A lovely take on Iceland. I think the Iceland theme of the contest has proven a bit more difficult then anticipated (at least for me), but this image is definitely "Icelandic". As to aspect ratio's and other choices that are inherently up to the artist, it's a fine line between holding to an original concept or making changes based on outside input. My experience is mixed, and in a contest where showing WIP's is part of the 'spirit' it places the artist in a 'delicate' position
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