Well i think this traditional approach to self-portraits is wonderful!
Obviously #1 is the best shot and perhaps a great shot for a profile shot on Fb or Steemit if cropped in.
#2 is creative and kinda funny because guy with stoic expression and beard in a field of flowers is not typical. So i still like it.
#3 Is actually a decent choice for a profile picture. If it's for a square profile picture then cropped in it is a very solid choice as well. Also that tree is so cool. It has less artistic depth of field but still a great shot of you.
I think as self-portraits go the post did the trick. I think i understand you way better.
Thank you very much,
for your words and for your upvote :)
The tree was the reason I even made no 3 but I had to use large depth of field since I couldn't get the focus right, on myself that is. I agree with your observations, that's why I posted them in that order but it is always good to hear from an other point of view.