Jacob's Arrival

Although taken when my first son was born 6 years ago with a little

3.3MP P&S, I've decided to dig it out and apply what I've learned from

all of you. So this is my first "serious" attempt in this genre.

Critiques very much appreciated to make this a learning experience.

It's not the equipment that makes a good image, but rather the eye behind it. This is an excellent capture of a beautiful time. Mike

 

A fine and moving photograph. Regards...

A sharp and touching photograph. You have captured this moment beautifully hope this is on your wall. I still have my first 5 mp that I pull out once in awhile it's always fun too! Thank you for sharing

nice balance and contrasting lines and textures... a warm, emotional image... I like it too.... warm winter blessings

Thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments.......

Saw your name here and there and came to look...this is a very nice moment , because it depict a scene that many of us human being are experiencing. So association passes from the personal to the general human experience.. Touching

... know I've seen it often. This is my favorite shot of yours because it expresses something that we all feel, that special love and tenderness as we regard a new life. Perfectly composed from the man leaning in from the right to the mother's slightly unsure way of holding the baby. So well done and perfect black and white. This is one of those shots were the black and white takes it out of the specific and makes it universal.

Thanks so much Dennis......

Intimate moment, beautifully recorded for the years to come. I wish I were this proficient when my kids were smaller. Regards,

Thanks so much Bulent!

Tim, a wonderfull family picture & quite unique, altho you can not see your son's face the love that is being directed at him is quite obvious..An image you will cherish in the years to come.Regards-Ross

I love this photograph!  It's a very tender moment, beautifully captured.  Kudos to the dad/photographer!  :-)

Thank you so much Sarah! This was taken about 9 years ago.  My first born son, Jacob. Sadly, "Nannie" on the left passed away 10 days ago at age 70.