An extremely expressive portrait Sharon, wonderful. And thank you for your kind comments on my photo the other day, any criticism that can help me improve is always welcomed. Kind regards and a happy Friday to you. Lee

Expertly done Sharon! The conversion works well here. I love the boy on the left fierce expression...perhaps one of protection? Great work!

Awesome take, Sharon - the toning is so subtly perfect - top photography!  RB

Nice shot Sharon, it's got an old feel to it, like this was taken in 1940's or 1950's. Did you ask them to pose for you? Really like this. Zuzana

Thanks very much Lee! Thanx Nancy, appropriately put, it was his expression that actually drew me in, and on a boy so young?!! Thanx Mr B! glad you like it. Thanx Zuzana, uum it's strange sometimes how you end up processing stuff, I felt straight mono with rich black was too harsh on top of the expression? perhaps I should give it a go! I didn't ask these boys to pose, the kids here just love to see themselves in your camera, which makes it easy! Thanx again guys, much appreciated feedback. Rgds Sharon

They look like friendship is not the only thing they are addicted to!!  Cant believe i missed this and here i was thinking you had decided to give the galleries a total miss!  I think your processing on this is perfect!  Cheers JO