Comment from clou
Absolutely outstanding!! I love the simplicity and the details..the light on the grapes is stunning.really pops against the black bg...super skills and creativity!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, compliment and extra special rating, clou. I deeply appreciate it. :)

Comment from DWB Pictures
It amazes me that people like yourself can create such stunning works of art. I wouldn't know where to start with this kind of creation. It is a great peace of work and good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you ever so much, DWB. Very much appreciated :)

Comment from Eliseo
Very nice:) This digital work is well created & produced. Very crisp & sharp. Wonderful tones & shades of green. Lighting off this image is remarkable. Delightful 2D Digital:)

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

WOW! Thank you ever so much, Eliseo. Very very much appreciated :)

Comment from susanlen
Looking forward to your explanation but in meantime I will make a guess. This bunch of grapes and foliage looks as though they might be plastic. This would explain waxy look. Did you scan them with a black back ground? Very effective whatever you did.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

No, it's a digital painting, painted like traditional, but in my art program, by hand (mouse) :) Was just trying to let everyone know that I didn't use photos or clipart or even photoshop or any type of tradition work. Nothing scanned. I can't "DRAW" worth a hoot, lol. Thanks a million for the wonderful comments and rating. I truly appreciate it :)

Comment from anthony1928
Terrific image wonderful colours, lighting, detail and composition. Love the way that you darkened the background of this image. Beautifully presented, and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you, Anthony, for the beautiful comments and compliment. I deeply appreciate it :)

Comment from MKFlood
wow thought it was a photo at 1st. amzing what computers can do. the shading is good the blend of color is good. the detail is great. overall great job/

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much for the wonderful comments and rating, MK. I deeply appreciate both :)

Comment from Therese168
Nice and very creative! It seems a real photograph to me. Very pretty with that color black in the back ground. Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you so much for the beautiful review, Therese! :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is an interesting composition.. The smooth shapes, the subtle colours of the grapes make it an interesting viewing. Fine composition, soft colours and very good light makes this first rate. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you, seshadri!! And thank you for the good luck wish :)

Comment from NautilusBlue
Impressive! Lovely colour contasts attract the eye. Very creative design and great computer skills. Is this created from scratch or is it a phot that has been edited?? Just curious. Ya done good ;)

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

Thank you so very much for the excellent review and compliment, Nautilus. No, no photos or clipart were used in this :)

Comment from bint
Well done.
The grapes are fine looking and it was thoughtful to add the caterpillar eaten leaf.
I think it will be better if you had applied the rule of thirds..to take the subject off center.
All the best for the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012

LOL. I thought about putting a caterpiller in there, but was running out of time :) Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and rating, bint!! Both are greatly appreciated :)