Great concept.
It would have a greater impact if the ring was a bit closer and more centered. I find myself looking at the ring, then straight up but then my eyes veer to the right onto the couple.
As suggested earlier to get lower and closer; that was a real challenge to get as close as I did, the actual camera body was resting on the floor and the rings physically were only around 6-8 inches from end of lens. There are a lot of competing elements in the frame, no doubt, This was a kind of on-the-fly idea. I think to pull this off in an ideal award winning sense, I would have a different set up altogether with controlled lighting and context.
My first reaction was why on a porch with fake wood planks, run of the mill rattan furniture, vinyl siding and rain gutter all sharing the frame with bride and groom.
The left one of the second set begins to address my concerns. Focus stacking w/ ring in sharp focus, bride and groom slightly sharper than as they are shown in the left shot, and render the house and furniture softer might come up with something nice.
I agree didn't like the fake wood; house, rattan furniture not ideal, But to the B&G these are all the things that they ID with and its a record in their setting.
As far as focus stacking...never have done that before. Is there a program whereby you blend various frames focused at various stages? I'd be interested in that. Thanks
