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1.96 - "Needs Work" 

On the occasion of our anniversary, my girlfriend and I ventured to Tepoztlán, Mexico, for a delightful meal. During one such moment, as I returned from the restroom, I caught sight of her patiently waiting at our table. The scene was so endearing that I couldn't resist capturing the essence of the moment. This photograph, taken from a distance, encapsulates the genuine warmth and joy of that day. I opted for minimal color and light adjustments to preserve the authenticity of the scene, allowing the raw beauty of the moment to shine through.

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Totally get what you're saying about letting the moment shine through. However, I think that this might be one of those moments where you've got the "I took the picture" bias. You know what it was like to be there; how it felt. But we as new viewers only have what you're presenting us even though you included a description.

If I may, a simple color adjustment (I'm guessing add some magenta) and maybe a small crop too would elevate this candid portrait a great deal. The first thing I saw was the greenish color cast and the beauty of the moment, which you remember so vividly, was unfortunately lost on me.