Fragile Little Puff

Hi Jessica. I like the subject, overall comp, and bg. I find the oof grass stem on the left a little distracting, but no biggie. The difficulty in a close up image like this, with shallow dof, is deciding where to put the focus. The eye naturally goes to the center of the dandelion, but this area is oof. However, I do like where you put the focus, and I like the soft bg, so absent a focus stack to get the center sharper, I think you did well.  

Great subject, composition and background.  I don't know what software you can use in post processing, but if possible I would eliminate the intruding stem.  Taking close up pictures is difficult because of the lack of depth of field and takes much practice and luck to get it right.   Look forward to seeing more.

I really like the delicate feeling of the subject, and the background is very pretty in color and softness.  I agree with what Scott and Patricia said about the thing on the left and about the point of focus on your subject.

Nathan

Hi Jessica!  This is a very good image with great potential.  I agree with the other comments, and also suggest experimenting with a subject like this.  One alternative might be to place your point of focus on the leading edge of the "puff".  With a very narrow depth of field, it could be attractive.  Also, again with a very narrow depth, trying with the point of focus on the leading edge of the center where the seed attaches.  I enjoy experimenting like this.

I'm looking forward to more posts!