Not many editing steps. Simple things, for a simple "love scene".
blur background a bit more
clone details
brightness/contrast
hue/sat
levels
resize for Web
I think this may not get much attention (or many high votes) because it's not a nature scene, which are more appreciated in free studies and "best ofs", and it's not a high-end professional-looking portrait.
It's simply a candid photo of a happy and fun moment and I like it best of all for 2008. Regardless of the votes it will receive. :)
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