Excellent focus. The crispness of the image is impressive. I also really like the lighting. Well done!

Thank you, this is actually a self-portrait. I tested different lightings to get as much detail in my eye as possible. ;)

Very nice work Oliver! Hard to get such perfect DOF, focal point and soft lighting when your not actually behind the viewfinder ;)

Thank you Brant! The focal point was indeed tricky to get at f/2.8, since I wanted it straight into the eye.

"oliverchank (Oliver Chank) said x hours ago:

Thank you, this is actually a self-portrait..."

Wow, I submitted the picture without even knowning that it was a self-portrait topic...

this is really wonderful. personal, up close and well done. Love it.

Thank you Ana!

I like how the lighting is not overdone and the photo is very true. Excellent!

Nice work - ditto to the various comments above.

Yay, my first featured picture! Thank you for the comments everyone. Hope I get more and more constructive comments on my future posts.

Yes, this is top notch. I love the relaxed nature of the face...it does not seem posed. A genuine feeling of emotion here.

I love the intensity of the stare. I am glad to see this featured. Great work.

Nice Picture Oliver. You look so natural on this picture. It's always great to see how good you can act in front of a camera ! Dont give up ;) !

lovely. that is all just lovely.