Split

This was inspired by a self portrait of Brus Gunter that I was looking at last night. Needless to say, his was far superior but it did instantly appeal to me.

What I learnt today: Do not, under any circumstances, open the door for the meter reader unless fully trained in CPR techniques...honestly, I just wanted a laugh...

I should point out that I haven't clumsily edited my figures either...who knew that an oatmeal/apricot exfoliant could be so "clumpy"? Probably my wife. On the other hand, my skin is now beautifully clear of blemishes.

[Richard Sayer]

You get a Fav for the sheer cheek of this - I think I need to move to NZ... We'd get on like a house on fire (pun intended!)... if we didn't kill one another first! Awesome shot though...

[Lisa Villella]

I have clicked on this image a couple times. Each time, I want to leave a comment, but come up speechless. I guess what I'm trying to say is - well done! You got me coming back to view this one several times, and that's the point, right?!?

[Graeme Stevens]

@vignouse Thanks - I think :) The wine here is excellent though!

[Graeme Stevens]

@eyeamlisa Thanks, and yes, I guess so... :)

[Kim]

I think, husband dear, we might need to have a chat about which products are off limits

[Kim]

pst, good photo, I knew exactly which photographer had influenced you

[Graeme Stevens]

@kimkyra It's quite alright, I splashed out and bought a $3 pot of face scrub, so no chat needed. Discipline yes, chat no. And thanks wife of mine.

[Ken "Tasian"]

This shot is great…your use of side lighting really highlights the split and makes this shot rock…a Fav for me.

[Graeme Stevens]

@tasian Thank you very much, always appreciated

[Wendy Bowden]

I keep thinking Frankenstein for some reason.. very cool shot.

[Harbie]

Poor meter reader...he probably aged 10 years, but I bet your skin does look great. Love the photo!

[~~JT]

I know you know this: you've a wonderfully twisted mind!

[Margaret Obey]

Fav! Love the photo. The commentary made me laugh! Kim's comments added to it. Now I'm a wreck rolling about. Glad hubby isn't awake yet or his suspicions about me would blossom! I knew it was yours before scrolling down. I recommended someone to look for your work yesterday as he wanted advice on filming fire!

[Graeme Stevens]

@wenbow thanks very much indeed
@harbie thanks very much, my skin is so soft it's ridiculous
@voiceprintz I do know that and I love it more every day...keeps people on their toes!
@ceilidh thanks very much, twice over...as for Kim, she keeps me amused as well.

[Lisa]

I too gave this a second and third look.... though I've not yet left the page! Great work!

[Graeme Stevens]

@lisatown thank you very much, always appreciated

[Newbank Lass]

See I knew I wanted to get up this morning....

[Creative Fool]

Wow - the lighting on this - and of course the content - make this awesome! :)

[Jo Henn]

Fantastically creepy!

[Lyn Berriman]

So macabre......................so devilish............... so GOOD!!!! Well done! You never cease to amaze/amuse us! Keep it up! Fav for me!

[Sam]

I like your matching hand. That's very feminine of you to do your face AND hands ;)

[Taffy]

Hysterical commentary -- sounds like great fun! And what a strong outcome image!

[Julie Urbahn]

Wonderfully weird.

[Graeme Stevens]

@newbank I didn't, but sometimes it's worth it...
@creativefool thank you so much :)
@johenn Me or the photo? But big thanks!
@lynnilou thank you very, very much
@gigiflower I do like a complete outfit...
@taffy thanks very much, appreciated
@jules13 thanks very much, I aim to please ;)

[Klas]

Cool self portrait. Its rare to see original self portraits, so this is very nice. Good job!

[Graeme Stevens]

@klas thank you very much

[Denise fuller]

Hahaha Graeme you never cease to surprise me with your sense of macabre, great shot

[Brianna]

Such a fun and creative shot! I'm not exactly sure how to put words to it but all I know is I love this shot! :)

[Peter_1966]

Fantastic shot.

[Sally Lees]

I say, don't try to re-enact van Gogh - who know how far you might go..... Seriously though, this is really excellent.

[Graeme Stevens]

@denisefuller thank you very much
@lilminimonka thank you very much
@peter_1966 thanks very much
@essafel thanks, all ears present and correct at this point in time!

[Diane]

great effect - I might recommend purchasing a small defibrillator for personal use for those times when you want to greet the public with a new persona :)

[Graeme Stevens]

@deak68 Thanks very much - a battery and some leads should have the same effect...

[Diane]

absolutely! - although it might pinch a little.....

[Graeme Stevens]

@deak68 True, but if the pinch doesn't startle them to wakefulness the current will...

[Clare]

This is excellent and very scary!! A great rendition of Gunter's work!

[Rachel Withey]

Wish I'd seen your meter reader's face. Great shot, love your experiments

[Graeme Stevens]

@cailts Thanks very much, greatly appreciated
@rachelwithey Thanks very much - it was initially shock at then a lot of laughter

[Annie D]

this is seriously awesome - Boris Karloff eat your heart out - love the narrative too - I would so answer the door like that ha ha

[Graeme Stevens]

@annied Thanks very much - if they are foolish enough to knock then I'm foolish enough to answer!

[Marnie]

@graemestevens Shades of Boris Karloff! Poor meter reader. Great shot, love all the textures and the way you've caught the side-lighting.

[Graeme Stevens]

@golftragic Thanks very much :)

[Jessica]

Fav! Commentary gave me a much needed laugh. This picture is awesome.

[Graeme Stevens]

@jess1204 thanks very much, always appreciated

[Rachel]

This reminds me of the various situations I have put myself through, funny and very cool shot as a result! Brilliant!

[Graeme Stevens]

@roseolivia Thanks again - it was a fun shot to do, mostly because my skin has been wonderful ever since!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Wonderful. Love this. Fav

[Graeme Stevens]

@shepherdmanswife thank you so much :)

[Anja]

Scary, but awesome!

[Graeme Stevens]

@stiggle thanks very much :)

[Janelle]

Love this. fav

[Graeme Stevens]

@stuckinoz thank you very much :)

[Jo Henn]

@graemestevens yes. ; )

[Graeme Stevens]

@johenn LOL, thanks for clearing that up for me :)