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Comment by jeannybeany:
very nice shot... i like it all around!

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Comment by BeckyT:
This is very creative way to show off the new baby. Love the B/W usage.

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Comment by Pegasus:
Interesting image

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Comment by elru21:
This is a lovely execution of a classic newborn shot. You captured a great expression on the little one. I love the tones of your b/w conversion. I think this would have been better lit with the main light camera right. Then, the light would not be coming from 'below' the baby's face, it would sweep across his face from the top down. Your shadows would fall beneath the chin and below the nose where they should be, instead of above the nose and lip as they are here.

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Comment by hotpasta:
congrats on the baby...interesting using all the hands here, but a lovely image

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Comment by cloudsme:
Lighting is good. Baby is cute. Pose looks uncomfortable.

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Comment by Konador:
Composition: 5 - A standard non-adventurous composition, but still it works well for this shot.
Technical: 6 - It seems over-smooth in places, and the B&W makes it seem a bit cold. I'd have used a very subtle sepia tint just to add some warmth.
Creativity: 5 - Its quite a usual shot for newborn babies, the 2 pairs of hands adds something though.
Appeal: 4 - I'm sure the parents absolutely adore the photo, but for me it doesn't do a lot, sorry.

Overall Calculated Average Score: 5

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Comment by gerdagrice:
What a super bright looking baby. Incredible eye contact.

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Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
wow. great job. the detail on his or her(the baby's) arm is so raw and real and same for the fathers hand. sweet soft neatimaged babies are cute but this sharp, real and raw depiction is fantastic. love its natural qualities. 9

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Comment by Alain:
Nice picture, I love the lighting and the feeling it gives to the picture, well done.