*rereads accompanying narrative*

:o|

Here ... *hands Nathan a couple of cookies from his private stock*


Well, can't get away from the usual superlatives where your work is concerned. Goes without saying, really.

The intricacy of the metal work is only surpassed by the facets that they contain. Really liking the pearlescence of those elements.

The jewel itself is spectacular.

If I may be so bold ... and I will :oP ... wondering if when you are feeling better ... you might wish to revisit this one and flesh out the background a tad?

Just a thought of course.

Conceptually, the simplicity of the background does work. Having said that, I have no doubt in my mind that you could easily create something to accomplish my humble suggestion/request and maintain the concept.

Very nice work and I do enjoy this one. Make no mistake about my drivel above.

And but of course, thank you for sharing your talents with us. This viewer always appreciates any and all of your creative efforts.

p.s. Let me know ... and if need be ... more cookies will be on their way.

great...no....EXCELLANT JOB NATHAN:)

It does look like a Predator head-dress with an Alien egg inside...very cool!! I assume you're aware of the movies that's why I made the reference. 8~D

This image in my mind stands perfectly on it's own. I personaly rather like the mystery created by the shadow area. The intricate detail is second to none. Wonder what you might create when you are feeling better? Beautiful work Nathan.

a stunning design...Hope you feel better soon:)

Your images like this never cease to amaze me. This is lovely and superb work despite you not feeling well. Get well wishes and well done for a great image!
Ann

Sorry you were not feeling so well. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Great job as always.
Sheri

Fav for sure!
Peace&Respect Jojo

That's quite some pen work. Hope you feel better soon, Nathan.

Thanks for all the get well wishes! I am doing better. Must have been some 24 hour bug. And thanks for all the wonderful compliments.

Whoa, this is very elegant Nathan. :) Sarah

Amazing stuff from someone not feeling well! I love the green opal. Keep getting better, Nathan!

it does look like its title. i really like it although it looks a bit evil......like maybe it will grab you with its wings and take you away. hope this therapy helped your day!

Each one of your jewel images amazes me, and this one takes the cake (or cookie :) ) Such precision and clarity, and the opalescent green is one of my favourite colours,
Spendiferous.
Glad you are feeling better.

(LOL - coincidentaly I have just ordered new glasses frames - similar colours. Had I seen this first I would have thought I had been influenced by it :) I am now convinced I made a good choice. )

this is wonderful as your work always is and im glad you are feeling better.

Wow nmsmith! This is realy a good work. And i´m glad you are feeling better to :-) Elin

LOVE IT... although my first thought before reading it's title was of a fierce mother bird carrying her egg to safety. I love the metal detailing and the sharpness of the small jewel in contrast with the softness of the large jewel. The darkness emphasized by the light really great.