Comment from tinlight
Very intriguing background. Close up, it looks like a draped satin scarf. The angel fish in their basic black-and-white liveries, with their arrow-heads all facing in broadly the same direction, help calm things down. This is nicely balanced and pleasant to look at. After a while, the ripples start to look like real water with shafts of sunlight passing through.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2012

Thank you so much for the beautiful comments, tinlight. :)

Comment from NautilusBlue
The way you have created the water and it's feeeling of movement is very clever. A great use of colour to draw the viewer's eye and a well planned composition. Interesting technique and style. Well done !

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2012

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and rating, Nautilus Blue. Both are deeply appreciated :)

Comment from Therese168
Wow! The colors were so pretty. You did a great job with those fishes and those sea weeds. Also good framing and very nice creative art. Very nicely done!

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2012

Thank you ever so much, Therese! :)

Comment from Rachel Bosch
This image is very appealing to the eyes. It has several different interesting things to look at. The fish and grass almost look like they could have been painted, but the water looks digital. I love how the water has different waves giving it just the right amount of texture, and shaping the environment without being overbearing. Very cool. I've never seen anything like it. I am impressed.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2012

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Rachel :)

Comment from K.N.Mallin
What an awesome show of art here. Lovely color complimenting. Such nice effect work. I really like the detail. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much, KN :)

Comment from phil1950
Lovely digital painting that has a nice peaceful feel to it and is pleasing to the eye great subject composition background colours tones blending harmony initial impact technique well done

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much for the wonderful comments, Phil :)

Comment from PhotosbySylvia
Wow, this is really great. I really like the colors you have used as well as the lines in the background Very unique painting.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2012

Thank you ever so much, Sylvia :)

Comment from tina vanhorn
beautiful colors i love the theme this is a beautiful painting i love the thought process that went into your piece great job tina

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much, Tina :)

Comment from Deltadel
I love this image, the fish are all characters. The sea water effect conveys a sense of depth and movement, and you are right it is better viewed from a distance.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much for the wonderful comments and extra special rating, Deltadel :)

Comment from Snopaw
OMGosh Shawn, great to see you back. Like bad pennies we keep turning up. Beautiful Digital painting, love the water effects and the details on the fish. Great to be able to view and review your work again:)) Shirley

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Hey Sis! Before you reviewed this work, you commented on another one, but it was for a contest, and I couldn't say "Hey, Sis!" or you would have know who I was, LOL. I thank you for the fabulous review and (as Bill would say) the galaxy of stars. I deeply appreciate both. I'm really surprised to see so many members that I know are still here. Haven't seen Dazzleme on the other site or here yet. Is she still here? I better stop before I end up writing a book :)) Good to hear from you, and again, thank you for this :)shawn

reply by Snopaw on 09-Sep-2012

Hey Shawn, I came back mostly for the contests, I don't post and promote much if it isn't related to at least member $$, but you are right, Russ, Dennis, for a few are back around, no Dazzleme, yet, lol. We are like a bunch of bad pennies, back to haunt Tom :))