Reviews from

Sunset, Fleeing the Storm

1st place in sunset/sunrise b&w contest

15 total reviews 
Comment from stacey brooks 1969


Wow this would be a six for me wish I had one a awesome presentation the black and whit looks fantastic so much to look at love the lighting in the back ground love the fallen tree the reflections on the water just a fantastic view excellent work done here best of luck and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2016
    Stacey, thank you!
Comment from memephotos


Digital art .
creative .
ability very good
I like the water & reflection .
the I like the trees and shrubs close to ground and in the DOF .also the cloudy sky with the lightning strikes .I also like the bounces of light here and there through trees .( the one thing that seems to overpower this creative work is The big trees I find just a little dark Just me no offence ,just a tad lighter I think would just make a perfect view .)
Very talented digital work .a enjoyable view Thanks and the best of luck

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2016
    Meme, thank you, and thank you for the tip. I'll keep it in mind for the next one. For this one I'd have to make too many changes :)
reply by memephotos on 08-Oct-2016
    Your welcome ( Oh no I am not saying change this one ) I was just saying my thoughts cheers
Comment from Linda Bickston


Oh how I love black and white. It adds so much depth and drama. Your digital creation is truly dramatic. Just beautiful. The soft glow of light filtered through the trees is breathtaking.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2016
    Linda, I was just heading off to bed, but decided to drop into FAR first. So glad I did, what a surprise! Thank you so much for the beautiful comments and rating. You made my day :))
Comment from Mama Mia1


It truly amazes me what can be done with digital art. This is just a wonderful example, in black and white, no less, of what a fabulous work can come from the imagination of the artist's creation.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016
    Thank you, Mama Mia ^o^
Comment from MKFlood


very cool. the depth is great. the tree forms is great. the detail is great. the shading is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016
    MK, thank you ^o^
Comment from avmurray


This is truly beautiful, and I doubt if it would be better in colors, because what I like the best is actually that this is done in black and white. It is so many lovely details to look at in this work, and it is also quite original to show a sunset and lightening at the same time. How this is scene between the tall dark trees is also giving this digital painting a feel of mysticism.

You have paid a very good attention to details, but most of all I am impressed by how well you have used the light. It is also very good distinctions between light and dark in this image.

I also think the composition is very strong with a very good flow and balance. I think this is really well crafted digital painting and a lovely entry for this contest, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
    AV, what a beautiful review. Thank you so much! Well worth the struggles I had with it. Hard to do a sunset in b&w without it looking like the moon. Thank you also for the good luck wish, much appreciated. You made my day!
reply by avmurray on 05-Oct-2016
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from iPhone7


This is a very well rendered scene. The moody black colors coupled with the lighter shades makes this an eye catching image. The lightening in the background is a nice touch. Very well done and best of fortune in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016
    Steve, thank you ^o^
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


An Oriental concept.
Enigmatic approach.
A forested presentation.
Reminds me of the forest bonsai pine I created way back in the island.
This must be a sunset judging from that lightning slashing the saturated skyline.
Impressive b&w rendition. Excellent tonal range. Nice features & textures. Good lighting & framing. Thanks for sharing... Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016
    Thank you, Dick ^o^
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Superb digital rendition in B&W. I love the interplay of light and darkness. The composition is well balanced. Good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016
    Seshadri, thank you ^o^
Comment from michiganmike


An eye catching presentation. I like the composition and the excellent detail. At first I thought the background included lightning which does not much convey the sunrise or sunset theme. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016
    Mike, thank you ^o^