I thought it strange as well, at first, upon my initial viewing of the photo. When I got an order for one from a customer this Christmas and really looked it over "for real", I can't tell you how impressed I was with this piece. I think if many of the "naysayers" were actually to take a close-up look for real; Harbour Lights, or not, that piece is fascinating and extremely well done. Although it may be a tougher sell, I wouldn't mind seeing more "guest artists" pieces if all are done as well as this one is.