the noose knot would not be at that angle. It would be more verticle to the rest of the rope. I'm a little confused on how this is relates to a severed tie. Perhaps you could explain.

nice idea

congrats Matteo!

nice job blending all the sources and nice shadow

It's a perfect theme match, but the barn needs attention. Not as noticable in low but in high, the right bottom corner looks like it's missing a piece and quite obvious. I see it's like that in the original source but it doesn't look right. I can tell you used 3 layers from your source links but there's no SBS and that is required, or the mods will remove it. Still for the most part very well blended and good job matching the correct DOP. I'll hold my vote.

as if it isn't bad enough that these abusive men already have a physical advantage over women, then they have to go and pull out the guns. i love the world, but sometimes the things in it just make me want to spit!

It's beautiful. And I know the feeling.... Today is the first time I experienced it... Wonderful.... ='(

Thank you Wlado! I'm sorry for you, for you also know the emptiness left is greater than words can say or images can show...

beatiful image , but in my opinian it could work better if u go more black on curves in backgroud, to make a bigger contrast with the ligth from above, i also went to this feeling and not only once,nice work and good luck

Thank you for your suggestion Mario Silva Good idea! I hardly ever use curves, but I think levels will do... I'll give a try.

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Changed... Really, looks more dramatic now.

I commend you for putting the emotion into the image.

Very emotional, great work

The hopi indian prayer helped me deal with many losses, if you haven't heard it, it goes like this: "Do not stand by my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle Autum's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand by my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die. My spirit is still alive....."

Thank you spygirl! I didn't know about that indian prayer, but it goes with my way of thinking... Really beautiful and true

A description would help, in other words, what is the severed tie that this is based upon.

EDIT: Thanks for the description but how is that a severed tie? Seems more like a phobia, hence your title.

Severed ties? I don't think so...