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From cdsi26@bupers.navy.mil:
You got very detailed with this one.  My only gripe...Mushroom Clouds do not
expand equally.  I know, you are probably saying, "You Try it!!!"  I have and
still do not get it right.  Very realistic and a lot of details.  Nice Job.

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From daffyduckx@hotmail.com:
Despite their imminent doom, these are nicely rendered buildings. They are
detailed and realistic with nice texturing.

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From ameede@madmac.com:
Your bracketing of the scene is excellent, the placement of the elements were
laid in such a manner as to force the viewers attention to the blast.  I can
appreciate the theme you have chosen considering where you are currently
living.  I believe that art needs to reflect the cultural aspects that make up
the artist.  This you have done well with.  Your right about the boy figure,
perhaps if you did have more time, he would have come out better.  Another
aspect to consider is the static nature of the figure, a better pose might have
been entertained by you.  Also, consider bending the antennae on the building,
leaves blowing off the tree, something that would suggest the unseen winds that
eminate from such an explosion.

ameede@madmac.com

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From mark_poole2000@yahoo.com:
Might have had more impact if the far edge of the building was feeling some
of the destructive force of the blast (tiles and other debris being blown
towards us).  
Also if the light from the explosion was the brightest thing, causing shadows
from 
the lamp and other objects to come toward the viewer.

It just looks too static for a huge explosion.

The blast isself looks good, as do the buildings. 
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From jrcsurvey@aol.com:
It is the innocent details that make it so horrible

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From dlauer@optonline.net:
Nice Idea, but the proportion seem off. Everything seams very stiff and linear.

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From dwallace@lynx.dac.neu.edu:
A few cars, a traffic light/stop sign would make the scene more complete.

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From mmdoogie@ardmore.net:
Houses and cityscape are very realistic!
Great Explosion!!

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From tina@ripco.com:
Conceptually this is good. But given the closeness of the explosion, the rest 
of the scene is far too peaceful.

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From ericf@foothill.net:
A very real horror seen through the eyes of a child, this is a very strong
image. The cloud is well done, difficult to do well.  The only quibble I have
is in the buildings.  They don't feel real to me, not sure why.  Too clean, I
think.

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From gmccarter@hotmail.com:
Really good modelling on the buildings.  This is instantly recognizable as
contemporary European street scene.
You might want to be a little more descriptive in your "image description".  It
is not totally clear to me whether I am viewing a nearby explosion just behind
the building (such as a gas explosion or a tanker truck) or a much more distant
nuclear detonation.  Good tree and media work.
I found your comment "if I had more time..." funny.  You had twelve months!  How
much time do you need?

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From mark.wagner17@gte.net:
The explosion looks too close for the apparent size of 
the explosion.

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From sjlen@ndirect.co.uk:
Hmmm.  Who needs Poser?  Fantastic image, it really tells a story.  Really good
textures, good media, and that verge with the stones and grass is excellent. 
Suggested improvements: the top portion of the explosion could be less rounded
and should have some turbulenceso that it isn't objious what's containing the
media, the teddy bear could have some fur on him, maybe the reflection of a
blue light in the shop window to signify that the fire engine is almos here or
even the reflection of a fire engine in the shop window.
Really good work, hope to see some more of this quality in the future. 


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WOW, MAN, YOU ARE GREAT!!! I MEAN, LOOK AT THAT MUSHROOM! ITS EXPLANDING THROUGH
TH EMONITOR!!! AMAZING!
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