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Old 05-04-2008, 08:58 PM
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Default Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

My wife & I entered a local radio station's photo contest to win a new car, AND WE'VE MADE IT TO THE FINAL ROUND!!! They are giving away a Saturn ASTRA (hence the title).

Glenda was practically crying when she called & told me, because we are seriously broke these days. So, we practiced in the front yard for hours last weekend, trying to set up the best shot we could. Here's where we went to the dealership last Saturday night:







Sunday night I entered this photo:








Monday morning my vehicle DIED on the way to work.

Tuesday I got hurt at work.

Wednesday, I had to stay home.

Thursday, I tried to go back to work... an ambulance came & got me from work because of my back.

Thursday night, Glenda got the call from the radio station - she's in the top 12!!!!! We << SO >> need this break & could use your help!!! Just follow the link below

Billy & Glenda

Kiss Glenda's Astra (VOTE!) & help us win a new car!!

(Note - She is contestant #1, Glenda Ross)
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:42 PM
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

Very nice shot. Good Luck!
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

The Water on the car is Sooo 3D..Great shot...Good luck..
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

Great photo. I love the water and the reflection on the hood. Good luck.
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Old 05-05-2008, 05:30 PM
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

You definitely have the best shot! I tried to vote...but couldn't. Somtething wasn't working.

Good luck!
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Old 05-05-2008, 05:49 PM
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

OK. I guess I am slow. By the directions, I thought I was supposed to click on the title of the photo. I went back and saw that I had to click on the VOTE button at the botton left of the page. I went there and had to register in order to vote. (I can't believe I shared my e-mail with a car dealer in Tennessee.) Anyway, I was successful and when I receive the link...I will vote. Your photo is a clear winner in my book.
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Old 05-11-2008, 07:26 PM
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

Just a Sugestion,Try A Tighter Crop on The Model's Face Example If You Crop off Her Face to the Point Were Just One Eye And Her Nose Showing.It Realy Draws Your Attention To The Reflection
Making IT The Main Focal Point Of The Photo!I love It!
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Old 05-12-2008, 04:12 PM
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

This has to be one of my favorite shots I have seen in the last little while. I think it turned out great. My only technical comment would be to remove the thin portion of the white undershirt with PS, but that is minor really. Cheers
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

I finally received my email for voting today. I voted for Glenda. Good Luck
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Default Re: Kiss Glenda's Astra - Help Us Win a Car! :D

WE WON THE CAR

WE WON THE CAR!!!

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY VERY VERY MUCH!

I've even found a YouTube video of the announcement, from the radio station:

Gotta kiss a lot of Astra to win a car!

We are so grateful to everyone - thank you!

Billy & Glenda
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