Cracks in flesh seem to be random and not affected by light sources. Flames don't seem to be affecting those vulnerable wings.

I think the surrealist aspect of this piece is astounding. The blending of the sources is well done, and I personally love that the wings are unaffected by the flames, like the mythological pheonix. However, it would change the entire mood of the piece if they were. A few tatters and perhaps some loose feathers perhaps set to flame along the edges...would dramatically change the entire mood. It would go from an enlightening surreal with a hopeful tone to a dark surreal laced with defeat. I have to say I like the feelings it portrays now, but can also see its counterpart as well.

very very nice surrealism...lovely colors author....gl

In symbolism the realism is secondary, cause otherwise it would interfere with the message.
The Fire is a burning desire, which doesn't affect the Wings of hope, but lack of patience makes your skin itchy and like you're crumbling inside, while the Fruit- object of desire is well rooted in your mind. No head = loosing it for something you want.
Someday you gotta tell us where you get all this inspiration, I can't come up with stuff like this unless I've really in love.
@ jade: "a dark surreal laced with defeat" would mean giving up on dreams/desires, an attitude I don't recommend -that would be loosing Patience .

Very lovely composition and concept.

Congrats for 1st

Congrats!!

Congrats Matteo lovely work

Congrats on yet another first place!!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on 1st place!

Congrats ... lovely work, sorry I wasn't around sooner to comment but was laid up for a while and not able to use my computer much. Great image though!!!!

Thank you so much guys Don't worry Arca all your comments are welcome no matter how late they are

very very nice!

SUPER DUPER JOB FOR THE HUMOR....hehehehehehehe

AWESOME!!!!

(though I think the name should be sécheresse cutanée (I'm a very good googler)) hehehe

Great work author...is always hard to apply texture to whole human body and u did it very good...but in this case u could made it even perfect...use a bit more of dodge and burn especially on the legs to avoid flat look...also u could use big soft black brush with opacity set between 50-75%...left shoulder demands a bit more work because that arm is made perfectly so shoulder pop up a bit because is slightly flat...work a bit more on this entry author because, this could be top entry...i will hold my vote...and of course this is only a suggestion and sorry for the nit picks...best of luck...

Dear erathion, i try to follow your advices and hope it looks better now...Thanks very much for your precious advices !

Wow author...great tweaks...now tell me,where can i find this cracked girl...

In your Imagination.....

Funny & hot entry author. Well executed.
@ Driven : sécheresse cutanée!! LOL
On va prier pour qu'il mouille, alors :P

LOVE IT!!

haha.. I love this, great image, thank god flowers don't grow out of breasts in real life GL author!

Congrats for 2nd

Congrats!!

this was awesome! congrats on second place

Congrats!

Congrats!

Nice and unique style...like it

very orangy.. which is cool.. very difficult color to work with and you did a great JOB!!! good luck

I love the mood of this!

wow,fantastic image with great mood...best of luck author

Congrats for 3rd

Congrats!!

I was surprised to see who the author was when i voted this. its beautiful, and congrats on 3rd!

Congrats!!

Congrats!

very nice work and good usage of the source image...Small nit pick,its to big difference in the sharpness of the planet and the other elements...if u could solve that problem that would be great...any how i like the final product...best of luck

Wow ... GoooD WorK

i agree with erathion. the consistancy of focus isn't working for me. but, you've got time to work on that a bit.

Thanx For Your Operations

Cool composition and color. Would have really liked a high res version of this.

this made me smile cool

well you make everyone smile Nisha so deal with it before it consumes you, Love You Sweets (BIG HUG)

Ain't THAT the truth?! Great chop, author, love this one!
Your work always makes me smile.

(That orb's been into the blueberries again......)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, super smooch to pearlie.. YAAA HA HA (and yes that is my tongue .. hehehehe)

meeeep!!!! reminds me of hitch hikers guide to the galaxy!!!! SUPER FUN. i love the blue stained tongue.
the only nitpick...i think i'd blur the two other orbs just a bit more...so they give more dimension to the piece.
otherwise.. awesome work !!!!!!

Blurred the back balls (I said balls to a girlie girl).. oh smack my mouth.. thanks Jadedink.. got em

Wow! I think the tongue is a chow-chow's tongue, not yours, author!
Pretty cool! Like a Dungeon game!

Fantastic work author....really really great...love the water reflection a lot...best of luck

Good use of lights and shadows, and your work keeps tempting me to invest in that Flood filter.

it's free ponti55 for 30 days, stuff that used to take me hours now takes seconds, no ripple, blur, motion, scale, zig zag, warp, distort... etc.. etc.... it does it all for you with the effect you exactly want in seconds (you do have to do the layer mask with gradient black and white to get the fade effect, but it's worth it) and it's only 29 bucks.. (that's less then a night out at a nice local restaurant).. but like I said..it's free to try.. hehehe

I keep hearing , oompah-loompah, doopidie do! I have a purple tounge just for you! you know what I meam.

Amazing reflection, that should have said it all! And yes I am right, someone is going through a purple fase GL author!