Mark Lachance
July 2026 - Self Portrait
About the Image(s)
I took this against the wall of my back patio last month using only available light at around 2 in the afternoon when the sun had moved to a point that it was no longer casting shadows on the wall and it was slightly overcast. I was going for a natural, relaxed, informal look. Camera and lens, Nikon Z6III and Nikkor 24-70. Exposure, f2.8, 1/80, ISO 800. Adjustments and retouching were done in Photoshop Elements and Portrait Pro.
6 comments posted
Nice self portrait! Posted: 07/03/2026 00:31:40
Thanks Ellen. Posted: 07/03/2026 12:50:22
I agree, very nice self-portrait. I like the relaxed pose, the lighting is well done and appropriate to the mood. My only thought would be to reduce the amount of texture on the wall by adding a light blur to the background. I find the existing texture draws my eye away from the subject (you). Posted: 07/03/2026 16:20:23
Thanks Dorinda, if I were to try this again I would step away a foot or two from the wall for more blur and separation. Posted: 07/03/2026 23:46:25
I find the image well focused. Only that the shadows can be lightened a little bit. Well done Posted: 07/12/2026 14:11:28
Thanks Walter. Posted: 07/12/2026 14:32:17