Self Portrait Tuesday: Black & White #1
I’ve spent the entire day thinking it was Thursday. And I swear, I haven’t taken any of that prescription pain medication in almost a week! I think it may have re-wired the calendar in my brain though, because my days are messed up. But somewhere deep in the recesses of my gray matter, I must have realized it was Tuesday, because I spent some time this afternoon working on a black and white self portrait. Of course, I was planning on posting it next week, and this month’s theme hasn’t officially ended yet, but let’s cut an obviously brain damaged woman some slack here, okay people?
This month’s theme is black and white, which gives me the happy shivers all over because I absolutely love black and white photography. It has the potential for being so powerful, for commanding attention and focus. Without a bunch of different distracting colors, the subject matter can really stand out and make you pay attention. Another reason I love black and white? I am wearing zero make-up in this shot, and I somehow end up looking quite normal. If this were in color, I would look so pale and frightening you would think I just crawled out of some dark hole somewhere. Behold:
There was some editing involved. I cropped it, changed it to black and white using Microsoft Digital Image Suite and added a grainy “diffuse glow” to soften up the light. I really like how it turned out, so if you do think I look like I just crawled out of a dark hole, please keep yer dang mouth shut.
This month’s theme is black and white. See more here.
Oh my gosh Karli. It’s gorgeous! You’re gorgeous!
Comment by Beth — January 31, 2007 @ January 31, 2007 at 6:55 am
Karli you look wonderful. Did you realize though that the book next to you on the night stand says ‘good in bed’? LOL
Comment by Samantha — January 31, 2007 @ January 31, 2007 at 8:51 am
Beautiful.
Comment by Heth — January 31, 2007 @ January 31, 2007 at 9:21 am
You look quite stunning
And hooray for the diffuse glow thingie… I used it in mine too!!!
xoxo
Georgia
Comment by Georgia — January 31, 2007 @ January 31, 2007 at 2:55 pm
It is simply stunning. You’re an amazing photographer.
Comment by Sophie — January 31, 2007 @ January 31, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Lovely portrait.
Comment by ellen — January 31, 2007 @ January 31, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Beautiful shot! I’m impressed. Really, I am.
Comment by Rebecca — February 1, 2007 @ February 1, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I think it is one of the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever seen and my Dad used to be a professional photographer
Comment by Mary — February 2, 2007 @ February 2, 2007 at 10:22 am
i can’t hold back my tongue… or in this case, fingers! i gotta comment!
…on how i love the lil details of the photo (the “good in bed” book, the pose, and how free spirited the pic is!
kinda like waking up all the senses of a viewer. cool!
Comment by leishia — February 6, 2007 @ February 6, 2007 at 12:22 am