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©2007-2009 =rinaswan
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In Thailand, firefly is sometimes believed to be the spirit of a dead person. It can usually be seen around where "Lampoo" tree (Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl.) grows. This kind of tree is hardly seen these days and firefly is even rare. Firefly often drifts in the pitch-black and quiet area as if it is the guardian of silence. Experiencing the firefly dance is kind of memorable and a sacred moment.

Watercolor on Daler-Rowney WHATMAN 300g paper
Original Size : 11" x 15" 3/4 (inches)

This image has entered the illustration contest 2007 held by :iconkamcao: .

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:icondragonflydreams:
Pretty! You've created a very magical atmosphere with the light :love:
:iconblue-willow:
this is very beauiful, I love the fireflies! :)

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:iconvandervals:
this is awesome, but you added the bright with photoshop, I soppose...

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:iconscatterbrainfox:
That's so enchanting!
I love everything about it, especially the clean, soft colors, the light coming through the trees, her design, how her scarf vanishes at the ends... the whole mood of the image is so delicate and ghost-like. :love:

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:iconrinaswan:
Thanks for the comment. :aww:
There's no photoshop retouching in this image at all. :floating:
:iconvandervals:
O____O

you must tell me how you did the light, then! *_*

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Soy un miembro del club de vagos! i no tiene club porque nos cansamos en crearlo... si alguien quiere unirse que ponga esto en su firma ~~
:iconrinaswan:
I added water while the paint is still wet in the brightest part(top left).
For firefly effect, I just dropped yellow with the point-tipped brush onto dark area when the water-shine of the dark color is almost faded. Keep adding water drop 2-3 times before the paint becomes dry.
:iconvandervals:
ok! thank you so much for the explanation *¬*

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Soy un miembro del club de vagos! i no tiene club porque nos cansamos en crearlo... si alguien quiere unirse que ponga esto en su firma ~~
:iconrinaswan:
My pleasure, lad. :handshake:

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