Very interesting concept and take on this source. Good blending with bkgd source, and love the copywriting!

That's one position I'd definitely not try!

Cute, she is lovin' those new gloves!

magnifico, bravo

Geexman... filters which apply to the image as a whole (e.g. contrast) are already legal in the photo contests, although just hitting "auto color" wouldn't do too well against someone who really knew how to edit well. What you cannot do (generally) are things that don't apply to the image as a whole - for example, if you had a great shot, except for those power lines through the top. In the photo section of this site, you could not legally take those power lines out. This theme was created to show shots like that, except that they could legally be "enhanced" without the power lines. That of course, is just one example. The point though, was that the shots (in this one theme) would not have things (objects/images etc.) ADDED to them.

Then this contest should be in photography with the enhancement restrictions lifted, photoshop entries that use a one click adjustment are generally frowned upon because adding a filter/adjustment takes no skill, the chopper is therefore relying on the quality of the original photograph & skill of the photographer. If I took one of your best photo`s and clicked auto color who gets the glory? me? you? or the guy that wrote the code for the auto color? The guidelines you mentioned really just makes this a contest for photographers to get some easy 2d points.

funny animals, keep me company, bravo

everything perfect, but I think the trail behind must be broader. I live in a seaside town. just my opinion

i always love your work way to go

I think the theme evolved from a thread (by Vibeke? I'm not sure) that pointed out that for many Photography sites, and for photography in general nowadays, Photoshop (or whatever program) is commonly used to erase powerlines, enhance colors etc. for a "better" end product. This revolved around a debate (which goes far beyond the borders of this site) as to whether or not this type of enhancement is "photography" or "chopping."

Here, we generally steer closer to the "purist" side with the photography rules (which IMHO is a great thing). But someone suggested we have a photo theme without the usual photography restrictions of this site to see what kind of shots we got. Then, it was pointed out that a theme like that would be better on the Photoshop side... and... VOILA! This theme was born. So, you see, the initial intent was not to take a photo and change the content by adding things. It was to take a photo and "enhance" it.

Convincing blend! Great title author, as usual! GL

Nice one!

Great manipulation, author! Title reminds me of when my dog either was bitten - or chewed on a wasp! and her face swelled up like crazy. Nice contrast between BW of image and bkgd colors. Image makes me want to scream - now that's some impact!

Modern version of Night of the Living Dead? LOL, love the green moon and their eyes.

Very interesting triptych, nice blending of the additional fish - and thanks, I will have fries with that!

good blend, very believable!

by the way, I didn't think it should be pulled because you used your own picture in multiple layers

Well done, my favorite in this contest =)

Wonderful colors, and great work =)

Trips me out, well done = )

But this looks cool... and far closer to the theme

So many good entries in this contest... however, this one is awesome and also provides an SBS that helps others learn what photoshop is about!

Interesting concept.

cute!

AHHHH, looks like someone you might see at Wal-Mart. lol. Great blend! Good luck author.

Very odd but also creative!

LOL - tooooo awfully much! Yes, great blending, and his beard really helps with the lion face.

This picture scares me.......for a variety of reasons LOL!!

Heheheheh, great blending! LOL

cool,did not think I could use third party filters

what is a flood fill filter

Fantastic job !

very elegant, beautiful fish with teeth

I laughed very much, bravo

lol have to say...that looks awsome!

I love it, can't stop from laughing every time i see it! There's need to set it between my favs! Also the title played a great rule this time!

Much better!!!!!!!

Very COLORFUL! You may want to look where the foot meets the ankle. there seems to be a small gap on one side (his right foot) and the back part of the shoe overlaps his left leg a bit. These are very small and I'm sure not many people would catch this but I just thought I would bring it to your attention. Good luck author! Good work, this definitely says Ireland to me.

This is awesome! The colors are very bold and the contrast is excellent. Great work author!

I can not even with all the right places, nice job

great!

Well... I'm making Nachos!

this would fall under the questionable thing....are layers of cut originals fine or just basic adjustments? this is pretty cool either way.

The original image is in most chops... that still doesn't mean they're "enhanced."

This is very cool... but... "enhance" does not mean "completely change"

Yeah but still look at the title ---No Smoking - Photoshop Contest

What does this have to do with no smoking

. Hysterical!!!!!! Fantastic blending, and extra points for the ExtraExra design! LOL That'll show all those bullies.

Fav fav fav!!..what a great chop! love it all!,but more the cute boots..

What a dramatic title!!!