Urban Skater [contest finalists march 2006]
Uploaded: March 07, 2006 05:38:30
This is a shot of my 12 year old son. I have been keeping my eye out for a spot to do a shot like this. I happen to come across this spot yesterday. I don't know what all the writing on the wall means, I hope it doesn't mean anything bad or offensive! LOL
Changed to b/w in photoshop and added color in photosuite
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Michelle Lea Guinn March 07, 2006
This is AWESOME!!!! Love the b&w with selective coloring!!!! Excellent composition!!! mlg~ #404541Marianne Andersson March 07, 2006
Great picture! Perfect for b&w. #2506397Sharon King March 07, 2006
Thank you Michelle and Marianne, I appreciate the comments! #2506444
Errick L. Cameron
March 12, 2006
Julie Turner March 13, 2006
"Excellent" shot Sharon! The touch of red is a perfect added touch. #2529299Sharon King March 13, 2006
Thanks Julie and Errick. I've been wanting to do a shot like this. #2529386Diana Child March 16, 2006
Love this shot! #2539141Sharon King March 16, 2006
Thank you Diana! #2539645Brian D. Shema March 18, 2006
I love this picture Sharon, great composition and choice of subtle colors. #2546290Manny E. Iriarte March 21, 2006
I absolutely love this picture. It's so natural and relaxed. It's totally laid back. The black and white give the picture an incredible sense of the urban scene. #2559521Sharon King March 22, 2006
Thank you Brian and Manny, this is one of my favorites too! #2561747Margot Petrowski April 01, 2006
GREAT IMAGE!!!! #2599058Lorri Shane April 21, 2006
A great image, Sharon. Love it! #2671787Anita Taylor April 24, 2006
I like a lot of your images but this one really stands out! It looks so true to life and the b&w emphasizes the mood perfectly! Great selective coloring, too! #2682298Helen Green April 25, 2006
Fantastic photo Sharon. #2682789Lorri Shane April 25, 2006
CONGRATS Sharon. So glad you have been recognized for this awesome photo!Brian D. Shema April 25, 2006
Congratulations Sharon... This deserves recognition. Great shot. #2688675cj patterson April 25, 2006
congrats sharon on this terrific image...can't believe I missed this one!!! truly a "coming of age" photo! good luck in the next round!!! #2689241
Terry L. Ellis
April 25, 2006
Julie Turner April 25, 2006
Yea Sharon!! I knew this one would be a winner. Way to go!!!!! #2689432Sharon King April 25, 2006
Thank you all! Greg and I are very excited!! #2690049Tiffani S. LaNeave April 25, 2006
Congrats on your finalist Sharon! Very cool image! #2690681Holly Shao April 26, 2006
Sharon, congratulations... and the image looks profound to me.Holly #2693631
Souha Dooly April 29, 2006
wonderful work,Sharon!!congratulations!!! #2704753
Marilyn K. Lincecum
April 29, 2006
Melissa G. Meiselman April 30, 2006
Terrific capture and congratulations on you finalist. #2710102Barbara Helgason May 01, 2006
Congratulations on this cool story telling finalist Sharon! #2713342Cindy Wong May 01, 2006
Another excellent image from you, Sharon! You have a Great gallery!!! #2713957Hector Contreras May 02, 2006
This is outstanding, Congratulations on your finalist SharonRobyn Mackenzie May 02, 2006
Great ATTITUDE, Sharon! #2718304Dorann Weber May 03, 2006
Your search for a perfect spot to take this photo paid off.. Excellent photo!Nicole Kessel May 06, 2006
Excellent image! Has a great feel to it! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #2731584Laura Clay-Ballard May 20, 2006
LOVE this shot! Congrats! #2788220Bill Wyatt May 26, 2006
Congratulations on a wonderful image of your son! It is creative and composed beautifully! #2819687Hector Contreras June 28, 2006
Congratulations Sharon for this wonderful image
Errick L. Cameron
November 18, 2006
Emily E. Bem December 29, 2006
AWESOME! You whole gallery is stunning... #3750442Kate Jackson February 22, 2007
Love this shot Sharon! Great setting and you sure nailed the composition! #3976417Carl W. Warren April 03, 2007
don't worry about the writing sharon they are just tags from the locals in the areaChris Welch May 21, 2007
Great shot! Congrats. #4310872paola A. Jofre October 23, 2007
Great composition Sharon , very cool shot !! #4968113Steve A. Mark February 15, 2008
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