Lady Of The Forest
At one with the forest, she slowly becomes a part of it, the creatures around her, accepting, willing her presence. She is beauty, she is the earth, the Lady of the forest
Large view recommended
A collaboration with the very talented Kellie Cranmer, who is the beautiful model and main focus of Lady of the Forest.
Model – the stunningly beautiful kcranmerart
This work was inspired by the wonderful digital painting work of Jussi Lehtineimi
After seeing one of this artists digital paintings, I just knew I had to try and crate a photomontage version of it, making some changes to it as well to make it my own.
Background created with stock images from sxc.hu
Thank you to some extremely talented photographers
Main Forest by Mailsparky
Fox by Joel Terrell
Tree and bank by Sarah Moses
Dragonfly by hopallong
Mossy Forest Floor by Stephanie L
Fungi by Constantin Jurcut
Squirrel – awaiting photographer approval before providing link [permission for use granted].
All clover, flowers, lighting, shadows and grasses created with Photoshop tools.
I absolutely love how this piece turned out. Many thanks to Kellie and the stock photographers for providing such beautiful components to make this composition.
Thanks for looking! Hope you like it!

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Julie Langford
mikrin
This is wonderful Julie! Stuff fairy tales are made of!
Julie Langford
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Thank you Mikrin. I love how this came about, couldnt have done it without the beautiful model and fantastic stock images [which took ages to find].
kcranmer
Jul I looooove this…you are amazingly talented and this is by far more than I had expected, thank you!!!
Julie Langford
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Glad you like it Kellie – Thank you for providing the beauty and the perfect form.
Lucindawind
wow Julie …this is just stunning !!
Julie Langford
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thanks Lu – I love this, just love it. I hoped it would turn out well, and I could see it unfolding before my eyes over the last week. Having such beautiful components to work with just inspired me no end while creating this. I loved every minute of it.
Marvin Collins
Awesome work
Julie Langford
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Thanks Marvin – glad you like it
Lorraine Creagh
This is beautiful Julie, your editing is so skilled. I’m now being transported to a beautiful land of fairies and magic.
Julie Langford
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Thanks Lorraine – thats a beautiful comment – to know that the work has had the desired effect, means so much, its so inspiring.
StacyLee
It looks gorgeous Jul! Love it :)
Julie Langford
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Thanks Stacylee – How could it be anything but gorgeous with a beautiful model like Kellie – I feel very honoured and priviledged to have worked with her.
webbie
It is just gorgeous…well done Jullie:)
Julie Langford
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Thanks Webbie – glad you like it
Robert Elliott
Fabulous work Julie
Julie Langford
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Thanks Robert – it was a pleasure to create
Bonnie T. Barry
I’m at a loss for words to compliment you on this image, Julie. It’s superior in quality in every respect! Just amazing!
Julie Langford
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Thank you Bonnie – I had planned to be sleeping by now, but working on this image has gripped me totally. Im so glad you like it.
cdwork
Superb art work
Julie Langford
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Thank you cdwork – so happy that you like this
Judi Taylor
Amazingly beautiful. You captured the essence of the lady of the forest in magical porportions!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Judi – Your comment means so much, its very inspiring.
aphoto4you
delicate….BEAUTIFUL…skilled creation…and trace of GIFT send by God….that u have…Julie u are wonderful person inside out…
aphoto4you
ohmy god…i cant leave i have to ad that seeing that fox there makes this image for me even more special.Thank u Julie for being such a fine artist and bringing to the world and share..your quality
Julie Langford
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Thank you Bianca, I wondered of you would notice the fox, as I know how much you love them. I played for ages with ideas on which animal to place there. In the end I decided that the beauty of the fox was the most apt creature to match with Kellie’s beauty.
bamagirl38
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yall are sneaky! I had no idea ! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so awesome !!!!! Absolutely beautiful !!! WOW ! Sorry, I get a little excited ! LOL hugs always !
Bonita :)
Julie Langford
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Thanks Bonita – LOL, you can get excited :) nothing wrong with that at all.
aphoto4you
Julie…I noticed the fox….and i was in heaven to see it….There is another fox den…but the way it is…i can get good shot because its shaded area and no light works..i tried and tried….why i am bringing this up is because its a little kitten that is cross between red fox and black fox…well there is no black foes in wilderness of grand tetons….what happen someone was raising foxes on a farm domesticaly in vicinityu and released them into wilderness….and that little baby is gorgeous…its like black and silver….AMAZING EYES…i am dying to get good shot…but i cant…its not possible..i love foxes they are so dear to me..
aphoto4you
IN large VIEW this is absolutely amazing…Julie…
Julie Langford
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Thanks again Bianca, I sure hop you manage to get that fox shot, I wold love to see it. Thanks for looking at the large view of this, the smaller view is good but so much is missed by viewing it in the small view.
AlexMac
Stunning work, how grand this image is….. how it portrays the feeling of being at peace with nature and her surroundings…beautiful
Julie Langford
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Thanks Alex, your comment makes me feel like i achieved what I was aiming for in this creation, so very inspiring.
Madeline M Allen
Just stunning work my friiend ! You have both done a very nice job !!!! BRAVO !!!!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Madeline – I’m so very glad that you like it
Miri
that is fabulous, mystical, mysterious & mythical…ok struggling for mys words now….great stuff!
Julie Langford
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Thank you Miri, Thats a mysticete [Whale] of a comment :) glad you like this image.
Angi Baker
Great work to the both of you
Julie Langford
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thanks Angi – Couldn’t have done it without Kellie
Curtiss Simpson
A stunning piece of work congrats to both of you !!!
Julie Langford
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thanks Curtiss. Glad you like this.
Rosalie Scanlon
Wow, georgeous. Great collaboration.
Julie Langford
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thank yoy Rosalie. Great thanks to Kellie and the stock photographers for making this piece – I just put it all together
Stormygirl
This is unbelieveable, simply beautiful!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Stormygirl, Glad you like it
Jan Piller
Awww – how pretty!!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Jan – glad you like it.
Karen Cook
Superb!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Karen
Geoff Coleman...
Very beautiful creation this – superb mix of skills and beauty between 2 of RBs top talents – that forest light is incredible.
Julie Langford
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Thanks Geoff, Wow, what a compliment. The forest light was there in the stock photograph to begin with, so I have to say that the credit goes to Mailsparky of sxc. All I did was emphasise it with some dodge, painting and layer blending. Kellie’s conribution is simply outstanding, and her photograph makes this image work.
Juilee Pryor
beautiful image Julie
Julie Langford
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Thank Juilee, Im glad that you like this one, your comment is so inspiring coming from one so talented.
Susan Zohn
This is truly amazing. I could look at this all day. You are truly an artist.
Julie Langford
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Thanks Susan, I know what you mean by looking at it all day. I am so pleased with this composition and the way it turned out, I feel I want to keep looking at it too. I have never bought my own work – but I think this may be an exception though.
Gary L. Suddath
the large view is stunning,you and Kellie are to be commended.
Julie Langford
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Thank you Gary – the large view shows so much more in this image, so thanks for taking the time to view it that way and for your wonderful comment.
HenkStolk
like the colors
Julie Langford
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thanks Henk, ahhhh the colours!, Now that is something which had me going for quite a while while creating this. I wanted a rich earth feel, but didnt want to go as far as brown. I tried lots of different hues, including one in a deep red, but this one did if for me.
frogster
Just lovely work on this Julie
Julie Langford
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Thanks Larry. I wanted a fairytale fantasty feel to this, but without using a 3D model. I am quite suprised that it does actually look a little like a 3D art piece. Glad you like it
Mark Peterson
Very nice work, wonderfully done!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Mark, thats a lovely compliment coming from an artist of your calibre. I know you have done many works with Kellie – isn’t she just outstandingly beautiful and so pleasant and easy to work with. Many thanks to her. It was an honour to work with her.
George Lenz
awesome collaboration…
Julie Langford
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Thanks George. Im so glad you like this, your comment inspires me no end.
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous Julie
Julie Langford
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Thank you Helene
Bill Gamblin
awesome and fabulous job
Julie Langford
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thanks Bill – glad you like it
Kimberly Palmer
This is so well done Julie, I’m so impressed. Kel almost doesn’t look real…I love her porcelain skin.
This is so magical and so inspiring…. you totally rock with this one girl!!
Julie Langford
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Thank you Kimberley – I really wanted to get a porcelain, 3D effect on Kellie on this, but also to keep it looking real. I thought of a few options, like blur, layer blending or perhaps even looking for a suitable filter, but in the end, I decided that painting her with low opcaity fine brushes would be the best. It was pain staking and slow, but well worth it for the result.
Sarah Moore
You have done an awesome job with this!
Julie Langford
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Thank you so much for your comment Sarah. This is a huge compliment from one with so much talent.
Carolyn Staut
So amazingly gorgeous! I am in awe of this artistry.
Julie Langford
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thanks Carolyn – I am also in awe of how well this turned out, I kind of shocked myslef with this one. the real credit is in the components of the image, I couldn’t have done this without them.
Kristina K
gorgeous…:) k
Julie Langford
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thanks Kristina – Glad you like it
jomash
Beautifully dreamy.
Julie Langford
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thank you Joanne.
Mugsy
Beautiful!
Julie Langford
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Thank you Mugsy – Glad you like this
wdavies285
wow stunning stunning , fantastic work well done
Julie Langford
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thanks Wayne – this is my fav of mine to date.
billyboy
What a stunning collab… the best of talent and beauty. Let`s see more!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Billyboy, beauty in the highest form indeed – Kellie is just stunningly beautiful, her form is perfect. Pssst ;) I am thinking a series of Lady of the Forest would be good. Perhaps 4 more of Kel in the forest, what do you think?
Anette Tyler
Brillant work. I love the light effect and the way you have put together the images are fantastic
Julie Langford
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Thanks Anette – this was a very inspiring project from the very first raw photograph of Kellie – after seeing her beauty and perfect pose – the whole thing came together suprisingly easily. It is easy to be inspired by such beauty – all else just flows in to meet it.
mrscarlotta
What can I say that evey one else has not hon, fav xxxxx
Julie Langford
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Thanks Carlotta – I kow what you mean, I am running out of things to add in my replies too, but every single comment has inspired me to do more
susan davies
totally excelled yourself and all that contributed to this totally amazing image, awesome and so very beautiful
Julie Langford
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thank you Sue – I just loved putting this together.
Tom Gomez
So glad to see you are obviously feeling better and your creativity is flowing again.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful … (did I say “WONDERFUL”?)
Julie Langford
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Thank you Tom, well if I wasn’t feeling better before, I certainly am now. Your comment is also wonderful
TomBaumker
I love it very well done very enspiring I especially love the fox`s view perfect .A lot of hard work payed off. Tom
TomBaumker
I just added it to my favorites my dear thats how much I love it Tom
Julie Langford
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Thank you Tom – yep, I think it pretty much paid off. This one will stay in my head for a long long time – its actually my desktop now too :)
cloudsdreams
what an awesome piece. brings you into the photo or tee so very real, what a gift you have….love this. another new fan i. wow
Julie Langford
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Thanks cloudsdreams – your comment means so very much to me. To bring one into the scene and get a person to feel the scene, is what every artist tries to achieve. I am so very pleased this image has worked for you.
Jennifer Woodward
Wow! This is out of this world! Absolutely stunning! :-)
Julie Langford
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thanks Jennifer – so pleased that you like it
Steve Chapple
Stunning. What else can I say! Stunning amazing image!
Julie Langford
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thank you Stephen.
Antanas
Perfection
Julie Langford
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Thanks Antanas
photosbylefty
a very stunning creation, you are very talented Julie
Julie Langford
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thanks John – I am thrilled that you like this
Shree
Wow Julie…this combined effort of you guys is stunning and amazing…your creativity as well as mastery on photoshop skills is been reflected very beautifully in this very unique artwork and it was indeed worth watching your joint creation.
Julie Langford
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Thanks Shree – this was a real pleasure to create – I loved every minute of it, and I think that really shows in the end result.
Tracey Mac
Wow beautiful work, so enchanting! :)
Julie Langford
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Thank you Tracey – enchanting was what I hoped for.
krafty
Fabulous collaboration Julie…pure genius..congrats..love it..well done.
Julie Langford
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Thank you Cynthia – Glad you like it
Nukee
Wow!!! I’m stunned….absolutely gorgeous creation and foresight…..Kellie makes a great model and you created a beautiful work of art….thank you!! 8-)
Julie Langford
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Thank you Nukee – Kellie does indeed make a beautiful model, she could have a very successful career modelling. She made this project flow with ease,
Joanne Bradley
Wow! This is beautiful! Amazing collaboration! My kudos to both of you!
suefel48
Wow Julie what an amazingly beautiful capture !!!!!!!!............One day I’ll understand how it is all done ….........Brilliant work…
solareclips~Ju...
F A N T A S T I C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great work you two!!!! =-)
NATURELENS
Wow, love the detail, lighting, 3D. Great image
alanalanalan
Fantastic!...Beautiful work..great .very well done..your painting is..,,,,Very Beautiful**
Lizzie Keitel
this is stunning!
Kathie Nichols
Your work is truly amazing Julie, always so beautiful. Excellent collaboration with Kellie, bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheila Smith
Wow Julie your selection technique is amazing, it must take you hours to blend your images so perfectly. I can never see any signs of a copy and paste no matter how hard I look – not that I am trying to catch you out , it’s just that I am always in awe that you always get it right. A beautiful peacefull picture Julie.
aspectsoftmk
beautiful peace of art….so very soft on the eyes…and easy on the mind to see…..excellent edit work… terri
Siamesecat
wow what a heavenly artwork Love your art and style..
coppertrees
Beautiful Julie, your work is awesome
Luci Mahon
Beautiful artwork Julie! : )
Faizan Qureshi
Absolutely stunning… The mist in the forest makes it stand out so muchhh… I love how there’s a mystery surrounding the girl. Great collaboration you two!!!
Barry Norton
Stunning colaboration, simply beautiful
hfrymark
wow congrats to the two of you for creating a wonderful piece of art
hfrymark
wow congrats to the two of you for creating a wonderful piece of art
Heather Rivet...
outstanding work
Mar Silva
I would love to step into that fantasy. Beautiful work!
ECGardner
Fab, Jul, this is simply amazing in every way. Your talent is inspiring.
Stewart Wood
awesome work!
Noel Elliot
Stunning image
barnsis
In a word “Exquisite”
Kimberly Palmer
You have quite the patience, and your talent has grown so much. You totally rock, doing this type of work. =) (thanks for the reply back).
Noel Elliot
Had to come back for another look. Love it
handprintz
Very beautiful,soft colours and image
Michael Beers
Great work thank you for sharing!!!!!
Roslyn Slater
Enchanting.
velveteagle
I can see why this is such a hit.. Its so well done and beautiful.. You worked so hard on this.. Well shown on Home page.. Bravo
Anthony Hedger
Oh WOW Julie love this
Trace Lowe
Wow this is beautiful work!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Ohhhhhhhhhhh WOW is this ever amazing Juls!!! Absolutely gorgeous composition!! Brilliant work of ART!!! :-))
Sean Farragher
awesome work
Glen Allen
excellent work
Brad Sumner GLP
Wonderful work, Julie!
Joan Smart
BEAUTIFUL<stunning>
Jacqueline Bar...
very beautiful image.
Cathleen Taraw...
Lovely mood lighting :)
J. D. Adsit
magnificent creation
joak
brilliant julie ….just love it
LoneAngel
stunning
Patricia Anne ...
Your very very skillfull WOW impressive work
Ginger Barritt
I can’t say anything original! So many wonderful comments…I will just say, I really love it!
Lance Leopold
Soooo magical,Julie,10/10,love it!!!
dimarie
yea this looks pretty cool!:)
shane22
I can’t add much more than has already been said…absolutely wonderful, such a magical quality to the piece.
Carole Felmy
Such a poetic picture, so peaceful… the photomontage is beautifully done :-)
Heather King
this is so incredible i can barely stand it, i don’t even want to imagine how long it took you:)
this is a masterpiece
hauntingly beautiful.
Lisa G. Putman
Beautifully done, Julie! Great imagination. Turning out to be a great series!
LjMaxx
Fantastic and beautiful.. All as one..
Alan Findlater
quite simply stunning
Yiannis Telem...
beautiful work!
it looks very atmospheric and the use of lighting & skin tones is very interesting!
Harri
Beautiful image. Love it.
EdgeOfReality
A beautiful atmospheric image. Well done to you both.
cherylc1
just gorgeous!
Colin Cartwright
Astounding!
The beauty of the light and atmosphere of this exquisite ‘otherworld’ is a perfect piece of art, Julie.
And you know this lovely model? I will have to check her out.
A beauty and harmony, connects and vibrates, with this wonderful dimension you have created.
I can’t praise this highly enough.
Carol-Anne Kozik
A truly wonderful work. You have created an atmosphere so gentle. Just superb.
Carol xxx :D
DawsonImages
Magical
Mia1
Wow, simply Gorgeous.
midzing
brilliant work Julie,,, well done
Wendy Slee
This is beautiful Julie…I love what you have done here – this spirit of the forest, and I just love your models…...the fox, the dragonfly, the squirrel and of course, dear Kellie….
hilarydougill
absolutely fantastic!!! beautifully done. I have added you back on, you had fallen off my watchlist. love and hugsxxx
Julie Langford
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Thanks Hilary. I think I have fallen off quite a few watchlists, I havent been very active on the site lately due to some back pain again, and it tends to happen when people are not active.
ruxique
So beautiful…
Sharon Mau
Brilliant work, this is exquisite!!! I invite you to add this lovely and inspirational work of art to my Forests group. I would love to feature you!!
Julie Langford
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Thanks Sharon, I had no idea there was a group called forests [forests are one of my favorite type of image] – I will join up right now.
DaveBassett
The fine details, the woodland animals and the beautiful model all come together to make a superb piece of fantasy artwork. Magic!
Nala
How beautiful a great image well done
Sharon Mau
Aloha Julie, could you please add this beautiful image to the Forests group? I am unable to locate it in the art archives. It is exquisite!! I wish you a sparkling day!
Sharon
Ken Boxsell
Absolutely magnificent Julie…......I truly envy your talent….....One day I will learn what a crop tool and layer is…...LOL….....
Simply perfect
Julie Langford
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Thanks Ken
Earhart Chappe...
fairy tales can come true, your art inspires it to be so. thank you.my daughter loves this one!!
Pam Barry
Absolutely beautiful…Pam
Dennis Rubin IPA
V Nice work, Julie L!
BLYTHART
All God’s creatures living in peace and harmony … a wonderful dream.
ApeArt
this is stunning Jul, I don’t know how you do it:)
brian pendrey
stunning work
melbourneguy75
Beautiful image Julie :)
Nala
Fantastic work i do like this well don e
MountainHawk
Wow this is stunning! Beautiful work!
LudaNayvelt
AWESOME WORK
sweetscent62
Beautiful image…well done! Wen x
richiedean
Supreme piece of work Julie, love the backdrop …............ :))
LudaNayvelt
wow, awesome work
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Forests
Benjamin Young
I cant tell you how beautiful I think this is Julie…...
Awesome work.
cherylc1
So wonderful and magical!!!
John44
My dear what a lovely photo..
and i am sure Heatcliff can pop up any second here!
(from the book Wuthering Heights · Emily Bronte )
Al Neaimi
Stunning work.
Charlene Aycoc...
wow, what beautiful art work and imagination
Alexanderargyll
great artwork well done
Keith Jones
That is an amazing work of art, fantastic
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
in deed a forest lady
great colors, and atmosphere
Xadrik
Love the Fox.
khadhy
sO UNIQUE , CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL.
doreen01
Magic! I love it!
Voila and Blac...
Beyond fabulous !
Rosina Lamberti
Amazing art… well done….
krishan gupta
really nice work…......i like so much….pls. be in touch.
dominikanac
Incredibly good photos! fav!
Marilia Martin
Beautiful image! Sweet! Love it!
van049
FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL CREATION!!!!!!!!
A DEFINITE FAVORITE OF MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xx
Dawne Olson
Wow! Incredible collaborative work!!
stevealder
Hi Julie. You can be mighty proud with this wonderful image. I can see the work and effort that you have devoted to this stunning creation. Well done. Regards, Steve
Scott d'Almeida
stunning,
maileilani
Looks like you’ve heard it all! Anyway, magical image! Lovely!
Melinda Gaal
Stunning! Well done.
RavenSoul
Fantasy Fine Art Composites
AnaCBStudio
Like a dream…gorgeous work Julie!
-Whisper- 1 day ago
This is so very beautiful, the light is just awesome and I really like the expression of the animals. What an enchanting image!