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Crossing the Boardwalk

Crossing a boardwalk across a stream

16 total reviews 
Comment from Ray Gordon


Very nice digital representation of one of Florida many walkways across a stream or wet lands. I like the way your walk way continues on into the unknown. Very nicely created and presented. Good luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
    Thanks Ray, the location for this shot is Florida north, Minnesota : )
reply by Ray Gordon on 26-Oct-2022
    Florida, Minnesota, hot stuff. You are welcome.
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Fine digital art indeed. The bridge is drawn well in its perspective; the sky is lovely, realistic; the grasses and foliage are very nicely painted digitally. I see how you have captured the soothing feeling in your work, especially with the water, man and dog on the leisure bridge over soothing waters.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
    Thanks Glena, you caught the essence of what I wanted to capture, that being peace and serenity. The man and dog had the place to themselves as they walked along, pausing to take a closer look at their surroundings.
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 27-Oct-2022
    Welcome. Fine capture of the whole, which is not very easy to do, but you did it. I like such places of peace and serenity too.
reply by Anonymous Member on 27-Oct-2022
    Welcome. Fine capture of the whole%2C which is not very easy to do%2C but you did it. I like such places of peace and serenity too.
Comment from avmurray


This indeed looks like a great place, and you have pictured it so well. I especially like the placement of the boardwalk, because it creates such fine leading lines. I also like the natural looking color pallet.

I have also noticed the fine reflections of the clouds in the river. This is quite a detailed painting, and the inclusion of a man walking his dog adds interest.

The format and framing is perfect, and it is a very good balance in the composition. I think this is a lovely and well done digital painting Allan, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
    Thanks Annie, in my learning digital painting, this was the longest I spent on a piece so far. Lots of detail in getting the man/dog to appear natural and in balance with the landscape. I plant to revisit this site in winter when there is snow and maybe do a follow up piece for the winter perspective also. Thanks again.
reply by avmurray on 26-Oct-2022
    You are more than welcome Allan. It looks like all the work you put into this paid off.
Comment from cleo85


This is an intriguing digital creation. The man and its dog seem to enjoy their walk through the autumn landscape. It seems that the dog run ahead, but now it is resting at the boardwalk and waits patiently for its owner. Your composition is well rendered. I appreciate the realism of color and light and the refinement of detail and textures. How the boardwalk leads the eyes of the viewers diagonally through the landscape into the indefinite background pleases the equilibrium of the viewers. The digital composition is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
    Thanks Cleo, you sure have a good eye for art with what you observed. There are lots of elements that need to come together for a successful painting or photograph and you are a student of all of them. Many thanks for your detailed review!
reply by cleo85 on 26-Oct-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Way West


Your artwork has beautiful soothing colors that are a pleasure to view! I like the details of the trees and the lovely blue sky. The boardwalk creates good depth and the white color contrasts well with the rest of the scene. Nicely created and a great entry to the contest, best wishes!

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 Comment Written 24-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
    Thanks WW for the excellent and thoughtful review. I am glad you liked it and even more so you stopped by to comment.
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that beautiful location. Like the leading path line. Colours, textures and tones are good. Well created and good luck!



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 Comment Written 24-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
    Thanks a lot nikman for the nice review.