Judges Comments

This image was not only creative but also provided mood to a detail shot; which is not easily done. I wish the 'to hold' was more visible without the ring covering the H.

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This is more than a ring picture, it shows envy, admiration and bragging. The way the old ladies are gently touching the brides hand and are so focused on her hand makes the picture.

Photographer's Comment

Right after the ceremony these two old ladies were watching the bride's wedding ring. I've made several different pictures all of them with the beautiful bride in frame and just one with the hand only. While selecting the pictures for the contest I found this picture to be most interesting. There is the candid moment and there is the mystery — you will never know what the bride looks like.

Judges Comments

Simple, elegant, beautiful.  Shallow depth of field, perfect lighting and exposure, and lovely composition.

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Unique way to showcase the rings and go further by turning it into a schedule of the day's proceedings. Really cool clock, too. B&W work helps show the texture of the paper towel background and doesn't interfere with the point of the image.

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This image was very unusual and well lit, and photographed. However I am not sure how much it spoke to the wedding theme.

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Very unusual.  The shapes, patterns, and designs.  Totally unlike anything else in the category.   Nice symmetry and energy flow to the rings.

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This was one of the few ring images that actually showed the bride and groom. And a moment to boot. Very nicely shot.

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This image was well lit and not to mention completely different than any detail shot I have seen of rings. I am not sure the significance of the kibble.

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A detail shot, nicely done with reflection of the couple. Simple and effective.

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This was a great overall detail shot. The framing of the mesa was especially nice and use of landscape and cultural significance of the kachina doll added to the image. I wish the rings had been more prominent.

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Beautiful use of color and graphics. The semi-straight lines creating triangles really help emphasize the circular ring, but also mimic the design of the ring's triangular notches. Smart picture.

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The act of putting on a ring. Nicely done with finger perfectly centered.

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A slightly tighter crop would have helped this.  Too much bible in the foreground takes away from the rings and the message under them.  

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I'm guessing the bride and groom are baseball fans. The laces of the ball add a little spot color to what is basically a B&W image. Smart choice to use a used ball instead of a new one to add a little character.

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Stacking the hands with the words works.  The technical hurts the overall composition though because it is just not clean enough.  Too much clutter.  

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Another image that uses a prop to give the image a sense of time or season. Not too many things are prettier than a changed maple leaf. Add to that a couple of beautifully placed rings with some shallow depth-of-field and you've got an excellent picture.