This is when her "commercial look" worked, but it has a slight edge, and I think the makeover certainly added to that. I think this deserved a first call-out. Although the photo posted by david18 which shows another photo, which was probably the one shown at panel, so I can understand why she wasn't called first then.
[Aug 01, 2009 at 02:01 AM]
this is my only favorite pic of sam. it looks effortless and beautiful and HIGH fashion.
I adore this shot of Sam! One of my favorite pictures this cycle actually. I think everything works: her eyes, her mouth, the hair, the swimsuit, the pose. She looks amazing and I can see it as an ad for a swimsuit, for perfume, etc. etc. She is working itttt
I don't know why, but there's something that really bugs me with this picture, it's either the ears or the shape of her head/eyes here, I can't pinpoint it
The emotion and innocence in this picture is so stunning. Even though I don't like Sam at all I am completly in love with this shot, it's one of the best this cycle.
She's hiding the bathing suit. It wouldn't really be a problem for me seeing as they obviously didn't even really care to show them but this shot just isn't strong. Its like a really good facebook profile shot than anything else.
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