Comment from Robin Gillow
This is a lovely, almost graphic DA piece; that proves interesting as far as textures and colour go. Nice light play, interest and focusing. Keep them coming. Robin

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2009

Thank you for the excellent review, Robin! :)

reply by Robin Gillow on 21-Mar-2009

Not a problem, my pleasure. Robin

Comment from cleo85
I didn't see the earlier version but this one here is gorgeous. As always your beautiful colors and lighting have the most impact on me but of curse I like the picture as a whole. Gorgeous the flowers [maybe cotton seats] in their different appearance in different light. The beautiful curves and circles [including the vase, the beets, etc and the curves of the branches] keep the eyes in the picture for a long time. I love how the black pearls turn silver in the light.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2009

Comment from lorac1
This is a high impact digital still life. The colors are striking. They are bright and harmonious and very appropriate for the scene. You have designed a creative picture, well composed.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2009

Comment from Harleycowgirl
This is very pretty.I love your choice of colors, very earthy, they work well. Very interesting subject matter as well. Very nice work. Much enjoyed the view.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2009

Comment from Inner Eye
This is interesting style that reminds me of the art in the 80's. It usually had pictures of women. I can't remember the name of the artist. It was huge then. Anyways this is a nice piece you have created. I love the flowers.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2009

Comment from pfwelder
I did not see the earlier version but I love this one. Love the colors. It is very exoitic. I love the shadows and the way it is backlit.
i especially love the pearls. Nothing negative to say on this one.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and extra special rating, PFW! I really appreciate it, and very pleased you like this. :)

Comment from Dazzleme
This is so lovely. What a great composition. Your title matches up with this artwork well. Nicley done with your techniqie. The background although I find it unusual works well with this. Nicely done with the shadow and other effects you have used for this.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2009

Thank you so much, Dazzleme! :)

Comment from catmal
rgis is really lovely shawn,,the composition with the beads leading us in and the soft tones make for a truly rich piece,,love the lighting,,very well done

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 Comment Written 19-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2009

Cathal, thank you so much for the wonderful review and extra special rating!! Very, very much appreciated. :)

Comment from RaineC
Rating is based on the following:

Initial Impact - 5
Creativity of presentation - 5
Color Harmony - 4
Center of Interest - 5
Technical Excellence - 5
Story Telling Ability - 5
Lighting - 5

The colors aren't harmonious in this to me. Maybe a different tone of reddish? Not sure. Otherwise, a nice piece.

~Raine

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2009

Thank you for taking the time to review this, Raine. I do appreciate it :)

Comment from Anne
This one is not up to par with some of your other work. It is flat looking due to the lack of shadows to ground things. The white part in the background doesn't work well with the rest of the picture. Parts are also blurred. Must have been a bad day at the office when you did this one.

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 Comment Written 19-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2009

Thank you for the review, Anne. Sorry to hear that you didn't care for it, but I do appreciate your time regardless. Again, thank you.