan
very cool! great shot
CateTownsend
Stunning work
Waleska Luker
Wow lovely!
WINTERROSE
lovely
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
Stunning Portrait!!!! in every way!!!
x- pose
Wow, what a fantastic light! Your self portraits are truely brilliant!!! Instant fav!!!
Anthony Hedger
you are so beautiful Birgitta your eyes are stunning and this shot wow
Geoffrey Dunn
Fabulous selfie … the conversion is spot-on and your balancing softness with clarity is very nice.
Lorena Maria
G O R G E O U S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lorena Maria
HaPPy BiRtHdAy To YoU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clare Colins
Oh wow! what a lovely self-portrait and for your birthday too. No one could have done it better :)
Caroline Gorka
You’re gorgeous, and the shot is just so, so good !
Caroline Gorka
And a big happy birthday !
Luis Mariano ...
wonderful eyes… and pic
Rebel Johnson
Birgitta I’ve never seen this one…I love it! You are just gorgeous, love everything about it!
Michael Errey
Wow..those eyes…fantastic portrait