The Wedding Bouquet

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A slightly cynical look at marriage, romance and reality.
50mm A 1.7

29/05/2012 - 21:58Gary Hickin

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Tagsstill life, wedding, flowers, bouquet, roses, fireplace, flat iron, kettle

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davidstorm

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11 years
Sheffield, England

Link Posted 29/05/2012 - 22:03

Wow, a fabulous image Gary, but it is very cynical! I've been married for nearly 25 years and I must say it is one of the best things I have ever done!

I love my wife dearly and the reality for us is very different to the implication of your image. I'm sure others will have had very contrasting experiences and if nothing else the picture will be thought provoking.

Thank you for sharing with us.

Regards
David

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autumnlight

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12 years
Derbyshire

Link Posted 29/05/2012 - 22:15

Superb detail and light, i love the compo that will no doubt sadly touch the hearts of many.

Kind regards Maria

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Gary Hickin

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15 years
Lincolnshire

Link Posted 29/05/2012 - 22:16

Thanks David- I am very pleased to hear that everything worked out well for you. It's our Ruby wedding anniversary this year so everything has gone OK for us! Sadly that is not the case for many other relationships.
Cheers,
Gary

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focus

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11 years

Link Posted 30/05/2012 - 13:33

Absoloutely brillaint still life capture!

- mary.

Last Edited by focus on 30/05/2012 - 13:33

GIULIO57

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14 years
Firenze-Italia

Link Posted 30/05/2012 - 13:49

Great compo and great use of light. I like this bouquet that escapes from darkness....It looks like to burn of its own light.....like a moon....

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pauljay

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14 years
Zuid Limburg, The Netherlands

Link Posted 31/05/2012 - 09:46

Looking beyond any implied cynicism I see a wonderful image! Hope you're still a Pentaxian Gary?

Paul.

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Gary Hickin

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15 years
Lincolnshire

Link Posted 31/05/2012 - 10:40

Thank you all for your comments- having a distinct leaning towards the vanitas style of still life photography influenced the mood of this one. I don't know why the Exif is not showing- anyway, K-5 (still have) with 35mm ltd macro ( now sold to help with bills!). Back to my trusty A 50mm 1.7.
Cheers,
Gary

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davidtrout

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14 years
Durham, England

Link Posted 31/05/2012 - 16:00

Cynical or not it's a classy image Gary, artistically executed as always.
David

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szgabor

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13 years
Budapest, Hungary

Link Posted 05/06/2012 - 19:59

Excellent lights and details. This is a great capture, Gary.

Regards,
Gábor
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