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My Heart Belongs to You

Valentines Day

24 total reviews 
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the 7 stars.
Comment from momentsofjoy7351


Vibrant and bold initial impact. As always a comprehensive and detailed composition. Light where it needs to be , well framed and stunning. Gotta figure out the layering for some of my own work. PS and LB? Anyway, I usually have nothing to distract me in your compositions but I think I would have chosen a beautiful cursive style of writing for the Valentine sentiment in the upper left. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from MindsEye286


Beautifully composed. Would make a gorgeous Valentine's Day card for next year! One thing caught my eye on the upper right of the inner frame. Just above it is a bit of a bright spot. Since it is so small, (and I know its part of the background,) to me it kind of throws the balance off a bit around the frame. Kind of like a bump in the road. Maybe if there were more of the bokeh effect showing above the frame? Love the image, though. Wonderful work.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review and your comments.
Comment from Linda Bickston


Wow, talk about romantic. Your flowers are just beautiful, and the way you enhanced this picture is so glorious. I love the candle affect.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Impressive capture! Harmonious colors. Excellent lighting, focusing & framing. Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Impressive mixed media rendition. Excellent colors & textures. Interesting modification.
Thanks for sharing... Good luck in the booth!
Happy Hearts' Day, my friend!

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from refman


How beautiful and so cleverly done.I love the colours.The true colours of love.Good focal point with the candle and the little bit of greenery just adds a lovely embellishment.Good luck for the competition.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.
Comment from nature rules


Very beautiful, AV.
Originality/6 Not many can create something this lovely from a bouquet of roses and a candle.

Technical/6: Proper exposure, shutter speed, etc. were apparent in your initial photo. From that point, your expertise in mixing media is past my knowledge too far for me to try to be analytical with my review. But I am very impressed.

Composition/6: Good balance in initial frame.

Artistic Merit/6: Your photograph you the impetus and your elements came together around it. A very accomplished work.

Overall Impact/6: Good photographs are made, not taken. You have taken that mantra past the norm and shown much finesse in your creation here. Very nice. Regards, NR

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review and of course also for the very generous rating.
Comment from Kbanich


What's not to love about this image. You have brought the beauty of Valentines day together with both symbolism and romantic flare. A hallmark card image for sure! I love the subtle yet effective touches with both heart and leaf adding dimension outside of the golden frame. The gradient effect from light to dark adds richness. Just stunning Annie - Kathy

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Kathy, and also for the very generous rating.
Comment from bandl


Great Valentine's "card" Annie. Beautifully composed in the classic red colors for the day. Well presented and framed. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 15-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.
Comment from jrconrad


Very nice creation. I really like the touch of the heart out of frame. I must learn how to do that. The overall pattern of light, a little darkish, is exquisite. Would make a super Valentine's Day card. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review