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Love Always

© Steven W. Lepak

Love Always

Uploaded: February 02, 2007 19:43:45

Description

Re-post (for the monthly theme) of an image I originally posted in October.
This image was a gift to my wife on the occasion of our 22nd anniversary and features my wedding ring.
This time I desaturated all but the ring - much better I think.
F/20, 1/15s, ISO-200, Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens.


Comments

Jennifer L. Lane February 02, 2007

I just wanted to tell you that I think this picture is fantastic! Well done!
#598876

Lois Pierpont February 02, 2007

this is a beautiful photo, I love it. #3906075

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 02, 2007

Such a great theme image, very beautiful! #3906085

Terri Beloit February 02, 2007

Wonderful image, Steven! I love the thought and excellent creation and composition...beautiful!!! #3906118

Christopher P. Golden February 03, 2007

Her is a great idea for creative use of shodow. Nice shot. #3906329

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic February 03, 2007

Great creative shadow shot..inspiring... #3906495

February 03, 2007

Very clever and what a great capture for this month theme! Love the lighting:) #3907325

Gary A. Meier February 03, 2007

FANTASTIC image Steven! Very creative and CONGRATS to you and your wife! #3907975

Mata Patan February 05, 2007

PERFECT!!! #3912905

Steven W. Lepak February 06, 2007

Thanks for your kind comments Jennifer, Lois, Donna, Terri, Christopher, Mette, Kimberly, Gary, & Mata. Keep Shooting! Best Regards, Steven #3917335

Sherri Myers February 07, 2007

Great picture. Shadow turned out perfect. #3922821

Z. Banu February 09, 2007

Beautiful Image and Great Capture very nice creative work like the clarity and details Awesome Steven! #3929250

Steven W. Lepak February 12, 2007

Thanks Sherri and Zaanat. I appreciate your comments. Best Regards, Steven #3941567

Gail Apple February 19, 2007

This is a winner!
#3965335

Steven W. Lepak February 21, 2007

Thanks Gail. Best Regards, Steven #3972470

Suzanne Colson March 19, 2007

This is definitely a winner. It is so absolutely creative!!! #4071258

Steven W. Lepak March 20, 2007

Thanks for your kind comment Suzanne. You have a great portfolio. Best Regards, Steven #4074068

Terri Beloit March 22, 2007

Congrats on your finalist, Steven...as I said before, this is beautiful! #4082559

Suzanne Colson March 22, 2007

Congrats!! Truly deserving. This is so beautiful!!!! #4082592

March 22, 2007

subtle and nice- well done! #4083844

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 22, 2007

Spectacular finaist image, congrats! #4083956

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4085494

Steven W. Lepak March 23, 2007

Thanks to all for your kind encouragement. MY FIRST FINALIST! Best Regards, Steven #4088270

Gary A. Meier March 23, 2007

Congrats Steve! This is VERY well deserved and I wish you the best in the next round. #4090621

Laura Clay-Ballard March 24, 2007

Congrats! I love the SC! beautiful shot! #4091705

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 24, 2007

Congratulations on your second place winner. #4094209

Janine Russell level-classic March 24, 2007

Stephen, congratulations on your Second Place Win. #4094428

Mata Patan March 25, 2007

From the first time I saw it, I thought it was a winner!!
Many congratulations!! #4095547

Mata Patan March 25, 2007

From the first time I saw it, I thought it was a winner!!
Many congratulations!! #4095549

Steven W. Lepak March 26, 2007

Thanks Don, Gary, Laura, Kay, Janine & Mata for your most kind and encouraging comments. My first finalist and a second place finisher - maybe a tough act to follow for me, but I'm up to the challenge. Keep shooting. Best Regards, Steven #4098645

Michelle L. Belnap March 26, 2007

Steven, Again thank you for the inspiration :) and CONGRATULATIONS!!! this was well deserved! #4098863

Kate Jackson March 26, 2007

Congratulations Steven on this amazing win! #4099769

Steven W. Lepak March 28, 2007

Thanks Michelle & Kate. I have learned so much and have found endless inspriration at this website . . . it pleases me to know that I can begin to contribute to that with others. Best Regards, Steven #4106393

April 03, 2007

Great Shot. I love it. How did you manage such a great shot? #4126579

Steven W. Lepak April 05, 2007

Thanks Shelly. How do I manage such a "great" shot? One word . . . VOLUME. Even monkeys can type Shakespeare, given enough paper and time. Keep shooting (and shooting, and shooting)! Best Regards, Steven #4133337

Awdrey M. Hamilton July 11, 2007

We all agree this is a wonderful photo, but I would have to say your wife is a very lucky woman. The thought you put into this just shows how much you love her. If I were her I would cherish this forever. #4494752

Kerry W. Willis July 27, 2007

Full of artistry and compassion! Oh Perfect Love! All joy, K.W. #4570262

Lynn Haack September 29, 2007

I have "always" admired this photo. I was surprised to see that I did'nt comment yet! Beautiful and sentimental image. One sure sign of a truly magnificent photo is if it lingers in our thoughts and can be easily visualized without actually seeing the photograph. This is one of those photos! Congrats! Lynn #4861030

Steven W. Lepak November 02, 2007

Thanks so much for such kind comments Awdrey, K.W., and Lynn. I guess I had not looked at comments here for some time. I am flattered. Thank you. Best Regards, Steven #5020768

Cynthia L. Deters November 03, 2007

This is such a wonderful photo! I am sure your wife treasures it! #5023754

Steven W. Lepak November 09, 2007

Thanks for your kind comment Cynthia! Best Regards, Steven #5050108

James Quantz Jr. November 16, 2007

Now these are the type of images that make the rest of us(men) look bad! Thanks a lot! JQ #5083376

Steven W. Lepak November 26, 2007

Thanks for your comment James. I guess once in a while someone needs to step up and take one for the team (lol). Your portfolio is spectacular. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #5125406

Daniella Puente November 26, 2007

Love the way you did this composition :) the clarity is GREAT in every detail on the image! Well done... #5126626

Steven W. Lepak December 02, 2007

Thanks for your kind comment Daniella. Best Regards, Steven #5160195

Cheryl E. Molennor March 21, 2008

What a beautiful gift! well done #5674324

Steven W. Lepak March 23, 2008

Thanks Cheryl. Your portfolio is terrific. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #5683522

Shannon Heryet level-classic May 18, 2008

Beautiful! I love this .... my husband's ring is engraved the same, and the date , so he doesn't forget!
Congrats on winning!
Shannon #5939835

Sarah Baker August 29, 2008

Exellent capture!
#6386705

Steven W. Lepak August 30, 2008

Thanks Sarah . . . and Shannon. I appreciate your kind comments. Best Regards, Steven #6388026

November 20, 2008

Fantasitice composition Steven!!! Many congratulations!!!!!!!

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November 22, 2008

This picture has been done sooooo many times. It's getting quite old. Fantastic picture overall. But people need to start getting original. #6787912

Steven W. Lepak November 22, 2008

Thanks for your kind comment Sanjay, and thanks Brent for your kind and very original comment. Best Regards, Steven #6788205

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