Partially submerged is a fun idea. But the non-solid/non-opaque ceiling arch is odd. And the soffit/cove-ceiling thing on the near right side not matched on the left side is weird that might best be solved by eliminating it from either side both near and far.

Amazing!
I like the shadows, and perfect combination with the background. And i like it the idea for the floor. Well done.

Wow!!!
I'd never want to leave a room like this! Excellent work, and one of the best examples of this concept I have ever seen. Instant Fav!

Very elegant!

This is so much better than the tutorial. But there didn't seem to be any corners showing in the tutorial Guess that doesn't matter. Also, I love the sand on the floor. Tutorial had baseboard around floor which wasn't in very good perspective. Great job!

I'd think the back wall would be darker than the walls lit by the lamps. Otherwise I love this...GL author!

Thank you, all!

I didn't care much for the tutorial either, artgirl1935 - lots of sizzle but no steak (I couldn't tell or couldn't appreciate the difference before and after all those additional adjustment and shading layers, LOL). But it sure is an interesting concept.

CMYK, what you say makes perfect sense logically. However, as I sit here and look at the walls, the one that faces me reflects light more and is brighter than the perpendicular side walls, even though the light is physically on the side wall. Weird. (The immediate area of the light is brighter, otherwise side wall is darker in comparison.)

MossyB, all opinions and critiques are welcome and appreciated, but as the contest proposer, your opinion is very special. I'm glad you like the result!

The night exterior with the day interior is genius. The sconces are a creative way to convey greater solidity to the side walls, but the light they emit is apparently irrelevant to the illumination of the room. (They shine light up while their solid bases would cast shadows down.)

Very good work, GL!

very very nice but i think there are some premade work , thats not allowed , like thr garden set

Pre-made? I don't understand. They are real objects in a layered psd. It's not a photo manipulation. Is that what you mean, andi?

Agree with Dan about the interior and exterior shot lighting difference. I'd never want to leave this room - and the use of wicker is perfect for this relaxing 'atmosphere'! Great job.

congrats! well deserved 1st place!

Congrats Elemare wonderful room, I'd like it at my place

Great work and congrats!

Thanks, everyone!

Interesting start pic (that might benefit from greater contrast). The color depth is nicely shallow, but it doesn't accentuate the feel of a graveyard IMO. The negative of this might be more compelling. Making the name on the foreground gravestone visible could add drama.

Looks better in hi res ... took me while but I like more and more the longer I look at it!

Thanks for commenting.
Dan I played with it to get the name on the tombstone.
For better or worse I don't know.
This is tougher then it looks. The method is simple, but I messed with this and other images for quite some time trying to get a happy medium.

"I thought I saw a puddy tat!!"

Lovely image author!

Really TERRIFIC!!! Maybe change the color of the cage to a metal silver? It seems the entire image is all shades of gold green.. eyes, background, cage..and the thumbnail looks blurred in these hues.. (Not a bad thing, but another color might make it pop even more.) SUPER CLEAN WORK!!

Great GREAT IDEA!!! all IMHO of course GL!

With the cage door closed, it's hard to see how the bird "got away..." Cute entry, nonetheless!

The bird did not get away. It's on the perch looking at the cat. That's the contest premise, isn't it? The lens is the small critter's view?

not only is it nice, it is GREAT! I had no (0) trouble seeing the contest theme in this image

should get a cat with tongue sticking out, licking its lips... eyeing the bird...

add bird shit. as the bird is scared until it let go.... haha....

a paw on the cage would be nice (claws sticking out, shinny-like)

lighting contrast not strong enough to create mood

jus suggesting

The predator animal still looks hungry

i tawt i saw a putty cat

Congrats! great work!