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Photophoolery Phor The New Year - The Circular Self Portrait

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

We all know amazing circles can astound us with sheer beauty, colors and emotional impact. We also know that a relatively mundane photograph can be magically transformed in to an eye-catching work of art.

But sooner or later, the question must be asked: "Do our circles have a higher purpose?"

Perhaps my latest bit of photophoolery is the answer. I proudly??? offer the "Circular Self-Portrait" for your consideration.

This accidental upside-down shot is the source. It is admittedly lacking in some of the qualities normally considered desireable in portraiture.

Accidental Self Portrait

However, through the magic of circularization, the inner beauty of the Photophool is revealed to all.


The Circular Self-Portrait

Hey, maybe I've laid it on a bit thick...but it's just so damned ugly, I find myself laughing every time I look at it.

If you've got the gumption, give it a try. Make it cute, make it funny...heck, make it beautiful if you can. You can even try to knock me off my perch at the very bottom of the ladder. Just make it you and let us see the source if you dare. And since some people feel their souls are revealed through their pets, you can embarass them too if you wish.

Jump on into this thread with your best effort! I've tried to set the bar as low as I can so yours must be better.

George (laughing even as he types)
Originally posted at 4:30PM, 6 January 2006 PDT (permalink)
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getthebubbles says:

ha ha george, that sure is funny! I love the nostrils becoming even more pronounce in the amazing circle.
Here is one I did from a portrait not of me but of my dad and his dog- it makes me laugh!
dad and bunny amazing circle
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

I like yours too, gettthebubbles. You know people and their pets often become seamless just as you circle shows.
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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messiejessie says:

Ahile ago, I cropped this:

Jitters

into a square... AC'd it, and this:

Rounder than usual

is what I got! I was quite amused!
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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peggy.  Pro User  says:

this is just not right...
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Very nice, messiejessie. That is soooo phunny. Thanks for joining in.
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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messiejessie says:

Thanks. Actually, now that I look at them more closely, I dont think that was my exact original picture... I took a few that were similar... and in this one you can't see the earring that is in the center of the Circle. But anyway, the original was something similar, probably with slightly different eyes and hair.
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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eastofnorth  Pro User  says:

My first amazingcircle:

Amazing Circle - Self, err, Portrait?

was achieved from:

Amazing Circle - Original
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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ßlϋeωãvε  Pro User  says:

Photophool, you're gonna give me nightmares!! :p

I know it's not a self portrait, but I did experiment with faces a few months ago:

Two Faced
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Eastofnorth, that is priceless (laughing out loud for real)....and Bluewave, I'm not sure how you accomplished the mirrored image effect but I do know the eyes have it!

Thanks to you both!

George
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Eastofnorth, in the midst of my mirth, I forgot to add that I really like the original shot. Very Good!
Originally posted 78 months ago. (permalink)
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eastofnorth  Pro User  says:

Thanks, Photophool -- I handpainted it with gradient maps, but wasn't satisfied enough to post it to flickr public. Glad I found a good use for it in amazingcircles. ;P
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Boggy  Pro User  says:

This is mine - of me and my camera

The photographer and his camera in a twist
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Boggy, I like it and your choice of camera. I'll be at least three months before I can get my D70 back in to service. (sigh)!
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Oyvind Solstad is a group administrator Oyvind Solstad  Pro User  says:

You guys are just so sick. LOL.
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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spitfirelas says:

The morning after a night's heavy binging session. :)
Hungover Cat
Posted 77 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

I can't stop laughing at this one either. Your cat would be mortified! Thanks for posting it here in the thread and keep them coming.
Posted 77 months ago. (permalink)

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eos1954 says:

I couldn't bring myself to attempt a self portrait (vanity thy name is woman!) but this was a bit of fun...
Laughing Clown
Source photo: static.flickr.com/15/94206315_77167829c2_m.jpg
Originally posted 77 months ago. (permalink)
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PuffinArt  Pro User  says:

Another Moi

Here I am:
Amazing Vanda

:-))
Posted 77 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

I like it Bev...kinda like a stunt double. (chuckle)

Oh puffinart, you're so lovely and symetrical now that we can see the real you. :-)))

George
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amishsteve says:

This is not a "self" portrait, but here it is, just the same:
AlienMagnification
To all the previous posts: Too funny! This has to be one of the most fun groups to belong to in flickr!
Originally posted 77 months ago. (permalink)
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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

I started the thread and have evolved the parameters to be"if it's phunny, share it". Thanks for posting it. :-)))
Posted 77 months ago. (permalink)

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>Sandy< says:

This is too funny, not sure I am hanging out with the right crowd??? Glad I don't have a self portrait to submit!!Keep them coming!
Posted 76 months ago. (permalink)

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peneli says:

Going Loopy

I can never leave well enough alone... (The top left is the circle of my face with nothing else done to it.)
Posted 76 months ago. (permalink)

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lifelive~ Penni Janisch Moler  Pro User  says:

I usually try to avoid this thread just because.... Well it is scary as _______!

monkey eyes

Medium size
static.flickr.com/29/103901705_7d6a97d657.jpg
Originally posted 76 months ago. (permalink)
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Nieuwe schoenen  Pro User  says:

Petronella Pan
Posted 76 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

penelli, lifelive, thierry..thanks for jumping in....

sandysshots..all that means it is time for a self portrait :-)))))

George
Posted 76 months ago. (permalink)

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BrianTSpencer  Pro User  says:

This is my wife, she would hate it


Smile
Originally posted 76 months ago. (permalink)
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RobDurfee  Pro User  says:

I am not sure that I want to admit that this is me, but here it is, the original and circle all in one upload.
Rob & Circle
Posted 76 months ago. (permalink)

caleb! [deleted] says:

Here is my friend Krazy Kade carrying a big ol' rock.

Krazy-Kade
Posted 76 months ago. (permalink)

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raineys  Pro User  says:

Kitty Circle

Here is my kitty, Paddles.
Posted 71 months ago. (permalink)

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raineys  Pro User  says:

Funny Circle

And here is my kitty with my husband!
Posted 71 months ago. (permalink)

AdeleS [deleted] says:

LOL... I did that with my cat picture once but I couldn't bear to put it up, it just looked so yuckkkkkkkk!!!! And these are all terrible too....... terribly funny!! ;))
Posted 71 months ago. (permalink)

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Masky says:

Hortensia-Yo

Me, on a theater play!!!
Posted 71 months ago. (permalink)

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krandolph is a group moderator krandolph  Pro User  says:

Here I am

Me
Posted 71 months ago. (permalink)

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MinivanNinja  Pro User  says:

I did this some time ago with a picture of my daughter (then 7 years old). I don't have the source photo, but it was of her when she lost her first tooth I believe. The result:

LostTooth

I lied. This is the original. http://www.flickr.com/photos/psychobabble/19182627/in/set-72057594056899003/

This technique was definately not made for use on portraits! Ha ha!
Originally posted 71 months ago. (permalink)
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Splinter Group says:

This is the first CSP that I was pleased with...


I couldn't stop with just one - This is the sixth version of the same base image...

I think this one is rather gnome-like. Think I'll go find a garden to live in...
Originally posted 71 months ago. (permalink)
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DebbieD  Pro User  says:

I" m affraid-I may never look in a mirror again!
Originally posted 71 months ago. (permalink)
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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Terrific, guys...keep 'em coming.
Posted 71 months ago. (permalink)

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claude edwards says:

good fun circle! If the image is rotated to the beard at the bottom it's good.
Posted 70 months ago. (permalink)

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~Sage~  Pro User  says:

Oh, and then there's the Cookiecat!

Cookie Ball
Posted 67 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Hi, Sage....

Cookiecat makes a great circular portrait. Good work.
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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Song_sing  Pro User  says:

I made this from a rather sloppy traced & pasted pic
of my cat on a beach picture.Zippo at the Beach
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Very neat work, Song sing. I like it...George
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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Ollie Deakin  Pro User  says:

circle ollie
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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jojo79  Pro User  says:

Not brave enought to try it on my portrait so the cat gets it!

Tilly Kiss amazing circle
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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Mrs. Ashley Davidson says:

This is a friend of mine... no source photo, but i remember doing it and laughing out loud when i saw the result!
Circle Sean
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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jojo79  Pro User  says:

Again...not me, but some other mug!

Scary Amazing Circle
Posted 66 months ago. (permalink)

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Jo Ann 315 says:

I did this one of my husband March of 2006. This makes him look somuch better :)

How to build a man
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DoodleDancer is a group moderator DoodleDancer  Pro User  says:

Rootzz
Dirty Flying Shark
With my spectacles on!
Originally posted 66 months ago. (permalink)
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Photophool (rebuilding stream)  Pro User  says:

Funny new stuff folks. These things are phunny. Thanks for phooling around in this thread.

George
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erooMalegnA says:

twisted self portrait
this would be the least unflattering self portrait I managed to create (kind of lesser of evils...)
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gabriela Z says:

Me, at my buddy icon.
My two cats,
moromoroco,
bellabelladona

But his one, I like more: blowing a canddle:
blowing candle
Posted 64 months ago. (permalink)

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