Original image
step 1 of 8
The sky was cropped and added onto a different file
step 2 of 8
Part of the source was selected and warped around, using the liquify tool i also added a few imperfections to give the landscape a more authentic look
step 3 of 8
This was done in the same way as the first one, transformations, warping and liquifying
step 4 of 8
To create the mountain, i chose one of the hills and duplicated it, then using warp and liquify i shaped the mountain.
step 5 of 8
Levels, curves and a bit of Color Balance to make the landscape look more red.
step 6 of 8
Dodging and burning.
step 7 of 8
The horse was added, using the smudge tool i also created some fur so that the masking was less obvious.
step 8 of 8
Colour and lighting adjustments applied to the horse.
Final result
