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From skipt1@aol.com:
Not bad at all for a first image.  Great concept.  I love how the real tree is
reflecting in the wine bottle and the contrasting that takes place.  The
lighting is good but it comes off as a little too hard for the dim environment
you are trying to create.
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From brianblovett@mac.com:
The huge is made small, but everything seems "normal" sized. Very nice modelling
and lighting, however.
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From shevlin@uic.edu:
Cute idea, but it really doesn't stick to the topic.  The objects in the
foreground are well-modeled, but the infinite table surface and the texture on
it aren't too convincing.  The reflection of the window is a nice touch, but
the shadows being cast everywhere are a little odd.



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From ingo@freio.de:
If this is actually your first rayraced image - congratulations! Very well
done.

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From hildurka@simnet.is:
A simple image. Not very convincing as an interpretation of "epic proportions",
but not bad at all as an first image. Keep up the good work. 
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From comradevladimir2@yahoo.co.uk:
I like it. The picture is very realistic. my only criticisms are that the wine
does not look as though it is in the glass.

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From renebui@aol.com:
Great for a first raytraced image. The tree is well done but I don't like the 
orthographic view...

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From phenlikescheese@hotmail.com:
Very good picture! Best I've seen so far for this round! Great idea and good
execution!

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From 25ct@lineone.net:
Nice idea. I think your cork texture and wood texture need some attention
though.

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From sshelby@shelbyvision.com:
Since bonsai trees are very small, I don't see any epic 
proportions here.

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From jacoons@ameritech.net:
Interesting image and interpretation of theme.

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From file:
I simply love this image. The idea is great, and it is really well modelled with
great textures, especially the wood. The lighting confuses me, as I can clearly
see the window's shadow, but have no idea where the light is that is casting
the shadow behind the glass -- I may just be looking at it wrong. I hope
someday I can create such a great image. This is my favourite this round, and I
hope you do well.
Notable for composition, textures, originality, modelling


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From file:
Very good. I love the way you did this one. Very original.
Notable for originality, lighting


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From file:
The artist under rates his work, a very original thought provoking image.
Notable for composition, originality, modelling


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From file:
Notable for composition, textures, originality, lighting, modelling