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I usually play characters in my photographs. This one is me. I had split up with my boyfriend and wanted to capture the grief I was feeling.

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judo-jule said...

I also have a boyfriend splitting up picture but I prefer to leave it somewhere far away on some external harddrive. It is very brave to share this pic with us.

Posted on 18/12/2007 16:30

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J L M said...

Lookin' good Ms Gordon :D

Posted on 18/12/2007 17:19

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pixelstate said...

Great effort in this challenge.

Posted on 02/01/2008 13:25

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Agilitysnail said...

very brave,. u look lost and desparing but theres a resilliance there reflected in your bravery in taking the shot.

Posted on 04/01/2008 12:18

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Who's photo? said...

No how you are feeling in this Portrait, been there done it, got the scars, still recovering, time is a great healer they say. just wondered if this would add more feeling in Black and White?

Posted on 05/01/2008 10:18

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*Zo said...

I'm gonna second the b&w suggestion.

Posted on 06/01/2008 21:04

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Nick Everett said...

Personally i like the colour... it really gives it a raw unfiltered edge.

Posted on 06/01/2008 22:46

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lizzgordon said...

I tried it in B&W but much preferred the colour version.

Posted on 15/01/2008 14:47

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blue beany said...

A very strong emotive image. Loved the programme. Especially Germaine Greer!

Posted on 07/01/2008 11:01

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emmanuellewood said...

Dramatic. I love the way you show your inner emotions. That is a self-portrait in my eyes.

Posted on 08/01/2008 12:36

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Shaun Mackie said...

Emotion is often difficult to capture, but can be extremely powerful; especially in portraits. A great shot. A true self portrait.

Posted on 08/01/2008 20:17

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mysnapz said...

At last a portrait that shows some emotion, well done for sharing these private feelings.

Posted on 09/01/2008 19:25

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*Zo said...

Great emotion in this. I'd be interested to see what this would look like if you shot it landscape orientation and composed it so that you only saw half your face... Thoughts?

Posted on 12/01/2008 19:04

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lizzgordon said...

Interesting. Just the eyes you think?

Posted on 15/01/2008 14:46

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SphericalBoy said...

I love this. I'm incredibly impressed that you could get such a technically accomplished shot when you were in such a state. Was this cropped?

Posted on 14/01/2008 11:54

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lizzgordon said...

No cropping. It was rather surreal to be having a good old cry, and setting up the equipment at the same time! I just got the focal length I wanted and then used a cable release to take a series of images. I have thought about showing a series, but I'm not sure that that would add anything to the context.

Posted on 15/01/2008 14:45

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alice_whale said...

This image really reminds me of the one of the soldier in the photographing britain exhibition.

Posted on 14/01/2008 12:58

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Rob Askew said...

i love the depth and feelings you have in this shot thank you

Posted on 15/01/2008 01:51

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jimsspace said...

A very brave photo given that we have seen you going through the painful process on tv talking about your alcoholism.I don't think there's anything i should suggest to you given your talent

Posted on 20/01/2008 11:39

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jonathanolley said...

Hi Liz, yeah very strong image. I think it comes from the disengagement, we all know it's posed but it's that blank stare to camera but past the audience. subtle and strong.

Posted on 23/01/2008 18:12

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nardobuk said...

Hi Liz This shot has a lot of feeling it, and shows you thought about this it. Without explanation, we cannot comprehend what is going through your mind, the world you seem to be in is quite stressful. With the landscape idea, mention earlier I'd say half the face or even surreal !

Posted on 08/02/2008 02:08

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ark photo said...

I like your picture their is raw emotion in the picture breaking is always a hrd thing to do when have been in love for however long. you were very brave to share your griff with everyone.

Posted on 29/04/2008 09:54

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