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Photographer

Tracy L Province

Posts: 57

Omaha, Arkansas, US

okay I'm game for this
i would really like to have an opinion as to what my current avatar should be

Sep 29 06 01:18 am Link

Photographer

John Ashton-Keller

Posts: 168

Oakland, California, US

Elizabeth

I like this image:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060926/13/4519784f993f0_m.jpg

I don't know why, it just seems to give me more of a feeling of who you might be.

Sep 29 06 02:01 am Link

Photographer

John Ashton-Keller

Posts: 168

Oakland, California, US

I don't know how I skipped you Tracy.  But, I like this image:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060923/19/4515d097de503.jpg

Using it as an avatar though, might be problematic, since you can't make out the chain link fence in the smaller version, but it seems to capture the mood you have running through most of your photos.

Sep 29 06 02:05 am Link

Photographer

Tracy L Province

Posts: 57

Omaha, Arkansas, US

I've gotten alot of response from that photo...
yeah, making it an avatar would be a little problematic as the fence is a major message in the shot

Sep 29 06 02:33 am Link

Photographer

Star

Posts: 17966

Los Angeles, California, US

laundry

Sep 29 06 02:47 am Link

Photographer

Tog

Posts: 55204

Birmingham, Alabama, US

I'd say one of Eva's headshots (that girl has one of the most compelling faces ever), but you've taken my favorites out of rotation..

Your portrait of Kaitlyn is stunning.. And I've seen it as avatar..  Even in tiny size the color draws me in..

Sep 29 06 02:55 am Link

Photographer

Hoodlum

Posts: 10254

Sacramento, California, US

My avatar is a self portrait wink

Sep 29 06 03:49 am Link

Photographer

YOU Nique Photo

Posts: 191

Dayton, Ohio, US

You've got several good choices. Amazing shots, especially the body paintings, but if I had to pick, it would be https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=492699  or https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=486637
All of your shots are just wonderful. I like the pinup style also.

Sep 29 06 03:58 am Link

Photographer

Hadyn Lassiter

Posts: 2898

New Haven, Connecticut, US

Saryn Angel wrote:
Hayden:

I think that the image you have up draws me in EVERY time I see it.  The other that I would say would be this one:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060906/09/44fed7ea83408_m.jpg

thank you I like this image as well but most don't seem to?

Sep 29 06 04:25 am Link

Model

Wynd Mulysa

Posts: 8619

Berkeley, California, US

Hadyn Lassiter wrote:

thank you I like this image as well but most don't seem to?

I agree that that photo should be your avatar.
If not that one, the one right before it.

Sep 29 06 04:31 am Link

Photographer

Frozen Instant Imagery

Posts: 4154

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Wynd Mulysa wrote:

I agree that that photo should be your avatar.
If not that one, the one right before it.

I like this one as your avatar:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=1296518

Some of the nudes would be good, too, but I think there's a rule against nudes. Failing that, the bicycle would be good, too.

Sep 29 06 05:00 am Link

Photographer

Phillip Frink

Posts: 34

Cumberland, Rhode Island, US

CapturedImage
I think your avatar is one of your strongest images, it is a good choice.
This is an image that would bring me into your port and want to see more.

Sep 29 06 05:32 am Link

Model

MelissaBaker

Posts: 1237

New York, New York, US

Phillip Frink wrote:
CapturedImage
I think your avatar is one of your strongest images, it is a good choice.
This is an image that would bring me into your port and want to see more.

I like the avatar you have.Its my favorite shot in your port. smile

Sep 29 06 07:41 am Link

Model

Carrie_K

Posts: 10053

Orlando, Florida, US

I never know what to use as an avatar. What I think would draw attention doesn't and what I think is blah, get's all the views. Go  figure.

Sep 29 06 07:43 am Link

Model

Sirensong

Posts: 2173

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Cary K wrote:
I never know what to use as an avatar. What I think would draw attention doesn't and what I think is blah, get's all the views. Go  figure.

This is just ace.
I love the humour and even with the daft arsed faces you can see how attractive you are.
It gives a real view into "you"
https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060829/18/ … 34561b.jpg

Sep 29 06 07:46 am Link

Model

MelissaBaker

Posts: 1237

New York, New York, US

Cary K wrote:
I never know what to use as an avatar. What I think would draw attention doesn't and what I think is blah, get's all the views. Go  figure.

I love the "bath time shot. Great Lifestyle photo.
Nice work!

Sep 29 06 07:46 am Link

Photographer

DSmith Photo

Posts: 418

Melrose, Iowa, US

Melissa, I like this one.  Shows some attitude.  I also like the one with the cigarette.

https://img1.modelmayhem.com/060121/08/43d2426bb9492_m.jpg

Sep 29 06 08:05 am Link

Model

Carrie_K

Posts: 10053

Orlando, Florida, US

Thanks for the input guys. Those are actually two of my favorite as well. I like the coffee time one as well. But it seems unless you show some skin, you don't get much attention on here.

Sep 29 06 08:17 am Link

Model

Jaxy

Posts: 71

Toronto, Iowa, US

Sep 29 06 08:21 am Link

Model

Carrie_K

Posts: 10053

Orlando, Florida, US

Jaxy wrote:
http://i9.tinypic.com/2d7yb89.jpg

Thanks Jaxy. See, with so many different opinions, how's a person to choose?

Sep 29 06 08:25 am Link

Photographer

DSmith Photo

Posts: 418

Melrose, Iowa, US

Cary, for you I like this one.  The head shot of you in the water is great, as well.  As far as showing skin getting more attention, you might be right, but it might be the kind of attention you don't want or need!

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060817/07/44e46222b4ed5_m.jpg

Sep 29 06 08:32 am Link

Model

Carrie_K

Posts: 10053

Orlando, Florida, US

True. I've gotten enough of that! Well, I have new ideas for new pics soon. SO then I'll have this problem all over again.

Sep 29 06 08:34 am Link

Model

Jaxy

Posts: 71

Toronto, Iowa, US

Cary K wrote:

Thanks Jaxy. See, with so many different opinions, how's a person to choose?

I personally like that one becuase of the pose and the makeup.
But all in all its your own choice in the end.

Sep 29 06 08:34 am Link

Photographer

Jen Price Photography

Posts: 33

Longview, Washington, US

For Dale99, I think you one you have up now is the best choice for your avatar.  It's quite nice.

Jaxy, I like the photo of you hold up the peace sign.  It's a cool shot that would want to make me see it larger and want to check out what else you have. smile

Sep 29 06 09:30 am Link

Photographer

David Simpson Images

Posts: 1328

Bangor, Maine, US

I picked mine for 2 reasons

1. Its dramatic and stands out
2. Its something from this century not the last one when I was in college LOL

Looking to get back to my roots and hope to get real feedback from lots of different people so I thought I needed to have a strong image that was different then the ones I was seeing

Sep 29 06 09:37 am Link

Photographer

DSmith Photo

Posts: 418

Melrose, Iowa, US

Jen, thanks.  I think my current avatar is just the least bad, so it makes it the best choice!

I like your current avatar, partly because there are so few male models used as avators and that makes it stand out.  However, for a shot that would hold up well as a thumbnail and shows excellent pose, lighting, etc., I like:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060919/20/4510984f0473a.jpg

Sep 29 06 09:58 am Link

Photographer

Nihilus

Posts: 10888

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Interesting twist on the "person above me" game...avatars. I think, command a certain something different. Perhaps images that best make use of "less is more"...granted mine usually switches upon introduction of new work.

Dale - Your first image is easily the most impressive, yet it obviously does not have a human model present. I'd favor your current avatar as well.

Sep 29 06 12:44 pm Link

Model

Elizabeth Tuzzio

Posts: 116

Bellevue, Nebraska, US

John AshtonKeller wrote:
Elizabeth

I like this image:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060926/13/4519784f993f0_m.jpg

I don't know why, it just seems to give me more of a feeling of who you might be.

I like that one, but I don't think it would look good in an avatar size?  Not sure...

dale99 wrote:
Jen, thanks.  I think my current avatar is just the least bad, so it makes it the best choice!

I like your current avatar, partly because there are so few male models used as avators and that makes it stand out.  However, for a shot that would hold up well as a thumbnail and shows excellent pose, lighting, etc., I like:

You don't really have another good picture for an avatar except the one you already are using.  It's a good facial shot, so yeah. smile  Nice choice.

Sep 29 06 12:58 pm Link

Photographer

dgold

Posts: 10302

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, US

Dale...I love this shot for your avatar photo:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060918/12/450ed725388ed.jpghttp://img4.modelmayhem.com/060918/12/450ed725388ed.jpg

Sep 29 06 01:03 pm Link

Makeup Artist

ROSHAR

Posts: 3791

Los Angeles, California, US

Nihilus- I like the current pic yu have. Its dymanic with the shape of the body and the composition. Has some strength to it.

And dgold- I guess the current one is the best since nudity isnt allowd in the avitar and thats most of your port ;-)

Sep 29 06 01:04 pm Link

Photographer

DSmith Photo

Posts: 418

Melrose, Iowa, US

David, thanks.  If that damned model hadn't fallen off the rock, it would have been perfect!

Sep 29 06 01:11 pm Link

Photographer

DSmith Photo

Posts: 418

Melrose, Iowa, US

And for David Gold's avatar, if and only if nudity isn't allowed in avatars, I'd choose:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060831/21/44f794d6224a9_m.jpg

Sep 29 06 01:16 pm Link

Photographer

JM-Photographics

Posts: 1843

Tacoma, Washington, US

Sep 30 06 09:41 pm Link

Photographer

LeDeux Art

Posts: 50123

San Ramon, California, US

for mr winner: I actually like his choice as it seems to be a good representation of his work, second choice would be the third image in the third row

Sep 30 06 11:20 pm Link

Photographer

Kollisions Studio

Posts: 1897

Los Angeles, California, US

jonathan ledeux wrote:
for mr winner: I actually like his choice as it seems to be a good representation of his work, second choice would be the third image in the third row

I think Jonathan's current avatar gets lost in the bunch- it just doens't quite do it for me. I think that if the shot below were a bit brighter, it would be ideal as an avatar.

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060924/18/45171a397e8ea.jpg

Oct 01 06 10:51 am Link

Model

KiraRhian

Posts: 150

Orlando, Florida, US

I am up for this.  I always have a hard time figuring out what picture should be my avatar.

Oct 01 06 11:27 am Link

Photographer

Artisnotanaccident

Posts: 293

Saugerties, New York, US

https://img2.modelmayhem.com/050816/14/43023d973a52a.jpg

Oct 01 06 11:39 am Link

Photographer

Craig A McKenzie

Posts: 1767

Marine City, Michigan, US

Iuse mine for a showcase of most recent work.

Oct 01 06 11:42 am Link

Photographer

JM-Photographics

Posts: 1843

Tacoma, Washington, US

Oct 01 06 11:04 pm Link

Photographer

Webspinner Studios

Posts: 6964

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

I really think Jeffery has picked the most arresting image for his avatar, at least in terms of thumbnail sized, but I really like this one too.

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060930/17/451ef19972d2e.jpg

Oct 01 06 11:09 pm Link