Just a couple of observations: First, you forgot to remove the flag on the gaff on the aft platform. The flag would not have been left on underwater. Second, although I like the Atmospheric Perspective, I think the sun's rays lancing down through the water and hitting the boat could be just a little more visible, to make the scene more dramatic, as the boat slips through the shadows. Third, I think some air bubbles still escaping from the forward intake vents would also lend some realism to the image. And fourth and finally, there would also be some cavitation and bubble/distortion of the water from the propellors as the boat travels through the water. A good start, but needs to be finished....

Well done!

I must agree with the observations FitArtistSF made. However it is a fantastic image and if I hadn't read his comments I would have never thought of the minor omissions. As such, the atmosphere and most important, the lighting is just fantastic. Awesome work. If you did employ the changes that FitArtist mentioned I would probably have to pick my jaw up off the floor as the realism would be too much for these humble eyes.

FitArtistSF has already covered all of the points that I was going to make. Please re-do the image and post again - I'm sure it will be superb!

Whose model is that? Yours. Nice work on the image. This model and image are in my to do list, just not sure when it will get "do'd" :)

damn it, that was better than mine! :( must agree, the flag should have been removed. the rest of this image is just perfect:D -Seather