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HOLIDAY SHOPPER

© Donna R. Moratelli

HOLIDAY SHOPPER

Uploaded: December 15, 2003 13:05:39

Description

This is a man that just left the mall after a long day of shopping. He fought the traffic on a rainy day,then waited in lines to pay for gifts.

Comments

Murry Grigsby December 15, 2003 0

Looks like too much Christmas shopping :0) Nice shot, Donna! #80441

Kathleen Clemons December 15, 2003 0

Great shot, Donna. Love the expression on his face. #295389

Donna R. Moratelli December 15, 2003 0

FMurry, How'd you know? He was Christmas shopping and the mall was packed. Maybe I'll change the name of the image. Thanks..

Hi Kathleen, Thanks! #295395

Heather L. Jacks December 15, 2003 0

This is soooo cute. Great shot. #295410

Colette M. Metcalf December 15, 2003 0

Great image, Donna!! #295455

Paul Coco December 15, 2003 0

Excedrin headache #53. Love it, a terrific capture, Donna. #295456

Stephen Zacker December 15, 2003 0

Been there.. done that! Cute Image!
:-) #295458

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 15, 2003 0

Outstanding! We can all relate to this image after too much time at the mall! Jeff #295460

Colleen Braun December 15, 2003 0

my thoughts exactly... #295477

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 15, 2003 0

Hahahaha!! Girl, I hope you got a model release, because this guy is gonna hate you when he sees this!! It's GREAT!!!!! #295585

Ann Texter December 15, 2003 0

Great image! He looks like he's been put through the Christmas time ringer!
Very funny! #295600

Donna R. Moratelli December 15, 2003 0

Hi THanks everyone for the comments on this one. I really appreciate it and this guy will see the comments too!

Carolyn, Of course I have a model release!! It's in my filing cabinet SIGNED. I'm thinking of using this picture as a stock image.. What do you think?? #295622

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic December 15, 2003 0

Lots of story and expression, depth and good lines! Very nice, Donna! #295664

Donna R. Moratelli December 15, 2003 0

Thanks for the comment, Mette J. I really appreciate it!!! #295743

Jean Papo January 12, 2004 0

Great expression and shot, Donna! Well done! #327790

Adam Bolt January 15, 2004 0

I saw this on your web site the other day Donna when you sent me an email. I loved the series of images that you took and I am so glad to see this as a finalist!
Cheers Adam #331628

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 15, 2004 0

Congrats, Donna, you're on a roll!!! #331867

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict January 15, 2004 0

Congrats again Donna - glad to see your Christmas buddy made it to the finals!! #332207

Ann Texter January 15, 2004 0

Congratulations on the finals! #332217

Donna R. Moratelli January 15, 2004 0

THANKS SHARON! He'll be thrilled about it.
Adam, Thank you, I'll stop by again to take a peek at your wonderful line of images.

Carolyn and Jean, Thank you very much!!

#332231

Lori Ditlefsen January 15, 2004 0

Congrats Donna! #332616

Ronald Balthazor January 15, 2004 0

Congratulations, Donna. Well told story. #332778

Robert Brown January 15, 2004 0

Donna, I'm glad to see this one was chosen! Congrats. #332841

Kathleen Clemons January 15, 2004 0

Once again, Congrats to you!! #332945

Murry Grigsby January 15, 2004 0

Congrats on all your finalists Donna!! #333276

Donna R. Moratelli January 15, 2004 0

Wow,thanks very much everyone!!!I'm so happy that this image was picked out of the group of his images because, this one was the image that inspired me to shoot a whole series of the holiday shopper. We plan on doing another shoot again. I just havn't thought of a theme yet..If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!I'd appreciate it and so would Richard.. #333824

Donna R. Moratelli January 15, 2004 0

Wow,thanks very much everyone!!!I'm so happy that this image was picked out of the group of his images because, this one was the image that inspired me to shoot a whole series of the holiday shopper. We plan on doing another shoot again. I just havn't thought of a theme yet..If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!I'd appreciate it and so would Richard.. #333831

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 15, 2004 0

Congrats Donna, I knew this was a great one! Jeff #333882

Colette M. Metcalf January 16, 2004 0

Congrats, Donna! #334083

Stephen Zacker January 16, 2004 0

Congrats on your finalist images Donna! #334214

Patrick Campbell January 16, 2004 0

A big congrats, Donna! You keep him busy, he's a natural! #334676

Stanley J. Contrades January 16, 2004 0

My, oh my, what an absolutely great face. Congrats, again!, Donna, and the very best of luck. Yep, I'd keep him busy, too, and bet he loves it!!! Bet he'd be great with a child!
Aloha from Kaua'i,
Stan #334721

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict January 16, 2004 0

Congrats on 2nd place Donna! Knew this was a winner! #335779

Kathleen Clemons January 16, 2004 0

Congrats on your win, Donna! #335810

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 16, 2004 0

Congrats!! Should have been first place! #335867

Murry Grigsby January 16, 2004 0

Congrats on your win with this wonderful grumpy holiday shopper!! #335874

Jean Papo January 16, 2004 0

Congratulations on your Second Place win with this great shot, Donna! I love it!!!!!!! Kudos!!! #336091

Stanley J. Contrades January 16, 2004 0

Now you really have all the reasons to sign him on, Donna :-)! Congratulations and looking forward to more of your work with him!
Aloha from Kaua'i,
Stan #336216

GARY L. ROHRBAUGH level-classic January 16, 2004 0

Congrats Donna! #336388

Donna R. Moratelli January 17, 2004 0

Thank you veeeeery much,everyone!!!!!!!I know someone besides myself who will be extremly happy to see this. #336423

Kerry Drager January 17, 2004 0

Hi Donna: Excellent! A huge CONGRATS on your success with this wonderful image!!
Kerry #336455

Donna R. Moratelli January 17, 2004 0

Hi Kerry;Thank you veeeery much for everything that you have taught me! I learned a lot. You are a terrrrific instructor and photographer!. #336477

Evy Johansen level-classic January 17, 2004 0

Many Congrats on your Second Place win! #336659

Stephen Zacker January 17, 2004 0

Congrats Donna. This is a Great character image! #337371

Colette M. Metcalf January 17, 2004 0

Many congrats, Donna!! #337507

Adam Bolt January 17, 2004 0

It's lucky you didnt put the whole series of shots up!!! Would have won the sweepstakes with them! ;-)
Well deserved win Donna!
Cheers Adam #337733

Marcy January 18, 2004 0

Congrtulations Donna, you did a great job, a very well deserved win! Ma #338271

Barbara K. Breitsameter January 20, 2004 0

This is great! Congrats on your win. #340742

Gordon J. Evans January 24, 2004 0

Great shot Donna!!! I'm sure I came close to looking like that same guy at some point during the holiday crush... LOL #346025

Donna R. Moratelli January 24, 2004 0

Hi Gordon, I think that a lot of people have a rough time around the holidays. Thanks & take care!

Thank you Barbara, Ma and Adam!!
Adam, he asked me to do another shoot now. I need some ideas first on how to shoot it.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd really appreciate it. #346124

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 26, 2004 0

I had to laugh when I saw this Donna, because I'm very familiar with the feelings that you have so expertly captured here! Very nice Shopping Blues portrait. Congratulations on a very well deserved win :-) #348210

Susana Matos February 01, 2004 0

Great capture!! Congratulations,
Cheers from Portugal, Su #356378

Jeff Galbraith February 12, 2004 0

Belated congratulations Donna--what a great expression. #373529

Christine Lobsinger level-classic June 04, 2011 0

Hi Donna, so happy to have found you here at BP! I love all your work! You know that pictures tell a thousand words, BUT I have to tell you all your captions (words) are fantastic! Your words are so compliementing!!!! This image you made is EXCELLENT!
I hope you used this one as a stock image!
I would LOVE to work in this FIELD... just gotta learn HOW!
SMiliNG BIG,
Christine #9443588

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