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Published: 2012-04-08 00:28:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 2044; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 18
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One of my favourite hobbies is hiking, especially up the hills in Angus or Fife or wherever I happen to be at the time. You get good exercise, some lovely views and I often find it quite fulfilling whenever I do get to the top.
This pic's setting is loosely inspired by the Lake District, but it could be up in the Cairngorms too for all I care since that is closer to home
. They're both awesome places ^^.
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Hiking with my cousin last fall and this past summer was a lot of fun. I would definitely do it more often if I had better feet! 
Needless to say I've learned a lot in my brief hiking endeavors. One thing I know for sure now is to properly hydrate yourself and keep a good amount of food down during the journey. I didn't do the best job of that last time around, and...Well, I ended up getting sick on the way back from the mountains and having to make a pit stop so I could empty my stomach! I've certainly learned my lesson
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This is very beautiful; you captured the landscape wellΒ and the characters fit into itΒ so naturally.
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Thanks
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The background works well -- minimalistic but that seems to fit your style, and I like how the lines are softer/greyer in the more distant parts.
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I used to do backgrounds like this more often ^^
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Not so much. I tend to do mixed mediums or digital.
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I like to hike as well
That bird's totally like "Oooh a fox in snappy plaid" XD
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I know this effect has been done to death but I think you should add some Lens Flare.
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Lens Flares ruin drawings,Β they distract from the subject. Lense flares are often seen in poorly drawn art.
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I had considered doing that, but then I wasn't sure if it would work with the compositon.
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I like animals and nature but I don't like camping.
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Camping isn't my thing either, hence I tend to make a daytrip of these things.
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Cute, but the hills looks a little low for the Lake District - unless is somewhere on the fringe like Lake Ennerdale. But that's just nit picking. Awesome picture and brilliant artwork as always!
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It is kind of just based on the Lake District really and no more
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Hellvellyn? Now, that is one hell of a hike!
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Is it longer than Scafell Pike? XD
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Heh, sweet! 
Never been to the Lake District myself, but it would probably be quite a drive. Only thing I know is that they have eagles...
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Cumbria is on the exact opposite side of England, so it would be a longer distance for you to cover than me! (I live in Northeast Scotland). You should go
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Oh yeah... that reminds me... *updates info*
We moved - not in Kent anymore! Dad's job relocation meant we had to move to West Suffolk!
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Hehe nice
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Love being out there in nature and seeing all the natural wonders. Very nicely done, Keen.
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Thanks
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Never done that, but I can only imagine how great the view can be.
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You should give it a try ^^.
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No mountains where I live, but plenty of quiet spots.
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nothing like a walk in the country for a bit of fresh air and excersize. =^_^= Two things my mom keeps nagging me to get more of... <_<
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Well, go for it then ^^
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You look adorable in your hat and hiking boots, that's for sure.
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It wouldn't be quite the same without them
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I looked at some photos of it for inspiration and colours
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It reminds me of a photo of myself I have on top of Harrison Stickle, looking down toward Coniston Water in the background.
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I'm glad my latest version of my alter ego has been a popular one
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