nice, intense image, i pick the B/W version, well done.

This is fantastic Gill. The look in the eye is really freaky. Have you ever seen the Japanese "Grudge" (not the American versions) films, big favourites of mine. This reminds me of them. You deserve an oscar for that intense look, nice work.  :-)

thanks for your comments JCJ

Fin - i've just googled 'JU-ON The Grudge' - it looks seriously scary - i can safely say i've never seen it so perhaps i'll just put it down to a subconcious Japanese horror film director side to me that i never knew existed !  It was taken with the flash at -2EV but i was amazed i didn't get red eye to add to the effect !

PS the 'freaky eye' is mine - lol !

Scary shot, well done.

thanks txerra - a scary self portrait - sounds good to me ! lol

Top shot! I think it conveys a real sense of fear. Great composition.

thanks Chris - but to tell the truth it was pretty comical setting it up - and involved a 10 second timer and me trying to get into the cupboard in the dark, close the door and look serious before the flash went off - lol ! things i do for the w/e comp !

I like the colour version - it is more intense because the first think the viewer see is the strong colour of the eye. top marks.

i prefer the colour version as i feel its more intense.very well done

Superb image very well composed! 5 * of course!  bruno

Very striking image Gil.............well done.
Wayne

zdolez, samson, brunomaria & wayne - thank you all for your very kind comments :o)

Seen this many times before.  A good shot.  Dunno why Ive not commented coz Id be pleased with this type of shot...