Not too bad of a showing, though I think this should have placed just a little better. I think too many missed the heart part. The symmetry really does work nicely. A little more breathing space, a tad less harsh lighting and a crisper shadow should have placed this in the top ten. It was a really great idea, very creative. I didn't vote, but had I, 8.
If this were exactly the same size without the border, I think it would've been a more comfortable fit. Its a little to squashed into the frame for my money
Very clever solution to the challenge, and a pretty picture besides. Reminds me a bit of the classic negative space demonstration (is this a picture of two knights or a gray heart?).
I like the idea of symmetry here. A more focused light could have made the shadow a little crisper. I think a little more negative space around the subject and shadow would help decrease the sense of being crowded.