Nice image, but it need some more detail in the break. A few pieces of stone that are falling from the pillar may do the trick.

I get the greek vibe off it too, but shouldnt the break be on the waterline ? unless the wind broke it. Other than that.. nice image and good job

I love the feel of Greek Mythology of this. I don't know if anyone else gets that.

The break isn't very realistic...

great

nice

congrats Matteo!

congrats Matteo!

Congrats for your second place and a Happy New Year, Matteo!

congrats

great idea, innitially i thought you used the doors to make the trees

Congrats! for 2nd

It's very good, but those horisontal lines are so distracting... =/ Also, some cloning/stamping is clearly visible in some parts (you can spot where it was cloned without even seeing the original), so I'd fix that. But don't get me wrong I still like it very much, I'm just to nitpicky. =)

fantastic work............it would have been nice to see a few more intermediate steps along the way to this.

wow that is great it looks like a painting ps the scan lines, which i am asuming are the horisontal lines across the whole picture give it a nice touch like when paintings have a bumpy surface

this looks fairly simple but nice end result,,,nice job

Nice color author

I ran out of space in the first comment.. Nice exploration path you took there, betting on the contrast. It's simple but it's probably the best from this contest.

A little add on wazowski's comment: enlarge the ripple effect for more impact. Duplicate the layer with the ripple, Ctrl shift U to desaturate it, and add more contrast. Turn off the other layer, and save this as a psd file, different from your entry (it will be your displacement map).After that you can delete this layer. Select the reflection layer, go filters-Distort-Displace and choose the file you previously saved, Afterthat overlay or play with opacity. Do the same with the shadow. If it works it should look really cool, if not, check some tutorials for Displacement.

nice idea

Good work

the noose knot would not be at that angle. It would be more verticle to the rest of the rope. I'm a little confused on how this is relates to a severed tie. Perhaps you could explain.

Nice colors. Maybe I'd expect a bit of a distortion of the reflected thistle, because of the ripple effect. Good luck!

Congrats,

Congrats! for 3rd place

congrats matteo!

Nice work and good mood in spite of the "model"

Just my own opinion, but I think a background of a traditional black room would have been a better fit.

Finall result is great but this is minimal use of source...

Wow! i like this image very much, good luck.

Very nice final image...good luck author

Nice imagination. Colors blend well.... good luck

Nice chop! However, I'd like to forget that spread-eagle image all together.

Funnel cloud is way too hard edged, and needs a swirling effect...you can make this better, it's a good concept.

Maybe add a little more detail to the tornado and clouds but still a unique entry.

Really cool colors!

good luck

Author, you used the source image. What part you choose to use is up to you, and IMHO you used it well.

congrats Matteo!

congrats matteo!

interesting. you could add more lightning 1

nice work

Very minimal source used. I imagine you are new author and when it comes to source photoshop contests, it's ideal to use a lot more than you have.

Nice image, but please look up Symbiosis...this pic does not show it. Maybe just change the title...good luck.

Uber moody, but the dark figure is hard to see against the dark tree...

Nice the way the lady bug stands out against the green

Still, looks nice..gl author

Unique entry and use of the source. GL!

Very creative. Love the overall grunge look

Love the colours, great mood!