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Lorraine Hudgins over 1 year ago

Wonderful! :)

Allen Steen over 1 year ago

Totally captures the magic of Christmas. The child's face is enchanting and the Santa is perfect.

Pétur Þór Ragnarsson over 1 year ago

I like the warmth in the picture. Very nicely done!

Rick Manning over 1 year ago

What a great shot....and the story behind it definitely adds to it! Thanks for sharing.

Kris Nelson over 1 year ago

Such a great moment to capture so perfectly. Can only imagine her showing this to her own children someday.

Douglas Burnham over 1 year ago

I'm back to believing!

Trevor Connell over 1 year ago

There's gotta be a story behind this RC. It's a really stunning piece.

Linda Kane Brinckerhoff over 1 year ago

Absolutely the most beautiful Santa photo I have ever seen. Brings tears to my eyes. Love it so much.

Dmitriy Vorobey over 1 year ago

Ohh) this is so fantasy picture!!! well done

Larry Pollock over 1 year ago

Stunning! Image quality to aspire to.

Eric Harmon over 1 year ago

I just registered with this site for the sole purpose of leaving a comment here. This is an absolutely incredible photo, RC. Congratulations on a superb job.

Traci Alexander over 1 year ago

Oh my goodness! I saw you this image on the front page of 500px and was instantly drawn to it! I opened it up and look who it is?!!
Absolutely freakin love it!
Merry Christmas RC!

Richard Kimbrough over 1 year ago

Nice shot RC. Great way to to exclude the background in such a way to make a magical place out of a place that sounded a bit less photogenic.

John Vargas over 1 year ago

Fabulous Santa picture and wonderful light.

Roberto Sacasa over 1 year ago

Great work!! RC!!

Daniel j Gregory over 1 year ago

Lori and I both love the shot. A timeless classic from the age when Christmas is magical. What a great gift to have for years to come. Merry Christmas.