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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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CraigsMom
Superb, Valerie!!!!!!!!!
Coloursofnature replied
Thanks so much Mary Ann, I hope you are well, cheers and hugs- Valerie xxx
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
this is so beautiful, congratulations on your feature
Coloursofnature replied
Thank you so much Vickie, cheers- Valerie x
Rajdev D
Excellent shot, very creative.
Coloursofnature replied
Thank you so much Rajeev, cheers- Valerie x
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
Very effective image. well done.
Coloursofnature replied
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, cheers and hugs- Valerie xx
David Clarke
Superb image and words, Valerie. Congratulations!!
Coloursofnature replied
Thank you so much Dave, very much appreciated, cheers- Valerie xx
Melinda Gaal
Fantastic! Beautiful portrait…...
Coloursofnature replied
Thank you Melinda for your lovely visit and comment, cheers- Valerie xx
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
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
Aww, how beautiful May.
Coloursofnature replied
Thanks Sarah, I miss you all, love from us all xxxxxxx
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
very sweet valerie
Coloursofnature replied
Thanks so much Karin, he is a sweety, the baby is not bad either!! LOL
F.A. Moore
A very dear piece.
Coloursofnature replied
Thanks so much Frannie and thanks for the fav too!! cheers- Valerie xx
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stunning work!
Coloursofnature replied
Thank you so much svetlana for both your lovely comments, cheers- Valerie xx
Svetlana Sewell
Fabulous image & feel to it!
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
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
Very nicely captured and processed.
Debra
Coloursofnature replied
Tahnk you Debra for your much appreciated visit and comment, cheers – Valerie xx
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
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
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
Valerie – this is a very beautiful protrait! Well done!