The Self-Portrait Thread - Post yourself here

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I've seen a quite a few self portraits out there and thought it would be nice to "meet" everyone in one thread. I always like putting a face to a screen name.

Like many photographers, I feel much more comfortable behind the lens. But I do have a lot of self portraits on my computer. That's because I am my most convenient model. No one in my family has the patience to stand around a pose for me while I experiment with lights, reflectors, settings, etc... And I cannot pay for a pro model (not in this economy). Once in a while I am even surprised with a nice picture, which isn't easy considering my face. :(

This picture started out as an experiment with my flash and wireless receiver. I was trying to recreate a certain look that I've like since I first seen it. If anyone is familiar with the P90x workout dvds (or the cover to Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do book), this will look familiar. Then I use the picture as part of a graphics class assignment. That's where the wings came from. I have a thing about angels and winged beings.