A Valentine for my Wife

1 Corinthians 13 was one of the readings at our wedding on 11th September 2004. It's a shame that I could only find this particular chapter at the edge of the book (far right). Oh well.

And I *know* that this picture has been done 1,000 times, in subtly different ways, but this is mine. It's personal. It's my Wedding Ring, my child's bible, and my sentiment to my ever loving wife.

So there you have it.

9th October 2007: Replaced with a framed version with a little more contrast and changed the colour tint from pink to a more golden hue.

14th February 2008: Valentine's Day again! This time I've reduced the border to a more subtle level

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Face-2-Face says:

Global village

Grea job...love the heart shadow the ring cast....HIS WORD is Life!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

☀ Sol says:

Lovely

GLOBAL VILLAGE
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

shutterBRI says:

Global village
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ptessier says:

Global village
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Giorgos~ says:

Kudos for the composition. I particularly like the heart shaped by the shadow!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

chris.merwe says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

tom c says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

cannlvr says:

what a clear way of showing your love! very nice photo
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

carloscoutinho says:

Well done, nice shot! Happy St.Valentine for you and your "fiancée". Thanks for your kind comments.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gia.nelli says:

very nice! happy valentines day! :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

(Βαγγελης) Vangelis (Photo Greko) says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

lisaschaos says:

I love this shot! I think flickr's great for getting ideas so we can make them our own, like you did with you ring, bible, etc. Love it!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

exemplaryphotos says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

_VadO_ says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Silver says Ciao ue! says:

Great idea!!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Majchalak says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

spectrefloat says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mac_xill says:

Bella. Complimenti
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

eryn.brianna says:

:) aww. that's wonderful.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

tangua [deleted] says:

High Five
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

hybridvigour says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Ringwood says:

Very nicely done!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Keppyslinger says:

It may have been done but this is the first time I have seen it. Brilliant!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

weram says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Pedro Ribau says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

beijing login says:

nice
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

formerly_of_devon says:

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

joncars1 says:

High Five
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Awesome shot.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

giftedserenitybox says:

Doesn't matter how many times its been done. Its still all about who its for.
AIN'T NEWBIE(s)
AIN'T NEWBIE
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil Wharton says:

AIN'T NEWBIE(s)
Ain't newbie
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Tûba says:

AIN'T NEWBIE(s)
AIN'T NEWBIE

*thumbs up* =))
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

GoodBye Flickr [deleted] says:

very nice!! It could be used for a poster or a card... I'd definitely call it as my fav photo! Meaningful and Excellent Execution!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Ella's Dad says:

Actually, it *was* on a card - I had it printed 6x4 and mounted it on a piece of black card, then that in turn onto a folded piece of card - I then ruined it by writing in it! (My handwriting is appalling!). My wife loved it though... which was nice.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

GoodBye Flickr [deleted] says:

Thanks Ella's Dad for your explanation :-). It's very romantic of you and it made your work (or the card) the most valuable and memorable moment of life. If I receive something like this from friends or family, I could be quite sensitive and burst into tear. LOL
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

J_M_S says:

A fantastic allegoric work!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Larry and Isa [deleted] says:

so very sweet.. I love this verse!.. such a wonderful photo
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenn (ovaunda) says:

Great photo - from a romantic at heart. =o)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

smooveflava says:

Beautiful shot. Nothing like a bit of romance and I like how you have chosen things that mean alot to you and made a special photo out of it. Would make a nice Anniversary present in a frame with one of your fave wedding photos...Aww..
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

rogilde says:

fantastica bella idea very nice

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Baxter302 says:

I love the heart shadow shots on books. Using the wedding ring is great.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Larry and Isa [deleted] says:

You know, we get so busy .. that we need to come back to where we once were ... I was here before.. and I am coming back to say...

I will keep this foto forever, not only becuaause of the verse.. not only becuase it is such a lovely composition, not only because i will learn something from this photograph, but truly I come back because of the wonderful description from the heart .. a love of a man for his wife.. oh, now I am crying!..
Keep up the wonderful love!..this is staying in my faves.

Isa
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

M R Fletcher says:

A lovely idea and from looking at your photostream you have several and indeed have given me a few. Thank you.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

victor van voorst [deleted] says:

This is great!!! We used the same scripture for our wedding. I love it!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

pamelaadam says:

what a lovely gift
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

januaryman says:

CREATIVE and touching.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

tomhakase says:

I've been thinking of doing the same photo. Yes it's been done by nearly everyone, but it's always nice to have a personal image like this. NIce one.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

f a b says:

Such a lovely title and sentiment
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

GusYrvan says:

Haven't seen it done before, so for me it's oozing of creativity!
Very nice.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

♪ maybe a mezzo ♪ says:

I just can't get enough of these! It's great that you made it your own.
Beautiful!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Snappy Mom says:

Priceless!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

deanna515 says:

I love this pic! I like how the ring makes a heart shadow. Goes wonderful with the Bible!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

deanna515 says:

Please write the story behind your wonderful photo before you add..thankyou!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Just me.... says:

This picture is so beautiful....not only in its structure but the sentiment.
To be loved and to love is such a gift and I personally thankyou so much for sharing this here.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ß®øøk£™ [deleted] says:

Therer's a photo something like this on my boyfriends page, see it here.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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declicjardin says:

simple and beautiful.
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

blmurch says:

So wonderful and honestly, I haven't seen it done 1,000 times, so it's not cliché to me yet. What makes it special is that it's yours! Thank you for playing the
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

michaelandliberty says:

great pic
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

larcatz Key Life Pie says:

Your wife is a lucky girl, this is so sweet
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

sallylondon says:

I love the sentiment behind this lovely picture.
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Awww....that is so sweet. Wonderful capture :-)
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

kevinrushforth says:

Wonderful message. A nicely composed shot too. I really like the lighting and the heart-shaped shadow cast by the ring.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucky-me says:

wow...I love it.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Bogdan Dumitru says:

Great ideea! Congratulations!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

tassiesim says:

What a wonderful idea, looks great I am going to try something similar for friends of mine getting married soon, thank you for the idea and inspiration :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

:: erika verginelli :: says:

beautiful!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Bogdan Dumitru says:

Excelent!

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

MattiaG's [deleted] says:

The composition, how you arranged the book... and the shade... simly awesome! :-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mexycan says:

e x q u i s i t o !
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

udijw says:

Hi Ella's Dad,
This picture is inspiring. Thanks For CCing this great shot. It is now featured on Eight Great Ways To Include Shadows In Your Pictures.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

maya e. says:

This is so sweet!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tamyx says:

The photo may have been done 1000 times, but this is the first time I've seen it. The shadow is great, but the meaning you are communicating on so many levels is even better. Very cool. Congratulations.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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FANTASTIC!!!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

rebecca lopez says:

Oh, that's beautiful! LOVE the verse and the effect of the ring.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Vigliotti says:

nice one.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

she_batt1 says:

That is beautiful.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Maddie Digital says:

brilliant - congratutions on a wonderful shot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Julian Rodriguez says:

Awesome picture, very inspiring.....
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

bmplefour135 says:

good photo.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Samuel Barr Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pictures with Frames (post a max of 5 per day), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Szőke Richard says:

genial!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

valdecasas says:

Really sharp!, it looks beautiful, what a great idea!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Braintrove.com says:

Awesome shot! Love the shadow effect!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

even_stevens [deleted] says:

Very nice! You did really good!!!

I tried the same thing, this is what I got:
www.flickr.com/photos/stephenschuknecht/22002 54915/
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

beesparkle says:

This is beautiful and lovely for your wife! The verse although used at many weddings is of great value in life in general
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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awsome
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Rebelxtnut says:

awesomely awesome
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

desinole says:

Hope it's ok if I use this pic for a post
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

AntonioMou says:

Happy Valentine's

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

http://robertoballerini.ipernity.com says:

LOL! My slightly different interpretation (and Bible piece):
"Happy Valentine Day" by Roberto Ballerini on
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ppcpalm says:

I was inspired by this photo to create my own. dont quite know how to post a preview here but mine is entitled "More Than Just a Ring" Thanks for sharing. MCS
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

mssummerrayne says:

this is so beautiful.,
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Cleber Souza says:

Stunning creation, composition and idea!!!! Fascinating.....
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orangeek says:

Just to tell you I used your (great) picture for a blog post
www.orangeek.org/archive/2008/06/26/Vincenzo_ e_Annalisa_s...

thank you!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Shaft's bigscore says:

What a beautiful creation and capture and I am not too proud to copy this....Excellent
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob_24798 says:

I have sorta the same shot (Yes it has been done 1,000 times).... and the same sentiment.... my ring my wife..... etc. It's unique to me and my family.... so i'm with you 100%

The fact that you keep coming back to it, shows that it truly is a labor of love. Great shot
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