Votes Received Votes were collected during the public voting phase of the contest. All votes were validated by the WPD. However, each vote is not equal; as winners were determined by combining Scores from all votes.
11. Anonymous - (8/18/2009 4:22:29 PM) I love this picture! Im lost for words, it's one of those shots that you can sit back and enjoy! I wish all of us brides could be so lucky to have a picture like this to remind us of our special day! you did a great job Andrea! good luck
10. Anonymous - (9/16/2008 5:09:02 PM) Impressive picture, I like the composition and colour, just great. Background is stunning, I want to visit this beautiful country - Canada ) Thanks. Tatyana Omelchenko, Ukraine.
9. Anonymous - (8/3/2008 5:40:11 PM) I have to say I agree 100% with the first comment. I was at a loss for where the brides head is in this image and it looks just a little too posed. I am not crazy about this processing either although trying to capture the stormy sky was a great idea it wasn't executed well. I am sure this image could be better.
8. Anonymous - (8/1/2008 6:55:12 PM) The moody sky and the darkened rolling clouds but yet where the bride and groom stand the sun shines on them and lights up the surrounding area leaving such a beautiful natural effect of mother nature. The way the couple embrace without showiing their faces leaves you with a feeling of gentle mystery which blends nicely with the background.. Love it.
7. Anonymous - (7/29/2008 11:01:24 PM) Andrea Blair's photograph is absolutely stunning. She has not only captured the beauty and the colour of the scenery, but she also has captured the emotion of the couple. Beautiful work - an outstanding "artist".
6. Anna Lee - (7/28/2008 9:06:39 PM) Beautiful color and location. Good composition. But looks a little too posed to make it a great shot.
5. Anonymous - (7/28/2008 6:52:34 PM) Grrrrreat Photo ~ Wow! What a perfect background ~ Just Love the Natural Lighting.... Awesome you could capture such a romantic scene which portrays a quiet calmness after the storm. And Yet you can feel the ELECTRIC couple are all CHARGED up as they start their new lives together. Simply inpiriing and very breathtaking at the same time. Great Work!!! "It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart" ~ Anonymous
4. Caroline Ghetes (WPD Member & Contestant) - (7/28/2008 6:24:22 PM) Though this pose has been done many times, I think their surroundings look absolutely stunning with the way that you have exposed the photo and the processing after wards. It is a beautiful photo, no doubt!
3. Jake113 - (7/28/2008 6:05:23 PM) I like the emerging horizon of the grass and water, as the bride leans torward the groom to the left to contribute to the "gravity" of the composition. Glad to hear the colors are natural. Very solid entry.
2. Andrea Blair (This Entry's Photographer) - (7/28/2008 12:26:55 PM) Just thought I'd clear this up ..... This is NOT a black & White selective color photo. It was shot just after a very stormy rainy day. Thank you for your comment.
1. Anonymous - (7/28/2008 11:52:05 AM) So much better if all in color. The color touch method is just overdone so often! And the bride looks like she has only a glob of head and no face.
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