Not at all,Kort.I just answered your question in the gallery but why would you go back there,that was silly of me. As far as the teahouse having green and blue on it ,if I was doing a pastel or a painting those colors would have to be there to make the teahouse 'live' in it's environment.I don't know how to explain it but I see the colors in the shadows and reflections of things.So this naturally looked right to me.I darkened that tree trunk on purpose.I see many were not fond of that, but my goal was to balance the dark lines of the teahouse.The pic didn't feel balanced to me with the trunk so light.As I stated at the top of the page,I am very very new to photoshop,(less than 2 months).There is much I have to learn.But I am enjoying myself immensely playing with it and discovering the different effects I can create. I was visiting my mom in Del Ray.So no, we are not neighbors.And I do have more shots of this teahouse but like this pic,I don't love them.I really just like the two humorous ones I already posted.Did you see 'It pays to be flexible'? That's much more my style. Thanks for the input everyone.Next time I want real critique and advice I know just where to go.You were all so kind and helpful.. :) PS. Kort have you any shots of the koi?

Marlene <")

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