Firstly
@brandongarrett i would like to welcome you to this great platform where blogging actually pays

Secondly,
The picture looks surreal with an hypnotic calming effect

Thirdly
I have got to say being new on steemit might be tough and you might think of quitting. i would advice you dont cause Steemit is the future. We have lots of people who are helping newbies like you feel welcome in this community.

Lastly
Wanna let you know, if you can spend that much hours on the image spending it on steemit also and you would be amazed by the results you get

Sidenote
Put this at the back of you mind, you would need it to survive in the community
Persistence
Patience
Hardwork
Non-plagairised post
Comment without tweeting