My boy

Coloursofnature

My boy

This is a beautiful image of my new grandson with his dad. It is such a beautiful look in the eyes of an overwhelmed father. Baby Johnny was one week old in this shot. i took this photo for a photo competition over here in Perth. Just to be different I decided to do it in selective colouring. Taken with my Canon 40DSLR using a 27-85 mm lens and using a lighting umbrella and spotlight. I have given it the selective treatment in photoshop. I made a duplicate layer, then converted the layer to b&W. I then used the eraser to rub out what I wanted to be coloured, this allowed the original colour to come through, then merged the layers together.
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My boy by Coloursofnature
My boy by Coloursofnature
  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Superb, Valerie!!!!!!!!!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thanks so much Mary Ann, I hope you are well, cheers and hugs- Valerie xxx

  • rasnidreamer

    rasnidreamer

    This is totally awesome! Did you write the sentiment? It’s beautiful! Good luck in the competition. (My thoughts and prayers are still focused on your daughters health. You know I wish her well.) Luv Ya Valerie!! XXSUEXX

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Sue, yes I did write the words myself, it was very ard to express what I knew John was feeling at the ti me, thanks for your thoughts and prayers, Jameela has developed golden staph in the wound and is not very well at the moment, I will pass your message again, they are most grateful for all the love and support they have been receiving from my RB friends, cheers and hugs my friend- Valerie xxx

  • Cora Wandel
  • Coloursofnature replied

    WOW!! Thank you so much Cora, that is a wonderful honour!! cheers and hugs- Valerie xx

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    this is so beautiful, congratulations on your feature

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Vickie, cheers- Valerie x

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    Excellent shot, very creative.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Rajeev, cheers- Valerie x

  • dreamNwish

    dreamNwish

    I’ve seen many works in selective coloring, but nothing as unique and as precious as this.

    Beautiful!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thankyou for your wonderful comments, I really appreciate your visit, cheers and hugs- Valerie xx

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie

    Very effective image. well done.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, cheers and hugs- Valerie xx

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Superb image and words, Valerie. Congratulations!!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Dave, very much appreciated, cheers- Valerie xx

  • Melinda Gaal

    Melinda Gaal

    Fantastic! Beautiful portrait…...

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you Melinda for your lovely visit and comment, cheers- Valerie xx

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    so beautiful! congrats on your feature!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thankyou so very much Micklyn, I really appreciate your visit and comment, cheers- Valerie xx

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    This is a wonderful photo full of grace, well done

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, cheers- Valerie xxx

  • XOXanimalsXOX

    XOXanimalsXOX

    Aww, how beautiful May.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thanks Sarah, I miss you all, love from us all xxxxxxx

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Congratulations on the feature Valerie : ) Wendy x

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate your visit, and thanks for the congatulations too! cheers- Valerie xx

  • Coloursofnature replied

    I am sorry I didn’t thank you for featuring my image, I really am grateful to you as I love this image, I entered it in a father and son photographic contest in Perth this week, cheers and hugs- Valerie xx

  • Karin  Mai

    Karin Mai

    very sweet valerie

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thanks so much Karin, he is a sweety, the baby is not bad either!! LOL

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    A very dear piece.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thanks so much Frannie and thanks for the fav too!! cheers- Valerie xx

  • Vanessa Barklay

    Vanessa Barklay

    It does look a very dear piece, the treatment really is a treat on it, works wonderfully! :O)

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thanks so much Vanessa I really appreciate your visit and comment, cheers- Valerie x

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    a fave of mine excellent work :)) k

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Kristina, I have been busy helping my daughter and not too much RB time but It is worth it, cheers my friend- Valerie xxx

  • Anna D'Accione

    Anna D'Accione

    Absolutely stunning!!! What a wonderful image to add to an album. Great work!!!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment,. cheers- Valerie xx

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Very, very impressive image and the words are magnificent. Wonderful!♥

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Hello Bev, thank you so much for your lovely comment, cheers my friend- Valerie xxx

  • RakeshSyal

    RakeshSyal

    WOW!!!! Simply OUTSTANDING idea and execution, my friends!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Rakesh, I really appreciate your visit and wonderful comment, cheers- VAlerie x

  • Crowmanic

    Crowmanic

    Effective, and meaningful … congrats.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! i REALLY APPRECIATE THIS!!- thankyou for all your hard work and efforts moderating our group- cheers- Valerie xxx

  • ellcot

    ellcot

    Wow! Stunning work!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Ellcot, I really appreciate you taking the time to visit and comment, cheers- Valerie xx

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers

    9-15-09

    Excellent…hugs and cheers my friend. :)

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Oh Nancy I am so sorry I haven’t responded to this great honour, I have been on baby duties!! not much time for RB, thank you so much to you all, cheers and hugs my friend- Valerie xxx

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Stunning work!

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much svetlana for both your lovely comments, cheers- Valerie xx

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Fabulous image & feel to it!

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    congradulations on your feature

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment I really appreciate it, cheers and hugs- Valerie xx

  • RRoca

    RRoca

    What a beautiful capture!! Excellent work and congratulations on your feature! Very well deserved.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much for your kind wishes, it is very much appreciated, cheers- Valerie xx

  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    DebraLee Wiseberg

    Very nicely captured and processed.

    Debra

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Tahnk you Debra for your much appreciated visit and comment, cheers – Valerie xx

  • ChuckCheatham

    ChuckCheatham

    Congratulations!!! Bravo on all the work, Photo, Editing, Writing, and Family. ~ Chuck ~

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Hey Chuck, thank you so much for the much appreciated visit, wishes and comments, it is really appreciated, cheers- Valerie xx

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    What a beautiful portrait capturing the bond of newborn and new Daddy.

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and comment, it is a wonderful bond and I feel honoured to have been able to capture it forever, cheers- VAlerie xx

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    so very beautiful and so very very clever. well done you. Hope you won. You deserve it, it is wonderful. hugsxxx

  • Coloursofnature replied

    Thank you so much Hilary, I got third place with it, cheers my friend- Valerie xx

  • Sue  Cullumber

    Sue Cullumber

    Valerie – this is a very beautiful protrait! Well done!

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