Shhh...Don't Tell the Kids Daddy is Santa!
by bspurgeon

Comment by Jdroullard:
your expression cracks me up!

...is to Keep the Puppy
by bspurgeon

Comment by dafletchr:
Lovely portrait.

Shhh...Don't Tell the Kids Daddy is Santa!
by bspurgeon

Comment by anlaw72:
funny

Shhh...Don't Tell the Kids Daddy is Santa!
by bspurgeon

Comment by dafletchr:
Cute!

Shhh...Don't Tell the Kids Daddy is Santa!
by bspurgeon

Comment by Covert_Oddity:
Funny, better hope those kids don't see it!

Shhh...Don't Tell the Kids Daddy is Santa!
by bspurgeon

Comment by jomari:
This is a goodie. 9

Final Florets
by bspurgeon

Comment by NikonJeb:
Extremely nice! I really don't have an issue with the dark section.....the florets stand out, so the change in background merely adds an extra level of depth IMO.

Final Florets
by bspurgeon

Comment by ambaker:
Critique Club Review:

Color Saturation and Hue: Colors are vivid, nothing is over saturated, hues are natural.

Brightness and contrast are very good. I like it that you were able use exposure and lighting angle to keep so much texture in the head of the dandelion.

Focus and depth of field: Focus is nice and sharp, depth of field is well used to create a pleasing bokeh that adds to the composition.

As you've already noted, the dark area distracts a bit. There also appears to be a bit of processing artifact around the tops of the florets.

The image really works with just the two florets remaining. Sort a humorous, space alien/my favorite Martian effect.

Shhh...Don't Tell the Kids Daddy is Santa!
by bspurgeon

Comment by strongsarah524:
This is the winner for sure. My prediction. I love it! Love the title, love the creativity! Everything is great! My only 10.

Final Florets
by bspurgeon

Comment by Lydia:
Yippee for Top Ten! Congrats, Ben!