Prior to you mentioning the blowouts, I truthfully didn't notice them Pascale. I took the image in as a whole and (IMO) the dark tones balance them out (in my eyes anyway) It all depends on what the final purpose of the image is really. It is gallery quality...maybe...maybe not. But then again Charles wasn't asking that. Not everything we capture needs to be a work of art! If it were one of my kids/family members in this photo, this would be a cherished moment captured in time...not something for the recycle bin! I would much rather HAVE the picture than not. Hey, Its all a matter of perspective in the end. 2 cents more added to the ante.