Comment from Envision
I like how you highlighted the plants on the beach and the way the sky and the water come together along the horizon. Your color blending is beautiful. The motion in the water looks good.

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

Thank you so very much.

Comment from Rose Elways
Very beautiful! Nice small brush stokes foe the grass and marsh. I like that you added some extra colors to them besides just blue and brown. Great job at showing the stormy sky and its reflection in the water. My only thought is that usually the waves get rougher during a storm. Still great detail for the water though!

 Comment Written 08-May-2018

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reply by the author on 08-May-2018

Thanks so much. Good point about the waves.

Comment from iPhone7
Very nicely done. The initial impact is dramatic and eye catching. The clors, ranging from the browns and greens in the foreground to the light blues and whites of the water and finally to the dark and dramatic cloud filled sky make this a real show stopper. An excellent entry for the contest. Best of the best in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 07-May-2018

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reply by the author on 07-May-2018

Thank you so much, Steve. So happy you enjoyed it.

Comment from Athenasmind
Very nice! I love the choice of colors the blue's and hints of purple and green are lovely! Very life like and the light contrast is perfect! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 07-May-2018

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reply by the author on 07-May-2018

Thank you so very much. I am most appreciative.

Comment from Trajan
I love this. The blues just draw you in and make you want to go swim.
The darkening sky heightens the sense of time and stillness in a way that I cannot quite describe.
Tis quite beautiful.
Well done!

 Comment Written 06-May-2018

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reply by the author on 06-May-2018

Thank you so very much. That means a lot coming from you.

Comment from MKFlood
awesome creation.. the depth is excellent. the shading and highlights is excellent. the details is excellent. the blend of color is awesome. the creation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. very creative and awesome work overall(standing clapping and cheering) woooooooooohoooooooooo!!

 Comment Written 06-May-2018

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reply by the author on 06-May-2018

Thank you so much for your stNdng ovation MK. I appreciate it very much.

Comment from karen zima
Love the bold and dark blue sky with it's puffy white clouds. The water is full of texture and waves. The beach is very realistic looking. I do like the purple and white flower that is in the foreground. Great lights and darks in the artwork. Nice job and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-May-2018

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reply by the author on 06-May-2018

Thank you so much Karen.

Comment from Solway Lady
I like this very much, it has a good DOF the grasses up front gives it god composition you have captured the movement in the water and I like the strong sky. Good luck.

 Comment Written 06-May-2018

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reply by the author on 06-May-2018

Thank you so very much.

reply by Solway Lady on 06-May-2018

Comment from JMur1
Pretty painting. Nice composition. Good use of light. Catches your attention from the very beginning. Good luck in the contest with it. Thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 06-May-2018

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reply by the author on 06-May-2018

Thank you so very much.

reply by JMur1 on 06-May-2018

You're welcome.

Comment from Pastel Jim
Plenty of movement in this piece, both in the water and the sky. The colour of the beach complements that of the water and sky, and the sunlit grasses work very well, well done and best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 06-May-2018

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reply by the author on 06-May-2018

Thank you so much Jim.

reply by Pastel Jim on 06-May-2018

my pleasure