Newborn

[Paul Bestwick]

here is one from a while back... still a favourite.

http://www.studio58.com.au/OPF/%20baby.jpg

[Asher Kelman]

Paul, this is one picture I'l lalways remember!

Were there others in this series! I really like the appearance of utter comfort of the infant and apparent exhaustion from the ordeal of being born. It also provides a new look at the function of the breast, as a wonderful pillow for the child. I knew it was soft, but this kid is really getting ***** treatment! There is such unity of mother and child! Good choice B&W. I guess the baby would be rather red otherwise?

Asher

[Rachel Foster]

Now that's an amazing photo. Maybe one of the best I've ever seen.

[Paul Bestwick]

Thanks Rachel. Here is another from the shoot.........

http://www.studio58.com.au/OPF/baby%201a.jpg

[Rachel Foster]

Priceless. Thank you for sharing.

[Annie James]

That first one is perfection. the detail on the babies skin is lovely, the fine lanugo all over, the peeling skin which probably meant he/she was overdue and didnt want to come out of mummys tummmy. They look like geriatrics when they are newborn, absolutely lovely portrait.

Annie

[Rachel Foster]

I agree. But the second one is pretty darned close. I'm not sure about the exposure -- but I can't stop looking at that baby's face long enough to "see" anything but ... that face!

[Paul Bestwick]

Thank you ladies for your comments. Rachel the exposure on the second shot is meant to look that way.
It is called "High Key"

[Rachel Foster]

Thank you! I am totally unfamiliar with that technique. Or was til now!