Really Nice... but some of your lines need a little work on the left side... around the sword and folds in the jacket... I'd also suggest you darken the inside of the sleeves.

also:-

the gun on this shoulder ?? I'm not sure about that... there's nothing to suggest it's slung... just added

and:-

I think the squirrel and ship needs to be moved slightly further apart... the middle 'pole' (not a boat expert :P) should ideally come to the second 'third' for a better composition... or atleast move away so the ship doesn't go beyond the squirrel... the little bit poking out is just off putting when you're looking at the details on the main subject.

Nice piece and great mood!... good job!

EDIT: Just noticed it doesn't have a tail... I'd put that back in... as it's a squirrel.... ???

This is hilarious, author, a great idea, however there are a couple of nitpicks - somehow the Civil War emblems on his pants don't go with pirate attire, IMHO. And yes, agree his gun should probably be slung in his belt. JamesD, those 'poles' are called masts, and the squirrel must be on a different ship, so agree that the ship in the distance could be moved to the right a bit, and maybe reduced in size to see more of it. Moving the ship would also take that flag away from Jack's nose. Lots of humor points here, author and great mood.

True the tail is missing, really good concept tho.

pretty amazing...

oh well, thanks for commenting,....> james,..I like your comment, it is very constructive and much contributing,..so is pearlie's comment.....> nator, niks, akassa,....thanks.....
oooh...the tail,....Jack just hides it inside his pant,....he is doing undercover to be a mouse....LOLs....hehehe.....

Hah well author guess your right about the tail, just use your imagination... Though I would say he lost it during a fight

Gl author !

Cool composition, better when viewed in hi-res. Congrats

very nice work

i love it ,good luck

i want to read the book, ...wonderful.

very well done., beautiful entry.....

very good color contrast , good luck!

What a clever and tricky rodent!

Fantastic work author...well done

Congrats on first place!

Congrats on first place

Congrats for your first place, Dekwid!

Congrats mehearty.... really well done

Congrats!!

congrats!!

Wow, Congrats

Will finish in marriage? Nice job.

Very cute couple!

OMG!!!! That's adorable! Great thinking.

Oh that's really cute!

Oh now that is just cute! The only thing, though, is that squirrel that the source one is hugging is pretty darn big compared to it. And I'd also get rid of the blackish fur on the (our left) hand to make it look more realistic, it looks weird the way it is right now. Other than that very cute picture and great use of the source.

Thanks for the tips JPDesigns. Sometimes when working to much with photoshop I miss the obvious mistakes

I know what you mean, great changes, it looks a lot better, and still sooo very cute! Great entry, author!

awwwwwwwwwwwwww cute

Cute.

Fantastic creation...best of luck

Congrats!

Congrats for your second place!

WOW 2nd place.Thanks everyone

Congrats!!

Congrats

The wall could be lighter to pop the squirrel more, and try to improve the masking on the tail.

I agree, and the perspective of the fallen microphone is off a little too. Might also want to add a little shadow under the hat, but other than that I love what you've done with the little guy.

Great work, and very creative.

nice work author...best of luck

Nice avatar

Congrats!

Congrats for your third place!

Thank You all !!!

Congrats!!

congrats

This is a funny concept and looks pretty good but a high res is usually helpful. I think the rope might have looked better if you used a more conventional hemp type braided rope IMHO. It's clever how you saved yourself the mask work on the squirrel. If you want a good tutorial on this kind of mask work check out this one: http://www.pxleyes.com/tutorial/photoshop/1253/How-To-Make-Puss-in-Boots.html I found it really helpful and not too difficult with a little practice. GL!

Museum Of Blurry Landscapes And Massive Diamonds .... I like this
Clever way to avoid that boring fur masking

hahaha!!! CUTE!

Thanks all. Thanks for the link spaceranger. looks like a good technique. Love the avatar derdevil

hahahaha....great idea author...best of luck

nice blend -- don't know whta it is but it would keep the neighbours away.

Nice critter! IMO the tail should move to our right a bit, though.

cool work

Very well done!

Very good blending.

Well, well...someone could tell me who is it?

Ouch.................................. good work

cool looks great

LMFAO!!! This one was a shocker when I came to it! LOL Cool work!

brilliant work

Awesome. No idea why you would be reaching out to poke it like that. But I'm pretty sure I would be too.

Cool pet!

Fantastic little fella....he is tough one...best of luck author