I love the way the people in the background came out in this image. Well done!

looks very much like a sketch.

Beautiful colors and delicate effect. Nice job!

Is "delicate" a euphemism for bland? I think a touch more saturation would add impact.

Nope, "delicate" means not heavy handed with oversaturated colors. "Pastel" might be a euphenism...
I like the fact that this allows the "sketch" effect to show through with just enough color for a bit of contrast and interest.
~M

This came out great, LOVE the sky! Good job, glad you enjoy the contest!
~M

Oh, I wanted to do something better, but still has two more opportunities!

Thank YOU very much, friend! :

Looking forward to two more entries from you in this contest!

Waiting for the Sarah McLauchlin song Angel to start playing LOL very nice capture

Great effect.

Great image to use for this to show the lights and darks. Sweet puppy!

Great choice of source image!

I want one for XMAS... hehehe

This came out well, good job.