I wish you were here

I think this is a great piece of work, and an exception self portrait. <img src="e.deviantart.com/emoticons/n/n…" width="15" height="15" alt="" title="Nod" />

I really love the colours and textures of the background. The vignette effect you've created works really nicely and evokes a fantastic sense of emotion; creates a very poignant atmosphere.

The only difference I might suggest is a darkening the areas where light hits your hair - I feel that these highlights detract a little from the main focal point of your hands, which otherwise fantastically dominate the image.

While it does break up the image a little, composition wise, I love the bra strap - it makes a less original idea your own and really adds a more unique touch to it. <img src="e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/s…" width="15" height="15" alt="" title=" (Smile)" />