Motion effect should be on the entire object, (wings too) not just one part.. Interesting use of source.

Very interesting approach...maybe u could use some color adjustment layers to achieve more dramatic result...with colors like this i suggest dark blue overlay layer,dark brown color layer, maybe gold-ish color layer and at the end blue/gray soft light layer...Of course all layers must have adjusted opacity...just an idea author...best of luck ...

Beautiful...

I can't make out what is flying. It looks like either just a bird wing, or a dead bird. Now that I studied your SBS, I can barely make out the woman, but the wings are too large and overdominate the woman, making the image very hard to "read" without seeing the SBS...
Perhaps you could give her face and hair a bit more contrast.

Even if i don`t understand what`s happen in this pics it looks beautifull.....

EDIT DONE ... changed so much that the SBS is not very applicable to this image. Sorry about that, I did not have time to change it. It still shows that I did the work and gives details of my first image.

Author I have to be honest that it took me 5 minutes too to actually see what was flying there (and I watched the SBS a couple of times and wondered how you used the sources). Somehow you have a kind of visual illusion here, either you see it or you don't

Nevertheless I really like this entry, visually it is good, has some mystery in it and makes you want to look again. The motion could be a bit better, looks like she's photographed with a stroboscoop now, if there would be anything you want to improve I'd say have a look at that again

Okay ... tried some changes. I think it is better but I believe Rob is right. When you look at something a long time you have a vision of what it looks like but it only you can see it. Sometimes it is not a good vision LOL!

Please let me know if you think it is better???

think it is more recognisable now what is flying there

Hey Rob! Thanks! Just one question, is the motion blur better? I worked on that too!

To be honest If I were you I'd keep the original entry for my personal portfolio (I liked it better) but also think you made the right choice to change it for this contest. Think you have to search for a photo which has got motion blur on it and see how that looks like on a photo, it will give more a blur trail.

Much better! You can clearly make out the woman, and the motion looks more "moving," to fit the statement.
Great improvement!

I could be a "stop-motion" image, or a "slow-motion". Very beautiful, and it makes our imagination fly away...

oh, very nice one...

Fantastic entry author...i did not saw the previous version/versions but this one is powerful...well done

Thanks Nator. I was unsure about the changes so it is really great to get positive feedback now that they are done.

i should have seen this earlier..., beautiful job

Absolutely beautifiul image...I'm just worried that the dragon source is unusable. You may have to double check but I thought that 3D/CGI stock was considered against the rules.

Thanks gamemastertips for your comment. Rules says as follow:

5.7. 3D Renders or Illustrations as Source:If you use 3D renders or illustration as sources, the same rules apply as for normal stock photos. (You're allowed to use copyrightfree illustrations or renders.) You need to mention the url where you got it from, and post permission from the original author (if requested by the author). However, none of these type of images can be used to be traced for in an entry nor can be used as reference. This, to be sure that the original creation will remain with the original author.

Okay, thanks author...you see, I used a 3D mountain once before and I was told renders are illegal...perhaps I misunderstood. I will then go on to say that this is BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE IT!!! Great work and good luck!!!

am sure u entry will be one of top 3

Great stuff.., very nice mood and a beautiful image created..,

nice work !! good luck

great work!

The dragon is watching the maiden, I suppose...
Great image! GL!

And again! Congrats!

yupz.......again now ( and I am sure again next ) congrats........

Congratulations again, and always! You are one of the best talents I know!

Congrats

Congrats!

Congrats!!

Congrats!! Well done my friend!

intelligent idea, good luck

Like your idea, you should post a high res version.

Very clever use of the source, I think the beams shadows are wrong for you image, the ones with the light face should be at the bottom and the dark face at the top.

very cool

Fantasy on the top... nice work!

I just love it!!!!

Good job with such a simple idea. For some reason this reminds me one of those movie company logos, where that small boy is sitting on the half moon and there were clouds and stuff.. Dreamworks or something, perhaps?

I don't think the top beams are needed IMO...

I love the mood here. Great imagination! Wish there was a hi rez pic.

Very nice work author...good luck

Congrats for your second place!

Congrats! for 2nd place, Great idea.

Congrats!!!

Congrats

Link should lead to actual image used.

hahahahaahahaa this image is really cool!

Nice work with colours and the all-together feeling.

Nice construction