This was a variation on the Love of Words image from IreneM in Hearts II. This time I used a book with shiny pages of photos, much easier than the previous attempts with a plain paper book with thick paper which wouldn't behave. I liked the red backgound - my own input. . .
I was really pleased with this but did not feel it could be entered into a competition because it was too like the original inspiration.
Beautifully done! I like the colors & DOF. It's not at all bad to get inspired in fact I always think every photographer is inspired from someone.If I was you then definitely entered in the contest & grabbed a ribbon.