Photographer:	Giles Stewart
Title:	Lunch break
Gear used:	OM-4Ti + 90mm f2 macro + Benbo 1 tripod
Film:	Agfa HDC 200 printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Technical information:	Spot metered to lock an exposure then used the self timer - perhaps a bit too complicated, have to think of something simpler next time.
Subject information:	Me taking a rest after a long walk checking a fence.
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (ogreve@web-wizards.com)

What I especially like about this picture is the composition. You made it look like someone else took this picture, rather than it being a self portrait.

Comment left by: B.B. Bean (bbbean@beancotton.com)

I like the well-lit subject in front of a dark area. Nice contrast.

Comment left by: Matt BenDaniel (matt@exceloncorp.com)

Ah, the fresh outdoors! Looks idyllic. May I please come visit? So nice to have a face for your helpful emails.

Comment left by: Ron Spolarich (caesar2@mediaone.net)

This image conveys comfort, relaxation and the sun makes me feel sleepy. Somehow, I thought you lived in Scotland. I guess your name gave me that impression. Great self-portrait!

Comment left by: Joel Wilcox (jowilcox@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu)

Agree with Olaf. Doesn't look like a photo by someone who wasn't looking forward to doing a self-portrait. ;-)

Comment left by: george (george@whitneygallery.com)

Nicely done, Giles. You look like someone with whom having a cup of coffee would be fun.

Comment left by: Robert Ashdown, Australia (RobertA@qm.qld.gov.au)

George, spot-on! I have actually had a cup of coffee with Giles at that very spot. During a brief visit to Ireland my wife and I visited Giles at his place in Connemara - it was a highlight of our trip. Giles, excellent self-portrait, always more fun taking photos than fixing fences I reckon.

Comment left by: Tim Chakravorty (suchismit@hotmail.com)

What did you spot meter ? Certainly not your face it seems. Think its over exposed a stop or so.

Comment left by: Tim Chakravorty (suchismit@hotmail.com)

What did you spot meter ?

Comment left by: Tim Chakravorty (no e-mail specified)

Please ignore my first comment. I dont know if its possible for a photographer to spot meter his own face, never tried that :)

Comment left by: Giles (no e-mail specified)

I spot metered the grass

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