Peace indeed. That's the emotion I get from this. Peace and contemplation... but among all that, the rain casts doubt and probably falls in pools of sorry. The figure, however, turns her back on the weather and thinks ahead to the possibility of better times... and she has a little friend to guide her there.

wonderful! there's sadness in this, but also hope... there's light on the horizon.

Very evocative piece,Michelle!

Thank God it's not the snowy day lady because I'd have a fit..........30 more centimeters coming my way tomorrow. Let it RAIN, please let it RAIN. Wet one one Michele..he-he ! George

This is fantastic, beautiful and unique Michele. The lighting is perfect. I'm really impressed. You did a great job. Really one of your best. Huggs... Silkylady...

Well im pretty darn overwhelmed on this...so many perfect elements blended together ..the rain drop splashes..the composition, lighting, sillouette, subtle foreground and props...the light on the water in the background (how the heck did you do that?)...Just Perfect!!!!!!

Remarkable pose and character! EXT!

I too have always wondered if a bird could fly with wet feathers. (lol) Wonderful render Michele. It's been a bit on he hot side here in SoCal this last week or so. We could use some more rain. Anyway, bravo on a most beautiful image, young lady. Hugs from Dave :^)

This is amazing work.Fantastic pose and colors.

Beautiful monochrome composition with a very evocative pose . Fantastic rain-drops-falling-into-water effects! … and above all, in my opinion, excellent “ controluce”!

I love it ! fave ~

Wow, a wonderful peaceful image Michele in the rain. I love the addition of the bird to cheer the soul. Great work. Tony :-)

This is SO great. Love to see 'her' just dark against the red background... :o) Great idea and lovely done... :o) Excellent!!!

Superbe ce dessin en ombres chinoise!!!!!!!!!BRAVO

Gorgeous silhouette!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooooh! This is awesome. There's a meloncholy feel to this, yet it seems peaceful. Sort of contradictory, but there it is.

Beautiful my friend !

Lovely mood here, great picture!

awesome and she looks lonely also ~ Hope your not ;; beautiful comp!

very cool,like the shadow mood!

THANKS MY LITLE FRIEND ...... BUT THIS DOG IS MINE NOW. HE HAVE A HOUSE, FOOD AND LOVE!! YOUR PICTURE IS AMAZING

Very nice postwork. It is just right for this scene!

I like it,i like how she is sitting there alone overthingking something with the fast empty spave behind her..cool idea and nice compo.

Really wonderful image!!!

I love the soft gentleness of this delicate image! :) Very nicely done :)

Excellent work, so candid!

This image scares me, and I mean that as a compliment. There is an undercurrent here, in my mind at least, and it goes in emotionally complex directions. As for the technical qualities of this piece, the color/shadow combination works on multiple levels and the clarity is oddly "ambiguous." It's like there is an image behind this image...In short, I like this image a lot...it makes me think. (Out of curiosity, do you know much about Russian folklore? I ask this because this is an almost archetypal "Rusalka" image.)

Beautiful work, excellent mood piece!