Reviews from

Golden Hour at Five Trees

A special place at a special time.

12 total reviews 
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Hi Ray. I don't know how I missed this one, but this is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on the contest win!
The illusion of branches and leaves in the background is a really fantastic idea. The bark is perfect too. Great job

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2024
    Jewell, So nice to see you are back. I was worried. This is definitely in your wheel house. The trees, the flowers, and the golden unknown. I am so glad you got to see this one. Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. Gonna check out your new post. Ray
Comment from iPhone7


Great work here Ray. Your distinctive style is really on display. The golds and greens care complimented by the darker colors of the trees.

Excellent narrative about what FAR means to you. I agree with your thoughts.

Excellent contest entry and I wish you all the best in the voting ~ Steve


 Comment Written 02-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2024
    Steve, I am so glad you enjoyed this and the narrative. Thank you for such a wonderful review, rating and comments, I truly appreciate it. Ray
Comment from Christine389


I love this piece of artwork. It has so many layers and the feeling of different textures. I really like the mix of totally abstract and realism with the trees and the little flowers in the foreground. You have captured that magical fleeting moment when the light is just perfect for photography and art - showcasing Mother Nature at her finest. Lovely work!

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2024
    Christine, Thank you very much for your wonderful review, rating and thoughtful comments. Nature is the best reason. Ray
Comment from CREZart


I love this and find it inspiring. It shows hope of a brighter path ahead. Even though there is uncertainty there is something saying it is worth the next step. Thanks for sharing, well done:)

 Comment Written 31-May-2024


reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    Cindy, it is a review like this that makes it all worth the while. I am so glad you see the message and enjoy this piece. It is my pleasure to share it with you. Ray
Comment from Mark Lovegrove


Hi Ray, this painting takes the viewer on a journey through the Tulips and between the trees into the magic of golden hour to bath in the colourful dancing light. Great job and may all your hours be golden, cheers. PS, thanks for the background story and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-May-2024


reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    Mark, thank you for joining me on this journey and I am glad you enjoy the background story too. Thank you for your wonderful review, rating and comments. Ray
Comment from Devonte Baker


Your beautiful painting to go along with your awesome message! This is beautiful that you created here. Your composition of blending/shades of colors is superb! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 30-May-2024


reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    Devonte, thank you for your wonderful thoughts and comments, I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from JirinaInspire


An excellent choice for the contest Ray! The description and your selection are just perfect.
Your artwork and unique pieces are so creative, full of imagination and nice to view.
Thank you for sharing all of it.

 Comment Written 30-May-2024


reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    Jirina thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review and rating. Learning from others is so essential, especially from those who expand their creative ideas and are not afraid to venture out and try different approaches to their creations. Your work truly inspires and I appreciate that so much. FanArt participants share their ideas and thoughts and become a pool of inspiration and I appreciate that. Thank you again. Ray
Comment from suffolkbrian


Yes that time of the day around sunset or sunrise is golden if you get to see it and take photos,this i feel where art has an advantage because you can create that as opposed to seeing it,and this reflects in the view you have given us through those trees and apart from being colorfull the view is sublime,well good one is this,sort of scene i would take a photo of...Brian

 Comment Written 30-May-2024


reply by the author on 30-May-2024
    Brian, Last week when I created this, I felt it would connect with both artists and photographers. I am so glad you like this. Thank you for your wonderful review, rating and comments.
reply by suffolkbrian on 30-May-2024
    yo are welcome
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Tis is a visual delight. This painting is beautiful and colorful. It shows a landscape between tall trees. The mix of colors and brushwork brings the scene to life. The semi-abstract style with the notes adds a unique and interesting touch.Bravo! I really wish I had a six to award.Good luck!

 Comment Written 30-May-2024


reply by the author on 30-May-2024
    Sesha, thank you so much for your great review, rating and comments. If there was anyone who would understand the golden hour, it is you. We only get six, your words say it all. And thanks for the luck. Ray
Comment from Zilyram


Great entry into the contest Ray and as usual there is so much hidden within your artwork which I love exploring.
Love the colors you have created golden hour perfectly. Unfortunately as a photographer I never seem to manage to be up and out in the early golden hour and usually home getting dinner in the evening golden hour.
Love the detail on the trees and the tulips in foreground.

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 Comment Written 29-May-2024


reply by the author on 30-May-2024
    Mary thank you so much for your wonderful review. When I created this I had both artists and photographers in mind, which is what FanArtRdview is all about. I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray