Returning for comments:
These images are always candid. Real cute. I would have avoided the border effect, yet bumping up on the natutal merit of the image.
I absolutely adore this picture. This is timeless and deserving of a win. I give you a 10.
PS... Did you think to maybe try it in black and white as well. Don't get me wrong...I love the color so you can see the pink in the newborn's skin... But black and whites are very classy and it might be nice to have this in color AND black and white.
A great scrapbook capture, enhanced by the choice of a scratch and peel border that I find helps, rather than hurts. Does not seem artsy, but is well executed with the top corners blurred and shadowed so as to drive the eye to the subject. The infant's face is Perfectly exposed and no elements distract this viewer from the true focus. This image moves from my 4-holder to a 7!
This is absolutely beautiful, and the best I've seen in this challenge so far. Wonderful colours, DOF (would have been great for the Bokeh challenge too!), and a great candid moment. Good luck, I'm sure you'll have a top finish!