Sammie, I absolutely love this image! It evokes so many emotions that I do not have words for. This image is powerful and I speak here about the contrasting expressions of mother and child. Next, regarding composition: Not common to see a child positioned higher than an adult, and that combined with the angularity of the table. Very interesting! Last, regarding "that lovely grain texture." Well, my friend. You absolutely nailed that!
Well done. Congratulations. Larry

Thanx
Steve and Larry
i have only been a member here for a few weeks, and boy you are all making me feel so at home.
thanx thanx and thanx again

samie