Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by Lydia:
I think this would be SO much better without the selective desaturation.

Not voting yet.

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by Omni:
great capture - keep up the good work

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by Ja-9:
I know you changed this to B&W but her skin tone looks "shallow"...might you have done more in Curves/levels to richen up her tone??? I do not know for sure

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by zoodiac:
hm bit grey (so its flat) those eyes could be brighter (or the whole picture) and those selective colours in this version didnt help it
beautiful baby but the picture itself has just three for me sorry ;D

take care and say hello to little one ;D
brano

...is all dried up
by dahlin

Comment by halopes:
Focus seems a bit soft...

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by Ter:
selective color just misses the mark needed more detail and sharpness in the eyes to make that blue pop

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Don't assume that because you have an affinity for your subject, the rest of the world will too. Otherwise, a good workmanlike photo.

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by VitaminB:
Beautiful baby... though I dont like the selective colouring here.

Innocence in Blue
by dahlin

Comment by andrewt:
brave attempt at a selective desat. I do not think this will be scoring well right now. anyway some of my recommendations are (keeping with the selective desat strategy)
- pump up the overall contrast slightly
- selectively sharpen the eyes
- selectively increase the contrast of the eyes only
- also go for a tighter squarer crop
Try it and see what you think. 4 from me

Caenen Castle (1907) - Shawnee, Kansas
by dahlin

Comment by william88:
Excellent lighting and composition skill, great color too. 10