Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A simplistic approach of rendering a monochromatic landscape in golden overtone.
From the foreground waters to the distant mountains and cloud formations, the composition keeps your eyes glued within the four parameters of the frame.
The half submerged root driftwood breaks the golden hues as it catches your attention on the lower right Third Grid.
Excellent lighting, focusing & framing.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Dick Lee, thank you so very much! 8-)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a stunning shot! I love this paictue! It is the photo-journalistic quality that grabs me. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Thank you, Seshadri. Although it's not a "shot" I thank you dearly for the compliment! 8-)

reply by seshadri_sreenivasan on 05-Apr-2014

OH! I see. I thought that this was a photograph with some modifications in colour etc!

Comment from sonshine
A terrific Painting using different shades of yellow, or yellowish light brown. I like the log in the river, looking quite snarly;) I great choose for the contest.. I wish you the best:) Thank you for sharing:)

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Sonshine, thank you ever so much. 8-)

reply by sonshine on 05-Apr-2014

You're welcome:)-Cindy

Comment from slhbowen
This is a very interesting work of art. I love the subtle way you put the grand canyon in the background. I also like the colors - yellow being predominant. The log adds a touch of authenticiy. Great work.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Slhbowen, thank you so very very much. 8-)

Comment from Photography byTrixie
Not sure if this looks like Rio Grande or not because the part I saw had trees but I am sure it meanders around all sorts of different areas. Love the colors. Looks like there is a drought. Like the clouds and the reflections in the water with the dead tree

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Trixie, thank you so very much! 8-)

Comment from Jairos
the Digital Creation on this one is Great, good color harmony, good initial impact, Very good Frame good detail and nice depth, Well done , -jairos

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Thank you, Jairos! 8-)

Comment from Mara del Mar
Excellent piece of digital art. Amazing textures and color. Love the hues and nuances, like the trunk with roots in the shore, the reflections, and the caused foam by the water strokes. Good luck.
Mara

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Mara, thank you ever so much. 8-)

Comment from Marilyn J. Brown
This painting is just stunning and so original! The whole work looks like molten golds which are flowing into different shapes and textures. The mountains look like they have been gold-leafed.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Marilyn, thank you so very very much. 8-)

Comment from Aylaca
wow, stunning, I love this effect. the yellow makes it look so distressed, yet the composition is so pretty. Great balance, just amazing, nice work.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014

Alylaca, thank you ever so much. 8-)

Comment from Mollie213
Very nice entry for contest.

I never thought about digital art in making a landscape entry.

I like the golden hues, the greenish clouds, the nice reflections and the mountains going different directions, but I do not like the floating log. It reminds me of a big bug on a beautiful flower. To me, it just takes away, especially with the antennae-like limbs.
Sorry, just my opinion.

It is beautiful (except for the bug) LOL

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014

Thank you so very much, Mollie. 8-)