Reviews from

Castles in the Sand

At the end of the day

9 total reviews 
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Hi Ray! You never cease to amaze me with your own interpretations of your abstract work. I like the way this appears to be a mirage in the heat if the day. I can feel the sun's heat coming off the image.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
    Hi Jewell, I am glad you like this realistic picture of the beach nearing the end of the day. All the people have gone and all that remains is Castles in the Sand. Thank you for your wonderful review. Ray
Comment from MKFlood


yeah that could be one way to look at it or it can be a sea creature hiding ..lol. still very cool. the depth is great. the details is great. the shading is great. the blend of the colors is great. the abstract is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative approach and awesome work overall.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
    Mark, so nice hearing from you, you must be busy creating and that is good. Thank you for your fine review. I am glad you like it. I don't know what happened to Sean, I called the tel. number that matched up with his address in Fort Edwards and it was disconnected. Do you have any info about him? If you do please let me know. Ray
reply by MKFlood on 12-Feb-2024
    Sadly no Ray. Yeah both FanStory and FAR have been keeping hopping with all the videos. Go to YouTube under FanStory and see how busy I have been..wink
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
    Mark, I can see it with all your mini productions and your pain staking intricacies, I am sure it passes the time and where does it all go, so fast now? like a book in a wind storm. Ray
Comment from JirinaInspire


Wonderful artwork Ray and great surprise in the desert. The details on the oasis are contrasting so nicely with the smooth lines of the sand hills.
The summer heat is radiating from the beautiful presentation!

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
    Jirina, I did this to show what it was like to be on the beach after everyone left and the only thing remaining was the sand castles. I love your interpretation also of the sand hills in the desert. Thank you for your wonderful review and rating, I am happy you like it. Ray
reply by JirinaInspire on 13-Feb-2024
    Ray absolutely my pleasure. I love your artwork since it allows for many interpretations
Comment from alaskapat


I love that this is such a warm scene you have created. I can't wait until summer and I can go back to the beaches here.
Sandcastles are so much fun to build and I especially like finding them on the beach.
Very well created with awesome colors , I especially love the way this is washed in warm sun rays!
Well presented!

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
    Pat thank you for the wonderful review and comments. Its the end of the day. I am so glad yo like it. Ray
Comment from bpellephoto


Hi Ray.. Looks to me like you were trying to capture that elusive time of late afternoon at the beach. The sun's angle is lower and the sand, air and surf all take on that afternoon glow.

It is fleeting and ever so difficult to reproduce because the time is short. But I think you got it.

I have seen this scene many times at many beaches. The lone sandcastle survivor outlined against the sea by the dying light. The dust once raised by many feet now settled. Even the smell of the saltwater takes on a more soothing scent. The waves seem smaller and much less threatening.

Finally the voices on high volume of young and old alike excited upon arrival now subdued as they remind everyone to "Pick up all your stuff, we're going home now!".

Thanks for a trip to the beach... Bob


 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Your review and comments tell me so much. Yes it is the golden hour and yes it is that time. You read my piece well and wrote a fine story to describe it as intended. Thank you Bob, for your wonderful review and i am glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from suffolkbrian


Whether it would have been better to see more details and sandcastles in this [don,t no] but again because of the dense use of color it does have a whimiscal charm about it and that abstract feel as well...brian

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Brian thank you for your fine review, I am glad you like it.. This is the end of the day, dusk, all the people have gone and the only thing left is Castles in the Sand but how long will they last? Ray
reply by suffolkbrian on 11-Feb-2024
    your welcome
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


In this abstract painting I see colourful heavy brushwork. The combination of bright hues and thick layers of paint gives the painting a sense of depth and dimension. Very eye-catching. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Sesha, thank you for the wonderful review. I am glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very lovely landscape presented here. I love your colours tones textures of this piece. There are so much depth. Thank you so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Thank you Maureen, for your wonderful reviw. I am glad you like it. Ray
Comment from nikman


A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of a lovely and interesting location. Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely painted!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2024
    Thank you for your fine review. Ray