Here is the coloured ver(no postwork, just cropped). I think both versions can work.... I think diamond body is a bit out of focused...so i changed the colour to B&W, and the gold was a bit 'blinding', but then what's the point of a piece like that if it doesn't have that sort of effect?

Should i upload the coloured ver?

Vanessa

They both are stunning.Seeing the colour now makes me say yes, but being a fan of B&W too I like that in your gallery. Arghhhhhh this is too hard for me to say a choice. Best would be to say Both!

Yeah i know maybe i can combine the two...let the people decide?

In my experience, capturing the true color of metal in jewelry is difficult, mostly due to glare and reflection. You did a good job of keeping the lariet looking like the metal it is and retaining sparkle in the gemstones.

Vanessa, i prefer the b/w version better. :) i really like how you presented that! it's a fantastic idea! it does look like a snake slithering in the grass!!! :)

Well you had uploaded the colored version hadnt ya? #;o) But i know how hard it is to make a decision like that. I already told you my opinion. I think they both look awesome...but i would go with the color one any day. It is a jewelry after all....and shouldnt the gold be shown off? Or you could just do what i did with an upload of mine: "Natural Stairs" Brilliant shot by the way...i cant tell ya enough how perfect it is!!! #:O)

Very cool, but the B&W does it for me!

Cool but have you tried using infinity curves in the colour version??????

Oh! Beautiful!!! Superb shot!!! Great dof and lighting. Love this. Very artistically captured.

infinity curves? sorry I don't what that is...(i'm a newbie)