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Phew, yes. This is a deserved Daly Deviation!I really enjoy the composition of this picture and it gives off the feeling of a busy day at the river, where people are running away and towards the boats, carrying all sorts of items. The background with the pyramids and one being able to see so far into the distance gives a great impression of how big this desert is. I also have to compliment the colors! The boats and the surroundings have these nice natural but faint colors and the details of the palm trees in the back or the grass in the front are just incredible. I also like how the merchants are very colorful in comparison. They seem busy with their work and it really makes the picture come to life I feel.However, there is one thing that really disturbed me: The name of the picture. It is called "In The Midday Heat". And while it is in a desert, it just does not give the impression of heat. I am very well aware of the fact that "Heat" does not necessarily have to mean temperature, but I feel the picture really lacks temperature. It is supposed to be a desert, in the Midday Heat but there is not even a sun in the picture. The shadows, while looking good, are just not clear enough to suggest the sun is burning on the skin of these people. The pale colors have a similar effect. Finally, one thing that just kind of annoys me: The water has these brown and green elements and they look really good but it just looks like the water is not even deep enough for the boats. Like they are sunken into the mud and are just stuck there forever.Anyways, those are just my thoughts on this piece of art. Thanks for reading and hopefully caring!