Mask

Sexy lips

This is my favourite photo of your self portraits - totally moving!

perfect eyes

love the black nails

Outstanding

Gorgeous eyes!

This was part of the series I did for my final project. The idea behind this series is how we all play different roles (objectified mainly) due to the expectation others have of us and in the end, it is up to us to accept and play along, or refute it. Eventually, once I have this all figure out, I'll rearrange my photos to tell the story.

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Memmè says:

just wonderful.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Jingle526 says:

Just love her adorable face. Superb composition.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

golden_field says:

well done
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Mik's says:

wow.. you are really beautiful
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sthaye3 says:

Sam, this one is amazing. I love the tonality!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

martini_lover says:

Gorgeous...
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

cookieboy2007 says:

very nice photo
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

dezsö [deleted] says:

terrific image, look forward to the story!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

gtvone says:

Ace shot, Sam... s
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vainparlance says:

Like Jung's Persona, or Astrology's ascendant, the you defined by the regard of the other. Always interesting, that one.

I hate to sound like one of your above-assembled groupies, but...
Such a self portrait implies sublime synergy.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_samantha says:

vainparlance, thank you for such a thought provoking comment. Comments such as yours are always appreciated here at my end of the planet. Thank you.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

desertdragon says:

Our masks also hide our own scars... it is when we can forsake the mask and embrace who we are that we are truly free.

The mask, you, the composition, beautiful... very Kabuki :-)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_samantha says:

Randy,
Thank you. Glad you like it. I did one that was really inspired by David's work...but I'm just too embarrassed to even show it now that I know you know him. My limited knowledge with photoshop didn't allow me to do what I really like with the mask, but who knows...so the story goes she's looking and studying the mask to find the role that she should play...
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

martini_lover says:

Dear Sam...please pardon us for being average, shallow, ordinary groupies, that use simple words and sentences to show admiration of your work, instead of being a profound, intellectual groupie who spout Jung and Astrology for whatever purpose or agenda. Thank you.

p/s. Sam, this comment may be addressed to you, but it's NOT directed at you. TQ
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_samantha says:

martini,
everyone's got so many interesting thing say to about everyone's work, of course you're pardon:)

I'm just grateful that out of hundreds and hundreds of images that are being uploaded here everyday, anyone would notice my work.

Thank you.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner!
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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Charles Grixti says:

Nice composition...love it
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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jovivebo says:

Excellent work !

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Leithwalker says:

Fantastic self portrait. Very well taken. Tones are superb.

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Kevin Labianco says:

excellent portrait. so are you the type of person that plays along or refutes?

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AnnieBodrum (Hideously Busy Just Now)! says:

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Wonderful portrait!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Stella Brazil says:

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andre.djng says:

Very nice picture, nice neutral face is balanced with the mask.
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• Juan Pablo Giusepponi says:

Amazing composition!!!
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very original!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Aradan says:

Very cool work. Sometimes it can feel like we have too many masks for different circumstances. Oftentimes I end up feeling a bit hollow after playing a certain role for someone. It certainly can be hard to learn to take off the mask, but ultimately its much more fulfilling. :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

James Rye says:

I like the juxtaposition and the toning.

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sam_samantha says:

Aradan, thank you for your comment. I agree with you, sometimes it's better to be who we really are than to play the designated role to appease others...at least that's my opinion to why people put on masks...or they do it because they want to protect their vulnerability.

Thanks everyone for your comments:)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Seung Kye Lee - fine art landscape photography says:

Wonderful...very beautiful. Thank you so much for leaving me a comment...it made my day! Love your work sister c" ,)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

starikarp [deleted] says:

(gallery & instructions)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

all natural says:

Nice, I like your face more than the mask. :D
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

~neen~ says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner! You deserve another one!
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photofixation says:

lovely
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_samantha says:

Thanks everyone:)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Evilangelica says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner! You deserve another one!

Absolutely brilliant!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

♥siebe © says:

Great portrait!
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Ewa Nowosielska says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner! You deserve another one!
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ravelda says:

Beautiful. I especially like the lighting.
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The world is my canvas says:

Very nice...youre eyes and neck look great.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Idris Olanrewaju says:

The other side of me.Exposed!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

BEY CHUA says:

lovely

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knightinz says:

wonderful in context pic!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefan Elf says:

Absolutely glorious! Perfect crop. Lovely skin tones and composition! Very inspiring.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Damn stunningly beautiful work. I look forward to seeing more.
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Ari V says:

Interesting seflportrait of very beautiful person!
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Leviathor says:

Another gorgeous piece, Sam!

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Hongkiu says:

simply stunning!

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excellent concept
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Blu3_sky777 says:

amazing!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

me2mepicture says:

Awesome lighting, wonderful compo!

I’ve seen your great portrait in the Portrait Award Hall of Excellence
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Jairo Marcos says:

I love the idea.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_samantha says:

Thanks Jairo:)
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Tarky7 says:

A classic.

Wonderful model, great light...
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Steiner62 (An Animal & his Anima) says:

Stunning, really.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

This is my all time Sam fav... I'm surprised no one has given it a Bravo yet.

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Sandmania says:

Wonderful capture and great creative thinking on this. The end result is simply superb.

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kfas says:

great portrait :)
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schossow 9691 says:

Very nice image.
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iBebels says:

I still love this shot. Easily my most favorite shot in your photostream.

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Sharonblue says:

Wow! Very lovely image....you're gorgeous =)
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Great shot, superb idea!

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This is great work!!
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Light Play says:

wonderful shot!
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