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David Mingay | all galleries >> Mynd Dagsins '15 >> Photo of the Day 2004 > Apr 5: Self
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05-APR-2004

Apr 5: Self

PotD number 466. Self portrait, on stairs, with guitar. I've been toying with this idea for a while. The sunlight shines through the front door in the evenings. I like the effect of the light through the banister, but the angle is always wrong. So this was done with fake sunshine!

A year ago today: My PotD April 5th 2003

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/125s f/16.0 at 20.0mm iso400 full exif

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Dave Beedon 20-Dec-2004 21:21
Looking serious is not necessarily bad. I know from experience: when I smile for the camera, I make this ear-to-ear grin that looks awful. I hate it. Not everyone can "put on a happy face." That's why I'm willing to accept this person just as he appears.
brother_mark06-Apr-2004 17:27
Figures I was thinking the same thing as Jeanne. You look so serious in your self-portraits. Could it be "hard" lighting? Nice job getting the "sunlight" to creep up the stairs. :)
Guest 06-Apr-2004 16:47
VERY nice shot!
Ron Lutz II06-Apr-2004 14:00
I like this too.
CJ Morgan06-Apr-2004 05:57
That's a great shot David. I like it a lot.
virginiacoastline06-Apr-2004 02:41
these self portraits don't convey the mischief & fun . . Altho I can only surmise about that from the NYC galleries
mikiruaq05-Apr-2004 23:39
Excellent self-portrait. Where is the link to your song that goes with the photo :)
Lara S05-Apr-2004 23:23
You look like a rock star on a poster. Excellent photo David. the lighting is amazing, I love how it looks like it's creeping up on each side of the stairs. This is just perfect. And the guitar!!!
Guest 05-Apr-2004 22:47
Cool... I like the lines and shadows.
Guest 05-Apr-2004 21:33
Absolutely stunning!! This is awesome. The lighting here is just amazing! Fantastic self portrait, David!
Jill05-Apr-2004 21:00
Love the shadows, facial expression, setup. Jeanne is right, you do appear much more serious in your self's.
Guest 05-Apr-2004 20:36
Very cool David. You look so much more.....serious??? in these self portraits than you do in real life!! Love the shadows you got here!
jude05-Apr-2004 20:29
Very nice - especially in black and white.. I can see why you've toyed with the idea for a while. Okay.. now i need to know where to "buy" fake sunshine. We need it here...hehe
christianl05-Apr-2004 20:01
Cool guitar self David !
I should give it a try !
Steve Barney 05-Apr-2004 19:57
I think that's YOUR CD cover!