C Ryan... and I hate to use your first initial, but Ugallery has it's confidentially standards. First, thank you! If my photography is looking like painting to you, I'm flattered -- and means there's a certain abstract interpretation you're getting out of my photographic perspective. That's the beauty of art. Better still: you're just getting into it. Your journey will be one of adventure and wonder.

I'm just getting into Art and all the paintings I really like have all been done by yourself. You're an awesome artist!

So kind of you, thanks. I appreciate your interest in what's being said as much as the image... so much of what is wrapped into the beauty of art is contextual, and when you know the back story it makes the viewing experience that much richer. I hope you enjoy the image and it transports you to the wonderful Oaxaca Valley in Mexico, like it does me. :)

Your awesome gift of photography and creative writing is a pleasure. Thank You!