The magic moment of birth. I think no need of words, just imagine the hard work of the medical team and also the joy for a new born child. It is a miracle of life.
I waited several days long with a lot of patiance and emotion for this moment. Then I took the photo.
you are only excused if you were the one who had just delivered, then please do not read the rest of my comment and my congrats for having enough streghts to take any picture.
I do not really care that much about the light, because in such places you often cannot change it freely. I'm neither bothered by the quality, although it's really questionable. But honestly,taking under consideration only the rest everything is wrong with this picutre - the choice of the lens, the composition and last but not least the choice of the main subject!!!
Quality? My guess is that this photo was taken on a fast film or even it was push-processed. The choice of the lens was wrong? Why? Can you explain that with a few words at least?
And on the end - why do you think you know better than author what was the main subject? For me it would be too easy to concentrate focus on the infant. I admire photographers who are able to take unobvious paths during taking photographs.
It is not a flawless picture, but surely it is not "completely screwed".
I would like to see it in Low Gallery.
Having said that, to be completely honest it's not the best photo of that sort I've ever seen. Neither it is the worst. It's real deal and hey guys let us allow people to have an opinion.Best regards for Author.