Nice job! I'm sure that SBS will be asked for.

Wonderful image - as always!

Congrats on a wonderful entry!!!

Great artistry - and wonderful SBS as well!!!

Agree with greymval, maybe even softer still. Motion blur on bird maybe. Love your whole concept, though. Really beautiful image! GL

Really great entry and wonderful SBS. Best of Luck!!

Beautiful - as always!!

Love this idea - and really nice work!

Very creative and wonderful execution!! GL

Really strong image! Well done. GL

Love the image - and the poem!!! Is that original, too?? GL

Love your idea and composition. Might soften some edges on his shirt, but all in all, a good job.

Great work! Love the color combos and design. GL

One of my real favorites of yours. It has an almost magical quality.... Another sure winner - really high score here.

Such a sweet face, - and great drawing skill!! GL

Beautiful image! I agree, there's such a sense of peace and quiet, and your thoughts are so true. We must make the most of each new day. GL

Would like to have the rest of your story to read! Sounds like you could be a writer as well as a terrific artist. Such a great image!! gl

Such a personal image. Best of luck to you in 'your new beginning'. GL

Very creative image!! gl

Great entry - but I hope Pxleyes doesn't get blown away again!!!!!!! lol GL

Such a beautiful image - with so much motion along with gorgeous colors!!!! GL

Congratulations on a terrific entry!!!

Congratulations on a terrific job!!!!

Congrats!!!! Wonderful creation, Arca!!

Ditto, eration!

Great work!! and excellent SBS!!! GL

Congratulations again!!!! Wonderful work as always!!

Great job!! Congratulations, Rob

Nice work - and it comes with quite a science lesson as well!!

I looked up the site suggested by Drivenslush, and this really looks like what is expected for this contest. Good job and GL

Congrats again!!!!

Great entry! Congrats!!!

Congratulations!!! Great job.

I agree. You do such amazing things with sources. Great job again!! GL

Good concept and very well done! GL

Another great entry! GL

Really a lovely image. GL

Congrats == AGAIN!!!!!!

Amazing work!!!

Love it! I especially like the shadows that fall across the snow on top of the mailboxes. A really nicely done image! GL author!

Really clever - you've quite an imagination and good technique! GL

I agree with softening around hair, but really like your concept. Merging dress into the tree might need a little attention, too, and folks will be asking for hi res. Good luck on this one!

This IS lovely!! Nice work as always!

Congratulations!!!!! Great job!

Congratulations !! Knew you would do well!

Congratulations!!!! Beautiful piece of work!

Terrific creativity and technique here. GL

He reminds me of those little rubbery balls kids love. So, you see, he is loved. lol GL

Quite a beautiful image, author. The movement throughout is so flowing, and the techniques so well done. GL

Wonderful image. GL