January 19 2008: Just Before Shaving by Ray :)


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Photoshop:
Cropped and Resized
Converted to Grayscale
Duotoned using Pantone Black 2C
Adjusted in Curves
Dodging in whites of eye

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/25s f/4.0 at 17.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

photo and copyright: Ray Pettit

Keith Goldstein		27-Jan-2008 02:33
Wonderful self portrait. Nah, I wouldn't shave!

JSWaters		26-Jan-2008 17:31
I really like the rim light on the bridge of your nose - so subtle. The hand almost looks like it could be someone elses - taking a good long look at the job ahead. Jenene

Guest		21-Jan-2008 21:36
love the angle, the crop and the treatment

Guest		21-Jan-2008 09:31
great sp - like the mood and the exquisite lighting.

Guest		21-Jan-2008 00:55
Deep in thought... wonder what you're thinking,Ray. You know I love your duotoned sps.

Guest		20-Jan-2008 22:30
You look deep in thought Ray. Great sp.

Máire Uí Mhaicín		20-Jan-2008 13:55
Rodinesque.

laine82		20-Jan-2008 06:18
Nice " Sun on the Stubble " Ray.

Roe..		20-Jan-2008 03:21
wait 'til tomorrow or the next day..I like it :)

Deborah Lewis		20-Jan-2008 01:42
LOL at Jola - skip the shaving for one more day!

JW		20-Jan-2008 01:10
By about day 3, that shave feels so good!

Michael Shpuntov		20-Jan-2008 01:07
LOL on Jola's comment. Thar was my first thought, when I saw image. Excellent SP Ray

northstar37		19-Jan-2008 22:13
anything for the weekend, sir?

Ric Yates		19-Jan-2008 19:38
Very thoughtful!

Carole Stevens		19-Jan-2008 19:34
Its all the fashion designer stubble, or you could go for a goaty lol!

Zak		19-Jan-2008 19:28
what did you spot on the ceiling i wonder?

Guest		19-Jan-2008 19:28
Very pensive! I like the stubble :)

Jola Dziubinska		19-Jan-2008 19:11
*** TO SHAVE OR NOT TO SHAVE ***

Guest		19-Jan-2008 19:07
The lighting, as usual, is spot on! Very well executed self portrait.

Adalberto Tiburzi		19-Jan-2008 18:43
No, don't replace that blown out bulb, lighting is perfect so... ;-)

Guest		19-Jan-2008 18:37
Cool POV!

Johnny JAG		19-Jan-2008 18:32
The designer stubble look.

Faye White		19-Jan-2008 17:50
very thoughtful... excellent SP

royalld		19-Jan-2008 17:42
Very nicely done.

Gary Winters		19-Jan-2008 17:41
Mmmm...razor sharp focus here. :-) I like the pensive expression on your face.

Nicki Thurgar		19-Jan-2008 16:50
Great lighting, and actually I like the stubble! :o)

Gail Davison		19-Jan-2008 16:46
agree with Ann... very thoughful. Hope it's pleasant thoughts.

Ann...		19-Jan-2008 16:39
Love the light - you're looking thoughtful!!