Happy Boy

He certainly had a face one could fall in love with, and he was so well behaved, stuck close to his family while excited children and adults were all around. Thanks so much for those encouraging remarks!

Your visits and input are most appreciated, so glad that you enjoyed this composition!

Oh la la Gail !

You made my day! Thank you !

Splendid, gorgeous, outstanding !!!

Like my youngster when he rules the moment...

Kids are gorgeous and are, at least for me, the compulsory reason to live.

Congrats !

Oh yes Florin, they are treasures, provide us with laughter and poignant moments that we would not experience otherwise, and when you get down to the 'nitty gritty', they have the 'innocent wisdom' we all wish we still possessed. Thankyou Florin, and I so glad I could put a smile on your face today!

Many thanks to you both for your visits and positive comments on this image! ;-) gail

Well, you certainly knocked this one out of the park, Gail, as the long line of comments attests. I can imagine the thought process here: start with the open face of a handsome young boy, the essential child - keep that clear and central by all means - but what to do with the distracting background. Your PS work is the perfect answer. Problem solved and the final result is a classic piece of work.

Lovely friend,

I answered you here: 

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16795812

It's important I think, at least for me...

Thank you for you reply here and thank you for following there.

Thankyou for the link, I don't know why I have not heard of Miro before!!!

Yes Jack, I'd had that image for some time, the background so busy, yet didn't totally bug me. I knew I didn't want to isolate the young boy, so after a lot of 'mucking about' I decided to go with some textures that would 'suit' a 'little boy's' world. I am so happy you enjoyed this one!!! Thanks so much for your visit and input Jack.

Beautiful work, Gail! Amazing face! I just love your backgrounds! Couldn't figure it out how you do it :( ! Hugs, Tamara

This is a marvelous portrait! Great treatment of image

A strong portrait photograph with a lovely expression. Very well done.

Thank you each one for your lovely comments and encouragement. I do appreciate the support.

 

Tamara, one day we will have to connect by phone and I can try to 'walk' you through something like this!!!

Loads of wonder. best, jamie

thankyou for stopping by jamie, so glad you enjoyed the image!

Each of you has been so kind in sharing your input and appreciation of this image, I do appreciatio your kind words and support!

Your support and willingness to share your thoughts on this composition are most appreciated!

Your support means so much as does your input on my compositions, my sincre thanks.

yes, great portrait, love this treatment

Very glad to hear you enjoyed this one niki, hope all is well with you, ;-) Gail

Great tones and expression.   Love it.

Very lovely, great boy and pic. Saludos amiga. 

I appreciate hearing from you both and your comments are much appreciated, warmest regards, Gail

How beautiful!!

Lovely to hear from you my smiling friend from Sunny Mexico, I hope you are enjoying good weather!!!