Sisters....

[Geoff M]

....and of course my daughters. Not sure if I prefer the B&W or the colour version. The hair across the face of the eldest (on left) is a bit annoying and I have tried to clone out without success, so left as is. C&C appreciated.

[Sandy Feet]

I like the B&W conversion Geoff it just has more appeal for me

Cheers
Rod

[Geoff]

Hmmm..I like both versions but I'm teetering on the colour...why?
I think the B&W/conversion makes this look like a reaaaaaaaaaaaaaly old style/fashioned photograph..now that's not necessarily a bad thing, just how I see it. I think sepia would do this even more.
Alas, and none-the-less...great image, well done Geoff (with the same spelling..legend!)
A bit of patience and time and I think you could successfully get rid of the hair, if you are keen on this Geoff, I know a specialist in the field and could have it done for you in the blink (well nearly) of an eye...just say the word. I gave it a go, but I've had one too many beverages this lovely summer's evening and well...*hic*.

[Greg B]

I really like the B&W version Geoff. looks great.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about the hair, adds to the charm.

I do like Geoff's suggestion of Sepia too, would be worth a crack
(and if you have Lightroom 2, there are some excellent presets
which would be worth a try)

[Matt. K]

Geoff
The B&W version..........I love it! It looks like a Dianne Arbus masterpiece in its tonality and composition. Great job! The hair across the face takes nothing away from the image and should be left there IMO.

[Geoff M]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the feedback, I still like both but with a leaning toward the B&W. The wife prefers the colour and therefore I have printed the colour version, but as a 10" square crop to suit a frame I already had.

I also tried a sepia version (using LR2), but was not keen on the outcome, I do prefer my B&W's to be just that - B&W.

Matt - I confess to not knowing of Diane Arbus, but have since googled her work, which I like and agree that my picture does emulate some of her work.

[Big V]

BW for me

[surenj]

I love them both but the color version needs the background color to be adjusted so it's not beige color...

Wonderful capture!

[Yi-P]

Without looking at the 2nd photo, I thought it was a scanned and digitally enhanced 1940's photo.