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              November 15, 2012
              Noam Galai

              20 Awesome Self Portraits

              There is something very special about taking a self portrait of yourself. Being both the model and the photographer makes you feel very comfortable, relaxed and open for trying unique ideas. You don’t need to be afraid of the results because you have the control over what gets out, you dont need to feel shy trying cool ideas, because no one needs to be around when you shoot. No pressure, just you, your camera and all the time in the world. Check out these 20 great self portraits found on Flickr.

              My self portrait became the symbol of freedom around the world in the past few years, and I really believe that the final result looks so emotional just for the reason I had full control over the image: both in front the camera, and behind the camera. As a photographer you know exactly what you want to create, and when you’re your own model its way easier to direct yourself and not someone else.

              So… Which are your favorite images? tell us in the comments!


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              Photo: Grant Heinlein.

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              Photo: Brooke Shaden.

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              Photo: Jessica Neuwerth .

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              Photo: brandonhuang.

               20 Awesome Self Portraits
              Photo: Brooke Shaden.

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              Photo: Cari Ann Wayman.

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              Photo: ha!photography.

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              Photo: Ana Luísa Pinto.

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              Photo: Sarah Ann Loreth.

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              Photo: Brendan Timmons.

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              Photo: Anna Theodora.

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              Photo: Janneke.

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              Photo: Michal Beer.

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              Photo: Emma.

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              Photo: Lauren Withrow.

               20 Awesome Self Portraits
              Photo: Brooke Shaden.

               20 Awesome Self Portraits
              Photo: Joel Bedford.

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              Photo: Aaron Nace.

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              Photo: Holly Henry.

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              Photo: Kalie Garrett .

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              • http://tambnguyen.com/ Tam Nguyen Photography

                Noam you’re one of the few that still use (and probably believe in) Flickr. Once I discovered 500px, I started unfollowing peeps on Flickr and following peeps on 500px.

              • Zach Dalzell

                 I dont use either currently, have used both in the past, theyre both the same. It all depends on who you follow and the majority of the community makes useless comments to get views because they think that will help them do something.

              • noamgalai

                Dont worry – I also use 500px. Hope to start featuring work from there soon! :)

              • Mike_Kelley

                bingo.

              • http://twitter.com/alexzdesign Alex Zanskikh

                There are only few awesome self portraits :

              • http://twitter.com/InnovateImages Dave Wallace

                You’re kidding… right?

              • http://tambnguyen.com/ Tam Nguyen Photography

                Nah, I simply browse 500px for inspirations. For some reason, the content on there looks a lot better than on Flickr. I think it’s because people tend to post their better work on 500px, and then Flickr is kinda like the whatever-land. Or at least it seems that way more recently.

              • http://twitter.com/alexzdesign Alex Zanskikh

                Brooke Shaden
                Ana Luísa Pinto
                Sarah Ann Loreth
                Brooke Shaden

                my fav’s

              • http://www.facebook.com/CheeseggProductions Kevin Stiller

                If you’re going to choose a photo by Holly Henry, you have to choose at least 10 more. Her self portraits have always been a huge inspiration.

              • kabummmm

                awesome.. great picture!!

                that´s what most write on ALL image sharing websites.. it´s a waste of time and why soem write this nonsense is a miracle too me….

              • kabummmm

                some are nice but in no way awesome…

              • http://www.chromaticaversion.com/ Kyle Sanders

                This was even more true a year ago. I think the sheer quantity that Flickr encompasses allows for some great groups and special interests. Want to see Rolleiflex pictures? Noctilux? Portraits in Central Park? I’d hit Flickr first – generally inspirational pictures of landscapes? 500px.

              • http://twitter.com/PaulJay2011 Paul Jay

                Some shouldn’t be in this list. I know far more better self portraits on Flickr.

              • s_l_d

                That’s not true at all. Every single photographer I know or know of still uses Flickr. I personally dislike 500px, and I don’t know many people that actively use their 500px accounts. Flickr has a better community and just feels more like home.

              • RXMAN2

                I still love Flickr and use it regularly. Thank you for introducing me to a few of these that I have never seen before. Negative comments here are just so……negative

              • http://wemetlastnight.tumblr.com/ Albi Kl

                Perhaps I don’t know how to navigate through 500px just yet but I find that while the best works there succeed in technical proficiency, most of what I’ve come across lack character. Do you know of any artists on 500px who’s works are similar to the following artists?

                http://www.flickr.com/photos/yyellowbird/page3/

                http://www.flickr.com/photos/78993837@N00/page2/

                I prefer 500px’s interface but am struggling to find works I like such as experimental and cinematic photography. Any help would be much appreciated.

              • Steve Johnston

              • http://zsuttonphoto.com/ Zach Sutton

                I’m also one of the few that still believes in flickr. I built a fan base on flickr, and I haven’t abandoned it yet…even though I also use 500px

              • Joel Bedford

                Hey, I was browsing this list and to my surprise, found my mug on this list – Thanks guys :)

                http://www.flickr.com/photos/jalex_photo/2987547564/

              • erika arango

                i love all these photos!! deff gives me good a ideas!

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