Most images have one thing that slows progress. Everything falls into place except the lighting, point of view, or as in this case waves. It took forever, but I am glad I stuck with it.

I would finish images sooner if I didn't keep putting in detail that doesn't even show up in the final image. For example, the rope texture and frayed end, coconuts on the beach, and the sunburn on the legs.

This one was originally going to be for the Scenic Real World gallery, but became too magical a place to find just anywhere.

The results of my first experiments with a new 3d terrain program I just discovered. The moon was added in Photoshop.

Ah, to get away from the cold, away from the crowd, all we need now is some Bud Ice. Doo-be doobie doo... The plant objects were created in Ray Dream Studio.