Just wonderful, part of my dream.

hmm, macro lens... nice :)

To continue in my Lord of the Rings commenting theme from yesterday, this is surely 'one pic to soothe them all'.

and if not...'in the darkness bind them' :P

I love the choice of focus for this shallow DOF shot. It brings one right in to the dreamworld (s)he is surely inhabiting...er...which child is this now?

This is lovely. Very serene and calm.

I noticed that todays shot was a little later than usual. I bet you made her stay up until she fell asleep.. all in the name of photography though.. :)

Kyle: this is Harmony - she was three in February.

Jamie: no, this was taken this afternoon when she had a nap :-)

The selectiong of focus is excellent. The sharp area on the blanket is a perfect frame for the soft sleeping face.

Nice photo with the focus like that. Great shot.

Lovley photo. Strange part is that i enjoy the small one on the top of this comment page more than the original...
I really like the softness and tenderness of this one.
Makes me feel safe; there's nothing in the world that can harm me...

EssPea: not that in matters, but the area in focus is a jumper rather than a blanket.

Johan: yes, I know exactly what you mean.

this is a great change from yesterday's post. I like a narrow DOF but I think it would have been a little more pleasing if her face was just a little less out of focus. Overall a great photo.

gentler indeed. would have preferred the shot to be a bit more in focus though.
how come there are barely any piccy's of the boy on chromasia?

I like this one a lot more than yesterday's, a lovely shot. Well done. Looking forward to seeing the others.

A most tender shot, just lovely!

David - this is just an outstanding and beautiful example of your unique photographic vision. As I view your posts from day to day, some I like, some I love, some... ehh. Looking through the different types of posts, your portraiture is just stunning and I think is becoming my personal favorite. This image and the one of Rhowan back in February (just two examples) are just beautiful. It never hurts to have beautiful subjects either!

I like this much better than yesterdays.

I do like the softness of this photo. It gives the subject an air of innocence. Liked both today's and yesterday's for different reasons, am looking forward to seeing the others.

I think it would be fabulous as part of an ad for blankets. As a pretty portrait of a sleeping child, this isn't how I would shoot it.

It is superb, very original portrait. I like a lot the black lines from her eyelashes.
By the way this is my favorite photoblog not so much for the photos (which are amazing) but more because you interact a lot with us (visitors), replying, explaining the shots, giving some details of your technique. Also the people that visit chromasia really make the end of my the day. What interesting discussions come across these comments. Thanks a lot.

Very nice, I like the focus and the composition, keeping the face blurry is a great idea

Regards

Christophe

I don't understand why you haven't gained more comments for this one. Personally, I think it's beautiful.

Lovely shot. I restrained myself from posting at all yesterday, as I had nothing whatsoever positive to say about that effort, but this is a totally different kettle of fish now isn't it.

I would have liked muted colour instead of total desaturation however. Did you try that?

I love all the different levels of softness here: soft chenille knitting... soft focus... soft skin... soft sleep... soft breathing. etc.
It's calm

Lovely - good choice of focus - I would never of thought of doing that.

Absolutely beautiful shot, the shallow DOF works amazingly well.

Beautiful. I love this pic!

nice photo. but.. don't your kinds get crazy when you use the flash while they are sleeping? ;))

When looking at this peaceful picture I realize that it is much better if you take a step back and see it from a distance. I like the dreamy feeling.

Great- I like this one.
Sorry what I said yesterday... this one just so much better. The focus choice is innovatibe, lends itself to the subject. Personally I would have gone for a warmer tone, but I do definitely like this one.

:)

this one touch me specially as I am grandfather now, and the baby has two weeks...
Perhaps one day I will be able to capture him so well...
perhaps...

Wow! Great picture David.

i was wondering what kind of dream does a baby have, we dream of the world everyday, but they don't know too much of this world...

a lovely pic, of course...:-)

awesome perpespective, the unsharpness of the kid's face is superb!

oh,so cute, i love photos of the children when they sleep. beautiful shot :)

Fantastic David.

This works. Lovely shallow depth of field. The detail on the clothing is lovely. Just very gentle.

Thanks everyone, I was pleased with this one too.

so cute...
i actually feel like sleeping and from the photo, it all seems warm !!

love it
:-)

very nice, the soft and blur worked like magic.