Sort of a "sequel" to "garden", although I was working on both at the same time. I keep thinking that's not a very good impression of water, but then I remember it's the best I can do since I can't afford that Flaming Pear ripple-maker thing yet and the 30 days is up on the trial version I downloaded. Oh well . . . someday. This image is dedicated to DarkTear, a wonderful photomanipulation artist who not only has the Flaming Pear ripple thing but utilizes it quite well. Godspeed you, DarkTear. Big thanks to pablitta, clix, h_makridis, cjn and zirak for their amazing original photos, which you can see here: Person Bench Moon Flower Also used this to make the border And of course thank you all for stopping by. EDIT: Now it looks better -- got the flood filter as a late Christmas present and re-did the waves. Kept the original waves in "garden" because I figure some of you might like those better, and choice is always good. EDIT 2: i shouldn't be assuming people's gender identities. i apologize. edited to fix that.