I feel like I could go on and on about how beautiful these images are and how much I adore them, but suffice to say that you've outdone yourself, and I'm so appreciative of your artistic talent and thankful to you for sharing it with us. :)
2021-12-21 09:54:30 +0000 UTC
As always, Ellie looks FANTASTIC. She's beautiful beyond words, and with the sunlight acting like a halo, she has an almost angelic feel about her, so sweet and innocent. Of course, I've been known to have a bit of a dirty mind, and I can't help but think about Joel sitting or lying on the grassy bank of the lake, feeling drowsy and relaxed, thanks to the combination of the tranquil setting and the fact that he and Ellie made love not long ago. Of course, Ellie was feeling energized, so she decided to wade into the cool water of the lake, and Joel stayed behind to marvel at the sight of Ellie's gloriously nude form frolicking in the lake like a water nymph.
2021-12-21 09:54:07 +0000 UTC
Speaking of the trees, the landscape in the second image is awe-inspiring. The trees look so lush, and the grass looks so green. The shoreline looks like it was made for people to spread out a blanket and just lie back and let the wonders of nature transport them to a higher plane of existence. I could easily imagine Ellie emerging from the lake after her bath and lying either on a blanket or simply in the tall grass and letting the sun dry her naked body as she closes her eyes and listens to the birds sing and eventually drifts off to sleep, enjoying an afternoon nap.
2021-12-21 09:53:46 +0000 UTC
Honestly, I don't think I could adequately express just how impressed I am with the water effects in both images. That said, I'm equally impressed with the lighting in both images. I love the hazy, overcast look of the sky and the soft quality of the general lighting of the images. But what truly makes the images pop is the bright bursts of sunlight that caress Ellie's body at certain points, like at her shoulder and around her hair. It's like Ellie is being surrounded by a halo of golden sunshine that adds a feeling of warmth and tranquility to the images. I swear, the more I look at these images, the more I can hear birds singing and the gentle movement of the water as it laps against Ellie's legs, and the rustling of the leaves on the trees.
2021-12-21 09:53:25 +0000 UTC
However, I'm totally blown away by Ellie's reflection in the surface of the water. Not only does her reflection have a mirror-like quality to it, but the inclusion of the rippling along the surface of the water and how it affects Ellie's reflection is superb. And if that weren't mind-blowing enough, I was thrilled and awed beyond belief when I noticed, particularly in the first image, that we can also see Ellie's legs and her hand beneath the surface of the water. So, not only do we see Ellie's reflection in the surface of the water, but we see below the water's surface and see Ellie's body submerged in the water. Most amazing of all is the way you've seamlessly blended the two effects and created two of the most realistic images of Ellie I've ever seen.
2021-12-21 09:53:09 +0000 UTC
GORGEOUS! I loved the original series of images of Ellie bathing in the lake, and these remade versions are absolutely stunning. In both images, the water looks spectacular. I love the slight rippling along the surface of the water. Those ripples make the water look and feel alive with motion. The only question is whether that motion is caused by a natural current within the water, or if there's a breeze, and the wind is causing the ripples on just the surface of the water. Either way, I've never seen water look more realistic or beautiful. I also love the reflective quality of the water's surface. In both images, you can see the shadowy reflection of the trees along the shore behind Ellie, which is remarkable.
