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    Last spring we had a very good wildflower bloom in my area (Southern California) and my wife and I were in a field of coreopsis, these little yellow flowers. It was late afternoon and our shadows were stretching across the carpet of flowers. I took out my cell phone and made this picture, intending for it to be "artsy". I didn't realize until I got home and saw it on the computer that we had made a heart shape between our heads. I added some diffusion and a texture.
    "It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson

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    This is one of those times when shadows are very effective in a portrait, and the heart is a great touch. That curved array of flowers above your heads is another good element. Very well done. Nifty title, too.

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    This indeed turned out wonderful with your shadows! Wonderful "love" symbolism with the "heart" between your heads and all the surrounding flowers. You should make this into a Valentine's card and give it to your wife!

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    Awesome! Wonderful details both in the shadows and sun -- not easy to do. I love it!!

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    What a beautiful "accident" you created. A green valentine. Thanks for the story behind it and the love it conveys. Hearts and flowers....can't get more sentimental in February than that. Nice.

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    Kerry,

    Greetings. The effects and shadows are oerfect! Good show!

    Cheers,

    -Michael-

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    Lovely and sweet. The heart is a bonus. I love the shadows on the field of flowers. I wonder about increasing contrast a bit? Lovely valentine.

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