It's Over [Contest Finalists April 2004]
Uploaded: April 21, 2004 04:14:27
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Paula Showen April 21, 2004
I also did a desaturated version. I couldn't decide which I liked best, so I'm uploading both. #119666Colleen Braun April 21, 2004
I like both of them, Bryan will be upset such a pretty girl dumped him...LOL #494628Colette M. Metcalf April 21, 2004
I like both, Paula!! #494629Paula Showen April 21, 2004
Colleen, she's got the tears in her eyes! #494640Colleen Braun April 21, 2004
so she must be the one that is upset... #494643Wally Orlowsky April 21, 2004
Great imagination and composition, Paula! #494645Gianna Stadelmyer April 21, 2004
My vote is for the color one in this case. Great composite, Paula! #494646Allan L. Whitehead April 21, 2004
What a fantastic conceptual photograph, Paula. You know I'm a color type of guy so you really know my preference. Exceedingly well done, my dear friend - Allan #494805Kelly Abernathy April 21, 2004
Very creative! I prefer the color on this one too. Nice shot -K #494823Donna J. Taff April 21, 2004
Great shot! #495131Susan T. Evans April 21, 2004
Very different, unique and creative Paula! well put together!!! #495219Dale Ann Cubbage April 21, 2004
Paula, this is so cool! I usually like the b&w but I prefer the color one this time! Probably because of the companion shot a few pages back? Great idea you guys! #495246Deanna Cathcart April 21, 2004
Nice idea and composition. It really coveys a lot of emotion. Great job! #495420Leanne M.E. Boyd April 21, 2004
I vote for the colourized version. Lots of emotion and very creative. Well done my friend! #495527Terry R. Hatfield April 21, 2004
Hi Paula! Looks Like You And Colleen Put On A Great Pair Of Images The Tear In Her Eye Is The Clincher!My Preference Would Be The Color! #495758Paula Showen April 21, 2004
Thanks everyone! Looks like the color wins! Thanks for your votes!!!Colleen and I were out shooting together this weekend! Had a great time and came home with these images! #495777
William C. Raco April 21, 2004
Wow, what fun to have a friend to photograph with you.bill #495901
Darren K. Fisher April 21, 2004
Color all the way. Awesome image and I too love the tear in the eye. #495924Susana Matos April 21, 2004
yes, color version is very strong!!! Great work!Colleen Braun May 13, 2004
Congratulations, great model...LOL #534855Stanley J. Contrades May 13, 2004
Congratulations once again, Paula! Color!Darren K. Fisher May 13, 2004
Way to go Paula. #535994Colette M. Metcalf May 14, 2004
Congrats, Paula!!! #537003Carol Brill May 14, 2004
Paula, very nice job of conveying emotion, and well designed and presented as well--congratulations and best of luck! #539413Paula Showen May 14, 2004
Thank you, everyone! #539823LJ Corliss May 14, 2004
Congrats :) #540530Susan T. Evans May 14, 2004
Congrats Paula! #540631Colleen Braun May 15, 2004
This is a great photo Paula, very different and creative, it has also made several people EXTREMELY happy, thanks for sharing your creative talents with us. It is a winner in my world..... #541166Paula Showen May 15, 2004
Thank you, everyone!Colleen, what a very heartwarming comment. He is such a GREAT kid! I'm so happy you like it!!! #541587
Susie Peek-Swint May 16, 2004
Congrats on this very creative image Paula ~ both are great but I think the colour has more impact! #543925Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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