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Comment by metoecus:
B&W is often used to highlight the textures in an image, but you appear to have used NeatImage or something similar to scrub all of the detail off. I think that this would have been a stronger entry by either leaving it in color or not using NI on a B&W image. The position of the hands is well done. Somehow the background feels too empty; some nice bokeh might have added a little kick to the visual impact.

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Comment by hotpasta:
wonderful b and w tones...well done

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Comment by adine:
Very clean and even - I like the pristine feeling - fresh new love. The lighting is very even, perhaps a little bland in that it does not define the textures here distinctly - but it does give a soft effect. I think I might like to see a bit more contrast. Also all that empty space in the upper right corner is a little distracting - having the hand come down from there might fill the space better. Nice focus.

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Comment by jayita:
spendid !

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Comment by Commando303:
I think I'd have liked a bit more contrast in this picture, but the "soft" thing goes well with romance, as well. Good job.

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Comment by LalliSig:
Nice job on the B/W conversion but I have a nagging feeling I still would have liked this better in colour but I like this, got an 6 from me.

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Comment by Jugan:
this is beautiful! i love the lighting!

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Comment by skewsme:
I like the flatness and clarity of this, as well as the contrast between the ring and the rose.

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Comment by MayaM:
Perfect b&w image. Composition, focus and exposure all done well.

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Comment by Brent_Ward:
What great tones in this photo! I wish there were some true blacks in the shadows, but I'll still give you a 10.

(PS: I calibrate my monitor)