"Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual."
Edward Weston
But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think and smile.
Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.
The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was, is lost, for none now live who remember it. -Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring
This is just a masterpiece. You put an amazing amount of detail in here. And its done really well. Without hte gazebo and bench i think it looks AWESOME. but with it it looks even cooler because it brings it down to reality and you can actually imagine yourself there. not to mention a something to see the scale with. its like one of those places only your mind can take you.
Got to say, this is one the most impressive pics on the site. For those with an over-active imagination (like myself) and like many of us creative folk, this idea of a peacefull and tranquil retreat is bliss. If only it were real!
Also, I fully agree with 'exploto', the level of detail in the ground could certainly be taken as river systems. It gives this picture 2 completely different levels of scale.
Easily one of my favourites, please create more. Talented individuals like yourself are never given the credit or the recognition they deserve. Shame really, as I feel your work is phonomenal!
I love this image. It's been on my desktop for weeks now, and I get such a peaceful feeling from looking at it. One of the nicest things is the border which allows my icons to be out of the picture...so I can just gaze and dream. Beautiful work.
Beautiful image, great job witht eh terrains and lighting. The forrground testures need to be a larger scale I think, it almost looks like a arial view of a mountain and river valley.