The source photo is too blue and cool in tone, while the bears are too yellowed and warm in tone. Maybe apply a cooling filter to the bears and desaturate the blues of the contest source so everything is a bit more consistent.

Thank you so much... I will try and fix it... thanxs MossyB for the help! ;O) always appreciated!

@MossyB I tried to blend the colors better! I really hope it is better... lol... if not hit me, kick me, and tell me... lol... I can take it truly love all comments!
@MossyB thank you so much! :o) love the help... thank you! lol.. not like you are thinking... :o) take care me friend

Mucho gooder! Everything looks like one image, now. Nice fix!

Excellent concept, good work to blend these, author.

now i can say welcome back author

great!!

oOo!That's really good!

Cool, keep up the good work

Well done Author......G/L.

I remember this one and who did it. It looks just as good the second time around.

I think the way you've created a sense of depth is fantastic, good job

skillfully done... some lovely little details in this image top job!

Great use of shading, and your waves and spray look good. I'm finding myself smiling. Good luck.

great job

fantastic job....gl author.......

good work

nicely done, you didn't overdo it, Enjoyed it, voted high, bought the product, lol. good luck.

sweeeeet

very good job

That's very nice!!!

Congrats, well done

Congratulations for 1st

nice congratulations

Congras!

Yippee! You did great again!! Really was excited to see you do so well!

congrats anna

congrats

Yay Anna! This time you win, congrats!

congrats Anna!!!

Congratulations for 1st