nice!!

Simple but very good blend.

Um, seems a little simple. I mean, all you did was cut out the head and make it bigger.

Merely commenting on the "simplicity" of an entry isn't very constructive...
Perhaps you can suggest ways to improve it.

I thought it fun, which was the intent behind this particular contest, no???

a little bit easy?!

hahahahahaha...great final product author...this is damn funny...best of luck

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Simple, yes, but good choice of source ... he doesn't look to happy about the situation!

nicely done

Not sure if source 1 is usable. Light on head is opposite light on the arm. Good idea, though.

Source one is me!

Author, just post your own pic uncut in a step-by-step guide as per the PXL guidelines and you'll be OK.

LOL If I was called "son" and (not to mention if I was a guy) the guy or gal wasn't my father I would be a little irritated...
Author, I like this picture. I agree about the lighting of the arm vs head though but either way it looks like a lot of hard work to get this so great job!

Thank you! Yeah, I knew the lighting was off, but I need to learn to do lighting correctly. The two images didn't "match" light wise. Some day I'll get it!

I've been called worse on PXL, I guess people translate appelatives from their own language presuming they'll work in english too.

For the light thing, try cloning the shadowed paint into the light area and then add another layer - lower oppacity or set on soft light and paint with white using a soft brush.

Ah, I see what you're saying, thanks.

Author, you'll save yourself a lot of work if you match your light sources before you edit the items. It helps A LOT.

Nice PiC

Thanks Ping, it's something I'll have to learn.

Very interesting work author...love the idea and u shoved nice blend skills...Use same clone stamp or paint brush to fix different light sources issue...With resolution like this that is very possible...also i would suggest u to create slight shadow under his boots...any how this is very nice entry and i wish u best of luck

It would be funny if he was peeing on the wall!

Stunning work, beautiful blending with the hair/face of the women; there is an elegant simplicity to this. The rich colour against the dark background helps to make it a wonderful image. Lovely interpretation of the theme!

Just one small nit-pick ... the edges of the Curlews need a bit of work ... if you have a program that has layer masks try using them then you can nudge the mask with the smudge tool or a fine brush to get cleaner edges. You can also blur (or sharpen) the layer mask once you have everything the way you like and that way either soften or enhance the edge.

If you would like any more advice/help just PM me.

i wud hv added a crown to her... nice idea......

wow. great job.. GL.. added to fav..

Thanks everybody!

arca,

thanks for the input, worked a litle bit on the edges... is it better?

Yes! Better

very interesting work author...best of luck

Thanks erathion!

Very Nice

Great work..