Better have a look at the rules, this may be far to much Photoshop.

very cute but I agree with friiskiwi, read the guidelines on how far you can alter your original photo

I only used curves, gaussian blur and overlay mode on layer... thought it was within the rules... let me know if not, I will withdraw, no problem at all...

That's "fresh water?" Where's the surf from? (P.S. - anytime your talking about adding layers, you're probably talking about too much photoshop)

Kyricom... it's fresh SALT water!lol Fresh as in cold!lol Surf is coming from the wave... but, alright, I accept your critique on the layer bit!

Actually author, I was wrong, sorry. I thought gaussion blur and duplicated layers was not allowed but it is. But I think the point is that it was altered a little too much maybe. I don't know.

k5 - no stress! And, I totally accept the critique... I am still learning the secrets of the forum!