Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of avian subject.
Verdant foliage lends a perfect backdrop.

Very realistic creation showing palpable fluffy foliage...

Subtle illumination.
Crisp & clear outlines.
Compact tall format framing.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

Comment from GaliaG
A very impressive digital paint and a lovely thanks to Sange

excellent technique, creativity and initial impact

excellent composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and generous rating. You made my day golden. :o)

Comment from Lucas Sizov
Wowow!!! First i Thought Sange reposted her photo. It was very short time since the original was posted by Sange. Are you sure you didn't apply a couple of filters to the original photo? Oh my, this is amazingly good digital art! Fantastic, CLEO! BRAVO!!! Every part is perfect! Sange will be happy!
PS.after your comment on my post I added the missing part of bird's tale. Danke!!

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your comments and generous ratin. :o)
I never apply any filters to photos or paintings without mention it in my cooments.
I worked several days on this painting, about 45 hourrs I think, maybe more.
I will look at your bird again. :o)

reply by Lucas Sizov on 16-Oct-2018

You are very welcome! I changed the tail on the original painting, but didn't post the latest version yet.

reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018

OK, let me know when you post it. :o)

Comment from Malmax
OMG Cleo, I thought this was the same photo...
What an outstanding job you did on painting it!
The colors, details, shading are all so excellent.
This really was like seeing double! Fantastic work!
Malmax

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

reply by Malmax on 16-Oct-2018

You're welcome

reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018

:o) :o) :o)

Comment from iPhone7
Wow. This is really well done Cleo. I remember thephoto that Sandra posted of this beauty. The details are amazing and you have captured the tru spirit of the photo which cptured the true spirit of the young Bittern. Well done Cleo ~ Steve

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

Comment from alaskapat
Oh my goodness! You are a very talented lady! This is INCREDIBLE! I recall this image when Sange posted it, I actually thought this was a photograph ! Beautiful detail throughout , nice feathers, face and bill , beautiful eye! Oh my , you even got that little tuft of feathers on top of its head! You show the softness of the feathers so very well! I am impressed and I am so excited for Sange to see this beautiful digital art ! Absolutely amazing and I just love it! Very well presented!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your through comments and generous high rating. You made my day golden.

Comment from michiganmike
Wow it didn't take you very long to paint this; it seems like just a few days since Sange posted it. The painting is beautiful and so similar to the photo that at first I thought Sange had reposted it. The details are well shown and the colors are fantastic.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.:o)
I worked about 45 hours on this painting, maybe more.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Cleo!
That's a fine looking digital creation based on Sandra's photograph!
It's pleasantly colorful and a lot of fun to see!
A 'Good Show' of a presentation,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 16-Oct-2018

You're very welcome,Cleo! : )

reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018

:o) :o) :o)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Cleo,
A beautiful digital painting of this Last Bitter in among the rushes. Created by your artist's eye for composition Skilful digital techniques beautiful choice blending & application of your colours in bringing this shy bird to life.
Susan

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 Comment Written 15-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)