Second Son: Best of 2005 and Best Thing Since 1992
by Art Roflmao

Comment by melismatica:
Very nice. I can see the downy hairs of a newborn on his forehead. I'm a bit bothered by the cropping at the left of the frame. I realize the idea was to really close in on his face but his chest cropped at this point creates an odd shape that disturbs me.

Second Son: Best of 2005 and Best Thing Since 1992
by Art Roflmao

Comment by angela_packard:
10 from me....

Second Son: Best of 2005 and Best Thing Since 1992
by Art Roflmao

Comment by Konador:
Very nice use of DoF, and congratulations :)

Second Son: Best of 2005 and Best Thing Since 1992
by Art Roflmao

Comment by gloda:
Congratulations :)
You might have used curves or levels to darken the grey areas and make full use of the tonal range. 6.

New Mother...Again
by Art Roflmao

Comment by annah:
Hey Ken,
Just noticed it was you that did this!
wow, I really thought this one would ribbon...it's a conspiracy I say!

Thinking Too Much
by Art Roflmao

Comment by amber:
This was before my time, so it's my first time seeing it. What a wonderful image! It should be a poster for our times! We've all been granted the wonderful faculty of thought and reasoning, but how many people actually use it 100%? In fact in most people it has atrophied...what a wonderful symbolic representation of this.

New Mother...Again
by Art Roflmao

Comment by saintaugust:
maybe a godzilla in the back would have pushed this to top 10.

:-)

great shot, congrats on both new baby and photo.

New Mother...Again
by Art Roflmao

Comment by mpeters:
First of all, congrats. I sure there are many things left unstated in the title and this must be a very personal image for you. I like the narrow DOF, and I think the BW is appropriate and works well for the subject. Only thing which doesn't appeal to me is the sleeve?? in the lower left. But, Its not like you can command a baby to go to sleep and spend an hour taking pics. :) Perfect for the challenge.

New Mother...Again
by Art Roflmao

Comment by Brenb:
Hey Ken, nice finish. Congratulations!!!

New Mother...Again
by Art Roflmao

Comment by Skip:
simply beautiful