Week 4.2 Illustration or Photograph?

So what comes to mind as you gaze deep into this picture? What do you feel on the inside? What emotions are flourished upon the scenery? Is this piece an illustration or a photograph? The vibrant warm colors bring forth the mood and setting of the picture. The sunset falls on the long lasting day as the birds fly away from the sight of a predator. The tall looming grass flutters in the wind and the breeze cools the warm summer air as nightfall begins to spread. Using the rule of thirds to add interest to this piece, the birds and the sun became the center focus of my work. Leaving only one last key element for you to decide,

"Is this an Illustration or a Photograph?"