Aiden's Foot

Matthew, I know you haven't requested a critique on this picture, but I just wanted to give a couple of thoughts. I like pictures of babies' feet (having got 4 of my own - aged between 6 and 14 yrs now!). and I like the composition of this photograph.

I do, however, think the impact of it can be increased with a small amount of post processing. The picture as it is seems rather soft and flat. By tweaking the curve on the histogram in post processing, you cam make the picture much stronger by making the darks darker and the lights lighter - it lifts it quite a lot. Also a slight bit of a sharpen helps to accentuate those creases in both Aiden's foot and the adult's hand. Also, there are 3 bits of fluff on the toes that show up a bit too well. Using the "stamp tool" (in Canon DPP) or the "clone tool" in whatever software you are using, you can get rid of these quite simply. I know it's only a minor thing but I think it makes quite a big bit of difference.

Here is what I came up with after just a few seconds of post processing. I may have lightened the lights and darkened the darks a bit too much for some tastes, but personally I think it works quite well.