its a very powerfull source to use cause it gives an incredible 3d effect that takes a lot of time to make if you had to do it without a source like this.. The trick is to place it where it belongs.. so it feels as if its at home as if it has been created to be at that place.. Thats the feeling that mqtrf had created in his image.. and more..

Your work is very nice too but i think the book the statue is holding is too solid for my idea perhaps u could create a lil more the lines of the pages and put some shades on the pages so u get a lil bit more depth because holding the book in that position makes for sure the pages that are hanging down on the left side of the book, not touch eachother.. There should be a tiny bit of space between the pages.. and i like to see that back Its allready there a little bit but I dont think its strong enough. I also think the book its holding is too white and can have a little of greyness.. . just like i see that at the books that are hanging.

Ofcourse dont get me wrong this is a very strong image and im just picking to make it even better imo. High marks anyway

The line of the corner is hurting the composition. It is too bright, and is dividing the visual plane, segregating the figure. The line of books lead the eye out of the image, through the window, with nothing to bring it back in except the heavy and oppressive black walls. While effective, the overall feel is quite confined, rather than liberating...

Like Eladine, I gave this high marks, but honestly I much prefer the original, with it's expansive, light, and open feeling.

hehehe...thanks you all for the comments
>eladine,...when I saw the source image for the first time I also thought that it is powerfull source,...according to me this source is representing a full-thinking man who is always in hunger of knowladge,..so that's way my work is based on. A man who is in hunger of knowladge is just like the one in the prisoner (home) who always want to look the world through the window of the book......( OMG, what the hell did I just say..? I never this seriuos before hehehe...) thanks alot...

> M,....thanks,...you are always that serious
>nator,....hehehe...thanks..

oH how this depicts my life.. LOL

GREAT CONCEPT!

The previous posters have highlighted and stated weill.

Nice concept and image, good luck authort!

thanks for the following stock providers:
http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1160539
http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=803968
http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1067072
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulobrandao/2788050844/

Congratulations

Ive seen a tutorial to do this before,

Stunning work! Congrats!

congrats 1st... well done.

Congrats

Congrats Dekwid, wonderful work

amazing work! congrats Dek!

Nice Job Congrats on your Win

Fabulous image and a well deserved win. Sorry to be so late in commenting!