Film Noir Selfie In The Rain  by 30pics4jackiesdiamond

Film Noir Selfie In The Rain

Sally asked me to do a high contrast B&W
Dogwood theme this week is film noir
I added rain for the 5+2 theme (because I could!) and rain features A LOT in film noir phhotos on-line

I researched film noir and I tried using a spatula, a whisk and a metal pot stand as gobos (it's really a word) to cast a shadow - all failed. So I just set up my good old IKEA lamp in a dark room.

I put make up on, used my GHDs and removed my glasses - this made focusing very difficult when I put myself in position!!

I've softened my skin tones and played with other sliders but I still look old and miserable!

Sally I hope this is OK with the red of lipstick in the B&W for your challenge?

Well done! You look very glamorous!
October 23rd, 2019  
I was going to say what a stunning woman you are...
October 23rd, 2019  
oh wow!!!!
October 23rd, 2019  
A thoughtful portrait and your wedding rings star!
October 23rd, 2019  
You look fabulous
October 23rd, 2019  
You do yourself down Jackie, this is a super shot
October 23rd, 2019  
A very nice portrait and modern-style film noire photo.
October 24th, 2019  
A wonderfully dramatic portrait. I'm impressed you can do this as a selfie!
October 24th, 2019  
this is an awesome portrait, kiddo. the lighting is great and love that profile. aces! aces! aces!
October 24th, 2019  
Wow. This is an awesome portrait. Fav
October 24th, 2019  
Great portrait, terrific lighting , well done
October 24th, 2019  
This is so good for the theme Jackie - I was slack, did little research and didn't even realize they are b&w... You've produced a super shot. :)
October 24th, 2019  
A fabulous portrait of the glamorous side of you,fav!
October 24th, 2019  
Wow, you scrub up well! Really great shot for the challenge.
October 24th, 2019  
This is lovely. High contrast and low key - two for one.
Did you ever set a challenge for me - I have not seen one?
October 24th, 2019  
Fabulous selfie, great light
October 24th, 2019  
Looking very glamorous Jackie :)
October 24th, 2019  
Impressive! To me it doesn’t look like my sister in law though x
October 24th, 2019  
Very dramatic lighting. Well done.
October 24th, 2019  
Very noir! Great shot
October 24th, 2019  
Great lighting and portrait love the rain your hair is not getting wet though.Fav
October 25th, 2019  
@wendyfrost had to do fake rain or hair goes frizzy
@4rky thank you
@haskar just an ikea desk lamp
@carole_sandford 'tis me
@merrelyn see camera does lie,!! How's jet lag???
@yolanda thank you
@salza thank you, did you find my challenge??
@casablanca bit of lippy ( but can feel a cold sorr emerging as a result!!
@ludwigsdiana thank you
@robz wish I hadn't researched so much
@amyk many thanks
@mzzhope shame sbout the model
@summerfield wowsers and s fab too
October 25th, 2019  
@taffy done in about 24 goes then I got a tad fed up!!
Thank you
@randystreat in retrospect needs to be darker
@365anne thank you v much
@annied but it is dark do can't see the rest!!
@maggiemae makes diamonds look good!
@kali66 see what you've made me do?! A selfie a month!!!!
@jackies365 snd then you decided not to
@jacqbb your one is better and darker and I love your hat!
October 25th, 2019  
All good Jackie, the stopover in NZ helped a lot 😊
October 26th, 2019  
October 26th, 2019  
@jackies365 🤣😂😃
October 26th, 2019  
Lovely. I don’t think you look old and miserable, more like pensive, deep in thought.
October 26th, 2019  
@shutterbug49 getting fed up with failures more like!!! Thank you x
October 26th, 2019  
Wonderful self portrait. Love the light and rain effect which gives it a rather pensive quality. Fav.
October 27th, 2019  
Great self portrait.
October 30th, 2019  
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