Comment from Romy
Beautiful painting!
I love the different texture employed. I love the light and the blue tone. You can really feel the storm coming in any minute! Very well done

Thank you for sharing
Romy

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009

Thank you for the great comments and excellent rating, Romy!!

reply by Romy on 30-Jan-2009

you are very welcome!!

Comment from Spirit Dove
I really like this. It is simple yet full of energy and power. Your wave is huge, very well done. Love the clouds and the dark blue sky behind them.
I like the 2 seagulls too.
Good work.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009

Thank you, Spirit Dove! :)

Comment from mikesblender
Very nice image. I love the blueness here, and the great portrayal of the ocean's power. Nice touch with the birds in the background as well.
Any chance of you redoing this image on a canvas? Could be even more stunning!

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for the excellent review, Mike! Digital can be printed on canvas, as you probably know, but your right, it still isn't the same as oils, etc. And yes to your question, I could if I had the time :) Thank you also for the great comments.

Comment from Anne
This is awesome the way you have done it. All the action in the water is great. I like all the different shades of blue and the way you have the mist coming off of the water. The way you put the birds in is neat. A beautiful and excellent work of art. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

Comment from MinoYasue
This has beautiful color and movement. The color harmony in the sky and sea is amazing. There is violent wave movement, but whole scheme seems to change it so soft and floating feel. Beautiful work!

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2009

Thank you for the great comments and excellent rating, Mino!!

Comment from Mike_S
This is wonderful. The color pallet is awesome. I love the deep rich blues. It's amazing that seagulls can be out in natures fury like that. The surreal aspect of this only serves to emphasize the power of the storm.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

Comment from Janrique
I am glad I chose to view this as the thumbnail really does not do it justice. It is a lovely piece of artwork and ideal for the contest. The way you have illustrated the waves in the sea, the spray and the birds above is just amazing. You really do have such a huge amount and range of talent.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

Comment from kasvam
This is WILD and WONDERFUL! I live by The North Atlantic Ocean, so I know how the ocean look like in a bad winter storm. Your seagulls are really fighting the storm here. You have also managed to show the power in the waves of water, and the color nuances are so beautiful and strong. I have seen water been lifted up in the air, and you have some of it over the waves here. Thank you for sharing "Fighting the Storm"! Karin.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

Comment from sonja1999
Again beautiful blue colors and an interesting composition. I love the fragility of those two seagulls fighting against the wind and the storm. The fight of Goliath and David. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

Comment from Symransdad1
Viewed this like I would a painting, from around 3 metres to get a gallery type view,

Love how all the colours come together to get the effect of the stormy sea without loosing the detail of the gulls.

Fantastic realistic colours.

Thanks for sharing this, Mark

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009