Very nice, especially for a first. I agree with a lot of the critiques above, and here's my two cents: I really think that you shouldn't be able to see so far into the background. I'm fascinated with anything to do with the underwater world, and watch a lot of programs about it. Even in clear tropical waters, unless in really shallow water, you can't see very far at all. I applaud you for making the hair 'weightless', as it were. I've seen several similar mermaid pictures that were ruined by that oversight. On that note, you're very unlikely to see underwater plants standing straight up like that. Next time, giving them a little make them sway a bit. It will add to the underwater illusion. More stuff in the forground, but that's been covered. It might be a little cliche, but some broken pillars, or something along those lines? Cool pic! -Kage