Not sure why this shot needed validation. Oh well. I really like this. I'm trying to get into children photography at the moment and it's tough work. You've captured a beautiful moment and eveything works. I like that the colors are overall realtively muted and almost tone in tone (not really, but there's nothing that jumps out) and just the eyes as a contrast. Have you contemplated giving them just a tad more of a color boost? I'd also be interested to see this as a high-key with just the blue eyes and the rest b&w. This is one of the shots that works in many different ways and just invites playing around in photoshop I think. Godd work :)