Comment from photovalues
Rating base on the following areas ->

Colors/Tones = Excellent
Creativity/Imagination = Excellent
Technique/Skills = Excellent
Moods/Expressions = Excellent
Lights/Shades = Excellent

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009

Thank you for your generous review.

Comment from Molly Hungar
This is a nice work I like the birds ands and the butterflys I'm having a hard time seeing the monster in the background I see the snake and the toucan Overall it is a nice work nice to add what you want to a picture

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much for your kind review. The monster is in the water. You see only his eyes an a little bit nose merging with the reflection of the big stone above the twig. The big stone is located between the Tucan and the pastel Butterfly

Comment from streamrecord
For the treatment you applied to the details, I say this is excellent from its technical perspective. Lighting, contrast and color harmony are all great.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you for your generous review.

Comment from afelts
You've really created a nice effect here. I love the details you added and the colors are awesome. This is a very interesting and appealing photo.

Annamarie

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much Annamarie, for your kind review and friendly comments.

Comment from Romy
wow!!! what a fabulous composition you have made here Cleo!! It's absolutely fantastic!! I love this surrealist scene!! I can see the monster's eyes in the water and we guess the destiny of these poor birds..!! It looks like a peaceful scene though! You have such an imagination!! Bravo Cleo!!

Thank you for sharing
Romy

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much Romy,
Things aren't always as the seam. Maybe the monster is friendly? But look in the right upper corner there is something green lurking -is that friend or enemy? Are the birds in danger? Who will protect them? What will be their destiny? ---
This is just the beginning of a story. I may make a childrens book with it.

reply by Romy on 25-Apr-2009

Carry on with this book Cleo!!! fabulous!!! You have the talent, you have such an imagination!! Can't wait to read it!! Romy ;)

reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009

Thank you for your encouragement. I will work on it, but it will be a wile. These pictures need a lot of time. So will the writing. I have only the storyline taught up, not the details.
Thank you, Cleo :)

Comment from lorac1
This is a creative composition. It sounds very difficult to create; you have great technical ability. The colors are harmonious, and the birds are a very interesting center of attention.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much for your friendly and generous review,
It needs a lot of time to create it but it needs more time to think a storyline up before the creation begins.

Comment from anniepage
Ah, I love the idea here and the creativity that goes with. The birds and swamp are all so well done, and the addition of the butterflies is very whismiscal.
thanks for this.
annie

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much Annie, for your your kind review and wonderful words.

Comment from jaylou
I like this - it makes me laugh. It looks as though it should be illustrating a children's story. It obviously took a lot of work to create and it was worth it. My only slight criticism is that I feel it needs a little more space at the top. Jaylou

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 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much for your kind review. You are the only one mention a childrens book but you are right It is the beginning of a story for a childrens book.

Comment from ahsanzia
Nice you are doing real hard work on comping up with these beautiful mixed media presentation. BTW, congrats on the "The Queen" win.

I do like your hidden monster in this green lagoon. There are so many things to notice in this work. Wonderful and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you so much for your great review.
Thanks for the congratulations. I didn't even know I have won. I started with the reviews this morning.

Comment from GaliaG
great imagination you have, I love it
thanks for sharing and good luck with the contest

# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009

Thank you Galia, I appreciate your kind and generous review.