What being happy looks like...

This is my last submission for 2004. Happy New Year and may 2005

bring you much success and peace of mind.

I like the composition and idea. They do look quite happy. Not sure if it was the flash or just a happy child, but the eyes look "too" open, kinda like a "deer in headlights" But overall very pleasing.

Sweet and a fitting end to 2004, Howard. You are the master of candids, I do believe. Happy New Year!

All your photos are great, have a Happy New Year Howard. :0)

Nice image.

Happy new year likewise, Howard. Nice, even illumination, natural expressions, and good composition. The only improvement I can think of is more prominent catch light in the lady's eyes. Well done. ^_^

Enhanced catch light.

One of your best high-key images yet, Howard!! I love the expressions and the EYES!! You've also captured great detail in the woman's hair. Great!! (Is this Jayme's daughter and Ty?) :-D

No! These are personal friends of mine from New Jersey.

Warming image Howard, it is nice as both of them are looking at you ( probably) taking the photo...your high key and sharpness of details is your" visit card ", Happy new year with a lot of creativity. Pnina

I bet they love this photo! Great shot.

excellent and lovely image!!!!

Nice capture, Howard.

very well balanced and lovely expression of the child ..

Howard- sorry I issed this one. This is so cute and wonderful. It gives me a warm feeling. You are so talented at capturing "essence" and this is pure essence. Super!

Just a couple of minor issues which I'm sure were totally out of your control? Another viewer commented that the baby does look a bit like a deer in the headlights and mom appears a bit contrived. Not unlike my portrait of mother and child in color. Same sort of issues come up when you're working this close.