Color / B&W Composites with Capture NX2

What a great picture Mike.  She is so relaxed and comfortable looking in the camera at her grandfather.  Did you change the colors of her eyes, they are so radiantly blue.   I have been a Nikon guy myself for years.  I love the system.  Thanks for sharing the technique.

Mike,

I love B/W selective color! My first experiences with it were in a photography classroom. We would create B/W images in the darkroom and then color in specific parts of the photograph with oils. The possibilities are endless with such a cool format.

That is a beautiful baby girl by the way. You must be a very proud Grandfather!

Hi Mike.....such a beautiful child, and this technique enhances her innocence very nicely.  I'll have a look around in my Canon software and CS3....I should be able to find something similar there, don't you think?  You're a lucky Grandad!

Hi Mike,

Interesting and beautifully done. What a little treasure.

You are right Mike, having them close is a blessing.  Sometimes I don't get to see them for a few weeks.  When I finally do they look so different!

Cute Kid Mike! I like the effect. My youngest Granddaughter told me to "Stop taking so many pictures Grandpa!"

Hi Mike,Nice photo!

Mike, this is a gallery quality shot. Your granddaughter is so beautiful. I also have a little blue-eyed grandson who is a year and three months and we enjoy him so very much!

I switched from Canon (my film camera) to Nikon when I went digital and I have never looked back. Love that Nikon! I didn't know the part about being designed by photographers, but I can tell you that it takes spectacular photos. I'll have to look into the NX2 software. Thanks for sharing how and what you did to make this family heirloom.

Good Morning Mike,

A great photo and a wonderful process. We miss you at PhotoBlogger.

I never knew how that was done.  It sounds pretty easy. I wonder what other software does that.

That is a great picture.  I absolutely love black and white pictures with one color in them.  It just draws your eyes towards it.  Well done and thanks for sharing.

Hey Mike, Happy Fourth of July and congratulations on being the Featured Member in Active Rain, today!

Hi Mike,

Love the photo trick-nique, but it pales as to the subject matter!! She is adorable. We had our first grandbaby one week ago today. Life changes... :)