Woman in Purple by andycoleborn

Woman in Purple

We had an office briefing this afternoon with colleagues coming from various offices for a lunch then presentation by the Chief Executive..

I had to take some pics of guys receiving staff rewards or long service gongs... But also scoffed far too much pizza and cake...

Remembering this weeks' challenge, I asked one colleague if she minded posing... From memory, I tried to recreate the front page from National Geographic with the Afgan girl shot by Steve McCurry, but checking his shot now, failed.!

As I was still in the office, I could mess about a little in photoshop and hide a photo-copier..
Wow great job Andy. Like it.
June 15th, 2011  
Great shot!
June 15th, 2011  
She's got amazing eyes! I love the purple colour too in the pic.
Getting remotely close to McCurry is difficult, however this is a really nice attempt.
June 15th, 2011  
She's beautiful. I hope she liked the portrait.
June 15th, 2011  
the black works well, but perhaps I would of cropped it a little as it seems a little un used as such. I'm guessing this is where the photocopier was, still great image never the less. Just my tuppence worth :)
June 15th, 2011  
Great shot Andy. I like the dark and light and the purple against her skin is wonderful! Had to look twice becasue I thought it said...mcflurry! ooops!
June 15th, 2011  
I think this is fabulous....I wouldn't say that you failed at all.
June 15th, 2011  
Nice portrait and editing Andy.
June 15th, 2011  
fantastic protrait, love the colors
June 15th, 2011  
excellent intense capture
June 15th, 2011  
beautiful portrait
June 15th, 2011  
Great portrait. I like the dark background on the left side setting of her the sensitive lighting on her face
June 15th, 2011  
How beautiful! I like that this is your own take on the artist's style without being a direct copy of the other image.
June 15th, 2011  
stunning portrait---beautiful!
June 15th, 2011  
Really beautiful portrait - lovely how the purple frames the face.
June 15th, 2011  
would hardly say fail, this totally echos Afghan girl and that purple is to die for
June 15th, 2011  
Lovely portrait
June 15th, 2011  
really lovely potrait, well done
June 15th, 2011  
Great portrait!
June 15th, 2011  
It's a good one Andy .. ( thanks for the date check , too many scotch whiskeys yesterday (; , trouble is you can't edit on your iPhone so it's stuck till tomorrow , wonder if anyone else spots the error .. Lol )
June 15th, 2011  
Ira
Beautiful portrait!
June 16th, 2011  
Wonderful portrait, pic!
June 16th, 2011  
You came close & it is a lovely portrait.
June 16th, 2011  
I would say it is done with the same flair. Nice shot and love her eyes.
June 16th, 2011  
Striking!
June 16th, 2011  
Lovely shot. I think you did a really nice portrait. Never mind about the Afgan girl. This is a great shot.
June 16th, 2011  
thanks guys for all your great comments.. @azza_l I have this thing about pics being 8x5.. dunno why but seem to prefer them at this ration.. did think about darkening the other side but got bored haha
June 16th, 2011  
very nice shot....she has beautifully naturally shaped eyebrows.
June 17th, 2011  
Totally arresting eye contact. Wicked.
June 24th, 2011  
Beautiful portrait!
June 27th, 2011  
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