Wide-Eyed Baby Resting on Mother's Shoulder
Sunday, January 7th, 2007 at 10:58:36 PM · 2007/Roll 3/Roll 3
A young infant, approximately 2-4 months old, is held against the shoulder of a woman wearing a deep purple top, staring directly into the camera with large, alert blue-gray eyes and a slightly furrowed brow. The baby is dressed in a colorful outfit with green and pink tones, and appears healthy and attentive. The image is shot in a home interior setting with warm, soft ambient lighting and a second person visible but blurred in the background. The shallow depth of field created by the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens on a full-frame Canon EOS 5D draws sharp focus to the baby's face while beautifully blurring the background. The baby's serious, almost skeptical expression gives the photo a humorous yet tender quality.
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