Happy Boy

Children don't seem to mind the a hot Summer day as long as they

are having a good time. This little charmer proved that to be true one

afternoon at a local zoo a few years back.

Gail, superb portrait of the young 'charmer'. Glint in his eyes and pouting smile , make him so endearing . I admire the texture and tones.

Thank you Amal!! so lovely to hear from you, I think of you very often and always pray you and yours are doing well. My deep appreciaiton for the encouragement.

sincere regards, gail

Yes.. the subject is very interesting and in a good posing position and expression! Also the PP is nice and I like what you do.

Regards,

DanS

I like how you used layers here and result of this portrait is great,deserves all compliments.

sincerely radu

Good portrait and excellent post-processing.  I see a smile in the child's eyes.

A beautiful creative result, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Great portraiture with excellent background and expression!

Successful capture, outstanding post processing!

Hi Gail...this is a very delightful image...you captured a piece of his personality and did it in a very artistic way...the texture works well with this image...congrats....David

Excellent work! (6)

Very good. Regards.

Beautiful. What a good expression.

Sidsel

Hi Gail,

  Beautiful b/w portrait of this handsome little fellow with wonderful expression & processing.  Take care, Patsy

Definitely a "7" in my book.  I love the background; it fits the portrait of this young charmer perfectly.

My best,

michael

Too much nice, my dear friend!

Thats a great observation actually........children always seem far too busy and preoccupied to feel either intense heat or cold.  Lovely focus on the little guys eyes and I do like the PP, it looks a bit like a fav of one of my kids, that has suffered the ravages of time in my wallet.

Compliments  & Best Regards

Alf

Hi Gail,

Excellent portrait!!!! 7.

Warm regards, Tina

very good portrait..I like it

Lovely portrait. Sensational work. Regards.

Thankyou each for your input, and for your encouraging remarks. I always question whether to post an image, have I communicated what I feel is the thoughts I had during p/p to other. I appreciate so much your support. Thankyou!

Thankyou Tina for your enthusiasum!! it is very much appreciated!

Actually you pretty well nailed it Art, yet I still wanted the little fellows face to shine through. He was just having such a great day, life should always be like this for children, we can only wish.