A newbie...

[LauraFrancesPhotography]

This is actually a picture that I took a year ago of my nephew (sorry i can not remember the exact settings). I recently got back into photography, and came across this site and love all the great tips.

I've also decided to go back through older photos (like this one) and re-edit them. This one was orginally in color and I changed to black and white and warmed up the tones.

Just a general question...
Is it too soft?
Is it too dark?
What would you have done differently?
I know pretty vague questions...but again, I'm new to any kind forums except for critques in a classroom...so all the advice and help is well appreciated!

[ELandr5]

I like the picture but maybe a have more of a gradient between the sharpness and vignette. seems like the sharp parts are right next to the really soft parts. Im a newbie too though but thought I'd share my opinion.

[amberskies]

It's a great photo.

But I feel like the baby is soft and the fountain/water is sharp, and I want it the other way around... the baby sharp and the fountain soft (it's just a focus thing, I think... but I am not an expert!).

[LauraFrancesPhotography]

Thank You! I definitely feel the same way you both do about this photo. I will work on it again and see if the change in softness will bring out a better effect.