Overall it's a nice edit although I think you misinterpreted the goals of these contests. They are looking for manipulations not edits.

Oh, I see. Thank you. Can you tell me how to delete it?

Looks like a manipulation to me, author. I'd leave it in the contest, you've done a nice job, the color manipulations are well done!

Thanks MossyB!

rich colors...however you will not have any 'focus-point'.. everything seems important

Very nice, good luck!

looks like its just a filter work submission.

you might wanna add more creativity and challenge in this work.. maybe you can try using other backgrounds coz the black's eating up the texture's detail

agree with OliviasArts & chacem.

I must agree with the comments thus far. Minimal effort only brings minimal votes. Rules clearly state: DON'T submit filter-only works. Take time to make something unique, it will increase your chances of winning.

Interesting...

agreed with comments above...

I have to agree with zatrix. Try making something unique.

agreed-its all about being creative here!!!

not much work here.... but nice try

nice