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Self Protrait

by Steve Kennedy

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted May 25, 2017844 views4 comments
OK it might not look just like me but ...

While hiking in the Mt. Rainier National Park yesterday I saw this mummy-like face in the log next to the trail.  I added some contrast and clarity overall, and increased shadows and blacks to the mouth and right eye (his left eye), otherwise this is basically right out of the camera.

D7000, ISO 800, 35mm, f5.6

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 25, 2017 at 9:20 PM
This is pretty bizarre.  If it really was a self-portrait you'd be in big trouble, Steve.  I think your processing is minimal but this looks really nice, and it makes me smile. :)
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Gavin on May 26, 2017 at 1:25 PM
Steve, Nice find. At first I thought this must be from Forks area what with all the strange stuff there. I'm not sure you should be in the vicinity at midnight. I think this creature probably emerges and does its thing before sunrise.
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 28, 2017 at 8:28 PM
Hi  Steve crying  Like  Jim said.   dont  go  near there at  night.     it  might  go  after you  .cheekyfrowncheeky...  


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 2, 2017 at 2:27 AM
That is creepy Steve. I love it. What a great eye to catch this on the tgrail. Your lightly touched rendition really brings this to life. I think Jim is right, stay away at night.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments