The Princess of the Night looks amazing, and her loveliness shines even more even with the deep-seated sadness she's feeling. First off, her more-realistic form helps kick up the emotional side too while also carrying so many textures and highlights which give her great depth and charm. The lighting plays a big role too, with the sweet glow of the obscured moon behind her and then her other side lit up by the dimmer yellow of the sun… perhaps a mix thinking about her sister but fading because of her own mood? (…or maybe I'm just reading way too much into it. I'm too good at that.)



In any case, this is all the more touching for its beauty. The celestial background and tiny orbiting planets seem to make her feelings seem much "bigger," perhaps at least in her mind. Gorgeous work on her weathered crown and alternate collar, plus the silver moon charm is a sweet touch.



Thanks for sharing this tender moment of self-reflection and doubt; your poem for her is truly touching too. It makes me think how terribly empty even Nightmare Moon would feel if Celestia had been truly banished.