Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
This is a very beautiful work - I love the most your light application enhancing this picture so beautifully - she seems forgotten but the light always will shine where she is - that is the story your shot tells at the first look

I think this is a very harmonious and attractive picture , your artistic adjustments bring the focus perfectly on the painting and the door - very well enhanced, perfectly clear and sharp, excellent DOF contrast and lighting,

a well composed picture, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Regina, and of course also for the very generous rating.

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 13-Oct-2016

a pleasure Annie

Comment from Sange
I LOVE this! I voted for it.
What I love most is the Majestic lighting, the details and textures of the wood. The use of light, the way it peeks through the door and back lights the oil painting is what makes this so Special.
Fine work Cara!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Sunshine, and of course also for the very generous rating.

Comment from jesuel
What an amazing and beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and paerspective as well as a heavenly light great fine work here

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Stringbean
This is very unique....your use of light and shadows and depth draws us into your photo. Creative concept and good contender for the contest. Good luck in the contest! A pleasure to view! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Stringbean on 13-Oct-2016

Your so welcome!

Comment from Mama Mia1
OMG! If I ever found this treasure, I would be running as fast and I could with the beautiful icon in my arms. How was this left like that? I cannot believe a treasure like this would be untended.
Absolutely stunning.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Lilibug6
This is very nice! I love the lighting! IT almost glows!The focus is very good! The colors are great! This is a very nice entry for the contest! Well done and best of luck in the contest! Lori

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Lilibug6 on 13-Oct-2016

You are welcome! Lori

Comment from Neilnap773
love this presentation for this contest..the chiaroscuro technique is some of the best I've seen on this art base and the introduction of the madonna is just brilliant. The whole composition has an awe about it ..great work.its got my vote

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Neil, and also for the very generous rating.

Comment from dalebraatz
what a wonderful first impression. like the details and depth and colors you have captured here, very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Dale.

Comment from rhondaloner
Beautiful clear focus, lovely saturated colors and perfect framing. This is a really beautiful capture! Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Life is but a dream.
This looks like a painting and the shadow light effect is whole and well balanced. Hues of yellow bring an energy that is balanced off by the darker oranage and then complete shadow. this is very strong chiaroscuro effect. Well composed as well.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Olga.