scenic and a question

[Toonicorn]

I like vibe of your original, Tim. I'm wondering if a simple foreground element, like a pair of swans, or a cloaked figure in a boat, might enhance it...

[TimS]

Another good idea, thanks!!!

[Chris M]

I like how my shallows have been featured in all the fantasia since.

Acorn

The Lady of the Lake would like to ask: What fantasia? Mere mortals are so blinkered.

[gray]

Great stuff, all so creative.

[Rik]

Or, something like this?
It's not vector, but, could be done.

[gwpriester]

The Lady of the Lake would like to ask: What fantasia? Mere mortals are so blinkered.

Chris, Chris, Chris! What are we going to do with you?

[TimS]

I really like the fence with that cold monotone look.

[Egg Bramhill]

Yes Chris, exaliber would be a good addition too ;-)
Rik, really like yours but thought it could have some colour?

[Chris M]

On a serious note. My vote would be either the original, or the Rik/Egg contribution. I like the speck of colour, but find my eyes don't lift higher than the centre of the picture, as the focus is now the fence and Robin. The base of the trees form an unconscious barrier where I stop. So, as much as I like the Robin, I'm throwing the full weight of my uneducated, uncultured opinion to the original.

On the other hand...baby Dragon!

[Rik]

Yes Chris, exaliber would be a good addition too ;-)
Rik, really like yours but thought it could have some colour?

Yeah. I like that. Good addition.