Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by PaulMdx:
Excellent lighting. I like the vertical gradient and the shadow on the right. I'm not sure if it's just my monitor, but on the LHS these seems to be a secondary shadow that's sort of disconnected form the right itself? I'm also not keen on the halo at the bottom-left of the ring - it makes the finish look somewhat harsh. The same seems to be in the top right.

I like the centrality of the composition, although I think I may have moved it slightly further right? I know it's centred with the shadow, but I think because it's reasonably pale it looks very slightly unbalanced.

I think the position of the rings is excellent - you get a good feel of depth. I think the shot is very slightly soft though?

I can see where you're coming from with serendipity, and as it's a particularly difficult challenge I think it meets the challenge.

For me the shot has a lot going for it, but I think it lacks that extra 'sheen' that would make it a top quality shot.

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by frisca:
i can see the link to the challenge topic quite easily..its not "pictured" but represented. I would have chosen a different coloured background. Something equally as simple and unobtrusive, but that gave more contrast to the subject. I like the placement of one ring in the other..suggests a connection between their owners.

There is a lack of sharpness overall (not major) that catches my attention, too. I like that we can read the inscription dates but the edges of the rings are not as sharp and clear as they could be--

overall: a challenge well met, and an elegant composition.

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by BAMartin:
The starkness of the photo contrasts nicely with the rings. I like that they are in the center of the frame, which makes the m the all-consuming center of attention. Unfortunately there are a few distracting reflections and a few tiny little burned out areas. Takeing photos of anything metalic is extremely difficult without specialized equipment, but over all a very nice job.

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by Shelley:
Good capture, but the thing that caught my eye the most was the date on the ring. Is it Sept 9? That is my anniversary!

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by debbybris:
thought this was quite simple, but well photographed, rate this a 7

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by photom:
Beautiful lighting and colors. I like the transition from the lighter background to dark - but think the gradient should have been done in about 1/2 the space.

Two Shuttered Windows
by Kavey

Comment by justine:
Clean, crisp, great colors! Splash of red~!

Two Shuttered Windows
by Kavey

Comment by Sonifo:
This is an awesome shot.

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by Artifacts:
Nicely setup and captured.

Forever Love was the last thing I was looking for...
by Kavey

Comment by gwsallen:
very hard to find a mistake here, just the reflection from the light on few spots on the rings. have you try using light diffuser? - 8