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13-OCT-2012 Sierra

3rd place-The Chance Won't Come Again....by Sierra

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Canon Image Challenge21-Oct-2012 22:11
Beautiful flowers, bracelet and ring. But it is a bit of a hammer hold. That's what I feel. Expressive to me.
Guest 21-Oct-2012 21:22
This was after the ceremony, so maybe she took the 2nd ring off? But you are right about the tension, their didn't seem to be a lot of real love here, imo.

Sierra
Canon Image Challenge21-Oct-2012 21:01
The more I look at this, the more I like it. I do like all the elements. With just one ring, I'd assume this is pre-wedding ceremony. The lighting, tight grip on the flowers, and the downward tilt of the flowers all give this a meaning of uncertainty and question to me; certainly not joyful, more like tension.
Jim
Canon Image Challenge21-Oct-2012 15:11
Good color and catch of the precursor to a pivotal moment, the tossing of a bridal bouquet. My choice might be for a more square crop, with some coming off the top, in order to intensify the moment.
Zin
Canon Image Challenge20-Oct-2012 20:14
There are a lot of nice elements to this but I'm not convinced they work well together.

The focus draws you to the pearl bracelet, but the flowers dominate the colour which then draws the eyes to an out of focus area. You could almost cut the bottom off and lose the flowers, leaving the bracelet as the unchallenged point of interest, complimenting the dress and excellent skin tones. All IMHO of course! Regards, -Najinsky
Guest 18-Oct-2012 17:30
Thanks guys!!!

Sierra
Canon Image Challenge18-Oct-2012 11:18
Excellent POV!! This is the kind of shot that makes a wedding album special! Shu
Canon Image Challenge18-Oct-2012 02:15
Very nice composition. I immediately want to ask - what is the story here?

Jim
Guest 17-Oct-2012 22:16
No, this was someone else's gig who asked me to come as a backup, I merely went to get a few more shots for the portfolio...and for the comfort of being able to say I've now shot 2 weddings. So while she was shooting this same scene as a group shot, I figured I'd get something of my own. ;) More lessons learned!

Sierra
Guest 17-Oct-2012 21:22
Is this a final from the wedding? this is very good! Best Wishes, Traveller