The waiting game

Colleen Milburn

The waiting game

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Photo composite
Images taken with Motorazr V9 mobile phone
-2 exposure
Post-processed in Photoshop CS4


Group Features:
  • ‘All In Editing’ – July 2009
  • ‘Retro Conglomerate’ – July 2009
  • ‘Mobile Phone Capture for a Mobile Life’ – July 2009
  • ‘Domestic Art’ – August 2009
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  • Top Ten Winner in the ‘A Single Seat’ Challenge in the ‘Tables & Chairs’ group – September 2009
  • Top Ten Winner in the ‘Avatar’ Challenge in the ‘Domestic Art’ group – October 2009
  • Top Ten Winner in the ‘Staged’ Challenge in ‘The Woman Photographer’ group – October 2009

The waiting game belongs to the following groups:

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Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The waiting game by Colleen Milburn
  • Zefira

    Zefira

    classic!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you, Zefira :))

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Wonderful work! I like everything in it!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, Silvia :))

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    What a very cool composition Colleen! I REALLY love this :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    So glad you love this, Shelly! :))

  • parmi

    parmi

    This is SO good Colleen, you never fail to amaze me with the next creation. Intriguing still life at its best.

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Dear Andrew – thank you so much for your great comments :))

  • mm1208

    mm1208

    love the colors and picture in the back ;)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you, mm :))

  • seductress

    seductress

    fantastic work!! LOVE everything about it, really cool!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, seductress :))

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Like the mood tones on this CM. Very clever indeed actually:))

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks heaps, Ralph – glad you like this :))

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Well done Colleen….I love the title and the shot.

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks to you, dear John :))

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    I like this a good deal…great idea:)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you, Vanessa :))

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    another great image, colleen – love that picture on the wall!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, sweetie – glad you like the ‘extra’ touch :))

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic work,,,, well done Colleen

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Midzing – thank you so much :))

  • RobertCharles

    RobertCharles

    i love this colleen!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you so much, Robert :))

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo

    Beautifully done – cinematic I’d say!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Julian – I really appreciate your comment :))

  • tazzina

    tazzina

    perfection

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Wow. Thank you, tazzina :))

  • DoreenPhillips

    DoreenPhillips

    Brilliant Colleen….........Love the retro look and mood …...xxx
    I would love to wait in that chair…....lol

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Ooh, thanks so much, my dear friend! :))

  • Zolton

    Zolton

    Nice work!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you, Colleen :))

  • alMara

    alMara

    Wow. I LOVE this. I think it may be my favourite. The colour, the starkness, the echo, the feel, title, everything! Just brilliant!!
    M xx

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Ooh, a new favourite!! You’re a sweetheart, sis – thank you xox

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    an absolute timeless piece.. love it ,love it, love it…your work is inspiring Colleen

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Dear Marcus – your support is always inspiring – thank you so much :))

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    hi C – was just browsing the most popular pages – this is on p. 20, 1 day range. Well done!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    I just had a look (had never before noticed the ‘day range’) – it’s on Page 1! Thanks for letting me know, sweetheart :))

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    so it is! I thought I was on 1 day but was actually on 7 days range.

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    I’m just pleased you led me to discover something new – thanks again, my friend :))

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    I’m delighted – thanks so much, Mark! :))

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    great set-up, great idea, love the green!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Micklyn – thank you so much for your great comment :))

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    clever piece of work, love your style here!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Paul – it means a lot that you’ve taken this time :))

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    wow, a winner shot , colleen .. i love it .

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Isa, thank you! :))

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    I love this Colleen, this is what photography is all about…..absolutely brilliant….This is going to one of those non stop featured and winning everything images my dearest friend. Wopper hugs being sent down to you xxxxxxxxx

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Lol! I don’t know about that, my gorgeous friend, but I’m happy you think so – thank you xoxox

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    fab! love it!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    So pleased you love this, Angel – thank you!

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    WOW…this is an awesome still life!!!! Love it!!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Gina! :))

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent composition, Colleen!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, Bela! :))

  • valzart

    valzart

    WooOOT lol! wot FuN HuN eh? love this compo well thought out ;] happy hippy hugglez

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Hi Val – haven’t seen you for a while – lovely to see you. Thanks for the great comment :-D

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    o cool, so retro…. love your style Colleen, and i love that green!!! and that furniture :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Dear Karin – thank you so much. I thought I’d start to put some of my furniture to work! lol

  • valzart

    valzart

    Your not coming up on my watchlist hun ..have to come+find you lol! ;}xo

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Strange… but thanks for coming to find me! :-D

  • Catherine White

    Catherine White

    Super cool Colleen!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks, Catherine – glad you like this :)

  • grahampattison

    grahampattison

    This is great Colleen. Really cool composition and tones.

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, Graham, for the great comment :))

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

    This brings me back to the 60’s (when I was a kid!), just wanted to clarify that fact! :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks, Monica – glad I could evoke a feeling of nostalgia :))

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    this is so great!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, dear Pip – glad you like it :))

  • linaji

    linaji

    I love the way you get your shots Colleen.. you amaze me!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    No more than you amaze me! Thanks so much, gorgeous girl :))

  • Anthony Day

    Anthony Day

    wonderful image!!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, Anthony :))

  • Damian Harding

    Damian Harding

    I love the colour and tone..wonderful retro :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Damian :))

  • Donna I

    Donna I

    Brilliant Colleen love this!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Donna :))

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Ohhh that is SO cool Colleen!! I love the picture and how you staged it the same…the best part of this is the retro colors, awesome!!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Sweetie, thank you so much – it’s lovely to see you :))

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    really great image colleen – the painting freaks me out a bit and so does the greenness. very kafka-esq and it looks brilliant framed!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Lol! Didn’t mean to freak you out, J! I’m so happy you like this :))

  • Ron Quick

    Ron Quick

    Love the simplicity & gorgeous colors also I’m humbled and very impressed that your images are from a phone camera-your truly a talented photoprapher!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Wow, thanks so much, Ron – how lovely! :))

  • collectivebydeb

    collectivebydeb

    Fabulous artwork – classic retro comp & colors Colleen – love it :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Deb – thanks very much – so pleased you like this :))

  • bellmusker

    bellmusker

    This image just oozes style…..with a healthy dose of funk! Love it :-)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Sweetie, thank you!!!! You are one cool customer, yourself! I just read your journal entry about the school reunion – ugh. I couldn’t think of anything worse for myself, but do understand how it might feed you creatively – and I do look forward to reading that! :))

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Very well composed still life photo!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks, Stephen! :)

  • napalama

    napalama

    very sophisticated

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks, napalama :)

  • Brian Blur

    Brian Blur

    this rocks, I love the colors

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    No, YOU rock – thanks heaps, Brian :)

  • Brian Blur

    Brian Blur

    I really like this, I had to look again. I love the grain on the wall above the chair. There is more than meets the eye in this photo. Very subtle and very well done.

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Oh, Brian – thanks so much for coming back – how lovely!

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Colleen, I love this…...LOVE IT!! What a great image…and a great image…..sorry am I repeating myself…...I just think this would be funny in any waiting room. So clever!! Gotta add it now to the fave list!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    What a sweetheart you are, Elizabeth – sorry I missed your comment till now – sincere thank you!! xox

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    A very clever composition and cool style!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Joanne!

  • onefourseven

    onefourseven

    This has a fantastic retro feel to it!! Fantastic work with a camera phone!!
    Class!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    So glad you like this, 147 – thank you!

  • rougepoppies

    rougepoppies

    Ah, this is so retro.
    I adore it!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, rougepoppies!!

  • DravenStudios

    DravenStudios

    love this!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks heaps, draven!

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    How wonderful – thank you! :)

  • miathemilla

    miathemilla

    haha what a cute concept :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Glad I could make you laugh! Thanks, miathemilla :))

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Great image Colleen, absolutely love the framed picture of the same picture on the wall. So very clever of you :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Ha! Thanks so much, Trish – it was fun to do :))

  • AroonKalandy

    AroonKalandy

    Gorgeous Composition…....I still cant believe your images are taken with a mobile camera!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you, Aroon :))

  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    Wonderful shot and idea.

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks, Mark :))

  • Grace Hamill

    Grace Hamill

    wow! this is amazing! what a fantastic narrative.
    and its taken on a camera phone! wow! well done :)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, sweetie :))

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

    Great shot Colleen!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, Natalie :))

  • kappisan

    kappisan

    Super!:)(ofcourse,i totally agree with all comments aboe too!!;p)
    big Fav!:)

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks so much, kappisan! :))

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    wonderful image!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks, Susan :))

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    Great composition! Wonderful shot!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks, Mojca :))

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Cool! Thanks, Sandra :))

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Many thanks to you, RJS!!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Fabulous work colleen. congratulations on all your ‘features’

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thanks heaps, sweetie :)))

  • Katri Lumi

    Katri Lumi

    Wonderful!!!

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Thank you, Katri! :))

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan

  • Colleen Milburn replied

    Cool – thanks heaps, Jen :))

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