This would win the 'creepy avatar' award.

Something Missing here ahhh the horse nice idea

the horse look good now

the reflection would be improved it you used some perspective transform on it to bring the bottom forward -- maybe a different background as well

Wsco I got your horse yea I worked on it all afternoon Thanks
Alan2641.... I just got your comment I did a redo but it was before I saw your comment What do you think of this

sure it was the old west and not the dark ages :p lol

it is good work, pity there is no background or even ground.

Thanks Keiley22 I took out the black backround and reflection Do you like it now.....lol

i think shadows needs some blur well done

nice idea, shadow is not ok...see the light source. still it's a good entry. BL

weso Thanks there was a 3% gaussain blur added to it


Thanks gopankarichal I'll check it

looks much better with a background author well done

Ok Thanks guys for help I just did again and added more blur and lightened up the shadow and Thanks Keiley22 again

Not much of an sbs when there's no commentary and just a single gif step.

There are enough tutorials out there on how to achieve the effect, no need for another explanation. The basics I listed with the animation are common to almost ALL the tutorials, with each one dependent upon the photo selected for adjustment...And those ARE all the steps used. No fancy filtering or drawing overlays. about 4 layers total, mainly merge visible to leave prior layers for retouch if I didn't like the directions burn and dodge were taking...I thought you'd already checked out some tutorials. Surely you must have seen that much!

One thing Mr. Dragan insisted upon when he sold (not free gave) his tutorial to achieve his effect, was a "non-disclosure" of the exact steps. I've found over the years it encourages better experimentation.

This is a Dragan effect contest, not an SBS contest...

Wow, I've been away for a while but I see some artists have gotten nastier in defense of their work, instead of appreciating comments and questions. One thing I learned and appreciate about THIS site in particular: HOW you achieved your effects is almost as important as WHAT effects you achieved. Only a good SBS proves what you did. Smarmy remarks by artists against the importance of SBS may work on other sites, but not this one.

Now, for your entry. This nice effect on this beautiful woman's face would benefit from more vibrant eyes, as seen in many of Dragan's works.

Thank you for the un-asked for lecture, elemare...So glad you came back.

Thanks, it's nice to be back, LOL. And, yes, I thought giving one deserved getting one. Nice update, BTW.

Thanks, it's nice to be back, LOL. And, yes, I thought giving one deserved getting one. Nice update, BTW.

Quite generous of you, considering I wasn't replying to you, and was responding to a comment on MY entry...And BTW, there has been no update on my entry. Perhaps you took the time to notice what was originally posted, rather than creating unasked for responses to comments not directed at you...

He looks like you could pat him and dust would puff off of him.. great job author

well done

very nice work like it gl author

Yes friiskiwi I'll second that motion. Well done author. Good choice of source ...exactly the kind of effect this Dragan effect , is for a picture of and old "WarHorse" love the colors.

great choice of image, very good job

love the colors, good luck!

CONGRATS!!! on 2nd place .. wooo HOOOOOO

Holy moly, I'm blown away! With this many entries, to get a 2nd place... I thank all the votes on my entry, first time I tried this effect. woohoo!

Congrats

congratulation!!!!

Congratulation!

Nice Congrats

GREAT!!! I wish my hair could be that thick.. WOW!! good luck author

Good work!!! Looks real! Best of luck!

good job

Nice! But the ears are still young...