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Plant life says summer to me. I really like this one.
BTW, crackle may be standard but your use of it isn't. 
Great Job!

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Mildly disturbing image.  Slightly nighmarish feel - the plants have a very "animal" quality.

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Funky

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Nice picture, good strong colors.  Not very close to the theme, but
interesting shapes nonetheless.

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OK, I guess vegetation == summer. But needs more, then.

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Nice Plants


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Excellent textures