Happy Mothers Day

Thank you for your comments! Best regards, Leslie

A lovely composition and very interesting execution. Best regards.

I think your black and white color tones and contrast is great in this image.. Lovely composition also...

 

Take Care, Jill

Wonderful choice for B&W. Perfect focus and DOF. I'm not a big fan of the tiled border in this situation. Regardless, I love the free expression and soft light.

It is so easy to look at, Les. Wonderful b/w work. I really like the typical inquisitive kid expression that you have captured so well. Well done, my friend. Regards, Lawrence.

Leslie,

Great shot. I like the expression and BW processing does it justice. The tiled portions on the top and right side are a bit distracting. Overall a great image. Best Regards

She is such a beautiful child.....and your DOF....b&w processing....truly wonderful image......she appears so joyful.....just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! (got your mail...) keep up the excellent work 'grlfrnd'!!!!!!!!

Great capture Leslie, Amazing DOF and angle, I love the look in her face and the B&W is great in this shot. Best Regards Glenn

 

A truly joyous image - the angle of the swing rope, the way her head is positioned is all appealing - I feel the joy and tranquility of a young person on a swing without a care in the world. Very nice tonal range also. Now for a minor distraction. I tried placing a main image on a background image and a couple of trusted friends told me that it added nothing and in fact, it distracted them from the main image. I thought I was being creative but I eventually came to the realization that they were right. Could this be the case here? Does the background image add value? does it distract? My personal preference with this image is that I would prefer it without the background image. But it is really your choice especially as this is a 'personal' image. Well done and warm regards!

A truly beautiful shot of this young girl's happiness..great production irrespective of anything else...Regards

Original composition and very good b/w Leslie! Ciao, Fanrizio

beautiful b&w composition and the model is so beautiful... congrats.