When I read this title, its the first thing that came to mind. This is the biggest step I've taken in my life and I always feel relief when I am in the arms of my fiance.
I don't understand the point of the selective desat here. The color in the upper right steals the viewer's attention from the main element of this picture.
Aw gee. Highlights on the diamonds would help immensely. Aren't they supposed to sparkle? Not a lot of thought in terms of preparing the composition or lighting here. Also, a ring on the finger would add a personal touch.
I understand what you're wanting to get across, here, but the ring in the box doesn't quite evoke Triumph for me. The appearance of desaturation in the foreground vs the colorful background confuses me with regard to the challenge topic. How about one hand slipping the ring on the finger of the other? Perhaps that would have been too cliche'?
Nice idea but looks a little flat and grey - I would want those whites to be crisp and bright but it all looks too grey - The sharpness looks a little off too. Nice idea though and the composition is interesting and good.