with apologies to David and Amy

for the artist challenge... http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/19474/artist-challenge-61-david-lachapelle

after three different set ups and a gazillion takes (including a bunch where i forget to take my glasses OFF the mask ;p), not to mention a boatload of edits, here's what i've got... trying to recreate this shot of Amy Winehouse by David LaChapelle...

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/210191507578739953/

[Abhijit]

fantastic selfie. love the idea. very phantom of the opera, which is one of my obsessions
fav

[Humphrey Hippo]

Wow. That's very disconcerting. Especially the gloves.

[Marloes]

Wow, you've done such a great job here! You might have been a little bit 'over dressed' here... Lol ;)

[mum13/Michelle]

what a great selfie!

[Taffy]

Awesome!! You can tell how much work went into this image. It's so creative. An homage to the original (though with more clothing).

[☠northy]

@taffy @stimuloog trust me... no one needs to see me with less clothing ;p

@humphreyhippo the gloves?

[Rachel]

Fabulous!

[Adam]

Fantastically sophisticated. Great theme and execution as always.

[The Mysterious Mr Biscuit]

I agree with @stimuloog

And I am allowed to say that, today of all days!

[John]

Wonderful light

[☠northy]

@kaesebiscuit what's special about today?

[The Mysterious Mr Biscuit]

@northy Check my albums. With the emphasis on the last syllable :D

[emily tull]

cool version!

[Peter de Graaff]

Fav.. A little scary

[Humphrey Hippo]

@northy I guess, having a house full of masks and model furniture, they don't bother me. Opera gloves on the other hand. ;)

[☠northy]

@humphreyhippo bought 'em for $5 at a vintage clothing store for this shot ;p http://365project.org/northy/365/2013-08-22

[Humphrey Hippo]

@northy Glad it was for something sensible. :)

[Alexander]

A very well done recreation, Northy.

[AC]

Wonderful representation for the artists' challenge. I think I prefer your version to the original! Well done.

[Penny Price]

Great effort for the challenge. Love it.

[Arefin]

awesome! love your processing and that piano!

[Celi]

you've got the creepy, spooky thing down perfectly. an intriguing photo, and a great b and w.

[Katie]

Wow, fascinating job!!

[Yvonne]

I like this better than the original. Very cool. Such talent and creativity!!!

[Lisa Stein]

Completely intriguing - a little spooky but very impressive.

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Great shot but for me it's pretty scary looking!

[Simply Amanda]

Very cool. Congrats on top 5 with this awesomeness!!:)

[Lisa Pouncy]

Great reproduction xx

[Mac]

Very cool, you nailed it in a Northy way.

[Katia]

So cool! :)

[❀ Lynn]

Wow....excellent!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Very dramatic (and actually I think I like it better).

[The Mysterious Mr Biscuit]

Sorry, but I have to agree with @taffy and @stimuloog - needs more skin! :D

I have a feeling you're going to flay the skin off my back and use that, now...

[☠northy]

@kaesebiscuit good grief! this is so last year... whatcherdoing hanging around october???? ;p

[The Mysterious Mr Biscuit]

@kaesebiscuit Beats me!