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Merlin

Merlin

Careful not to judge too soon... there may be a medieval wizard inside that old man. All source but for the gem and the background.

For: bearded man contest

» Comments: 33
» Score: 65.45%
» Rank: 1 out of 35

Poor Old Mech

Poor Old Mech

Once he was state-of-the-art but now he's just left to rust all alone... Source only.

For: rusty machine contest

» Comments: 27
» Score: 66.93%
» Rank: 1 out of 10

Swamp Creature

Swamp Creature

No horrors here, just a look at the lighter side of monsters. This little one is really quite friendly. Living in a swamp can be a lonesome life. All source and photoshop except for background.

For: entangled roots contest

» Comments: 11
» Score: 58.46%
» Rank: 5 out of 8

Oz 2410

Oz 2410

This is classic fantasy meets Sci-Fi. A speculation of how the Emerald City Palace might look with a futuristic twist. Here surrounded by a magical aura floating through the cosmos the city can move anywhere in the universe instantaneously. Trees are from flickr, brushes from JennB all else is con...

For: kitchen view contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 58.09%
» Rank: 8 out of 12

Royal Imperial Guardian

Royal Imperial Guardian

Obviously inspired by a favorite but not a copy rather a Regal version for the Emperors Personal Guards. I should mention the planet like object in the background is another Death star, this one made of natural metal and not yet completed. All source and photoshop.

For: metal globe contest

» Comments: 24
» Score: 61.49%
» Rank: 3 out of 11

Ebony Warrior

Ebony Warrior

On a world far distant, life evolves from organic metal. Created by a race of aliens to explore the most dangerous worlds these Bio-metal warriors can use only primitive weapons but they are nearly indestructible and in time will develop skills to challenge their masters.

For: stone face contest

» Comments: 26
» Score: 63.82%
» Rank: 2 out of 15

Not This Time...

Not This Time...

Had to do it, couldn't help myself. Basic photoshop work, used transform warp tool to alter shapes and raise statues eyebrow.

For: dirty statue contest

» Comments: 8
» Score: 57.46%
» Rank: 5 out of 12

Dino Steel/Dino Chrome

Dino Steel/Dino Chrome

In the future maybe robots will be marketed like new cars. "Be the first in your neighborhood to Rule the World!" This illustration style is similar to comic book techniques. I first created a black outline then filled the color inside. Backgrounds are two versions of the source backgrou...

For: mixed manipulations 3 contest

» Comments: 8
» Score: 57.9%
» Rank: 12 out of 23

Chernobyl Farms

Chernobyl Farms

An old PST contest source. I thought with Halloween coming up I'd have a little fun. This was made with Drivenslush in mind. I know he likes unusual eyes and bright colors so here's to you! Thanks for all the fun entries you've given us!

For: mixed manipulations 3 contest

» Comments: 9
» Score: 58.65%
» Rank: 11 out of 23

Out of Chaos

Out of Chaos

From the maelstrom that was creation a Cosmic Dragon brings young worlds to seed the vast universe. I may have read this in Ancient Mythology and remembered the story...or it could have been that mushroom I...uh...never mind.

For: bronze dragon contest

» Comments: 18
» Score: 61.16%
» Rank: 5 out of 13

Moonglow

Moonglow

A mountain horse with the heart of a warhorse. I reworked the little guy beefing up the chest and legs, repositioning the head etc. for a more powerful, noble look with a touch of fantasy. Horse and cliff made from source...moon from flickr and cloud brushes from Obsidian Dawn.

For: mountain horse contest

» Comments: 17
» Score: 59.96%
» Rank: 3 out of 22

Sandman

Sandman

Photoshop, contest source and a great image from bobbistock at DeviantArt.

For: sand mass contest

» Comments: 19
» Score: 58.67%
» Rank: 1 out of 6

What Waz That...?

What Waz That...?

I was working late at my computer when I fell asleep (and so did my computer). I awoke to a noise and grabbed my pocket flashlight from my desk and saw this guy...! Originally meant for an old PST contest as a tribute to what's his name and based on his original avatar. I was unable to enter it the...

For: mixed manipulations 5 contest

» Comments: 14
» Score: 60.69%
» Rank: 3 out of 21

Adrift in Space and Time

Adrift in Space and Time

Devastated by radiation bombardment the ancient freighter nears the end of it's millennia long voyage as it's drawn towards a gravity well. The long dead crewman drifts along side his ship his dead eyes witness to countless wonders. Thanks to madamemonty for the fish skeleton, woodleywonderworks fo...

For: rusty metal contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 62.5%
» Rank: 2 out of 6

The Sky is Crying

The Sky is Crying

Earths first hyper sleep voyagers have returned to their home world only to find it devastated by a series of ecological disasters. Mutant insects appear to have taken over the surface world. Wearing re-breather helmets and armed with plasma guns they each set out alone to find any humans who may ha...

For: post apocalyptic contest

» Comments: 14
» Score: 58.53%
» Rank: 4 out of 13

Kzinti Warrior

Kzinti Warrior

Sci-fi author Larry Niven created the Kzinti Aliens. They're also part of the Star Trek Universe. Fierce, aggressive fighters they use high science weapons but prefer older methods when matters of honor are at stake.

For: cat portrait contest

» Comments: 21
» Score: 64.36%
» Rank: 1 out of 19

Oh No Not Again!

Oh No Not Again!

I played around with the source and saw this little guy, the rest was straight forward photoshopping. Background is from z287marc at Flickr. Creature is all source.

For: ostrich contest

» Comments: 16
» Score: 57.13%
» Rank: 3 out of 13

Loch Looking

Loch Looking

A little fun with a well known legend. Although I created the "photo" in color I went with a B&W newspaper in the end.

For: april fools contest

» Comments: 18
» Score: 64.08%
» Rank: 1 out of 12

Mars is Dying

Mars is Dying

Before man evolved millions of years ago life on the red planet was coming to an end. Those who still survived sought a new home on that blue planet not too far away. Scouts had already explored the fertile world and now the last remnants of a once vast civilization begin the migration to their new ...

For: steam power contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 72.42%
» Rank: 1 out of 9

Pluto Responds

Pluto Responds

Many scientists have now decided on a new definition of what makes a planet. This new criteria no longer allows Pluto to be considered a planet. We sent a probe "The New Horizon" to the far reaches of our solar system to observe Pluto and it's neighbors. We may well get a message like t...

For: fork off contest

» Comments: 9
» Score: 69.76%
» Rank: 3 out of 10

Dandelion Hill

Dandelion Hill

Louie Lemon takes a walk with his main squeeze, Loretta Lime, on a warm summer day.

For: genetic engineering contest

» Comments: 28
» Score: 74.78%
» Rank: 1 out of 4

Epsilon Eridani 5

Epsilon Eridani 5

Epsilon Eridani is a real place, a star 10.5 light years from Earth and scientists believe there may be at least one habitable planet in that system. I really like the old pulp books and sci-fi with the classic retro look so I created a Rocket Ship in that genre for travelers who may exist in an al...

For: fantasy ads contest

» Comments: 12
» Score: 68.69%
» Rank: 2 out of 8

Klettern Erfordert

Klettern Erfordert

A primordial world where humans and dinosaurs survive together. Very much like a Frazetta scenario. Sorry Lelaina but climbing is required for this one. Pterodactyl is from Flickr by Will Spaetzel www.flickr.com/photos/redune/4174425/sizes/o/in/photostream

For: klettern verboten contest

» Comments: 21
» Score: 72.46%
» Rank: 2 out of 13

Beer Wagon

Beer Wagon

I've always loved old fashioned hot rods. Now instead of chopping cars for real (as we used to call it) I do my chopping with Photoshop.

For: alfa beer contest

» Comments: 18
» Score: 75.64%
» Rank: 1 out of 7