tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post116413703178715734..comments2023-09-15T09:46:15.483-04:00Comments on gary heller photograph: True Evil (self portrait)ghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964296075867476410noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-59357273002850729342010-02-13T14:59:26.050-05:002010-02-13T14:59:26.050-05:00Any relation..?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/janehell...Any relation..?<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/janehellerTERI REES WANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948438335395055496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-30616464114795385982010-02-08T18:31:27.406-05:002010-02-08T18:31:27.406-05:00I only just realised that you had commented a post...I only just realised that you had commented a post of mine! Sorry for the late appreciation for that.<br /><br />Wonderful self-portriat. I love the tones and the drama!<br />The style is delightful!<br /><br />I think I've taken a fair few too many pictures of myself, so am delighting in finally seeking out subjects to indulge me. <br /><br />I love your blog, by the way...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-91899963151959249092010-02-05T18:23:09.984-05:002010-02-05T18:23:09.984-05:00I've loved your portraits; especially this one...I've loved your portraits; especially this one "True Evil" and the one of Kyle.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487722896652777362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-8314511108655250032010-02-04T06:21:20.139-05:002010-02-04T06:21:20.139-05:00Congratulation, that`a a great performance! I`ll k...Congratulation, that`a a great performance! I`ll keep my finger crossed for the jury decision.<br /><br />I guess you have found a perfect light position. Technically speaking it seems to be the perfect (auto)portrait, well and interesting lit and showing the ambient. Artistically is even better with the story it tells. Very good indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-65382171273599930892010-02-03T05:16:29.253-05:002010-02-03T05:16:29.253-05:00Hi Gary,
Congratulations on having your portfolio ...Hi Gary,<br />Congratulations on having your portfolio excepted in the Self Portrait competition. I had a look at the top 15 and all of the entries are great!<br />I really like the images you have chosen of yourself. The settings are dramatic and this photo of you is especially fun. It made me smile... I love your sense of humor in your images.:)<br />I hope you win!<br />Thank you for leaving your lovely comment.<br />I encouraged Zigsa to wear his walking harness when he was a little kitten so he got used to it at a early age.<br />It might be a bit difficult now for Iki to except wearing one, if he is a mature cat.<br />I suppose you could try to gradually encourage him to wear the harness around the house first.<br />Good to catch up with you as always!<br />Jo.;)Jo Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365999873131320691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-27859290638382731252010-02-02T11:24:00.295-05:002010-02-02T11:24:00.295-05:00Gary, I love this shot! You are getting more and ...Gary, I love this shot! You are getting more and more creative with your poses, and your technical skills are incredible. Keep them coming. I can see a book in the works.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Julie<br /><a href="http://juliemagerssoulen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Julie Magers Soulen Photography</a><br />Blog of NoteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773042400899326514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-40460499721013124672010-02-01T12:55:15.196-05:002010-02-01T12:55:15.196-05:00Love this .. everything about it .. everything ..Love this .. everything about it .. everything ..Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-33358967394288342492010-02-01T12:35:42.310-05:002010-02-01T12:35:42.310-05:00PS - I could see a companion portrait with the sam...PS - I could see a companion portrait with the same hair and background, but with some test tubes for a crazy, mad professor sort of look...Victoria Bennett Beyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626324454370022645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-18998630926155352682010-02-01T12:34:58.540-05:002010-02-01T12:34:58.540-05:00What? No diagram?
Just kidding...
LOVE love lo...What? No diagram? <br />Just kidding...<br /><br />LOVE love love this shot. These just keep getting more fun and more involved....all the portraits you've posted lately have been just astounding in detail and personality. You've got such great style, it's no surprise you're in the top of your competition.Victoria Bennett Beyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626324454370022645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-55116502751740426972010-01-31T04:08:46.388-05:002010-01-31T04:08:46.388-05:00I love your dirty locations Gary :-)I love your dirty locations Gary :-)Eric Calabroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946118831042721017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-70494478663668427962010-01-31T02:32:33.531-05:002010-01-31T02:32:33.531-05:00YES! You made top 15! That is awesome news, Gary. ...YES! You made top 15! That is awesome news, Gary. This self-portrait shows that you deserve it. They better pick you or Im going to have to give them a good talkin' too.Antonio Estevezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584557083117391525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-43868858505353497022010-01-31T01:21:57.601-05:002010-01-31T01:21:57.601-05:00Hello Gary, It really does look like a Tim Burton ...Hello Gary, It really does look like a Tim Burton still! I love it. Fingers crossed for you. May the best man win (or the most evil man!) xxJosephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-63759226820384236432010-01-30T20:33:07.677-05:002010-01-30T20:33:07.677-05:00So amazing! I really like this new self portrait....So amazing! I really like this new self portrait. Your expression makes me wonder what you are reading in that 'true evil' book. :)<br /><br />You have certainly photographed some fantastic pictures in that warehouse.<br /><br />Congratulations on being in the top 15 and the best of luck to you in being the winner!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-81750777580257590912010-01-30T18:07:24.864-05:002010-01-30T18:07:24.864-05:00Very stiff competition. Looks as if the judges par...Very stiff competition. Looks as if the judges partiulcarly like the from of a woman's body from any angle. One thing you could not do in a self portrait :).<br /><br />Inspiring work to see, though. Keep us posted.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-80871722828686834952010-01-30T17:59:05.929-05:002010-01-30T17:59:05.929-05:00Okay, you lured me over here with the "(self ...Okay, you lured me over here with the "(self portrait)" part of your post title, and ((wow)) I was certainly not disappointed! Very Burtonesque. Your hair is the greatest prop ever. Super photo, Gary!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-42676545771430888402010-01-30T17:48:01.158-05:002010-01-30T17:48:01.158-05:00Gary, I saw this on your website I believe. Cracke...Gary, I saw this on your website I believe. Cracked me up at the time and hearing your thoughts on it here made me laugh ("I guess I will only stop when I get too miserable to look at any more," "the hair was a natural prop" :))<br /><br />The man in the photo doesn't appear sane enough to know when to say no!<br /><br />Props to you on being in the top fifteen. On my way over.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-59789698770633024812010-01-30T17:42:10.305-05:002010-01-30T17:42:10.305-05:00how exciting and congrats! I love this image of se...how exciting and congrats! I love this image of self!! Great title and book;) Thanks for the heads up on how it was done..I will sure to look back at this when I hope the time comes;) I am excited to see more....kyungmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260976452646990221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-25349272429684858382010-01-30T17:40:52.759-05:002010-01-30T17:40:52.759-05:00What a beautiful picture. I just love it. Wow.What a beautiful picture. I just love it. Wow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-66182819715025173912010-01-30T17:36:09.259-05:002010-01-30T17:36:09.259-05:00Amazing Shot!
Congrats on making the Top 15...and ...Amazing Shot!<br />Congrats on making the Top 15...and I'm hoping you WIN...DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087407225185566830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-10843889903669346612010-01-30T17:29:34.570-05:002010-01-30T17:29:34.570-05:00I love the photo!! And that warehouse is amazing!...I love the photo!! And that warehouse is amazing! Really gives a rich background for your portrait! Congrats on making it to the top 15...that is super. Good luck!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-89437361117615816702010-01-30T16:03:07.699-05:002010-01-30T16:03:07.699-05:00Thanks Hilary, yeah the hair just got a trim, but ...Thanks Hilary, yeah the hair just got a trim, but its still workable :)<br /><br />Sharon, yes , plenty of good competition and work that i find inspiring.<br /><br />No, you had never commented on this before because this is the first time I posted it to my blog. It was a comment received on a photography critique forum, but really, there is no right or wrong interpretation anyway.<br />Thanks for dropping byghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964296075867476410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-56260983536085664942010-01-30T16:03:06.165-05:002010-01-30T16:03:06.165-05:00This is a great shot and so removed from a formal ...This is a great shot and so removed from a formal posed portrait;)life of Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393458113778434542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-7082727331736879892010-01-30T15:45:14.462-05:002010-01-30T15:45:14.462-05:00I checked out those 15 portfolios - God, how humbl...I checked out those 15 portfolios - God, how humble I feel! Strong competition there Gary. <br /><br />I can't help liking yours best because I have already fallen in love with your style.<br /><br />Here's two others I like: Antasia Semashko - I like how she said she is inspired to create book characters.<br /><br />And Katie Lee - I liked her illustrative approach.<br /><br />I've bookmarked the 'Artists Wanted' website because real dynamicism doesn't come along that often.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for you. :)<br /><br />It might have been me who commented and didn't nail the intent of your expression. Sorry. I blog all the time and get comments completely off the radar of what I had intended - I am amused by these and love them. That's the beauty of blogging.Sharon McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568442958046594336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-72660607066121423382010-01-30T15:33:36.295-05:002010-01-30T15:33:36.295-05:00Oh I love this photo. Everything comes together ju...Oh I love this photo. Everything comes together just perfectly. What an endeavor to get plan it all out like that. You're a true artist and you make a great model Gotta love that hair. ;)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113186568122076748.post-964282810765116682010-01-30T15:26:37.648-05:002010-01-30T15:26:37.648-05:00Hey Bonnie. It does actually feel like another tim...Hey Bonnie. It does actually feel like another time and place in this warehouse. Its so isolated and filled with props ,some of which look like from another time.<br />I'm so happy you nailed the intent of my expression! Disbelief, disgusted yet intrigued, incredulity are all what was going on in my head as i was trying to come up with the expression for this.<br />Actually, I have had many interpretations, some of which I am hard pressed to understand why such as one comment once that I did not look like I was evil.<br />Well, my intention was not that "I" am to be evil. . .anyway, its all subjective to the views and interpretations of those viewing it and all is good in the end.<br />Yes, I like the portfolio of the woman from Iceland as well as some others.<br /><br /><br />Sheila, yes it is good to be able to laugh at ones self. I'm silly as all heck in the comfort of my own home. Perhaps too much so. . . .<br />Thanks, yeah the goggles steampunk one is a fav, but i have redid that one since. I will post a slightly newer version to the blog soon.ghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964296075867476410noreply@blogger.com