The water looks so refreshing, anyone up for a swim?

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.

I first used these Orcas I made in a logo wallpaper project for including on computers sold by Ice-Comp. I'll probably use them again sometime.

This, while minimalistic, is my favorite of the beach sunset series. (and probably the last for awhile.)

I liked how the lenses on the lighthouse lamp affected the light, but I wish it showed up more in the final image. Maybe I'll use it again someday.

This one went through several settings, and two horses before I finally had a finished image I was happy with. The horse was created in Poser, but I did a bit of tweaking, as I wasn't fond of the default horse.

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

I really like how the lighting adds to this image's surreal quality. My sister in law requested this one, and I think it tops the fairy series.