You flipped it left to right. Somehow that seems to give it better balance. Dunno why that should be but I like it better the way it is now. I also noticed that you toned down the trees along the far shore to give more separation between the forground and midground - again an improvement. The reflections and texture of the water also are better. Perhaps the only thing I can suggest is a slightly stronger, better defined, aspen/birch texture on the foreground tree trunks...excellent progress, keep up the good work.

Thank you again! :)

Hi Robin, When I saw the thumbnail of this, I thought it was a painting! I have no formal training in art, but I know what I like! I think this is excellent! It has depth, the shading is wonderful. The reflections in the water are amazing, I love the trees as well, and think that guslaw is right about the texture on the foreground tree trunks. Your sky and clouds are outstanding as well. For me, and this is a personal preference only, I would be tempted to put more wild life in the image. To me your moose looks a bit lonely. I can say this with certainty, this is a labor of love on your part! I admire that very much! Your time, patience, and dedication to this work in progress must be a passionate committment! Hope to see more! Leanndra

Hi Leanndra! Thanks very much for your comments. You know, I started out with a family of mooses (meese?) and my wife vetoed it. She pointed out that a bull moose doesn't hang out with the wife and kids - he really is a loner. :) Maybe a few birds or something though - I'll give it some thought! Thanks again, Robin