*Floored* That was without a doubt the most amazing comment anybody has ever left me on here. I'm absolutely speechless.......wow. Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In all honesty, I've been considering and reconsidering no longer using myself as a subject. Yes, it's easier to get the desired emotions by simply doing it myself, but I also fear that the repetitive use of myself as the subject might get misconstrued as self-absorption, which I don't want at all because I feel like that would be the ultimate failure for my piece. Comments such as yours revitalize my faith that people do actually feel something - take something away, when they see one of my photos. That's definitely a source of inspiration. As far as bringing meaning to portraits like you mentioned...that's not an innate ability. If a person is really avid about trying to perfect their skills, then bringing meaning to a portrait is very much so possible. I've produced some real garbage before, and continue to, to this day. I suppose, it's all about how much effort you put into getting better at what it is you're doing. You, yourself have a great eye for spotting quirks which is probably 50% of the work, the other 50% is simply presenting those quirks in an effectively new way. Thank you, again!!! I will most definitely be looking after you as well!