Dkillock
Mirror Image
So, I got tagged by kelven a while ago now and I had been hoping to take a crazy awesome self portrait with awesome bokehliciousness and fancy lighting using my flashes (or the sun) and such. Only thing is that takes time and some degree of effort and I haven't got round to it yet. So this is what I post instead, a cliché mirror shot. I had shots where the background was clear of people, but they were lacking focus or the right exposure. I was ticked when I saw that these rude people who were in the same shop as me had walked behind me! I mean, how dare they! :D
I tried to make this more interesting, which I found hard, but I found this effect on Nik colour pro. I still don't really like it, but Kate did and convinced me to use it. I suppose I like the tones and the half and half, wallpaper/darkness thing and the way the mirror frame sucks you in. But still pretty boring I think.
So now I have to thank Kelven.ng for making me have to write 10 facts, but then best part is I get to tag 10 other people, and hopefully get to see their self portraits and learn some new stuff about them. I also need to thank Kelven for mentioning the new Sigma 85mm f1.4, which made me research it, and inevitably want it! Thanks Kelven :D
Ok 10 facts:
1. I have the most awesome, amazing and beautiful girlfriend in the world, she makes me happy, but lives in another country. But she is not imaginary, which is a bonus, and I will get to see her at Christmas :)
2. I have a moustache at the moment, because it makes me feel like Tom Selleck, which makes me feel tough. I must stress it has nothing at all to do with it being Mouvember. Ok, actually it is, but I still need to try and raise some money. Its more to prove that I can grow one. I started it off as beard so that it didn't look thin and stupid, but I shaved that off when my Dad said I looked like a chimp. Quite insulting and hypocritical seen as he looks totally like me and has a life long beard!
3. I like dipping biscuits in coffee. And that it real biscuits, not those fake American ones. And no Kate, not cookies, biscuits. It is a totally different bag of nuts. I also get quite stressed when I over dunk and the cheeky little blighter snaps and drops in to the mug.
4. My most prized possessions are, Kate, my dog, Bonnie, my new iMac and my awesome camera and lenses, particularly the 35mm and 135mm Ls. I love those things. So you see, I need the 85mm to conveniently split that 100mm divide! It is all plain. I know lenses and cameras and computers shouldn't matter, but they just do. I am materialistic I suppose. And obsessive, very obsessive.
5. I am great at serenading. Actually, I just sing out of tune randomly for no reason and unbeknownst to me. But Katie seems to like it. Maybe she pities me.............
6. I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I recently reread all the books and have just started watching all the films in prep for going to see the latest film when I get back from Frankfurt next weekend.
7. I think I have cracked the explore algorithm! Finally. It shouldn't matter, but it kinda made me happy to finally get one. Little tip of anyone wanting an explore. Post in a max of 5 groups, it will help.
8. I say random things like 'Don't be illin' me', but only to Kate, to make myself sounds a little more gangsta. I personify things that don't work so I can call them bastards, this makes me feel better and I often threaten to kill my cat.
9. I have a lavender and lime green room, which, I think you will agree, is very manly. I do have a cool duvet cover though, I like that. My room did used to be my sisters though, so you have to forgive the colours.
10. Finally, it is my wish to make some money out of photography, but I lack the confidence or know-how to do that. But that is my dream and everybody must dream............
So those are my 10 facts. Now to tag some people :)
Mirror Image
So, I got tagged by kelven a while ago now and I had been hoping to take a crazy awesome self portrait with awesome bokehliciousness and fancy lighting using my flashes (or the sun) and such. Only thing is that takes time and some degree of effort and I haven't got round to it yet. So this is what I post instead, a cliché mirror shot. I had shots where the background was clear of people, but they were lacking focus or the right exposure. I was ticked when I saw that these rude people who were in the same shop as me had walked behind me! I mean, how dare they! :D
I tried to make this more interesting, which I found hard, but I found this effect on Nik colour pro. I still don't really like it, but Kate did and convinced me to use it. I suppose I like the tones and the half and half, wallpaper/darkness thing and the way the mirror frame sucks you in. But still pretty boring I think.
So now I have to thank Kelven.ng for making me have to write 10 facts, but then best part is I get to tag 10 other people, and hopefully get to see their self portraits and learn some new stuff about them. I also need to thank Kelven for mentioning the new Sigma 85mm f1.4, which made me research it, and inevitably want it! Thanks Kelven :D
Ok 10 facts:
1. I have the most awesome, amazing and beautiful girlfriend in the world, she makes me happy, but lives in another country. But she is not imaginary, which is a bonus, and I will get to see her at Christmas :)
2. I have a moustache at the moment, because it makes me feel like Tom Selleck, which makes me feel tough. I must stress it has nothing at all to do with it being Mouvember. Ok, actually it is, but I still need to try and raise some money. Its more to prove that I can grow one. I started it off as beard so that it didn't look thin and stupid, but I shaved that off when my Dad said I looked like a chimp. Quite insulting and hypocritical seen as he looks totally like me and has a life long beard!
3. I like dipping biscuits in coffee. And that it real biscuits, not those fake American ones. And no Kate, not cookies, biscuits. It is a totally different bag of nuts. I also get quite stressed when I over dunk and the cheeky little blighter snaps and drops in to the mug.
4. My most prized possessions are, Kate, my dog, Bonnie, my new iMac and my awesome camera and lenses, particularly the 35mm and 135mm Ls. I love those things. So you see, I need the 85mm to conveniently split that 100mm divide! It is all plain. I know lenses and cameras and computers shouldn't matter, but they just do. I am materialistic I suppose. And obsessive, very obsessive.
5. I am great at serenading. Actually, I just sing out of tune randomly for no reason and unbeknownst to me. But Katie seems to like it. Maybe she pities me.............
6. I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I recently reread all the books and have just started watching all the films in prep for going to see the latest film when I get back from Frankfurt next weekend.
7. I think I have cracked the explore algorithm! Finally. It shouldn't matter, but it kinda made me happy to finally get one. Little tip of anyone wanting an explore. Post in a max of 5 groups, it will help.
8. I say random things like 'Don't be illin' me', but only to Kate, to make myself sounds a little more gangsta. I personify things that don't work so I can call them bastards, this makes me feel better and I often threaten to kill my cat.
9. I have a lavender and lime green room, which, I think you will agree, is very manly. I do have a cool duvet cover though, I like that. My room did used to be my sisters though, so you have to forgive the colours.
10. Finally, it is my wish to make some money out of photography, but I lack the confidence or know-how to do that. But that is my dream and everybody must dream............
So those are my 10 facts. Now to tag some people :)