I have totally loved seeing all of the self portraits in the Mortal Muse flickr pool, seeing the lovely faces behind the lens. This self portrait theme was a struggle for me. I tried taking shots inside and outside, by myself, with my dog, smiling, not smiling, day light, evening light, crappy indoor light. I studied the submissions to the pool again and again as I tried to decide how I wanted to approach this. I found I was most inspired by the unique ways lighting was used. Often used to only reveal part of the whole, still hiding, still holding back.
I love the way Sarah used light to retain some mystery in her self portrait, to hide in the light.
xo maureen from Cottage 960
Untitled by Sarah Huck
18 comments:
Oh Maureen, 2 fantastic self portraits, which use light so beautifully. Wow!
Both these portrait are awesome, the light has really added drama, mood, and mystery!
Oh I do love the use of light in both of these. Great title too :)
so amazing. love these portraits in light/dark.
Thank you for showcasing my portrait among wonderful artists:) Such a pleasure! Thank you for the lovely comments as well.
Sarah
Maureen, your selfie is stunning! Love the way light brings out the form in both of these shots - in yours soft and mystery-filled, Sarah's bold and dramatic.
That is a stunning self portrait so full of emotion. I love it Maureen. Sarah's image is wonderful too!
Love me that beautiful curly hair Mo! and the mystery in both of these are breath-taking
What a pairing - definitely filled with emotion. I love how you captured this side of yourself and your words are so appropriate too.
Wonderful post! Both portraits are fabulous -- mysterious, yet open.
amazing magical
For one brief moment I thought I was looking at a portrait of my sister! Stunning lighting and self portrait maureen!
It looks like your secret identity is a woman of mystery. :)
Just gorgeous faces!!!
Would love a 'recepie' how to shoot that kind of image(s) with little light... Beautiful!
Another wonderful selfie! I'm going to have to learn how to use my remote now.
Hello dear friend!
Both self portraits are very mysterious and hauntingly beautiful.
Sounds like you took a short journey into self discovery.
Hugs
Peggy xxxxx
gorgeous! i love the pairing =) beautiful lighting
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