You took a lot of effort for this photo and its shown. It looks documentary. 6/7

Woul be at home in a '60s 'True Crime' mag.This is very dark. If you were keen to make an impression, you certainly succeeded with this.

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jebus - that's a truly graphic shot. It's fantastic, though - right down to the reflection in the water.

This is one of the most arresting self portraits I have ever seen. It is more intriguing then it should be perhaps. Very nicely executed. I wish the toes were a bit sharper, but hey--just being picky, here. All in all a 6/7 for my side.

I'm torn on the foot focus issue but think its stunning as is.

Knicki

excellent and wonderfuly disturbing image. i think that the foot focus is great. my eyes were drawn to your face and hand first. (almost calming) but..then the violence of the paint/blood splashes took over. the only thing i would change would be the dress. a simple white would be less distracting. on the other hand, in the c.s.i. world, it does make for a good 'clue'!

Outstanding ! What drama all your photos have. Really nice work. Best regards

incredible. absolutely beautiful. 7/7

Excellent! Very disturbing but excellent.

Simply wonderful Anna. Well done.

greater than life...

i love the secret life after it's own life in it...

great...

Extraordinary point of view. Fantastic. Thank you.

7/7

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Wow!, thats scary.....all that cleaning up to do. ;0)
Very nice work, eager to see more. :0)

Man, that was my first thought too Pitman. Wonder why that is...?

Its like a view of a big sculpture.

... very strong but wonderful

different composition 7/6

+ + +

Amazing! Nice capture. Wonderful art!!!

This is the problem with autofocus and the important work being left up to the camera rather than the photographer. This photo would border on brilliance if it wasn't for the poor use of focus and depth of field. You've obviously got great vision, just don't forget about the little things. Bravo!!!

really great stuff, but the depth of field and focus is really what spoils the picture.

anyway, I like the idea very much and wonder if it wasn't hard to clean the black paint :-)

I'll see the points above with the autofocus - BUT it works for me. Sometimes I like especially compositions that are "hard to be read by it's viewer", since there is a need to invest more than a second to get the message. Just my opinion. focus

Strong and deep. A face of life, of disaster. Great picture. Adrianna

Strong impact and, to me, perfect choice to focus on the foot, leading the eyes, slowly to the face and reflection.

Very graphic and surreal. I like it. The black paint looks great on the wall but looks a little too artificial on your leg with the beading. Hitchcock used chocolate syrup for Psycho . . . never hurts to combine the self-portrait with dessert, I guess.

Damn bloody good Dead Girl type shot. Or, was there ever such a thing...
I AM BLOWN AWAY!

And! It's you! Respect! Have fun!

-Richard

"This photo would border on brilliance if it wasn't for the poor use of focus and depth of field."

You assume that the focus was an oversight. I find that odd, especially considering that so much effort was taken to compose the image. Aesthetics are not the same for everyone. Now the fact that you might have chosen a different focal point is of course valid, but to suggest it was blatant mistake or that there is proper point of focus seems rather presumptuous.

I am stunned at the photo, I first thought its somebodys dead body springled with blood after slashing the wrists!! The story is good, but I agree with the critiques view of DOF. I like the reflection and I just wonder if a corollary shot with the reflection as the primary subject cold have given a different dimension to the photograph. Kerep experimenting, WE ALL ARE LIKING IT VERY MUCH. Regards. RD.

You have a really great talent. This shot seems made with a heavy work : water reflexion, black paint, DOF... You've thought this shot with a professionnal approach. Can you tell us how many photos you've made in this case to get the final one ?

wow!

Ahhhh... already commented on one photo. I had seen this pass by and paused before. Great viewpoint. Strong series of self-portraits you have going there - keep it up.

Realy well done, I know you are your best model over all you has an special portrait insefl and great imagination for performance.

This is a stunning self portrait, and all of your portfolio is really powerfull, my 7/7 goes to this photo and to all your work ;-)

Cheers, Rafael

MY GOD. AWESOME!!!

good

once again, very creative. I agree that depth of field is a problem here but it's obvious why that would be a major difficulty. Still, I think it's a very effective composition.

Bravo Sue Anna. This is tremendously inspired work.

WOW

Incredible self portrait! tormented and peaceful at the same time... pondering

Bravo!

Great use of the mirror reflection effect! Nobody notices it at first but with a longer look, the image reflected on the water suddenly pops out.

Babtizism 4 of 4

Between the reflection/depth/perspective/and of course the composition as a whole I give it an A+. A little dodging of the face is the only thing I would have done different in post. Pictures like these are what give inspiration and also the reason why your a M. Space friend. Love ya -Drew

I hope the paint wasn't waterproof...;-) Hugo

WOW!

This photograph is really a wonderful. it has all pphotographic qualities and it doesnot break and skip as well rules of photography. See in this picture I like the angle, composition and more effective the reflection of subject into floor water. Nothing to say more if there grading more than 7/7 i would choose that. from my side this 100+/100... 7 star shot! Congrats!!! Blessigns Ankur Thatai

What I think has been said..Bravo,7/7

Very powerful image, great composition and an original idea. Thanks for sharing, MJ

Every now and then you see an image on photo.net that has had a great deal put into it and provoke many challenging thoughts from the viewer. This photo is one of them. I appluad you and your originality. There just arent enough photographic minds like yours about on here. Thansk for sharing your work - truely inspiring.

Best regards,

Rich

Is this saying something about how you feel about yourself? All great artists say something about themselves in their art. What is the secret?

... comes from trauma beyond comprehension. Spielberg's D-Day invasion beach scene played on truly without sound. I have experienced it in a heavy car that glided on black ice through a steel barrier and down a long mountainside breaking trees without sound. Sue Anna your image is deeply imagined and then admirably realized. For me it is like a meditation without sound on the lives of the disappeared.

this takes disturbing to a new level. Very powerful and upsetting photo. It actually brings tears to my eyes. This is a self portrait??? Incredible. All of your self portraits are incredible