Another Brick In The Wall (Helios 44M-4 vintage lens)

Me up against the wall, shot with a vintage Helios 44M-4 2/58 lens

My wife shot the photo (under my guidance), I think she just about got the focus right on my eyes.

From a composition point of view, I think I am a little too close to the wall.

That's the wall of our house, kitchen door to my left , dining room window to my right.

Trying to look cool in my Primarni Hoodie.

I think I've posted better portraits of myself, but it was time to add another to my photostream.

Edited in darktable and gimp. Oh and i added a subtle vignette to draw your eye towards me

[Allison Williams]

Well done! Always prefer a portrait in B& W to add gravitas. Please explain what you mean about the subtle vignette.

[Phil Howcroft]

@allie912 thanks allison , i darkened the corners when editing the photo to replicate vignetting that sometimes occurs naturally in a lens, it draws the viewers eyes into the centre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vignetting

[Keren]

Funny, its really show our age right...

[Casablanca]

I agree about the wall, but it is always nice to see portaits of people on here who make me smile......and you are one of them!

[Lesley]

Hahaha love your Primarni hoodie. It's a great shot. Well done to your wife.

[Dione Giorgio]

I always like your self portraits, Phil - you have such a magnificent smile for the camera. Well done to your wife.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely selfie Phil , with your always ready smile !

[Hazel]

Déja vu! Well done, Jane!

[Phil Howcroft]

@quietpurplehaze thanks haze much appreciated

@beryl thank you beryl , I always smile

@sangwann thanks dione for your lovely words and continued support

@tinley23 Primarni is always good for bargain clothes :)

@casablanca glad i made you smile Casa'

@kerenmcsweeney keren you are right :)