Favorite Portrait

This photo is probably my favorite self portrait because it's the seem very interesting to me. The photographer also capture the Rules of Third in this photo. Also, the exposure of light in this photo is perfect. It's not too bright or too dark, just enough for the photo to stand out. The reflection on the astronaut helmet is perfect because you can see what was happening through the photographer side. But one thing that question me is that I'm not sure whether or not the shadow through the helmet is the photographer or not. If it's not then This picture must have been taken in a special technique because there is no one else that's there through the helmet reflection.