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Published: 2003-12-28 10:11:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 1199; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 297
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Description Your love is too bright. Too much for me to handle. With a weak heart I choose the darkness, as I shade my eyes from you in guilt.

This self-portrait is one of my favorites. It has so much meaning to me. I hope you guys like it. Any comments and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx ya'll!

-Bernie

UPDATE: I fixed the brightness of the arm as suggested. I hope it looks better now.
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Comments: 72

my-mind-productions [2005-12-15 15:01:46 +0000 UTC]

sexy

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silver-rey [2005-04-27 04:45:04 +0000 UTC]

I really like the soft tones and shades. the way the tuffs of hair are curved is also cute.

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rockst3ady [2005-03-11 21:54:24 +0000 UTC]

hey bernie, this is beautiful. I was bored and checked some people`s galleries, and then saw this and had to fav it Also, do you think I could use it as ref pic for a vector someday?

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berniethegiraffe In reply to rockst3ady [2005-03-25 09:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Ah thank you my friend...and sure, I would be honored if you used it as a ref picture for a vector someday...thanx for asking...

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totallyfcuked [2005-02-22 08:13:21 +0000 UTC]

wooooooooooooow good work

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MirokuPlushie [2005-02-02 01:06:53 +0000 UTC]

You look so young in this .. so calm and reflective - at least that's what I thought before I read the commentary, but what you said about it also makes sense. So I guess either way. Nice pose and shot.

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WantFriesWithThat [2005-01-25 16:28:57 +0000 UTC]

Dude! Your hair is awesome!

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KungFooKelly [2005-01-16 06:48:27 +0000 UTC]

wow, it is deep, i know how that feels.
do you mind if i show off your portrait and qoute on my site? cause man oh man, please?....

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asharisama [2005-01-14 12:37:24 +0000 UTC]

;-; *rapes you* damn you and your uber sexieness...

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Sherry-sherryBABY [2004-12-29 12:51:17 +0000 UTC]

your self portraites always turn out really nice

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thatpartydress [2004-10-27 03:25:41 +0000 UTC]

i left you a message a while back saying you were my soulmate. you never replied.

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MelissaGriffin [2004-10-24 19:16:49 +0000 UTC]

It's my fav too.You pose really well.Your gallery Is amazing!

Missy-g

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MikeLovesEveYah [2004-10-11 14:51:05 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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sad-and-delicate [2004-08-30 00:04:43 +0000 UTC]

that face made this face smile.
great shot. the lighting is great. the pose is too. awesome work.

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wishididntwakeup [2004-05-07 22:01:03 +0000 UTC]

so many fascits to reflect your beauty inside and out...

:stalks you:

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tearsoakedpillow [2004-03-30 23:51:02 +0000 UTC]

i love your long lashes...and the shadow of them...you have a beautiful face you should be a model...ur eyes are beautiful in the simplicity of them...

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ch3shirecat [2004-03-21 17:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Awww, you're cute!!!

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freakinthecorner [2004-03-10 01:24:29 +0000 UTC]

cool pic and let me just say you have a very nice nose.

Lindsey

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wonderland583 [2004-03-04 01:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Very, very awesome shot. I love the title too. This is great

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crazy-ska-kid [2004-03-02 23:46:52 +0000 UTC]

this os cool. you have very interesting self portraits, heh, they are very very cool though. haha, you have really cool hair/ awesome hats!

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psygothic [2004-02-07 09:11:55 +0000 UTC]

Great pic again
Well done

--
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scottdoom [2004-02-06 07:31:33 +0000 UTC]

That's a very nice self portrait. There's a lot of emotion/feeling in it.

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chicago [2004-01-27 19:17:27 +0000 UTC]

Again you captured the emotion! Gah! You have amazing talent with the camera! But, the dark isn't necessarily bad...

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1NNU3NDO [2004-01-18 19:31:32 +0000 UTC]

Very nice as ever Bernie But what I been wondering for a very long time now, is since you pose on your portraits, who takes them?

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berniethegiraffe In reply to 1NNU3NDO [2004-01-19 09:59:22 +0000 UTC]

Haha......thanx man! Well, to be honest.....I wish I had someone else to take the pictures for me, but it's really all just 100% Bernie. I have learned how to use the timer on my camera and other various methods for capturing oneself in a proper manner . Anywho, I hope that cleared it up. Thanx again for the comment Eddy.....it's been so long.

-Bernie

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morichanheartsaya [2004-01-18 07:14:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. You're really beautiful- You know that? I'm glad you're not camera-shy, and you're such an amazing photographer.. Really. I'm shocked. The quality is magnificent, and the emotion... I've been through a few of your deviantions, and really appriciate the deep thoughts you put on the notes for us to read and think about as we look at your pictures. Really, I love this.

~Mori
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Best friends!!!
- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -
Deviant buds!!!!
- ~ ~ ~ -
Clubs!!!
- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -

" Make LOVE not WAR!! "

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brecht [2004-01-12 09:46:05 +0000 UTC]

Neat portrait. Flashy noise though.

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Nadiasha [2004-01-09 14:39:33 +0000 UTC]

what can I say you are cute and that's a beautiful photo

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kuwari [2004-01-07 21:57:46 +0000 UTC]

This is a really strong photo, Bren.. The darkness in the background is a nice touch, to bring out your face and arm. The mood is just so amazing.. I love it..
Are you going to be submitting any of these to the Wolfgang Press? ^_^ I'm sure Brinkman would explode with joy if you did.

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mooquie [2004-01-06 06:45:46 +0000 UTC]

I really do like this self portrait you did. You look...well...it's awesome.

And I want your hat.

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Quara [2004-01-05 17:56:47 +0000 UTC]

i was searching around and i found your page, this is awsome. i love the expression on your face. it really gets ya thinking. i also like how the hat diapears in the darkness. its good work

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lazybeyondbelief [2004-01-04 07:33:58 +0000 UTC]

Great self portrait

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of-a-glass-heart [2004-01-03 19:52:39 +0000 UTC]

i love how you seem to be coming out of the darkness.. hence the title *cough* ha um.. but its really really beautifully done. i love self-portraits myself and this one is amazing, all of the dark and neutral tones add so much along with the somewhat apprehensive and serious expression.. by the way, you're making me drool, wow... ha

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THEprophetMOSES [2004-01-01 11:23:27 +0000 UTC]

this is a very good shot. it captures a lot of emotion. keep up with the good stuff.

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xandershanks [2003-12-31 19:48:11 +0000 UTC]

such an awesome shot. definately drawable. i so love your hair!!!

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iceline [2003-12-31 16:44:17 +0000 UTC]

I love everything about this! Your looks, the colours,
the lighting and the black space behind you!

Definitely a +fav! ÂĻo)

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ebineesey [2003-12-31 01:05:08 +0000 UTC]

Your colors and tones are so consistant (throughout most of your self portraits)... i like that.

This is great though-- I was going to suggest doing something solemn and you've beat me to it Bravo Bernie... Nicely done.

Actually i looked at it some more... Perhaps a little more value shift within the hand? Personal preference though... Hands are so expressive i just hate to see them miss.

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smellykapcie [2003-12-30 04:29:50 +0000 UTC]

I you Brennan Hide. Marry me..?

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berniethegiraffe In reply to smellykapcie [2004-01-01 11:25:25 +0000 UTC]

Hehe....I wish . But I don't think that a long distance relationship would work too well......hardy har.

-Bernie

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smellykapcie In reply to berniethegiraffe [2004-01-02 02:38:48 +0000 UTC]

Haha. I agree. *sigh*


One can wish.








hehehe.

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paulscha [2003-12-30 02:00:02 +0000 UTC]

this one is perfect, bernie.

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bosniak [2003-12-29 09:31:52 +0000 UTC]

really expressive..... touch perfection !

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xdradicaledward [2003-12-29 06:24:08 +0000 UTC]

has any body every told you that you are pretty? Hehehe. Your expressions in your shots are so wonderful. They..express *grin* so much. I love them.

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dragonelli [2003-12-29 05:07:35 +0000 UTC]

how do you look so perfect! im jelouse

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rebelchic [2003-12-29 02:29:09 +0000 UTC]

I saw this on someone's page and felt I should comment.

Except I'm not entirely sure what to say.

Just that I like it and thought you should know.

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tarsh [2003-12-28 21:54:28 +0000 UTC]

a very emotive self portrait

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xcrestfallenx [2003-12-28 20:41:27 +0000 UTC]

OMG this one is so beautiful ! the lighting and the depth just makes my heart melt , you look kinda sad is why it makes people want to make everything better. I absolutly love this one , its not everyday u see bernie serious !
keep up the hard work.

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saronix [2003-12-28 20:10:04 +0000 UTC]

wow nice expression!!

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xtremefusion [2003-12-28 18:48:04 +0000 UTC]

Love your facial expressions..and this self portrait of yourself totally rawks man! awesome..

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demonlordflak [2003-12-28 17:30:08 +0000 UTC]

yea, the arm doesn't look as washed out now. This portait is rife with meaning! You look so overwhelmed but not quite ready to give it up. And that's what frustrates you ^^ you have great control over your facial expressions

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