The creation of the multi-colored bird from the source is cool except its wing seems too slight. The bright blue of the bird seems a bit at odds with the more muted saturation of the background. All the birds appear to be simply duplicates which makes them seem fake. I would keep just the bird perched on the post, give that bird some legs, and let it be the focal point of the image.

Very cool bird, but DanLundberg is right about the duplicates which should have their wings extended if they're flying.

amazing author

GL

congrats for second !

Congrats Lois!!

Nice image. Considering the light, the shadow could be darker & more detailed.
Your dream just meant you didn't get enough chocolate duckies for Easter when you were a kid, and you probably went to bed hungry that night.

Thnx much about the suggestions, I have pondered about the shadow and tried as you suggest but I like it better this way, about the dream, you must be right, I usualy would get chocolate eggs and bunnies when I was a child, any chance you can explain the 5 birds?

Mmmm ducky .....

reminds me of that old game Myst good luck author

its a great peace of art with many details...i can tell you put some efort into this...i'm just a bit doubtfull about some lighting issues and prespectives...but then again, it can just be my monitor that is distorting it a bit. good luck

Definite perspective & lighting issues, but it's a great idea.

good idea - the actual buildings look pasted on though - suggest slightly blurring edges, adding strategic shadows, and unifying the colours a bit (making the brown in the stone walls a bit greener)

need to fix the masking problem at the base of the neck.. wonderful colors and lots of fun.. good luck

WHOOP.. I think you caught it yourself.. MUCH BETTER

You've got the sun rising in front of the mountains...

@Drivenslush: Already did that. I realized someone would've realized so already did that. You have one heck of a sharp eye mate. Thanks.

LOL CMYK46! How did I miss that. Gotta see to it ASAP. Thanks.

EDIT: Did that ASAP

I wish the source had been a little bit more recognisable.. your work is nice tho

@Eladine, Thank you. Actually that Curly S only gave me this idea.

Yes, it was a hard source to use.