Lean on me

I had to use a higher ISO setting than I would have liked.

Therefore the image is not as sharp but I still liked it. It was an

unscripted moment on a recent hike. As a parent it makes your heart

melt. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

It is a most endearing shot, and to be treasured.

You can't do anything about the decisive moment, when you capture a shot like this, but the trees emerging from their heads, can be cloned out.

As it is, it appears the trees are part of their bodies, and always something to avoid, when possible. Here, it wasn't.I did a very quick clone job, and it could be much better, but you will get the general idea.

Thanks for your Photoshop revision. This is why I enjoy the feedback. I have looked at this several times and the trees never jumped out at me. I was focusing on the skin tones, sharpness and overall contrast. I tried to offset the subject. Your suggestion is an improvement. I appreciate you taking the time to review it.

Excelente imagen de gran belleza, luz, B/W. gran encuadre, magnifica composicion, saludos cordiales Michael.

Hi Michael.

It was only meant as an idea, Michael. I'm not that proficient with all the tools available, in this new Digital world, but have a lot of film years, behind me.

The trees are not particularly obtrusive, in a thumbview, but when enlarged, they become a real distraction.

It's a great, photojournalistic, type shot.