Wives & Husbands [Contest Finalists November 2009]
Uploaded: November 25, 2009 06:06:22
Bride & Groom Wedding Bands On A Bible
24-70mm lens, ISO 200, f/5.6, 125s,SB-800 Speedlight
Category: Monthly Theme
Mary L. Graham November 25, 2009
Beautiful Macro Brian!! =) #1209312Dominick M. Dimacale November 25, 2009
Simply majestic image you have here, Brian.Dominick #8166458
Linda D. Lester November 25, 2009
Just beautiful....I'm sure the couple loved this! #8166460Susan M. Campbell November 25, 2009
A beautiful idea Brian and so nicely executed. #8166574Amy M. Wilson November 25, 2009
Wonderfully composed with great details, light and clarity... beautifully presented, Brian!Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving! #8166619
Nadine A. Lewis November 25, 2009
GREAT lighting, presentation and an EXCELLENT overall image, Brian!!! <>< #8166636Marty Straub November 25, 2009
Great from conception to execution, Brian. What a brilliant idea, and a wonderfully personal image for the lucky couple. It says so much about committment and HOPE. How perfect for this month's theme. I hope you and yours have your best Thanksgiving ever! #8166641Marcel J. Fernandez November 25, 2009
Beautiful presentation and expertly captured. #8166642Tammy M. Anderson November 25, 2009
This is beautiful, Brian. Outstanding setup and beautifully composed. #8166676Agnes Fegan November 25, 2009
This is beautiful Brian; I'm sure the couple loved it. Great idea to place the rings on the wedding verse! #8166714Melissa G. Meiselman November 25, 2009
Beautiful macro with the rings beautifully placed in just the right spot, Brian!! #8166731Renata Gusciora November 25, 2009
Sensational image,Brian!Wonderful arrangement,fantastic tones and focus! #8166737Douglas Pignet November 25, 2009
Wonderful set here Brian, great lightin and clarity as always, I'm sure they loved this image,well done. #8166740Jodi Zimmer November 25, 2009
awesome composition and clarity...lovely Brian! Happy Thanksgiving!! #8166744Sam Britt November 25, 2009
Beautiful, Brian. The couple had to love this!! #8166843Tiia Vissak November 25, 2009
a lovely close-up! #8167340Shelly A. Van Camp November 25, 2009
Very Nice, Brian!! Love this!! Thank you so much for the nice comments in my gallery....always so uplifting for me. #8167602Mariann Kovats November 25, 2009
Excellent, Brian! #8167732Datha Y. Thompson November 25, 2009
Truly BEAUTIFUL in every way Brian!! Perfection here my friend!!HAPPY THANKSGIVING
to you and yours :0) #8167899
Carol Sawyer November 25, 2009
Beautiful, Brian!! #8167955Carol L. Joyce November 25, 2009
This is classic beautiful, Brian, just as in everything you do. I love your explanations of how you got the shot! Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you hold dear! #8168097Sharon Sawyer November 25, 2009
Beautifully presented and a perfect image for this month's theme... HOPE!!! This one goes right into my favs. #8168332Gina Cormier November 25, 2009
A beautiful capture for this couple! Awesome shot Brian!!! #8168372JO ANN CLEVELAND November 25, 2009
Beautifully presented Brian!And that scripture is one some of the women don't like to "submit" however if they read on what the man is supposed to do, it would make submitting easy! lol
jo ann c. #8168521
Fran J. Jagger November 25, 2009
Love the comp and the reflections on the wedding band. Beautifully done, Brian!! :) #8168677Candice C. Calhoun November 25, 2009
Spectacular work on this extremely charming wedding photo! Very creative and meaningful work! WTG!ccc #8168712
Avril Young November 25, 2009
beautiful work, great idea placing the rings on the bible..bet they loved it. #8168866Graham Robards November 25, 2009
Excellent Brian and thank you for a detailed desription of how you got this shot! We all learn by this! Beautiful! ~Pat #8169167Amanda J. Tanner November 26, 2009
I know this will always be a wonderful memory for the Couple. Beautifully done and a very orginal Capture. Nice Work Brian! #8170160Daniella Puente November 26, 2009
WONDERFUL idea and photo... #8170462Nancy J. Locke November 26, 2009
Gloriously beautiful, Brian!!! Perfect photo. Looove the symbolism. Very creative.Cheers, Nancy J L
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Melissa Olsen November 26, 2009
Brian, the thumbnail of this image doesn't do it justice...I was blown away when I enlarged. Brilliant and so unique...I am sure it will be a treasure image for a long time...straight into my favs! #8170619Kate Jackson November 26, 2009
A brilliant shot Brian. Great for the theme. The only thing that spoils it for me is the direction that wives should submit to their husbands. No hope in that!!! #8170770Renee Doyle November 26, 2009
Beautifully done Brian!!! I am sure the happy couple loved this!! #8170771Douglas Pignet November 26, 2009
What a beatiful capture. It has perfect compostion and clairty. Very creative and touching...wyg Brian...Diane #8170796
Christine Lobsinger November 26, 2009
Hello Brian,INTO MY FAV'S!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8170805
Lynn M. Whitt November 26, 2009
Fantastic image, and Happy Thanksgiving... #8170865Mike Clime November 26, 2009
Excellent comp and like the reflection in the ring! #8170951Janet McNeil November 26, 2009
Lovely capture and perfect for MT!! #8171053Sandy Hawkins November 26, 2009
This is wonderful, Brian. So well thought out, great comp, pov and lighting!Sandy :-) #8171126
Ruth Grimm November 26, 2009
Gorgeous, Brian! Great hopeful sentiment! Super treatment! Fantastic B&W image! #8171194Kerry Hill November 26, 2009
Excellent job Brian, great composition and clarity, perfect in B/W!! #8171250Ann Myers November 26, 2009
Beautifully composed image, Brian! #8171253Kaye Burazin November 26, 2009
As alays Brian, your expertise comes shining through.Your lessons in your images are always so benefical. As much as I know about photography, the more I know that I don't know. So any knowledge shared is appreciated. #8171287Patricia Shewchuk November 26, 2009
I love this!! :) #8171293Nancy L. Green November 26, 2009
This is so beautiful and so meaningful Brian, VERY well done my friend!!! Thank you for your wonderful comment on my gallery, you have a wonderful tallent yourself!!! <>< #8171332Carol L. Fowler November 26, 2009
Wonderful wedding capture. I am sure this will be a favorite with the couple. #8171359Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 26, 2009
Great idea Brian, a very well thought out image. Awesome light, reflections and set up. WTG!!! #8171372Stefania Barbier November 26, 2009
gorgeous!!! #8171465Heidi Knight November 26, 2009
Beautiful MT entry, Brian!!! #8171500Mary K. Robison November 27, 2009
The rings themselves are gorgeous, Brian, and your composition, tilted pov, and use of the Bible verse as a "background" were all excellent choices for this lovely b&w image.Many people might not realize the significant amount of time it takes to "set up" something this eye-catching. Speaking as someone who's taken up to two hours to clone distractions and "heal" wilted petal edges, etc., from some of my floral shots, I fully recognize your pursuit of perfection. Follow your instincts, and keep up your high standards! #8171829
Melinda F. Schneider November 27, 2009
Creative and lovely! What a treasure for the lucky couple!! #8171959Courtenay Vanderbilt November 27, 2009
Beautifully presented, Brian! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! #8172193Jessica Jenney November 27, 2009
What a beautiful and meaningful keepsake for the fortunate couple, Brian! So very thoughtful in composition and presentation! #8172251Tressie Davis November 27, 2009
Very beautifully done Brian! #8172277WENDY L. BENNETT November 27, 2009
Excellent work, Brian! #8172526Tammy D. Ferren November 27, 2009
Wow, beautifully executed, Brian! Love the concept, it worked really well! #8172534Karen Harper November 27, 2009
Awesome photo, Brian! Nice, unique idea, too. #8172563Sheila K. Floyd November 27, 2009
I love the reflection of the words on his ring. Amazing and creatively done. Fabulous! #8172606Linda A. Braddock November 27, 2009
Brian, Beautiful Capture, such clarity, great lighting, very well composed! This is a favorite and a winner! #8172624Jill Odice November 27, 2009
Really great take on the rings in the book shot! You did something very creative and perfectly photographed! #8173110Terry Cervi November 27, 2009
Beautifully done, Brian!! Love it! #8173258Becky J. Parkinson November 27, 2009
So very well done, Brian! I love the subtle effects, composition, and the sentiment the photo evokes!! Wonderful! #8173305Angie M. Davis November 27, 2009
Absolutely love this, Brian! It is beautifully done and is a wonderful theme. #8173337David A. Simons November 27, 2009
Excellent composition, Brian #8173356Jill E. Snyder November 27, 2009
Brian, I know how difficult this is. The clarity, the subtlety, are brilliant. #8173358Les Rhoades November 27, 2009
Well done!....I like the softness around the edges.Les #8173471
Anita Hogue November 27, 2009
Absolutely fabulous Brian!(Thanks for your compliment on my images) #8173516
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 27, 2009
Beautiful B&W image, Brian!!! :-) k #8173624Karen Engelbreth November 27, 2009
Wonderful idea and capture, Brian... #8173636Deborah Lewinson November 27, 2009
Excellent,very effective, and creative capture, Brian, looks like its everyone's favorite as well!Debby #8173640
Gerri R. Jones November 27, 2009
Beautiful selective focus and even lighting to accentuate both the verse and rings...very well thought out and executed Brian! #8173726Michelle L. Frick November 27, 2009
You're right - I do love this Brian - amazing tones, selective focus and I am sure it holds deep meaning for the couple. #8173823Patrick Rouzes November 27, 2009
I feel you have a winning image here, Brian! A unique & creative wedding photo ! Love the tones, lighting, reflections & presentation ! WTG! #8173826Carrie M. Groseclose November 27, 2009
Amazing, just amazing! Brian this is so very well composed, wonderful selective focus, and fantastic lighting. Well done my friend!! #8173839Tammy L. Newcomb November 28, 2009
I really don't think anyone could have nailed this better than you and the way you have presented this. Absolutely amazing job you have done here capturing the hope & commitment of two joins together as one under the laws of our dear God.You continue to amaze me with your vision and soul that is poured into your photography.
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Gail Vitikacs November 28, 2009
Indeed a beauty Brian....one to be proud of! #8175807Alexis Yobbagy November 28, 2009
Crisp where it should be and soft where it works! Lovely composition and tonality! :-) #8175839Susan Weisensel November 28, 2009
Beautiful and creative Brian, I'm sure the Bride and Groom with love this. #8175872Riitta Kivi November 28, 2009
Simply perfection! #8176047Helen Dittrich November 28, 2009
a wonderful idea, and great clarity...well done :) #8176069Judy V. Kennamer November 29, 2009
Absolutely gorgeous Brian! I'm sure the couple loved this shot -- and I'll bet this beautiful capture will become a family treasure! #8178052AEK November 30, 2009
brian - this is conceptually and artistically - elegant!Cassie L. Woodlee November 30, 2009
This is so beautiful Brian. #8180009Isabel C. Rodriguez December 01, 2009
Very nice, very creative, and well done! Great image, and so appropriate! I'm sure the couple loved it! #8181919Melissa Papaj December 01, 2009
Beautiful shot Brian...love, love, love it! #8182509Graham Robards December 01, 2009
Oh well done on your EFT Brian, I hope to see this one again, I love it! ~Pat #8183105Kathy Reeves December 02, 2009
Absolutely perfect! I know the couple was trilled!!! #8184223Cathy Barrows December 02, 2009
well done...love the way the verse reflects into the man's ring #8184594Jeana Clark December 02, 2009
~J~ #8184698
Lynne Morris December 02, 2009
Wow this is beautiful Brian. #8185907Ellen Hodges December 03, 2009
Love the comp and awesome clarity, too, Brian! #8188145Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 04, 2009
A classic, but very, very well done.. (Will see it again :) #8192161Deb Koskovich December 05, 2009
Extremely skillfully done, Brian. #8192691Janice Mezzacappa December 05, 2009
Beautiful and mood created Brian such a lovely capture...well done!! #8193653Cyndy Doty December 06, 2009
Brian - this is marvelous! Great creativity, and execution! #8195097Ashley L. Thompson December 07, 2009
Love this shot...everything about it! Wonderful!! #8198570Lisa D. Greer December 07, 2009
Very well done! :) #8198773Teddianne Lucius December 07, 2009
Wow! What a creative idea, I've never seen a wedding photo like this. Great idea! #8199363Susana Ms Heide December 07, 2009
So well thought out and set up! The tones are beautiful and make this a classic! #8199521Eva Ferrière December 08, 2009
Absolutely beautiful, Brian! I simply adore your composition! #8201579Karen Kessler December 08, 2009
I love what you did with this one, Brian! The way you purposely placed the rings over the words "husbands" and "wives" was a great idea. Perfect for November's MT! #8202103James Garrison December 09, 2009
Very nice Brian. #8203830Elida Gutierrez December 11, 2009
Like you say "right into my favorites with this one" LOVE IT!!! #8208976Donna R. Moratelli December 12, 2009
Hi Brian,It Looks like you are getting into the stockier type images now. THis is a beautiful stock image! #8210075Lisa R. Buffington December 12, 2009
Beautiful image Brian. I have seen lots of photos with the rings on the Bible, but never one like yours. Love that you placed the rings on the Bible on the verse pertaining to Husbands & Wives. It made this image so much more meaningful and emotional. Love it, excellent work. #8211847Shari Kelly December 13, 2009
It has all been said how wonderfully composed this image is, but it stands alone in my opinion in the wedding ring field. I could seriously see this in a Christian book store as a wall hanger...LOVE THIS!Douglas Pignet December 15, 2009
Congrats on being a finalist, this is a beauty,Doug #8218035Ann Myers December 15, 2009
Great finalist capture, Brian! #8218116Heidi Knight December 15, 2009
Ofcuse it's a finalist! Congratulations Brian! #8218136Julianne Bradford December 15, 2009
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist award Brian!! #8218213Carol L. Fowler December 15, 2009
Congrats on this Finalist! It's going on to Gold! #8218222Amy M. Wilson December 15, 2009
HUGE congratulations on your fabulous Finalist and best of luck in the next round, Brian!!! #8218290Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 15, 2009
I'm very happy for you Brian!! An inspirational finalist, congratulations! #8218329Karen Engelbreth December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist, Brian... #8218358Teddianne Lucius December 15, 2009
Congrats Brian! #8218422Ruth Grimm December 15, 2009
Congratulations on the finalist, Brian! #8218633Robyn A. Terrell December 15, 2009
Congrats on this fantastic finalists, Brian! #8218723Claudine Grove December 15, 2009
Congrats on this lovely image. So sharp. #8218796Melissa G. Meiselman December 15, 2009
Big congratulations on this stunning and deserving finalist, Brian!!! #8218826Sharon Sawyer December 15, 2009
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WTG, Brian!!! I knew this one would get recognition and I hope it gets gold. Congratulations on this well deserved finalist!!! #8218881Jessica Jenney December 15, 2009
Congratulations, Brian on your fabulous finalist! Good luck! #8218955Janice Mezzacappa December 15, 2009
Awesome Brian!!!! So happy for you.....huge congrats on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #8218956Phyllis H. Burchett December 15, 2009
Beautiful image, congrats on your finalist! #8219003Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 15, 2009
Congratulations Brian. WTG. Great work my friend.Teri Klinger December 15, 2009
congrats brian! I knew this one would go far! #8219076Liz blahh December 15, 2009
Beautifully captured! Congrats on your finalist! #8219118Terry Cervi December 15, 2009
Congrats on your stunning Finalist, Brian! Hope it goes all the way! #8219175Misty Blue December 15, 2009
Congrats on your Finalist… What an amazing image! #8219227Diane L. Thomas December 15, 2009
This is beautiful and creative Brian. #8219258Fran J. Jagger December 15, 2009
CONGRATS on your Finalist, Brian!!! :) #8219337Tammy L. Newcomb December 15, 2009
I bet we see a little gold badge on this one....I am thrilled this got a finalist....
Beautiful work....
Congrats #8219412
Joannie Bertucci December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist Brian! #8219489Susan Weisensel December 15, 2009
Congrats Brian, I sure hope you get at least one winner out the your finalist. #8219706Deborah Lewinson December 15, 2009
Powerful image, Brian, congratulations on another excellent finalist!Debby #8219940
Sandra Anderson December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Brian. #8219944Amy JACKSON December 15, 2009
Excellent image, Brian! Congratulations on your finalists!! :) #8219974Christine Lobsinger December 15, 2009
Hi Brian, I am thrilled to see this one in the Finalist Area... WTG!!!Best of Luck to you my friend in the next rounds!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8219994
WENDY L. BENNETT December 15, 2009
Hey Brian,Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 15, 2009
WTG on all your finalists, Brian!!! :-) k #8220446Melissa Papaj December 15, 2009
YAY! Congrats! So exciting to see this one as a finalist...hope it goes far...IT SHOULD!!! #8220584Courtenay Vanderbilt December 15, 2009
BIG CONGRATS, Brian! #8220608Barbara Waldoch December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your Finalists, Brian! #8220647Mariann Kovats December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your Finalists, Brian! Awesome pictures! #8221112Stefania Barbier December 15, 2009
congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!! #8221358Marilyn K. Lincecum December 15, 2009
Congratulations on a beautiful finalist. #8221362Tommy E. Burgess December 15, 2009
Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist Brian!!! #8221417Jayne Martin December 16, 2009
Woo-Hoo!!! Go Brian!! Keeping my fingers crossed for that Winner's badge!! #8221467Maria Warren December 16, 2009
congrats on your finalist on this beautiful photo :) #8221546Patricia Seidler December 16, 2009
Hugh congratulations Brian on this well deserved finalist. Good luck in the next round. #8221763Graham Robards December 16, 2009
Oh Brian, there you go, I knew we would see this again!Huge congratulations to you! Sincerely, ~Pat
ps don't reply as our gallery is down! #8221811
Renata Gusciora December 16, 2009
Huge congratulations on this awesome finalist,Brian!!!:-) #8222029Gina Cormier December 16, 2009
Congrats Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG!!! #8222416Karen Celella December 16, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Brian. Love this one! #8222735Linda A. Braddock December 16, 2009
Brian, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! Great Work! #8222779JO ANN CLEVELAND December 16, 2009
Big Congratulations Brian, new this was a winner all along !Super capture, great framing...go for the gold!
jo ann c. #8222813
Datha Y. Thompson December 16, 2009
NO Suprise here Brian ;)Marty Straub December 16, 2009
Congrats, Brian! All of your photos are worthy of hanging, and this one is a masterpiece from conception to presentation. #8222877Marilyn Cornwell December 16, 2009
Big Congratulations, Brian!!!! #8222882Holly Therrien December 16, 2009
Wow Brian.. three finalist in a row!! Congratulations!! This is an awesome picture. You are one talented guy.Nadine A. Lewis December 16, 2009
So thrilled to see this, Brian!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! <>< #8223763Lisa Hott December 16, 2009
Congrats on you finalists this month! #8223863Isabel C. Rodriguez December 16, 2009
Congrats Brian!! Well deserved FINALIST entry, hope its a WINNER!! #8224014Nancy J. Locke December 16, 2009
Goooooo, Brian!!!SUPER CONGRATS on your Finalist status.
AWESOME CAPTURE!!! #8224103
Daniella Puente December 16, 2009
Congratulations :))) #8224207Linda Blair December 16, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!!!! #8224385Anita Hogue December 16, 2009
Congratulations Brian! Such a fabulous capture! #8224481Mark Dodge December 16, 2009
Nice one, Brian. Congratulations. Wishing you the best of luck in the next round. #8224716Ellen Hodges December 16, 2009
Congrats on your fantastic finalists, Brian! Very best luck!! #8224767Patrick Rouzes December 16, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist! WTG, Brian! #8224828Sam Britt December 16, 2009
Congratulations on this finalist, Brian! #8225139Angie M. Davis December 16, 2009
Congratulations Brian! This is wonderful! #8225182Tamra Walker December 16, 2009
YAY, Brian!!!! I knew it was only a matter of time for this fabulous shot! Congrats on this incredible finalist!! -Tami #8225282Tamra Walker December 16, 2009
YAY, Brian!!!! I knew it was only a matter of time for this fabulous shot! Congrats on this incredible finalist!! -Tami #8225284Carrie M. Groseclose December 16, 2009
Huge Congratulations Brian on this awesome Finalist of yours! It's a winner in my book!! #8225361Tiia Vissak December 16, 2009
Congratulations! #8225496Ken Smith December 17, 2009
Very nice work, Brian. Congrats to you!! #8225861Antonio Amen December 17, 2009
Hi! Beautiful image. Thank you for coment my photo.Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009
WTG, Brian!! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist!! Deb #8226522Kara L. Hendricks December 17, 2009
I know how much you love this one Brian... Congratulations on this and your other finalists!! Best of luck in the winners circle!! #8226600Melissa Olsen December 17, 2009
oH I am so happy for your Finalist on this image...way to go. #8226944anonymous December 17, 2009
WTG Brian! Three gorgeous finalists! Huge Congrats! #8227801Maria Coulson December 17, 2009
Brian,Linda M. Walker December 19, 2009
Beautifully done and presented...this would look fabulous framed! Congratulations #8232944Shelly A. Van Camp December 19, 2009
CONGRATS!!!! #8233899Brenda Sides December 21, 2009
Congratulations, Brian, on this wonderful finalist:) #8238640Barbara Kehoe January 07, 2010
What a beautiful thought. You did a fantastic job with this. #8279231Heather Loewenhardt January 11, 2013
What a beautiful composition so deserving of a finalist award. #10510606Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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