It's good... but there is a few problems with the high res IMO...

I'd loose the noise in the back ground... I understand the sand flying around... but there's none in the foreground so it's only half realised...

I think the edges could be darkened up a little... and where the sand is blowing off him... it looks good on the smaller pic but o high res it just looks like streaks on the BG... so some sand 'on' his fingers ... maybe only some are formed??... It just needs to look as though it's breaking away from the sandman...

I think the noise on the background is not necessary, very good blending on the man!

There's a cut out edge around the guy, which makes him look too flat, but I really like the concept and the execution on the sand.

Thanks for the comments always appreciated. I've made some adjustments. (note to myself: don't post entries after three shots of Jack)

Didn't see the previous version, but this one's lookin' good!

Nice much better... GL Author

it is very good to me ,good luck

Fabulous.., good luck to you author..,

The sand blowing off the figure looks excellent.. really well created. Great job.

What a cool technique! I think his face could have just a little bit of the sand texture, very light, and a little less on his right shoulder to complete the windblown effect, but overall a great use of the source, very clever.

This is great! We are huge marvel comic fans in my house, and I have to say, this is definitly my favorite in the contest! My six year old wants me to pass along good luck from him too! he's a fan!

good work author...best of luck

Congrats on first place

Congrats for your first place, Rein!

Congrats Rein lovely work

congrats on first...

Thank you all very much!! Jadedink I think it's great you involve your son in your art interests. Tell him thanks from me!!

congrats! nice one!

Congrats for the 1st place