Judges Comments

The photographer uses texture and light and perspective from below of all the elements to create this montage that compliments the rings.

This was an engaging image with an abstract approach. Loved the creative silhouettes of the arms, veil, bow tie and rings.

Very creative, very dreamy. The ring picture is hard to shoot. This photographer went out of his/her way to create something memorable by using silhouette in an inventive way.

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This seems like a natural moment, and I love how the hand is in focus but the subject in the background isn't, giving the ring more of a referring visual element. It also has a nice use of darker and lighter shades which compliment each other.

I really enjoyed the elegance of this photo. The long black jacket in contrast to the brides face and hands really accentuated the ring. A strong crop would have helped this image even more.

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I like the composition of this and the slight holding of the hands, giving it a sweet gesture around the detail of the ring. It adds a human element to the detail and makes it rise to the top for me. It has a nice, natural, feel to it - which I like.

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This photograph goes beyond just a ring detail because it gives a real moment that illuminates a humanistic feeling and quiet elegance.

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This was a very creative approach to what can be a very lifeless image. The smoke swirling around the rings against the intense green of the liquid was an interesting combination.

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I love the light in this frame, which drives you to the hand and ring quickly. It's a relatively clean image and it helps that the hand and ring is framed by a darker background (of the suit), making it stand out more. The addition of the hand decoration is a nice bonus.

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Good lens choice, crisp detail and vibrant colors set this image apart.

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Surreal approach to the rings on the tattooed hands set against a backdrop of water makes this image look like a Dali painting. Very effective use of color.

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The law of simplicity and design work well to make this a strong image.

Nice use of monochromism to make the rings stand out against the gold plates. The gold plates create a rich, regal feel to the image.

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Strong use of chiaroscuro and the shallow depth of field showcase these rings.

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This was a clever use of visual icons representative of the day. I wish the background was darker to help both the shoe and the ring pop out more, however, and I wish the shape of the shoe was completed visually. I think the combination of the two would make it stronger.

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“The rings in the trees” photo can be a tough one to pull off, but this is darn near perfect. The composition, use of color and effective use of f-stop make the rings jump out at you even though they are quite small.

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This was a unique approach to a ring detail. Creative idea to set the ring inside the vehicle emblem leading to the young man at the rear.

Photographer's Comment

35mm Fuji Neopan 400 The ring bearer was very intrigued by all our different cameras.

Judges Comments

This seems like a straight-forward, almost product-like shot, but it's well executed. It's a solid example of detail imaging and I like the textures of the photograph.

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Pure elegance and shallow depth of field create a beautiful background that works well with the focus of these rings.