The official self portrait thread for everyone - Page 2

yoby · 12-01-2011, 23:02

OK - I managed to dig out three of the most embarrasing ones to keep this going....

1) Bored in a Hotel

The Photographer. by DaveFrost, on Flickr

2) Bored at Home

Many hands make light work.... by DaveFrost, on Flickr

3) Bored at home again

Unheard by DaveFrost, on Flickr

Marac · 12-01-2011, 23:13

God help you all,
Some of yours truly

jamesoliverstone · 13-01-2011, 00:13

Here's me being freaky...

Fun self portrait by James Stone Photography, on Flickr

And here's a selfy from Africa

Keith W · 13-01-2011, 01:08

Me

xSitara™ · 13-01-2011, 07:46 **Thread Starter**

Great shots guys, keep em coming.

Brigivy · 13-01-2011, 07:50

p

schizophonic · 13-01-2011, 09:52

Me and my shootsac

Marcus Geezer · 13-01-2011, 10:15

Two of me. Need to take some new ones I think!

fabs · 13-01-2011, 10:26

Time to dig this one out again I think.

Sonriendo · 13-01-2011, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabs

Time to dig this one out again I think.

Dear lord, that is the stuff nightmares are made of

Grendel · 13-01-2011, 10:48

And you had to go and quote it to put it TWICE on this page

rizla01 · 13-01-2011, 11:34

Was that taken in your bedroom Marc?

fabs · 13-01-2011, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizla01

Was that taken in your bedroom Marc?

Erm no, my office.

rizla01 · 13-01-2011, 11:46

Just wondered

Looked like a bed with a window behind you.

TheCrewDesigns · 13-01-2011, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richo

Not sure this is any good but it's all I have

Little old me by Richo_I, on Flickr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marac

God help you all,
Some of yours truly

Excellent photos them

Dark Star · 13-01-2011, 12:49

Not up to the standard of some in here but here's one I did last year:

wontolla · 13-01-2011, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizla01

Just wondered

Looked like a bed with a window behind you.

Never seen a bed with a window in it! Must be a light sleeper!

Marcel · 13-01-2011, 18:05

Oooh cracking stuff!]

yoby, you really don't like wearing t-shirts do you ?
And Keith, I'd see a doctor, you're looking a little bit green

yoby · 14-01-2011, 07:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

Oooh cracking stuff!]

yoby, you really don't like wearing t-shirts do you ?
And Keith, I'd see a doctor, you're looking a little bit green

Would like to point out for the record that my boredom threshold is at it's lowest early morning or late evening...... I do get dressed if I'm going out, honest.....

Also, and in my defence your honour, I suspect Mrs Dave was brought up in the crater of a live volcano - With the central heating on at her comfort levels, even the jeans were too much !!

GrittyShaker · 14-01-2011, 09:21

Me and mine.

Self portrait - Practicing With Flash Triggers by S_M_Photography, on Flickr

Wheels · 14-01-2011, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoby

OK - I managed to dig out three of the most embarrasing ones to keep this going....

1) Bored in a Hotel

The Photographer. by DaveFrost, on Flickr

2) Bored at Home

Many hands make light work.... by DaveFrost, on Flickr

3) Bored at home again

Unheard by DaveFrost, on Flickr

I like number 2, am I right in assuming that was created by the camera in a fixed point, then you take the photos of the various positions you were in, then layer them somehow?

gman · 14-01-2011, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marac

This reminds me of something from Assassin's Creed.

wcavanagh · 14-01-2011, 10:58

Wow, looking good people.

I hate being in front of the lens, always stay behind. But here we go. Sorry if it cracks anyones screens. lol

Pixel-Snapper · 14-01-2011, 12:02

Me again sorry by Pixel-Snapper, on Flickr

Moody shot I took while having my lunch.

xSitara™ · 14-01-2011, 13:09 **Thread Starter**

Pixel I like the eye pop.

gman · 14-01-2011, 13:18

.:

yoby · 14-01-2011, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheels

I like number 2, am I right in assuming that was created by the camera in a fixed point, then you take the photos of the various positions you were in, then layer them somehow?

That's about the long and the short of it. I had the camera (and Flash) on the tripod and all set up with the drive on self timer. I then grabbed my 'props' and took 5 or 6 shots.
Once the images were copied to the PC I opened them all in Photoshop and pasted 4 of them into one as new layers. From then on it was a case of selecting the bits I wanted to keep (mostly just me), inversing the selection and then deleting everything else in that layer. I repeated this for each layer (except the background) et voila. I posted a similar one the other week - Three of me at the breakfast table. Somewhere in that thread was a link to a tutorial, I'll have a look and see if I can find it and then link it here too.

There's some great shots appearing here, all good enough to tempt me into having a go at a 'proper' self portrait....... Will have a play at the weekend.

EDITED to include link to tutorial - http://www.extratuts.com/how-to-make...oshop-tutorial

jambosam · 14-01-2011, 16:36

OneOne of me

xSitara™ · 14-01-2011, 18:37 **Thread Starter**

Wow guys some serious PP here. Love it.

Madhouseof5 · 14-01-2011, 19:08

Some excellent selfie's on here.

Here's my contribution

All by myself by Madhouseof5, on Flickr

Face the darkness by Madhouseof5, on Flickr

Life is not Black & White, it's all shades of Grey by Madhouseof5, on Flickr

12-01-2011, 23:02	#31
yoby Forum Regular Real name : Dave Location: Canvey Island, Sunny Essex Posts: 1,040 Camera: Canon 30D	OK - I managed to dig out three of the most embarrasing ones to keep this going.... 1) Bored in a Hotel The Photographer. by DaveFrost, on Flickr 2) Bored at Home Many hands make light work.... by DaveFrost, on Flickr 3) Bored at home again Unheard by DaveFrost, on Flickr __________________ Canvey Island's newest photoblog

13-01-2011, 00:13	#33
jamesoliverstone The only boy who could ever teach me, was the son of a transpersonal psychotherapist and nardi yoga teacher man Real name : James Location: Haslemere, Surrey Posts: 1,723 Camera: Canon 5d Mk2, Mamiya 645pro	Here's me being freaky... Fun self portrait by James Stone Photography, on Flickr And here's a selfy from Africa __________________ Visit my travel portfolio and blog \| Follow me on 500px \| Follow me on Twitter

13-01-2011, 07:50	#36
Brigivy Quite Chatty Real name : Kevin Location: cannock staffs Posts: 75 Camera: cannon 5d mkii	me p Last edited by Brigivy; 13-01-2011 at 07:52.

13-01-2011, 10:15	#38
Marcus Geezer Feet under the table Real name : Marcus Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 2,417 Camera: Canon Things	Two of me. Need to take some new ones I think! __________________ www.charterphotography.co.uk My blog...... Charter Photography on Facebook My Flickr

13-01-2011, 10:48	#41
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12-01-2011, 23:13	#32
Marac Forum Regular Real name : Marac Location: UK Herts Posts: 1,353 Camera: Nikon D800	God help you all, Some of yours truly

13-01-2011, 01:08	#34
Keith W Rudolph Location: Scotland Posts: 1,732 Camera: Nikon	Me

13-01-2011, 07:46 Thread Starter	#35
xSitara™ Forum Regular Posts: 960 Camera: Canon EOS 45OD	Great shots guys, keep em coming.

13-01-2011, 09:52	#37
schizophonic Been here a while Real name : Ken Posts: 274 Camera: 5D MKII	Me and my shootsac

13-01-2011, 10:26	#39
fabs Moderator I like sausage.....beef sausage Real name : Marc Location: The not so deep south Posts: 19,421	Time to dig this one out again I think.

13-01-2011, 11:34	#42
rizla01 Been here a while Real name : Terry Location: S/E Essex Posts: 297	Was that taken in your bedroom Marc?

13-01-2011, 11:46	#44
rizla01 Been here a while Real name : Terry Location: S/E Essex Posts: 297	Just wondered Looked like a bed with a window behind you.

13-01-2011, 12:49	#46
Dark Star Moderator Knock knock.. Real name : John Location: London-West Mids for Ska! Posts: 14,338 Camera: Canon 5D Mk3	Not up to the standard of some in here but here's one I did last year: __________________ John "Enjoy yourself, Its later than you think..." 500px Flickr SkaFinger

13-01-2011, 18:05	#48
Marcel Mod Team Real name : Marcel Location: Up North Posts: 8,180 Camera: Canon 7D	Oooh cracking stuff!] yoby, you really don't like wearing t-shirts do you ? And Keith, I'd see a doctor, you're looking a little bit green __________________

14-01-2011, 09:21	#50
GrittyShaker Forum Regular Real name : Scott Location: Teesside Posts: 1,148 Camera: EOS 50D	Me and mine. Self portrait - Practicing With Flash Triggers by S_M_Photography, on Flickr

14-01-2011, 10:58	#53
wcavanagh Forum Regular Location: Dundee Posts: 875 Camera: Canon EOS 7D	Wow, looking good people. I hate being in front of the lens, always stay behind. But here we go. Sorry if it cracks anyones screens. lol __________________ -------------------------------- I've found that photography has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Vist my Website http://www.willcavanaghphotography.co.uk

14-01-2011, 12:02	#54
Pixel-Snapper Getting Comfy Real name : Matthew Locke Location: Nottingham Posts: 111 Camera: Canon 40D	Me again sorry by Pixel-Snapper, on Flickr Moody shot I took while having my lunch. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixel-snapper/

14-01-2011, 13:09 Thread Starter	#55
xSitara™ Forum Regular Posts: 960 Camera: Canon EOS 45OD	Pixel I like the eye pop.

14-01-2011, 13:18	#56
gman Feet under the table Real name : Graham Posts: 3,796	.: Last edited by gman; 10-05-2012 at 12:45.

14-01-2011, 16:36	#58
jambosam Quite Chatty Real name : simon Location: Hednesford Posts: 59 Camera: Sony a65	OneOne of me

14-01-2011, 18:37 Thread Starter	#59
xSitara™ Forum Regular Posts: 960 Camera: Canon EOS 45OD	Wow guys some serious PP here. Love it.

14-01-2011, 19:08	#60
Madhouseof5 Getting Comfy Real name : Kerry Location: South Staffs, UK Posts: 247 Camera: D3s & D300	Some excellent selfie's on here. Here's my contribution All by myself by Madhouseof5, on Flickr Face the darkness by Madhouseof5, on Flickr Life is not Black & White, it's all shades of Grey by Madhouseof5, on Flickr __________________ Staffordshire Wedding Photographer Facebook