I've been working on this one for several days now and have got to the stage where I was wondering if others can see ways to improve it. The main problem so far is where to place the moon reflection, I'm just not sure where it should go, and a good way of adding water sprites or fireflies or anything to make it look a bit more mystical.
Any and all thoughts and comments are most welcome and here's a link to the bigger version over at DeviantArt. http://fav.me/d6w7x56

The reflection should go in the same place in relation to the tree clump but obviously upside down. Maybe slightly closer to the trees actually because looking down at a reflection is like looking up at the real thing. It's a beautiful piece of work and I can't find any way to improve it. I love the cat's blue eyes.

I think it looks good, but could use some lighting effect for the moon, or even a reflection of the moon in the water. A couple of well defined clouds and flying bird silhouettes wouldn't hurt either.

Wow that is beautiful Caz... Did you paint that, or is a photo manip? Whatever, it is fantastic, love the cat.
Here are some reflection pics you could look at that might help.
moon reflections

You're not going to get well defined clouds and flying birds at night and the moon is already perfectly in keeping with the rest of the image. I wouldn't touch those those things. Caz has already mentioned putting in a reflection of the moon but wanted to know where to put it.

Supper job if it is indeed art. the moon should go among the tree as it is in the sky but in the water where the trees are at. but make sure they are behind the trees in the reflection as they are in the sky. great work. the detail in the fence is amazing. the cat really stands out. his eyes are the first thing that draws my eyes. i can't think of any way to improve it. the fire flies may work but it will depend on where you put them. and how bright you make them. they may compete with the cat. and i am guessing the cat is the center of interest. but you have a great painting to be proud of no matter if you add the fire flies or not. the moon reflection does need to be added though. i'm sure you can do this. great work.

Only critique I'm going to give is that I really like the concept and the montage Caz.

During the fall and winter, when birds are migrating...many will fly at night. The night allows them cooler temperatures so that they will be less likely to dehydrate, and there are actually less predators such as hawks flying at night, therefore it is safer to fly at night.
As for the clouds... if it were cloudy at night with the moon as depicted. Due to the lighting there could be some 'well defined clouds' near/surrounding the moon.

@ Caz...
The moon's reflection could be part of the same reflection as the trees and brush, just under where the moon is.

Looking great. I too am drawn by those blue eyes on the cat.

You are probably right about the birds but apart from in cartoons I have never seen well defined clouds at night, not even near the moon. I'm going to look for photos but if you have any you can show me I will happily admit defeat.

How's this...
Or even this...
And this...

I admit defeat and I apologise for contradicting you. Isn't your second example an evening sky though, not a night sky? And the third?

Not to worry, it's all subjective anyway and it is Caz's art work after all. It's really up to Caz what is in the image or not.
I only wanted to explain why I thought these elements could be incorporated into the image and not look out of place.

To be honest, I should have taken a back seat and let Caz decide. I was too quick to jump in.

Ooh nice! I like the composition, mood and those eyes
The cat with the fence still looks a little bit too 'pasted in' though, maybe you could match the colors and lighting a little more with the background. You could also add some more mist in the background, that'll look even more mysterious

Forget about it Erisian "no harm, no foul".

Beautiful work! I love the cats eyes.

Nice work Caz.

Moon should go just about where it is in the sky, in the water. It's a pretty straight down reflection without much distortion as is. I would give it at least a little bit of a water ripple through displacement. I think some fireflies over the water - not a whole lot, maybe 3 or 4 in a tiny cluster- could add a nice touch to it.

Hmm. The reflection of the moon is missing! I think you should put one there. And everything is so dark like I'm wearing sunglasses. I think the moon should be brighter and the cat could be made more well lit.

Overall, the composition is fantastic. It looks mysterious. The overall mood of mystery is very well developed and strong. And the colors works really well. This is a worthy effort.