Rob and Alyssa, being engaged

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My friends, Rob George and Alyssa Tjosaas. They are currently engaged to be married. Seriously though, check out that rock. This particular ring, however, is nor ordinary ring. It was actually forged from a cool idea. I believe the story goes something like this: Rob took an emerald ring that had belonged to his grandmother, had a special diamond made for it, and then got the jewler guy to stick it onto the ring, in between the two emeralds.

Although this photo was not taken at the time that Rob proposed to Alyssa at Lake Maria State Park, I’d kinda like it if you pretended it was. In fact, this photograph was taken nearly a month ago at Seven-Mile Creek Park between St. Peter and Mankato. It was a perfect, beautiful autumn afternoon.

I love Seven-Mile a lot. If you are in the area and like the outdoors, it is a great place to go for a hike. And, during the dry season, all of the water dries up and then you can leave the trails and walk up and down the riverbeds.

Rob and Alyssa are good people and they both picked good colors to wear.

Photo of the day

8 Comments

baris said
November 21st, 2005 at 7:40 am

Hey, a very nice capture. Not only the colours are very attractive, but her smile and her hand on his shoulder also gives this photo a very warm feeling

Wisconsin Mama said
November 21st, 2005 at 12:27 pm

Can’t help but compliment you, Joe, on the excellent photo and subject matter. The photo brings out warmth, happiness and what a beautiful woman Alyssa is.

(post author) Joe Lencioni said
November 21st, 2005 at 9:04 pm

baris and WM: thanks for your kind words. I appreciate your compliments.

Andy said
November 22nd, 2005 at 9:22 pm

A tender shot, full of emotion and personality. The colors are great too.

julio said
November 29th, 2005 at 9:17 pm

Beautiful images

Kathy Young said
August 31st, 2006 at 11:49 am

The picture of the engaged couple is simply endearing. Great colors/great background. But, I have to say..I was disappointed that I couldn’t appreciate the ring from your description, I got so curious and tried to zoom on it. No luck. LOL
You have what it takes to make beautiful pictures. :)

(post author) Joe Lencioni said
August 31st, 2006 at 1:13 pm

Thanks Kathy, you are very kind. Perhaps I will talk them into letting me shoot their rings.

Moorhead mama said
March 4th, 2007 at 5:58 pm

What a beautiful picture! Good job Joe—and the subject matters are quite endearing. You captured alot on this one photo.