Original image
step 1 of 7
I selected the original lady bug with pen tool and created a new layer via copy.
step 2 of 7
I created more eight copies of the lady bug and spread them out around the 'queen', following the leaf ribs.
step 3 of 7
For each copy I created a hue'saturation adjustment layer, changing the reds or colorizing the bug. I used the adjustment layer masks to leave the bugs' heads out of the process.
step 4 of 7
I created the bugs' shadows with the burn tool.
step 5 of 7
I made selection of the work path I created at the beginning and filled it on a new layer, just above the 'queen'. Applied layer style using 0% fill and outer glow to make the 'queen' stand out.
step 6 of 7
On a new layer above the source image I added shadows.
step 7 of 7
A created a new layer at the top and merged all layers, duplicated it, applied 20% gaussian bluer, overlay blending and 30% opacity.
Final result
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