SIJ-Day16

very cool, I like it a lot

lovely take on trompe l'oeil

Like the match between the two figures - well exposed and composed (I assume tripod and timer used).

Neat idea, well executed. I like the pose, but I also like the fact that it is effectively an "environmental self-portrait".

Oh excellent trompe l'oeil indeed! A great portrait really, with elements that say so much about Otto - the books, the print, etc. Also love the pose - so contemplative for our artist-mechanic

Excellent setting and composition. Well done.

Otto, this is my favorite photograph of yours yet.

What a well conceived and produced image. You really know your stuff and have a great way of setting a scene. Great B&W toning...and the items that we get to see or just great - there's a little tongue in cheek humor, but really this is a beautiful image. Very "contemplative" and also very interesting. It's great to see where you are sometimes when you're not working on your restoration.

A wonderful image Otto. As the others have said, we now know a little bit more of your personal life and that's what really makes this image stand out fr me.

Thanks all for your surprising comments. I really didn't expect much with this. I was sitting there thinking about what I could shoot for the day's entry when I thought, "how about shooting me thinking about what I'm going to shoot?".

Yes, I set up my trusty little Slik Sprint Pro II, and set the timer to 15 seconds to allow me time to sit back down and "strike a pose". What's funny is that I had a similar shot on my monitor that I didn't like, so took this one.

Thanks again for all your comments. You're too kind.

What a cool idea and so well implemented. Great detail from that camera and lovely tones also.