Nikon capture NX, curves, U-point selection of eyes to bring them out a bit, convert to black and white
Cropped, resized and converted using Microsoft Photomanager
... also required large rolled up newspaper to beat back his Mum who was constantly trying to wipe his nose... incidently now she is nagging me to send her the picture on CD 'cos she likes it so much.
Thanks to all those who commented, especially to folks who found the picture to their tastes or at least not-too distastefull to see its merits.
For folks who found the picture distasteful I quite understand (it ain't no pretty picture in colour) ... but Sam was such a happy baby it was too good an opportunity to miss
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I think this is one of the best shots in the free study. Looks like he just finished a bout of crying, and suddenly started to smile. My nephew does this... he will cry, and completely turn it around and smile a moment later. Some voters might be turned off by the boogies from his nose, but I think it makes this shot.
A little gross, but very real life. I expect this to get creamed in voting, but I have to give you some kudos for a very truthful observation that I have never seen anyone capture before.
A lovely little vignette that feels very real and natural. You don't often get that type of impression of a baby in black and white. Very nice conversion, although the texture of the cheeks are a little washed out. The very slight grain effect is a plus. Well done.
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