My engagement ring

[AhMazingPhotos]

A newbie looking for opinions and critiques. Thanks

Nikon COOLPIX S8100
Exposure: 1/30
ISO 200
Aperture: f/7
Flash on
Focal length: 5.4

[Hill Country Hack]

Hello and thanks for taking the time to post. You may get a better response if you ask specific questions other than the "tell me what you think". Let us know what you were trying to accomplish etc.

I don't do macro, but I will comment on a couple of general things:
1. I do like what I think you were trying to capture
2. That interior framing is distracting to me, maybe if you crop to that size.
3. I do like the shadow encroaching from the bottom right
4. Is the ring to centered?
5. The light sparkle on the ring is too bright and takes away from the overall calmness the rest of the image is presenting to me. If it was throwing off a muted prism of color I think that would be more appealing?

That is all I have for now. The real macro folks and provide other input. Keep shooting!

[windrider86]

Please check out the critique sections guidelines/rules to see what should be included in your posts. Thanks you!

[AshNZ]

You could try placing the ring off centre? Maybe rule of thirds?

Rest looks great to me. Love how the dark border brings the attention onto the ring and also love the sparkle on the ring.

[PixSixSix]

I suck at giving critiques but I can say congrats on your engagement!

[shutter_mom]

I like the picture, but I am no expert. Congrats on your engagement

[AhMazingPhotos]

Just want to say thx for the compliments and critiques guys

[playinthecamera]

imo, Move the ring off centre and lower in the photo for a creeping ring effect. The flowers color would still be the background. All about placement of the ring.