This pic is my fav of the new batch! You are exactly right: the background is awesome! So intricate, and so detailed! I love the woodtexture on the ladder, the shading on the side of the boat, the clouds (swirly!), mountains and the water!!!!! No to mention, their romantic- gazing-facial expressions are also well done. And the realistic ripples in the clothes.... wait a sec, I think I just mentioned everything the entire picture!!!! LOL. I guess that means the whole thing is great! LOL ^_^