Portraits/Expressions

I shot this snapshot selfie of a shell of a man in 2022 during my Icelandic travel. It was shot with a Nikon D850, 50 mm 1.4 Nikkor lens. I do not want to tell much about the story behind it, I believe in the old saying show don't tell, I much rather that people think about it and make up their own stories. This is one of the few photos of mine that I consider art, it's also a photo I'm thinking of using for my novel. I do think that it's not my place to state whether this is art or just "applied craftsmanship". I think art has to say something deep, in the sense that it touches you on a visceral level, which could be from laughing so much, crying, or a whole other range of emotions. For me, this photo does that. It's about my personal struggle with depression, love, and loneliness. I would also like to send a message to the world, you're never alone with your struggles and you can make it through. Mental health is of paramount importance in life and should be spoken about! On a technical level not much has been done to this photo. I removed a spot that took the attention away from my face and desaturated it just a tiny bit (especially the yellow jumper) adjusted the basics exposure, contrast, and so on. No dodging or burning has been applied I wanted to keep it natural.