Lovely, loving image. A beautiful baby, with full cheeks and forehead, understanding eyes and expressive mouth, with that wonderful reflection on the lower lip. The muted tones and textures are perfect for the subject. I see the original, but in this b & w version the room seems dim and intimate, so nicely done. The best surprise, only lately noticed, is his/her mother coddling from above, almost disappeared but radiant with love. I don't feel the highlights improve the picture, but aside from that it's utterly charming. |